Wednesday, November 19, 2008
I was chit-chatting with Susan after I took this picture and mentioned that I thought her hair was sooo beautiful – her best feature.
She said thanks and added that she had lost her hair once because of cancer. She now purposely keeps it long because she feels it is such a gift to have it back and, for her, a sign of life.
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 9:54 am
Beautiful Smile too.
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 9:59 am
Love her smile, her hair and your story. Thanks, Sart!!
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 10:00 am
thank you for this beautiful picture and the story behind it. i wish beauty would more often be seen as something having to do with life and a more complex meaning than just mere surface.
Jennifer H Huynh
November 19, 2008 at 10:02 am
She looks amazing. With an amazing story.
Fashion Tidbits
November 19, 2008 at 10:05 am
her hair is gorgeous and i’m sure she’s a gorgeous person too
The Man Who Knew Too Much
November 19, 2008 at 10:14 am
wow. I well can imagine the impact of cancer on ones perception of life.
the outfit is tranquilo and very pretty.
Alice Olive
November 19, 2008 at 10:16 am
I like that.
I also lov ethe dress and the folding of the fabric of her dress and the coat. Works well with her hair too.
a brown-eyed grrl
November 19, 2008 at 10:26 am
Thank you for including the story behind the gorgeous hair.
I just adore this blog.
M*
November 19, 2008 at 10:31 am
This story makes her look more beautiful!
Thanks for sharing this to all of us.
tihawkins
November 19, 2008 at 10:32 am
cancer…? she’s the epitome of true inspiration!
acasi
November 19, 2008 at 10:32 am
The story you tell serves as a lesson in the way of not judging by appearances.
It´s so usual that we think that a woman has a charmed life just because she´s beautiful. There´s more to people that meets the eye.
She´s gorgeous and the outfit is so light in a winterish way.
goodluckcharm
November 19, 2008 at 10:32 am
Beautiful! Her story is so life affirming!
Iheartfashion
November 19, 2008 at 10:41 am
She looks beautiful!
Love the mix of greys.
XAVS
November 19, 2008 at 10:55 am
Beautiful hair Scott. you’re right!!..:She looks fantasctic and the picture is really nice, quite revealing…lovely, seriously.
X
artadviser
November 19, 2008 at 11:02 am
lovely!, lively!, just beautiful!
Olviya
November 19, 2008 at 11:10 am
mmm, she looks great!
love her coat!
;)
miss sophie
November 19, 2008 at 11:24 am
what a lovely young woman. and her story inspires me to perhaps keep my long hair, too.
Diana
November 19, 2008 at 11:26 am
Oh yes, it IS life. My grandmother had very long grey hair which she worn in a bun. During a long illness, the hospital nurses cut it off, because they were tired to care for it. She cried and begged them not to do it, because she’ll die if it’s cut. They told her not to be superstitious. She faded away and died soon after that.
MollyCake
November 19, 2008 at 11:33 am
i had cancer at 16 and lost my hair. my parents love my hair long now, makes me look healthy to them. but i like it short, too, makes me feel stronger. susan looks gorgeous, tough as nails, and glowing. love this post.
Jessica
November 19, 2008 at 11:40 am
What a beautiful story! The first thing I noticed about her was her gorgeous hair, too!
Dreamer
November 19, 2008 at 11:41 am
Great look!!!!!!!!!1
starbahks
November 19, 2008 at 11:42 am
everything about her screams beauty and life.
Great shot, sart :)
Montreal Street Views
November 19, 2008 at 11:43 am
My first thought was beautiful hair,
even more so now!
Great story Scott. Tks.
saro
November 19, 2008 at 11:46 am
oh, what a wonderful dress!
effie
November 19, 2008 at 12:00 pm
she’s really beautiful! and the story just amplified her beauty.
norawoah
November 19, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Before I read the caption I was completely taken with her hair and her smile. She looks great!
Kristina
November 19, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Wow, this look speaks LUSH
thealeatory
November 19, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Love her outfit, and her hair is gorgeous. Thanks for including the story!
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 12:22 pm
amazing really beautiful
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 12:23 pm
What an inspiring story to the photograph. Funny how I was totally focused on her hair the moment I sent my eyes on her photograph, only to gasp in awe at the knowledge of it as a ‘sign of life’ for Susan. It really isn’t just about appearances. I love the draped jacket over the dress with the lace ups; the grey tones work together so well.
Thanks Sart!
lux lisbon
November 19, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I love the unusual little bag she’s clutching.
I agree with acasi – if I glimpsed this beautiful girl on the street I would probably think, ‘Oh, I wish I looked like her, everything would be so much easier.’ Not necessarily true.
Thanks for sharing her story.
Maggie May
November 19, 2008 at 12:42 pm
a lovely girl showing appearances can be deceiving- as someone else said it would be easy to assume she has a charmed life, free of worry.
InstantVintage
November 19, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Beautiful story and she looks lovely. Wow.
Mo
November 19, 2008 at 12:57 pm
a great ensemble, and her hair looks really healthy and pretty
Kay
November 19, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Yes!! I love this one. I really like the hang of the dress and the subtle reflection of colour in the check of the jacket. Good accessorizing (hate that word…) as well, all very classic and muted but completely harmonious.
And yes, her hair is incredible. Her story really does make you appreciate her beauty even more.
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Her “Signs of Life” as a reminder of her triumph over a terrible ordeal is inspiring. More than a beautiful woman! She remains me of a young Beatrice Dalle, Sophia Coppola and Carine Roitfeld all at once…
PLO
Dominica
November 19, 2008 at 1:03 pm
what a beautiful story .. makes you become very shhhhhhh….(index finger to the mouth)
Love her dress – the colour is amazing …
grey but not boring !
Elli
November 19, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Hurrah!
christie
November 19, 2008 at 1:11 pm
wow. she’s lovely. and so young to have fought cancer.
cassaundra
November 19, 2008 at 1:18 pm
she’s lovely.
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 1:24 pm
I love her hair, her smile, her story, her clothing, this photograph,this blog, and those ADORABLE shoes.
la mode est dans le ciel
November 19, 2008 at 1:25 pm
what a lovely story.
elly
November 19, 2008 at 1:38 pm
gorgeous
The Concrete Commentator
November 19, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Nice one.. She is lovely, and what a sweet story.
Trapiello
November 19, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Que guapa!!!Me encanta como va vestida
Justin Alm
November 19, 2008 at 2:15 pm
This is fabulous. Great post.
Susan
November 19, 2008 at 2:18 pm
What a beautiful and strong woman.
zue
November 19, 2008 at 2:31 pm
wow! she is so beautiful and full of life!
i cant believe she had cancer, she looks so young!
you go girl!
Anthony
November 19, 2008 at 2:41 pm
how utterly gorgeous.
i’d die for hair like that.
and that story made the picture all the more meaningful.
MJ
November 19, 2008 at 2:52 pm
She looks like an amazing person inside and out thanks to that gorgeous smile and from what you’ve said. I think hair is an extension of how you feel emotionally, so no wonder hers is beautiful.
charm
November 19, 2008 at 2:59 pm
What a captivating smile. That dress is beautiful, too.
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 3:14 pm
what a beauty and a beautiful story! wish her all the best!
Isobel Saoirse Dylan
November 19, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I agree, her hair is beautiful and so is her coat!
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Amen to Acasi’s comment this morning (“It´s so usual that we think that a woman has a charmed life just because she´s beautiful. There´s more to people that meets the eye.”)
Gorgeous hair and dress…
Stephanie
alixrose
November 19, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I was def. taken by her hair and her style is classy beautiful. Thank you for sharing her story.
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 3:23 pm
awww what a beautiful story..
we should all appreciate our good health!
Goldie
November 19, 2008 at 4:25 pm
GORegeous. Great story.
xCC
Sara Lua
November 19, 2008 at 4:25 pm
She’s perfection. Her hair was what first caught my eye too! I love her whole balanced outfit, and how the French are light on cosmetics.
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 4:37 pm
I really love your pictures, although its mainly fashion, it brings the uniqueness of individuals around us to me eyes. And somehow, you always capture the moment, putting a new perspective in my eyes
susand
November 19, 2008 at 4:43 pm
She is beautiful both inside and out.
-h of candid cool
November 19, 2008 at 5:23 pm
o wow! that is incredible.
good for her, that she fought the battle and won!
it’s so interesting what you can find out about people when you take the time to talk to them.
-h of candid cool
November 19, 2008 at 5:24 pm
you know now that im looking at it, i wouldnt mind having that dress.
Paloma Medina
November 19, 2008 at 5:31 pm
at first she looks amazing and after reading her story i’m sure she’s really amazing.
kiwibella
November 19, 2008 at 5:54 pm
This young woman has really lived! She is very beautiful and not ‘precious’ about it. See the scars on her knees? I bet as a child she fell out of trees and off her bike and got her clothes dirty.
Now as an adult she is happy to show us her natural beauty. Her inner warmth really shines through.
simplyolive
November 19, 2008 at 6:17 pm
thanks for sharing.
the story makes her more beautiful.
A Weekend in The City
November 19, 2008 at 6:36 pm
A beautiful story, a stunning woman, a great photograph.
Alex Edward
November 19, 2008 at 7:02 pm
great story. looks like she’s living life to the fullest in super chic style.
Dan in Richmond
November 19, 2008 at 7:02 pm
A very nice post, including the background story and all the affirmative comments about her having successfully battled cancer at such an early age. This is a beautiful seasonal palette. I like everything, particularly the coat and shoes and that fabulous ring, and the folds created by her belted dress. She looks wonderful!
Anonymous
November 19, 2008 at 8:04 pm
gorgeous…but not mu style
Rita
November 19, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Beautiful hair, lovely story, great picture.
Merry Widow
November 19, 2008 at 9:36 pm
I love it when you give us a back story, and I particularly appreciated this one… She is all the more beautiful and strong for what she’s been through, and to win the fight and come out looking like that? Wow.
Tick and Play, Meu.
November 19, 2008 at 9:52 pm
the flow of her hair til her dress and gesture is just right. lovely.
Ceyda
November 19, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I have that skirt in black- it’s Reiss, I wish I had seen it in gray though- like it so much more! What I would do for hair like that!
Modelizer
November 19, 2008 at 10:40 pm
My Aunt [she married into the family] died of cancer when I was only 10 years old [12 years ago] and she always used to touch my hair after she lost hers and told me how beautiful she thought it was. After her passing I made a promise to donate it. Well 3 donations later I’m growing it out for a fourth time because I know how much joy it brings to women being able to regain that part of their lives.
The story so over powers the image, thank you for sharing it.
NikkiJoon
November 19, 2008 at 10:40 pm
fabulous hair. fabulous story. fabulous fashion sense. this photo makes me love this blog almost more than i already do! :)
Mister B
November 19, 2008 at 11:41 pm
There is a great representation of ebb & flow in her look. Truly, an inspiring outfit and photograph.
Brigadeiro
November 20, 2008 at 2:26 am
Wow, she is incredibly stunning, her smile her eyes…such joy in them! What a lovely story, and an amazing outfit to match: love the dress & coat! Just gorgeous!
Anonymous
November 20, 2008 at 8:51 am
You have broken the belief that a picture is worth a 1000 words… your very brief story exceeds the photo… truely she was beautiful without your comments.. with? whew…
aline
November 20, 2008 at 2:49 pm
beautiful…
Tassia
November 20, 2008 at 10:08 pm
amazing story. she really has a beautiful hair :)
tine
November 21, 2008 at 2:29 pm
what a beautiful girl :)
Anonymous
November 21, 2008 at 10:15 pm
having worked with her, i never knew that about her. this is the best photo of her i’ve seen actually.
Anonymous
November 21, 2008 at 11:28 pm
way to beat cancer!
she is insanely hot.
Lucius
November 22, 2008 at 1:48 pm
lovely anecdote, lovely photograph.
:)
= MARIA
November 23, 2008 at 1:58 pm
LOVE the hair! what a gift in deed
Emily
November 24, 2008 at 10:30 pm
She’s stunning, with the story and without.
Take more pictures of her!! I’d love to see her hair complementing other beautiful outfits!
Scandalous Beauty
November 24, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Love the outfit, she is very photogenic.
Beanns37
November 25, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I had cancer last year and can understand how she feels about her hair. When mine came back it was even curlier than before and is taking a long time to grow, but I am definitely going to let it!
dolcechic
November 29, 2008 at 12:38 am
Wonderful post! I’m happy to hear that she’s healthy. Her hair looks gorgeous!
Jeanette
November 29, 2008 at 8:17 pm
she’s radiant from the inside. Beautiful eyes, beautiful hair.
A Day That Is Dessert
December 2, 2008 at 11:17 am
Thank you so much for this beautiful post. I lost my hair to cancer in 1998 (I’ve kept mine short since that time).
Good-Grace
December 3, 2008 at 9:25 pm
This is such a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing.
Chung Nguyen
December 5, 2008 at 5:13 am
Go, Susan!
Anonymous
December 5, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Beautiful girl, beautiful story!
Frankie
December 7, 2008 at 6:17 am
Beautiful, in every respect. xx
Rebecca-Claire
December 7, 2008 at 9:59 am
She is beautiful
The Accused
December 9, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Hair her is luxurious and beautiful. Combined with the almost playful length of the dress and the minimal coat this picture is fabulous.
The Curious Prince
April 19, 2009 at 3:14 pm
She looks really beautiful !!!
A great picture and a big girl !!
wingflower
May 1, 2009 at 11:38 am
The girl did touch my soul when I just saw her picture, I thought her is the most brilliant girl I ever saw in the blog.
And I got to know why after I read the daily down there.
The shine comes out from her heart, just like a angel.
Tell you that I also lost my hair during the treatment of cancer, and I got it back, and my smile too.
Thanks for your picture to let me know there is someelse that just like me. Love you.
Anonymous
June 23, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Beautiful girl.So charming. Hope she keeps her hair long forever.
msly
July 15, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Everyone has a story and this one is moving.
Lu Olhosde Mar
August 9, 2009 at 12:30 pm
amazing story behind a fashion picture.
Renata
August 10, 2009 at 6:26 am
Beautiful smile
Renata
August 10, 2009 at 6:29 am
Beautiful smile
I like her smile
Alex
April 17, 2011 at 12:05 pm
this is beautiful. I love my long hair and have donated it twice to locks of love, i think its wonderful that she was able to overcome cancer and cherish her life so much.
ricardo espinal
August 6, 2011 at 12:29 pm
extremly refined!!!!
peter evans
March 19, 2012 at 1:01 pm
she is beautiful
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Oskar
April 23, 2012 at 7:14 pm
I think I’m in love