When Cecilia Austin, whose work I have been admiring for a while now, asked me to be the stylist on a photo shoot inspired by one of my all-time favorite movies, Amelie (Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain), I nearly wet myself with glee.
It is a astonishing, painterly movie but Audrey Tatou’s wardrobe – as I found when I re-watched this masterpiece for inspiration – is just a touch dated and ordinary (probably in order to downplay her undeniable good looks). I loved the challenge of bringing out the iconic whimsy and 1920′s inspiration a lot more, while keeping the bashful naiveté and tomboyish mischief that so defines her character.
This pale cornflower ballgown from the 1950s was a left field exception, granted, but we had somehow gotten permission from the Historical Society to shoot in San Francisco’s majestic Old Mint after all, and nothing else would do for the ballroom-like vault room. This dress was the property of one very talented Kristin Cofer‘s late grandmother, and she kindly entrusted me with this relic. I am so glad we could immortalize it for her. So lovely.
Photographers = Cecilia Austin and Ed Cabalit
Model = Jocelyn Largent
Hair and Makeup = Diane Worthley
Stylist = Amber Mortensen
Special Thanks to Kristin Cofer and Alicia Black of Babyfoot Vintage
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Holy… Wow. (An Amberism).
Oh my gosh, she’s the spitting image of Amelie!
How fun!! What a cute idea. Not only does she look like amelie, she has that curious look on her face just like in the movie. Lovely!
Thanks for your blog. It is very nice.
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Thanks for your blog. Designs look great.
wow, looks gorgeous, love the dress
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Nice photography… Very interesting! I love the inspiration, great idea!
BEAUTIFUL! And yes, those are clothes Amelie would wear.
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I LOVE these! Amelie is one of my favorite movies, and these pictures represent it beautifully.
The first one I did a double take. Great job, beautiful shots.
just such beautiful, beautiful photos. I love your blog truly wonderful!
Tomorrow x
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The shot where she’s sitting on the ground and her dress makes a circle around here has to be my fave!
wow! that’s a great shoot!
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So elegant! Beautiful….
Your styling here is perfection. I’m will certainly be saving the second photo for inspiration. I love, love, love it with the fancier dress being downplayed by the slouchy cardi and boots.
wow these are GORGEOUS! i love that you used the old mint too, that was one of my favorite places to go as a kid.
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Beautiful! I think you captured Amelie perfectly, and the last dress is no exception. I imagine it would be just the gown for Amelie’s wedding.
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Thank you very much,your site is perfect
Wow,super site here!
I really like your blog the photos are fantastic.
i enjoyed the pics. actually, today i’ve took a lot of photos to get a great amélie look-alike, if anyone would like to see it
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6878/1003821k.jpg
ps.: i even took my piercing off to get the perfect picture, though it does’nt look like very much
You are beautiful! I can say just… WOW!!!
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j’adore!!! (LLL)
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