What a great word for it. Yes there’s something very “knowing” about this woman’s expression. Like she already knows what Scott is thinking and she’s not sure how she feels about it. It’s always interesting to think about the expression that comes over someone who is having their picture taken, especially knowing it will be seen by so many.
Wow! Amazing photo. She is so lovely and effortless, and I love the hair tucked into the scarf. She is a classic beauty – could be right out of a Frans Hals portrait, if it wasn’t for the iPhone and the cigarette. Of course, I would like the photo even more without the cigarette…..
apart from just wishing she would be more healthy, wich i felt immediately, i think the cigarette does indeed add a strange, slightly jarring note, i agree! too much worldliness in an otherwise otherworldly perfection of beauty….
People need to stop trying to “help” other people to be more healthy. Its gotten to a pretty ugly point seeing how we have nutballs legislating away our right to chose how we live. I have never smoked, but something needs to be done before the government starts insisting we keep our colons clean or they will give us an enema for our own good.
Besides, the cigarette makes her Pre-Raphaelite looks stand out all the more.
Yes, here’s STYLE … nothing special here, but like a chic European lady, she “owns” the clothes, not the other way ’round. And her look is a kind of mirror on the wearer. Love it! (Why are Chicago women better put together than New Yorkers?)
She is beautiful …kind of reminds me a young (with a slimmer face) Isabella Rossellini…don t know..her nose, her lips…anyhow great coat! and the cigarette..well sometimes….
I’m really excited you’re in Chicago and excited to see what you see there! The lighting and background of this photo captures something that is so quintessentially Chicago to me. It’s really strange and fun.
Two great portraits of beautiful women in a row. One blond, the other brunette, equally striking.
The combination of her wavy hair and the fold of the scarf is pure art.
So glad to see you’re in Chicago! The city is full of style and never seems to be counted as a fashion forward place, but this woman proves otherwise. Love her. Love Chicago.
Lovely photo and wonderful to see someone looking un-fashiony (not a flatform or Celine coat in sight!). Scott clearly likes the bare-faced look on women; I’d love to see more photos of the glamorous faced woman, wearing noticeable makeup.
Amazingly beautiful face. Those eyebrows. The heavy lidded eyes. That mysterious almost smile. Wonderful rosy complexion. She is like a Raphaelite painting.
Wow! She has a great mystic look to her..love that! and the scarf and the hair look so good…plus I am digging the little white & blue stripe shirt peeking from under the coat!
Beautiful girl. Shades of Hepburn and Rosselini. This is innate, not-trying-too-hard European style, and yes Chicago does have more of that than you’d guess.
The blue striped shirt peeking out from the coat is fantastic. I was thrilled to see she is a Chicagoan. There are many of us with great style that don’t resort to obvious designers or ubiquitous labels. Wish you posted more. Last night at the MCA was a great opportunity for some original style.
So happy that you captured this lovely young woman, rather than the hoards of young women in Chicago prancing around in name-brands just dying to have their picture taken. I love the honesty of this.
She’s pretty. Living in Japan and coming face to face with women smokers on a daily basis, I can say: no way in hell will I ever date someone who smokes. Pretty much un-kissable.
Can’t get over how “renaissant and barroque” her face looks. She could be a painting! Women these days don’t have features like those anymore. Lucky girl!
marian_ka
November 30, 2012 at 9:24 am
what a hypnotizing face!
The 3 F's
November 30, 2012 at 10:42 am
What a great word for it. Yes there’s something very “knowing” about this woman’s expression. Like she already knows what Scott is thinking and she’s not sure how she feels about it. It’s always interesting to think about the expression that comes over someone who is having their picture taken, especially knowing it will be seen by so many.
andreea
November 30, 2012 at 12:48 pm
very interesting! :)
http://lilaesthete.wordpress.com/
kcomekarolina
November 30, 2012 at 9:25 am
she’s so beautiful
xoxo from rome
K.
kcomekarolina.com
Evgenia
November 30, 2012 at 9:32 am
Amazing scarf and jacket.
http://streetfashionmore.blogspot.com/
Sarah
November 30, 2012 at 9:32 am
Wow! Amazing photo. She is so lovely and effortless, and I love the hair tucked into the scarf. She is a classic beauty – could be right out of a Frans Hals portrait, if it wasn’t for the iPhone and the cigarette. Of course, I would like the photo even more without the cigarette…..
mewb
November 30, 2012 at 11:13 am
apart from just wishing she would be more healthy, wich i felt immediately, i think the cigarette does indeed add a strange, slightly jarring note, i agree! too much worldliness in an otherwise otherworldly perfection of beauty….
Martine
November 30, 2012 at 4:23 pm
People need to stop trying to “help” other people to be more healthy. Its gotten to a pretty ugly point seeing how we have nutballs legislating away our right to chose how we live. I have never smoked, but something needs to be done before the government starts insisting we keep our colons clean or they will give us an enema for our own good.
Besides, the cigarette makes her Pre-Raphaelite looks stand out all the more.
Lindsay
December 4, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Absolutely, Martini! Well put.
Bey
November 30, 2012 at 9:37 am
Wow. With a face like that, it matters not what she wears.
Flawless.
Asta
November 30, 2012 at 9:38 am
Scarf scarf scarf!!! This photograph fits for my blog about scarves. And girl is so beautiful. Great shot.
Susanna
November 30, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Totally love the scarf too, will try and knit something similar, would love to see your blog about scarfs:)
Michelle
November 30, 2012 at 9:40 am
Her face is so beautiful and interesting !
C // Project Mintbean
November 30, 2012 at 9:40 am
LOVE that peek of azure blue from the sleeve of her jacket!
C
http://projectmintbean.blogspot.com
Constanze
November 30, 2012 at 9:40 am
Beautiful Snow White!
Giada
November 30, 2012 at 9:42 am
Great pic!
Kisses,
Giada
http://giadascarnival.blogspot.it/2012/11/six-ways-to-wear-burgundy.html
Darrell
November 30, 2012 at 9:48 am
Chicago. My town.
Enjoy!
Margherita
November 30, 2012 at 9:49 am
Great face expression!
http://www.theironyou.com
Gian Luca M
November 30, 2012 at 9:49 am
great capture…
Gian Luca M
http://gianlucamarinoblog.com/
Kate
November 30, 2012 at 9:54 am
Love this. I immediately got a bit of a chill when I first looked at this shot because you can almost feel the cold air she’s standing in.
Kate
http://www.thrillofthechaise.com
une chatte grise
November 30, 2012 at 12:54 pm
I thought the same thing! The light helps to create the effect–it’s got that classic November-in-the-north feel.
Rhoda Wong
November 30, 2012 at 9:55 am
she looks cozied up!
http://www.styleandshades.blogspot.com
Rachelle
November 30, 2012 at 9:57 am
this is a great pic, lover her scarf.
xo
Rachelle
http://pinksole.com
Laura
November 30, 2012 at 9:57 am
Beautiful picture! Love the atmosphere!
http://www.laurablogmode.com
Miss Coco
November 30, 2012 at 10:02 am
i LOVE IT!
http://WWW.JUST-COCO.COM
Mariia
November 30, 2012 at 10:05 am
Great shot, it definitely has some mood
Bea
November 30, 2012 at 10:06 am
Made my day. I’m shopping for royal blue stripes.
Simbarashe
November 30, 2012 at 10:07 am
Love LOVE her face. Nice leather!
http://lordashbury.com
Lauren@Styleseer
November 30, 2012 at 10:08 am
Beautiful!
Ivan Velinov Photography
November 30, 2012 at 10:10 am
Great expression and awesome colors!
Bea
November 30, 2012 at 10:11 am
Made my day. I’m shoppping for royal blue stripes.
tam
November 30, 2012 at 10:12 am
… that great street …
yay! you were in my town!
bp294
November 30, 2012 at 10:15 am
Yes, here’s STYLE … nothing special here, but like a chic European lady, she “owns” the clothes, not the other way ’round. And her look is a kind of mirror on the wearer. Love it! (Why are Chicago women better put together than New Yorkers?)
Denisa
November 30, 2012 at 10:16 am
Great pic. Have a nice Friday.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Star White
November 30, 2012 at 10:18 am
Wow, she is so beautiful with her minimalist makeup and that cute little pop of color. Love it!
Andy
November 30, 2012 at 10:21 am
Love those unbuttoned cuffs.
THE STEL STYLE
November 30, 2012 at 10:23 am
beautiful picture!!! I like her scarf
http://www.thestelstyle.com
Andrea
November 30, 2012 at 10:24 am
She has a very enigmatic look with a lot of personality. I also like the combination of the shirt and the jacket.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/114172412/silver-925-double-swirl-rosette-earrings?ref=pr_shop
Mr. Onyx Dapper
November 30, 2012 at 10:32 am
The pop of blue is everything.
How I miss Chicago…
Giovanna
November 30, 2012 at 10:33 am
She is beautiful …kind of reminds me a young (with a slimmer face) Isabella Rossellini…don t know..her nose, her lips…anyhow great coat! and the cigarette..well sometimes….
Nalletar
November 30, 2012 at 1:28 pm
I thought the same – she could easily be her daughter!
norma
December 2, 2012 at 11:30 pm
idem… me recordó a isabella rossellini
Carelia
November 30, 2012 at 10:48 am
Modern Monalisa!!! Gorgeous and different.
Lisa F.
November 30, 2012 at 10:56 am
I’m really excited you’re in Chicago and excited to see what you see there! The lighting and background of this photo captures something that is so quintessentially Chicago to me. It’s really strange and fun.
Diva In Me
November 30, 2012 at 10:59 am
Love the layering!
cakes and Manolos by ela hester
November 30, 2012 at 10:59 am
The lips and the jacket, beautiful together.
Sevan
November 30, 2012 at 11:06 am
Two great portraits of beautiful women in a row. One blond, the other brunette, equally striking.
The combination of her wavy hair and the fold of the scarf is pure art.
Serdane
November 30, 2012 at 11:17 am
I love her scarf on this picture ! There is something special.
http://www.thefashionmellow.tumblr.com
Tobia St Germain
November 30, 2012 at 11:31 am
Her eyebrows are gorgeous, they provide her face with strength and help to further define her cheekbones.
FunnyFace
November 30, 2012 at 11:37 am
She’s got a particular face, so beautiful.
thestyleissueff.blogspot.it
FF
monkeyshines
November 30, 2012 at 11:42 am
gorgeous lip color!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Sialsiquiero
November 30, 2012 at 11:53 am
Great photo! Its so inspirational!
http://sialsiquiero.wordpress.com/
Elena
November 30, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Wow such an amazing shot!!!!! She is gorgeous!!!
Xo
Elena
http://dcinstyle.com/blog/
JV
November 30, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Classic face, subtle style. Good stuff.
Reptilia
November 30, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Love the way she is looking to the camera!
http://www.justreptilia.com
xx
Nico
November 30, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Like the striped shirt!
http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/
Caitlin
November 30, 2012 at 12:43 pm
So glad to see you’re in Chicago! The city is full of style and never seems to be counted as a fashion forward place, but this woman proves otherwise. Love her. Love Chicago.
Nom
November 30, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous.
http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com
silvia
November 30, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Really?
I don’t see anything special about this picture
http://loulouclouclou.blogspot.com
Name*
December 2, 2012 at 12:21 am
After reading your remark, I clicked on your blog to see what kind of ” vision” you find fascinating. What i found made me yawn.
ApG
November 30, 2012 at 12:57 pm
She’s so beautiful…
Theresa
November 30, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Yeah! Been waiting for some Chicago representation…
josephine
November 30, 2012 at 1:09 pm
fantastique!
Mia
November 30, 2012 at 1:45 pm
She has the face of a French painting subject.
Madeline
November 30, 2012 at 1:45 pm
This girl is a classmate at SAIC!!! How delightful to see her face here, I always admire her style.
Heels&Peplum
November 30, 2012 at 1:47 pm
I love this photo!!Background is also really exciting. Looks like an impressionist painting!
http://heelsandpeplum.wordpress.com/
Lauren
November 30, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Lovely photo and wonderful to see someone looking un-fashiony (not a flatform or Celine coat in sight!). Scott clearly likes the bare-faced look on women; I’d love to see more photos of the glamorous faced woman, wearing noticeable makeup.
Antonio Ruiz
November 30, 2012 at 2:13 pm
She i’s very stylish!
http://polinique.blogspot.com.es/
Pampelmusea
November 30, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Fanstastic shot … not the average beautiful face, but of course outstanding in a very positive way
http://viennarightnow.wordpress.com/
Danielle
November 30, 2012 at 2:20 pm
My first reaction is, “she can’t possibly be American!”
Parker
November 30, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Thunderbirds are go!
Martine
November 30, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Amazingly beautiful face. Those eyebrows. The heavy lidded eyes. That mysterious almost smile. Wonderful rosy complexion. She is like a Raphaelite painting.
Maria Manoli Zaf.
November 30, 2012 at 2:44 pm
GREAT CAPTURE !! LOVE IT !
Liz
November 30, 2012 at 2:47 pm
the stripes with that burgundy color are awesome
http://lavieenliz.com
zia
November 30, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Wow! She has a great mystic look to her..love that! and the scarf and the hair look so good…plus I am digging the little white & blue stripe shirt peeking from under the coat!
http://tisallaboutthefashion.blogspot.in/
f
November 30, 2012 at 2:55 pm
it’s Ada V!
buntine
November 30, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Love this shot, beautiful face and the scarf is the perfect frame, great !
Winston
November 30, 2012 at 6:33 pm
When was this taken?
Fritz Westenberger
November 30, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Beautiful girl. Shades of Hepburn and Rosselini. This is innate, not-trying-too-hard European style, and yes Chicago does have more of that than you’d guess.
Christine Keegan
November 30, 2012 at 9:03 pm
There is something very southern and yet European about her. Very French Quarter-ish. Beautiful!
Emma
December 1, 2012 at 5:26 pm
she is from new orleans!
kevin
November 30, 2012 at 7:36 pm
That, sir, is one of your best.
Leah
November 30, 2012 at 7:44 pm
captivating……
Betsy
November 30, 2012 at 8:09 pm
she looks familiar…
http://suspironews.blogspot.com/
MaricruzLA
November 30, 2012 at 8:34 pm
She have lovely eyes
http://www.lam-style.blogspot.com
Isa
November 30, 2012 at 9:04 pm
A beautiful photograph of a beautiful girl! You do it every time!
http://lasaloperie.blogspot.com.br/
Aimee
November 30, 2012 at 9:31 pm
I’m always so stunned by your photos. This outfit and model are both so amazing.
http://anfnewsnow.blogspot.com/search/label/An%20ANF%20and%20Hollister%20Girl%20in%20America
Paola
November 30, 2012 at 9:32 pm
I love her face there is something mystic on her, and the scarf is so gorgeous!! Love that shot!
http://thefashion-bombshell.blogspot.com
Jennifer
December 1, 2012 at 1:21 am
she’s so beautiful!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
lucia
December 1, 2012 at 1:53 am
She looks like a young Isabella Rosselini. Very very beautiful, and I like the cigarette, without it she would look too “romantic/ pre raphaelitian.
Misses Robinson
December 1, 2012 at 10:50 am
The blue striped shirt peeking out from the coat is fantastic. I was thrilled to see she is a Chicagoan. There are many of us with great style that don’t resort to obvious designers or ubiquitous labels. Wish you posted more. Last night at the MCA was a great opportunity for some original style.
Ann&Fred
December 1, 2012 at 2:35 pm
She is so beautiful in a natural and different way.
Since we know her,we can say that she is as beautiful inside as she is out.
Brandon
December 1, 2012 at 2:51 pm
So happy that you captured this lovely young woman, rather than the hoards of young women in Chicago prancing around in name-brands just dying to have their picture taken. I love the honesty of this.
M
December 1, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Enigmatic.
Dee
December 1, 2012 at 4:50 pm
I love everything about this picture, the Jacket, Scarf, and her Face. Stunning!
Sarah
December 1, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Chicago pride!!! I wondered whether or not you’d hit the streets in Chicago, Scott…so glad you did.
http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/
December 1, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Amazing look :)
reveresvermeer
December 1, 2012 at 9:55 pm
The cigarette ruins it for me.
Danielle
December 2, 2012 at 12:24 am
A ballet dancer taking a wee break, perhaps?
yann
December 2, 2012 at 3:11 am
lovely ensemble. and i could stare at her all day
clotheswhorse
December 2, 2012 at 3:26 am
Tu es magnifique.
Ben
December 2, 2012 at 6:12 am
She’s pretty. Living in Japan and coming face to face with women smokers on a daily basis, I can say: no way in hell will I ever date someone who smokes. Pretty much un-kissable.
YOUR MIRROR
December 2, 2012 at 6:53 am
AMAZING!!
http://www.your-mirror.com/
Bonnie, Clyde and Marni
December 2, 2012 at 10:44 am
Amazing photo!!
http://www.bonnieclydemarni.com/
Beauty Follower
December 2, 2012 at 11:08 am
Beautiful portrait!
Ann-Marie
December 2, 2012 at 1:28 pm
What an expressive face she has! I would love to see what she looks like smiling too.
miu
December 2, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Linda!
Jackie
December 2, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Finally, Chicago photos.
Chantal
December 2, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Gorgeous, girl!!
Preston
December 2, 2012 at 10:33 pm
That’s my cousin!:) she’s been ahead of the fashion curve since she was a child! Love you big cuz! Looking gorgeous as always!!!
debra phillips @ 5th and state
December 2, 2012 at 11:28 pm
she has an isabella rossellini face.
welcome to chicago, my town!
debra
Kareen
December 3, 2012 at 11:16 am
It’s the peekaboo shirt that makes this outfit. The Devil is surely in the details.
Maria
December 3, 2012 at 5:15 pm
I love the stripes on the shirt and how the scarf is tied around her neck. It’s all about the details.
Mister Nate Borgz
December 5, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Silence in the face the pure feminine beauty of Miss Westenberger. Allways sending you love mon cher.
Emily W
December 5, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Beautiful as always. My idol, for your unique look and personality. Completely captures you
Gaya C
December 9, 2012 at 1:28 am
She looks like that dutch painting, “The girl with the pearl earring”.
Sylwia
December 9, 2012 at 8:02 am
as always nice.
Chesney Lish
December 11, 2012 at 11:48 am
Your lighting is impeccable and so..raw. I get a really personal experience with your photograph’s. Keep cool.
Ines
December 25, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Can’t get over how “renaissant and barroque” her face looks. She could be a painting! Women these days don’t have features like those anymore. Lucky girl!