tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50725593470242745992024-03-05T06:37:38.147-08:00Scarlett and GiselleJenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-4340676277813946002017-03-03T19:52:00.000-08:002017-03-03T19:52:52.577-08:00Moving Day<div style="text-align: justify;">
Alright everyone, the time has come. I've moved! After almost 5 years on Scarlett and Giselle, I have made a little upgrade. My passions have lead me to more of a writing-based, editorial place. I have been on-and-off with fashion posts for a long time now, and I have re-evaluated what I want to spend my time on, and dedicate my imaginary internet space to. I am so excited to start on a new journey. My new website is still called Scarlett and Giselle, but there's just going to be a little less of me on it. I have dedicated it to creativity and womanhood, and the ever-changing definition of those things. I am interviewing and profiling women who inspire me, and hopefully one day I can turn Scarlett and Giselle into a studio collective where I work and blog under the same name. I am so excited for my new site, and I hope you come check it out. Without further ado, <a href="http://www.scarlettandgiselle.com/">the new Scarlett and Giselle (x)</a>! </div>
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Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-76771129467954420822017-01-15T21:25:00.000-08:002017-01-15T21:25:22.498-08:00Still Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the holidays, my favorite lady Maddy and I got together to shoot some photos. I had the weird idea of freezing some flowers in a block of ice as an homage to winter. I decided to call the series “Still Life” because they are literally a frozen moment in the life of these flowers, and, I mean, I’m an art history nerd so I will always look for new ways to honor old concepts.</div>
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So here's the thing: I have been working on creating a new blog. It will still be Scarlett and Giselle, but I want to host it myself and have a lot more control over the design. The annoying part is that I don't really...know...how to do that. I'm not great at HTML and every time I think about learning it I somehow wander away from my computer...I don't know how it happens...I guess I didn't retain the passion I had for graphic design in my Neopets days. But anyways, I am figuring it out and hopefully will have a new site soon. I was going to save these photos for that, but I really love them and I want to share. So please enjoy and know that this is kind of the direction I want to go in! Yay! </div>
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What a doozy that year was, right, guys? I see everyone on facebook like "Shut up about 2016, it's not its fault and y'all are just being whiny." But really, this year has felt pretty monumental in a lot of not-great ways, especially here in fucking America. But as much confusion and heartbreak and this year has brought us, I feel like I had pretty decent time. I graduated from college FINALLY (and got all A's while taking twice the courseload that most of my peers took). I was published in a few magazines, and finished a thesis. I bought a new camera!!! and am soon to buy my dream lens. I feel like I have really been shaping my artistic style this year, as well as my blogging goals. Next year will be a year of creativity, I think, and it wouldn't have been possible without 2016 so I have to thank it for that. I've put a few of my favorite photos/moments of this year on this post as a thank you to the year, and a wish for next year. More creating, more learning, more inspiration for 2017 please. </div>
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Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-24759902842281610392016-12-19T17:27:00.001-08:002016-12-19T17:27:14.736-08:00Details: Latest from Rocksbox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Oh man, the internet is out at home so I am currently sitting in the parking lot of my local Starbucks to get wifi because I don't feel like going in and being guilted into buying something. Still working on a new Scarlett and Giselle, but I really liked these photos and wanted to share them. These are my latest pieces from <a href="https://www.rocksbox.com/">Rocksbox</a>, the jewelry subscription service that I style for. If you are in the US and would like to try it for a month free, use code "jennastylist"! The amazing choker is from one of my favorite designers, Jenny Bird, and the earrings are by our private label SLATE. Loving these gold beauties for the holidays. </div>
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Alright, working on big plans for Scarlett and Giselle. This is going to be a lot less about me, more about creativity and inspiring humans. For now though, my love took some pictures of me in an outfit I loved, so I decided to post them. These were taken in Manhattan Beach, California. Now I am back up in Northern California and it's near freezing, so the beach sounds a little crazy right now. I hope everyone is having a beautiful winter!!! Talk soon. </div>
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I shot this with my friend Annie a few weeks ago. After a very active period in October, I haven't felt like posting here. Really, I am thinking about ways I want to continue with Scarlett and Giselle, and I am thinking it is going to involve a lot less of my face. It's just that I enjoy taking photos of other people so much more than I enjoy modeling for them. I still love styling myself, getting all dressed up and feeling like a human being/goddess, but I don't feel like that is necessarily pushing me to my greatest potential. Hopefully in the new year I can evolve this space to really showcase what I can do. In the meantime, here is Annie sinking into the earth, trying to find her place like I am trying to find mine. </div>
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Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-53933251637926377772016-11-11T13:04:00.000-08:002016-11-11T13:04:21.067-08:00Reclaiming the Serpent<div style="text-align: center;">
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This is a gif I made today. I don't think it is necessarily in response to the election, but it probably has something to do with it. In general I have a fascination with women and snakes because, as I mention in this post (<a href="http://scarlettandgiselle.blogspot.com/2016/10/inspiration-season-of-witch.html">x</a>), some goddesses were once associated with snakes. But after the spread of Christianity, the snake was forevermore associated with Eve and sin. I've done a few photo projects about reclaiming these ideas, and I will probably do many more. Anyways, a phrase that has been stuck in my head is "holy rage". The power that lies in our anger. The world has never been fair to women, and it certainly looks like it's not heading in a great direction after the election of a man who brags about sexual assault. But I think the best thing we can do is be angry. To fight back. Trump's election made me truly heartbroken and frightened. I was devastated that my country still hated women enough to elect an extremely under-qualified man over an extraordinarily over-qualified woman. It made me feel powerless in my womanhood. </div>
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I have realized however, that while those feelings are certainly valid, I needed to look beyond that. Yes, I feel crushed and sad. But there are immigrants, LGBTQ+ citizens, Muslim men and women, and people of color who feel truly threatened. I recognize that as a white cisgender woman in a straight relationship, I can't imagine the pain that so many other people in this country are feeling. I recognize that while Hillary Clinton was beaten down by misogyny, Donald Trump had risen to power on a platform of racism. The majority of white female voters in this country voted for him, showing me that this was a election about race more than anything. As Van Jones said on CNN, this was a "white-lash" against the incredible black president we have had the honor of having in office, as well as the continually louder voices that speak out against the hate crimes committed in this country. White people are afraid that as this country becomes more diverse and more vocal, they will lose their own privilege. And as ashamed as I am to be a part of the white demographic right now, I need to understand my privilege. I need to fight back with the privilege I have, even if I don't feel directly in danger. It's imperative that we fight back with whatever power we have. As horrendous as this has been, I am so inspired by the way people around the country have been using their voices.</div>
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It's here, my favorite day of the year!!! This October felt very important. I feel like I stepped into something significant this month. October is always so special to me. The veil between worlds is thinnest now and I really can feel it. One of the artists I featured last post wrote an amazing description of the history of Halloween so definitely check it out here: (<a href="http://www.poisonappleprintshop.com/collections/prints/products/samhains-magic-circle">x</a>). Even though the month is almost up, I feel that I have begun to uncover more of myself and I don't want to give that path up. As we enter the "dark half" of the year, you can expect more witchiness, magic, femininity, and nature. This time of the year is always so cleansing to me, I just love it. </div>
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I worked SO HARD on my costume this year, and I am so pumped to share it. I decided to embody Gustav Klimt's "Judith with the Head of Holofernes" from 1901. This work depicts the Old Testament heroine Judith, who used her sensuality to lure her enemy Holofernes (the general who was trying to take over her village) to her. After she had gotten the man drunk, she cut off his head, thus saving her village. She is looked at as a symbol of piety and modesty. Even though she used her sensuality to lure a man, she did it for her religion and people. In the Renaissance, this idea was explored through many paintings under a theme called "Power of Women". This topos explored the ways in which women could dominate men. It seems that Klimt tapped into this idea, making his Judith more of a femme fatale character. When he first painted this, his mostly Jewish elite audience was shocked, thinking that perhaps he meant to title the piece after Salome, a more sinister character. But no, his woman was Judith and she became the symbol a woman who is both sexual and respected. I love her unapologetic vibes and I was so excited to make this costume.</div>
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I feel I need to begin my discussion by mentioning that women were once worshiped for their magical abilities. This Minoan Snake Goddess was praised for her closeness to nature through snakes, since snakes slithered on the earth. Snakes also shed their skin, so they are symbols of transformation which became a major theme in witchcraft and magic throughout the world in general. Hekate in Greek mythology was a well-respected and worshiped goddess of witchcraft and magic. She was also thought to be a protector of children, even though witches were later thought to be harmful towards children. Know your roots, kids! The witch was sacred before man tainted her.<br />
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Now we jump to my favorite period. A time when women were thought to be witches simply because they were women. They were burned, drowned, and hung simply for understanding things that men did not. Art from the time reflected men's fears, depicting witches simply as naked women. Their nudity was thought to be a symbol of temptation. A witch could tempt a man into wickedness, and therefore men made their art a warning against them. I wrote a whole article on this in Lone Wolf Magazine (<a href="https://lonewolfmag.com/">x</a>) if you are interested! </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Francisco Goya</span></b></div>
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Goya used his witch paintings as a criticism of the tactics used during the Spanish Inquisition. He used them to make fun of the superstitions held by the government that he saw as medieval and wrong. His paintings feature traditional witch imagery: the women are nude and sometimes levitating. Goats represent the devil, proving how ridiculous the fear of the devil is. Goya's witches aren't used to comment on the female sex, but rather the social environment that the artist lived in. </div>
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With the Pre-Raphelite movement, artists sought to regain what was "lost" with the Masters of the Renaissance. They thought that the strict formulas and poses for art-making were too restrictive, so they wanted to return to the bright colors and attention to detail of the Italian Quattrocento. Their subjects were often women and the beautiful subjects of literature. They were concerned with nature and oftentimes magic. For this reason, the witch imagery that came from this era marked a switch in the witch identity. No longer were they necessarily evil women to be feared. Instead, they were women close to nature, their beauty and symbolism emphasized. Characters like Morgan Le Fay and Circe were popular to paint, since they represented themes of magic, transformation, and prophecy. Basically, magical women were actually revered during this period of art.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Marjorie Cameron</span></b></div>
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I have a lot of feelings about this woman, so I will try to keep it short. Marjorie Cameron was an Los Angeles-based artist, mostly prominent during the 50s and 60s. She worked with her husband, Jack Parsons, who was a scientist in Pasadena. Together they worked to unlock secrets of the occult. Her art reflected her explorations, as she often drew amazing witchy women and surreal characters. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Amazing Witchy Artists Today!!!</span></b></div>
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I follow a lot of witch artists on Instagram and I just had to share a few with you. I love the amazing surge of magic happening within women right now. I mean, it's always been there, but it's just exciting to live in a world where we can share our art and magic so easily. Some favorites are Poison Apple Print Shop (<a href="http://poison-apple-printshop.myshopify.com/">x</a>), Mori Raito (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mori_raito/">x</a>), and Rebecca Artemisia (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RebeccaArtemisa">x</a>). </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This blog (and my life) has no shortage of witch musings. Naturally I have to get extra witchy this time of year, so I wanted to do a post on my favorite subject: witch art! The image of the witch has changed quite a bit throughout time and I find this evolution to be fascinating and indicative of attitudes toward women, sexuality, and nature. </span>I hope this has inspired you just a lil' bit. I could honestly spend my whole life studying the evolution of witches in art (and I just might). Just remember that the "witch" wasn't always the green-skinned lady in The Wizard of Oz. Witches have a colorful history, and their stature as terrifying women alone is enough to make them feminist icons. </div>
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Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-36607088795722947682016-10-27T10:16:00.002-07:002016-10-27T10:16:48.480-07:00The Plague Doctor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I spotted the work of Zai Zai Jewelry on Etsy (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZaiZaiJewelry?ref=l2-shopheader-name">x</a>) about a month ago. She makes fantastic necklaces out of polymer clay and there were quite a few I simply needed. But this one...I knew I needed this one for October. I dropped very heavy hints to Ian and he got it for me for our anniversary (3 years woohoo)! This is honestly the most unique necklace I have ever seen. I showed it to Ian's dad and he said"...what is the significance of the breasts?" To which I answered, "I really don't know but aren't they fabulous?" This necklace is called The Plague Doctor in reference to the mask that the woman is wearing. These masks were used during the Bubonic Plague to shield the doctors from the airborne illness. They would stuff the beaks of the masks with herbs and flowers to help with the smell and provide protective properties. I think this necklace was so arresting for me because the heavy mask next to the woman's flesh just feels so wrong. She seems to symbolize protection but also vulnerability, like a Goddess of the Plague or something. </div>
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Things like this are obviously right up my alley: I, being a girl who loves studying medieval art and practices, can't help but get excited every time someone references these things in their art. I like that the style is slightly steampunk, so it almost brings the piece into the realm of Victorian gothic. I knew I needed some eerie pictures to go along with it so I shot these in my bathroom. I think I will feature it again as the winter months come, hopefully outside next time so I can get some more evenly-lit detail shots. For now, please enjoy my ghostly take on the Plague Doctor Goddess. </div>
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Necklace -- Zai Zai Jewelry // Bodice -- UO circa 2011 </div>
Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-58582433548041763982016-10-21T14:25:00.000-07:002016-10-21T14:25:05.735-07:00Cabinet of Curiosity III<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've done a few of these posts, but for y'all who don't know, Cabinet of Curiosity is a collection of things I am vibing with. It's inspiring images, clothing, jewelry, et cetera. This month I am feeling particularly witchy of course. Channeling the fantastic film The VVitch, as well as these sabbath photographs from the 1910s. Loving jewelry with runes and symbols, and wanting to wear flowy tops that are still cinched close to the body. I am loving the low-cut bodice situation going on in the top right...does anyone know what that cut is called? All links can be found on my Pinterest! (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nibinquiel">x</a>)</div>
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Following my Tim Burton post, I just had to post an outfit inspired by a Sleepy Hollow character, right? Originally I had planned to create this look with a black and white corset I was going to make myself, but GET THIS: literally no fabric store around me had black and white striped fabric. Luckily I fished some faux leather from my stack of fabric and crafted this fun little belt/corset. This outfit was of DIY importance for me. I feel like a lot of blogs have not been taking advantage of the DIY direction that fashion is moving in. I love how so many pieces these days are deconstructed and edgy, but it seems like people aren't brave enough to take that on themselves. We seem to be in an "anything goes" period of fashion, and I really wanted to take advantage of that. I turned an old striped blouse backwards and sewed some fancy sleeves onto the end of it. I tied a ribbon around my neck and cut my own damn jeans. I don't think we should be afraid of taking fashion into our own hands--that's the whole point of blogging right? This is a very silly and fanciful look, but for October and one of my favorite movies, I thought it was the right time to get creative. </div>
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On Katrina Van Tassel: my oh my, she is the woman I want to be. I mean, she has seen some shit and lost a lot of people, but still she's so cool. For those not familiar, Katrina is the daughter of the richest man in Sleepy Hollow. Katrina exists in most (and I assume all) retellings of the Sleepy Hollow legend, but she rarely is given any more agency than her position as a Van Tassel and a beautiful woman. In Tim Burton's 1999 film though, she is a witch (really a healing woman) who falls in love with Ichabod (played by Johnny Depp and I would fall much quicker if I were her, let me tell you). Young Masbeth says of her: "[She is] a strange sort of witch, with a kind and loving heart." It's refreshing to see witches in this film shown as "children of nature" as Ichabod says it, especially when 100 years earlier New England was running wild with accusations of witchcraft--a term that then meant dealings with the devil. I always love the recognition of witches in film for what they really were: people (mostly women) who understood nature and its ways of healing. Katrina in Sleepy Hollow casts spells to protect her loved ones, follows men into the woods to help them solve mysteries, and wears some amazing dresses. I just had to honor her with my own reimagining of her iconic black and white gown. </div>
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Shirt -- TJ Maxx many moons ago // Corset & Sleeves -- DIY // Shoes -- Target // Jeans -- H&M // Nail Decals -- NailPop</div>
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Thank you to Maddy for photos in the graveyard by her house!</div>
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Red alert! Red alert! It's October inspiration time. It just so happens that my Halloween inspo is my all-year inspo, but I feel that now is an appropriate time to share. Of course I'm talking about Tim Burton today. When people ask me what I want to do when I grow up, I generally respond "I want to be the female Tim Burton." Well, Tim Burton pre-2010's. (A lot of Burton fans will tell you he went bad after 1999 but I disagree, if only for the sake of Corpse Bride...okay Sweeney Todd too.) Since I'm an art history lady, I want to talk mainly about the visual aspects of Tim Burton's films and how they have inspired me.<br />
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BEETLEJUICE. BEETLEJUICE. BEETLEJUICE. Every time I watch this film is it so entertaining and hilarious. I'm not super attached to it, but this is really where we first see Burton's visual style and a theme that will continue through his films: Suburban Goth. Lydia, played by Winona Ryder, is the ultimate muse here, having famously claimed "My life is one big dark room." Seriously, goaaaals. Her bangs and costumes are flawless. Her wedding dress at the end was actually made in DTLA by a designer who makes dresses for Latin American parties like Quinceaneras. Next time I am rollin around the Fasion District I am going to be wondering jealously who got to dress Winona Ryder. Lydia's mother, a wine mom with a taste for *modern art* is dressed all in Japanese designers. Most iconic, though, is Beetlejuice's striped suit. This aesthetic carries through the rest of Burton's films and I feel like the black and white stripe pattern that I so lovingly wore in my emo days is of direct Tim Burton influence. Also check out this cool article: (<a href="http://clothesonfilm.com/double-feature-review-beetle-juice-chris-thoughts/6024/">x</a>).<br />
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Omg Edward Scissorhands. Why did I feel that Edward was the perfect man for me when I was 13? I liked leather and misunderstood boys, I guess. This is where we see the true Suburban Goth, with those fucking amazing rainbow houses in contrast with the dark castle on the hill. The juxtaposition between boring people and weirdos was too real. As Tim Burton's first project with Johnny Depp, and really the film that put Johnny Depp on the map, this film holds a special place in my heart. Edward is just a kind boy lost in a world that doesn't understand him. Pair that with the fact that I had reason to believe that I too would find a tortured soul that looked like Johnny Depp, Edward Scissorhands made me feel "not so alone" as an equally tortured teenager.<br />
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Aw okay how could I not mention Nightmare Before Christmas? My boyfriend and I just watched this and admittedly we agreed the best part is definitely the opening in Halloweentown, but this film is fantastic nonetheless. We saw Danny Elfman perform the score at the Hollywood Bowl last year and it was honestly one of the best concerts I've ever been to. In thinking about the visual language of this film, I think it is so much more about movement than any of Burton's other films. The spindly legs of Jack Skellington are so spideresque while Sally is the perfect stiff ragdoll. I am still shocked by how striking the eerie light in this film is--I have no idea how one achieves this in stop-motion filmmaking. More than anything, I think I love this one because it is kind of an exercise in monster-making. The artists really got to dream up all of the Halloween monsters and come up with their personalities in a very funny and charming way.<br />
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This is probably my favorite Tim Burton film: Sleepy Hollow!!!! More outcast Johnny Depp goodness. I don't know how I am supposed to believe that no one likes Ichabod because damn, those cheekbones. And then there is my favorite lady, Katrina Van Tassel. More on her coming soon... Because it is set in New England farming village in the fall, the colors in Sleepy Hollow are pretty stark, mostly blacks, greys, and browns. But that, my friends, is what allows for the blood to look so deliciously striking on camera. Burton does an almost orange-red blood which makes it all the more Halloween-y. I also especially love the little nods to steampunk with Ichabods "instruments of his own design." Sleepy Hollow is so Victorian and lovely, even though the time period might not exactly match up with the Victorian era.<br />
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And last but not least, Corpse Bride! Again, this one was of emo importance to me. "Can a heart still break once it's stopped beating?" All that unrequited love stuff had me feeling all the feels. This one is actually set in the Victorian era, with main characters named Victoria and Victor. Obviously owing to advances in stop-motion filmmaking, this film appears to be so much sleeker than Nightmare Before Christmas. This allows for more close-ups on the beautiful props used and generally a more ethereal look. The juxtaposition between the living and dead worlds are very fun, but ultimately I just love the character of Emily and her ability to move between the two realms. She is so fun but also a classic Victorian beauty and I mean she turns into butterflies so that's pretty cool.<br />
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Tim Burton has always represented escapism for me. So many of his stories are set in suburbia or some Victorian version of " strict normality", but so much magic and weirdness happens there. His films always made me believe that the world might be a little stranger than it appears, which is very important to me I think. He provides Halloween as well as year-round inspiration for me.Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-53811013829802961762016-10-09T22:16:00.000-07:002016-10-09T22:16:30.604-07:00like a lady<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maddy said to me, "You look very safari." I was kind of going more for cool lady who wears men's clothes and goes on adventures...which I guess could be safari-esque. Okay but secret time: I was really thinking about Catriona in Penny Dreadful. I'm sorry for the reference point--this blog honestly gets nerdier with every post, but I just finished Penny Dreadful a few days ago. I watched the whole series in like five days. It was so good and I don't really know how I hadn't watched it before this. </div>
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Okay anyways, the point is I wanted to look like a badass slightly steampunk vampire hunter...probably didn't necessarily achieve that but I like this outfit nonetheless. I wore it out to Apple Hill with my friends. (Apple Hill is a region in my hometown made up of orchards and pumpkin patches. It's basically a fall dream.) It was a gorgeous day and made the world feel like October. Finally! </div>
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Sleeveless Trench--SheIn // Overalls -- Madewell // Boots -- Madewell // Scarf -- Vintage</div>
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Cuff -- Madewell // Necklace -- my childhood closet? // Sunglasses -- Garrett Leight</div>
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A small tribute to a woman of history. The words are from Margaret Atwood's poem "Half-Hanged Mary" about a woman whom she believed to be her ancestor. Half-Hanged Mary was executed for suspected witchcraft in Salem, but she did not die. She seems a fitting muse for the beginning of the wildest and most mysterious month. The photos are mine, taken of my friend Arianna who encourages me to be my wildest self.</div>
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A post for the last day of September that really just signifies me looking forward to October. Things are about to get real spooky on my blog. I just love Halloween and I can't help but make the entire month about it. For now I want to share some amazing costumes with you to kick off the best season of the year. I recall finding a book on the Ziegfeld Follies during my freshman year of college and falling absolutely in love. The Ziegfeld Follies was a revue show in New York in the 1920s. It was something like a Broadway show but also a vaudeville variety show. Most importantly, the "Ziegfeld Girls," who I imagine were like the 20s equivalent of go-go dancers, were dressed in the most exquisite costumes EVER. Here are some photographs of the costume collection entitled "The Illuminants."<br />
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"The Illuminants" is a costume collection based on different sources of light. The girls are dressed as the moon, a lightbulb, a lantern--and the one on the left just above is the Northern Lights which I find to be fantastic. Something about this collection in particular embodies the wonder of the 20s for me. It reflects a time when technology was changing but old superstitions still remained. The same could be said for today, I suppose, but I just like to think about how sparkly the world would have looked at this time when universal electricity was new and exciting. I've always felt like I responded very strongly to different light sources and as a photographer light is very important to me, so I just love this.<br />
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I'm not positive who designed these costumes, but I would assume it was Erté, who designed a lot of the show's pieces. Erté was a sort of "King of Art Deco" and was a contributor to Harper's Bazaar as a fashion illustrator, as well as to show business with design. Erté just makes me dream.Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-57382701556543232652016-09-29T00:06:00.000-07:002016-09-29T00:06:26.180-07:00criss-cross<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A little outfit post for the end of September. I am gearing up for all the things I want to post in October (I get very enthusiastic about Halloween), but for now I just wanted to document this pretty dress and share some thoughts. First things first, this dress is from Urban Outfitters. I boycotted them for the longest time, then caved when I saw this because I absolutely loved it. Back to boycotting now. But still how I love this dress! I feel like it has some major puritan/peasant apron vibes going on in the front but the back is so sexy and lovely. It's one of those minimal pieces I love to reach for on incredibly hot days like today (seriously what the fuck LA). I usually wear it with my white Tretorns and look sooooo California Girl.</div>
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As for the update side of things, I feel like I have been struggling with "what to do next" in my life. I graduated, laid around for a little bit, and now I'm not sure what to do with myself. I feel like I should be looking for a big-girl full-time job, but in truth I have no real interest in the "Social Media Intern" positions in the world. I want to be able to use my brain and creativity on projects that feel right to me and so many of the jobs I am seeing look so bland. On the other end of the spectrum, of course, are the research jobs I so desire in the art history world, but am not qualified for without a Masters Degree. So here I am in the middle. The conclusion I am coming to is that I really should be relishing this time of questioning. I should be taking advantage of the time I have and using it to explore some things I had forgotten. I have been teaching myself new art forms, and dreaming about others like tintype photography and pottery. I am happiest when I am creating, and I really hope that I can arrive at a place where perhaps I can feel confident enough in these passions to want to pursue them "full-time." I know this might be a difficult path, but I am tired of feeling uninspired and like I have let my art fall to the side. It's who I am and I want to embrace it. </div>
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Dress -- Urban Outfitters / Shoes -- Tretorn / Earrings -- a.v. max via Rocksbox</div>
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The fantastic thing--though also possibly overwhelming--about being an artist today is the accessibility we have to so much inspiration. The internet, along with dedication of those who work to preserve our culture's consciousness in museums, archives, and beyond, has given us a chance to engage with the artists that came before us in a beautiful way. The fact that I can simply type "Julia Margaret Cameron" into my search bar and come up with a beautiful array of images makes me so thankful for the age in which we live. I can compile a blog post like this and say, "Look look at this!" and then carry that inspiration with me.</div>
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This ease of accessibility is certainly a blessing, but often I get nostalgic for a time when art had a little more mystery. Before social media, self-promotion happened with a little more effort. Pursuing a new art form didn't come from dabbling, but rather from an "all-in" mentality. For instance, my girl Julia Margaret Cameron here put her life into marketing, showing, and copyrighting her work. Within 18 months of the start of her career, she had sold 80 prints to the V&A(<a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/camr/hd_camr.htm">x</a>). Her dedication to her craft is something that has been sitting with me, and for that reason she is my muse this week. </div>
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Julia Margaret Cameron began her career in photography at the age of 48. That's right! This badass lady didn't become famous at a young age, wasn't an It-Girl (well she did run in a circle of elites like Tennyson and Charles Darwin). Instead, she made her name simply by doing the damn work. She figured out her own style and perspective by experimentation. In the face of much doubt, she strived to make her photography akin to the artists of the Italian Renaissance. While photographers of the time were concerned with technical skills, Cameron preferred to imbue her work with a certain spirit rather than perfection. Other photographers accused her photos of being out of focus with incorrect shadows or coloring. While she wished to bring mythology and history to life, other men in her field found her work to be worthy of mockery and derision. I can't help but wonder, dear readers, if perhaps her subject matter and style were seen by male photographers as trivial and unstudied only because she was a woman. Ah, the age-old question. Still, I cannot travel in time to convince their sorry (and uncelebrated) asses of her brilliance. I can only admire her here. </div>
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A bit about her subject matter: she brought in only her friends to sit for her. She didn't do commissioned portraits, but preferred to stage her portraits in order to evoke a character or feeling specific to her work. Her subjects complained about the amount of time they had to hold their poses, often in romantic and dramatic outfits. She brought to life Arthurian legends and mythic archetypes. I love work like hers because it proves the eternal fascination that mankind has with stories. There are some things that never die, and it seems that the stories she has tapped into are some of them. And what better way to make them true than by photography? </div>
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Julia Margaret Cameron is an inspiration to me both because of her dreamy subject matter and her devotion to the craft. She is proof of the fact that one really can start a new art (or career path/hobby/life/personality/whateverrr) at any age. She rarely took no for an answer. She inspires me to be fearless in the things I love, and to listen to the things I am drawn to. </div>
Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-49609122693942092982016-09-16T14:02:00.000-07:002016-09-16T14:02:03.923-07:00Inspiration: Getty Neoclassical Statues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lol how many times have I talked about this Valentino collection? Can't even count. I took a few photos of these statues at the Getty last time I was there. I just have such a fondness for ancient Greek art and the endless re-imaginings of it. I think when I was younger I didn't realize that the white marble statues I saw in museums were more than likely from the Renaissance or Neoclassical eras--I thought they were all from 2000 years ago. Still, there is a magic that lingers in these pieces and in the fascination that we have with the old myths and aesthetics. I put together a little inspo collage of Valentino, ancient Greek jewelry, and reimagined Medusa brooches. Also threw a little Pride and Prejudice in there because that scene is flawless. </div>
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I've been thinking about play; about how fashion has always been a way for me to dabble in other personas, to play dress up of both body and mind. I've also missed doing self-portraits. Ian has been so lovely in taking my photos so often, but I really do enjoy the process of taking my own photos for this blog, even if they are a little off-kilter or look too much like they were taken with a tripod. Self-portraiture is a way for me to check in with myself because it's just me and the camera--I'm running between my chosen spot and the tripod (even more today because my remote died). It's quite cathartic; everything but my immediate surroundings and my own feeling of existence just fades away. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Today I reached for this fun velvety shirt and this collar I made while I was home. They reminded me of Marie Antoinette, or rather, the characters that I have seen her become in the public eye. I've actually read a few Marie Antoinette biographies and of course I adore the Sophia Coppola film, if only for the delicious visuals. Marie Antoinette is the epitome of privileged white girl, I suppose, but there is something so mournful that I have always found in her character. She was a young girl thrust into high society and away from her family. I imagine her spending a lot of time alone, trying to pass the time while absolutely nothing is expected of her (for better or worse). So today I honor her with a pink color she would have loved, some unnecessary frills, and a collar--which, now that I think of it, seems almost like a reference to a guillotine. </span></div>
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Some very sunny pictures for a very sunny day. Ian and I had a glorious Los Angeles day. Some days I don't want to live in LA at all, and other days, when we actually get out and do things, I am very thankful to live here. Today we hit up Sqirl for breakfast, which I'm sure if you have looked at any kind of "Things to Do in LA" lists, Sqirl is at the top. It's just really really good. Also many dogs, would recommend. We then meandered down to the Silverlake Flea Market and found some really cool sellers--I need to go back when I have actual money in my bank account. Then we went to Secret Headquarters which is an amazing comic book store at Sunset Junction. The rest of the day was spent on walks and naps. Weekends with Ian are very nice because it gives me a chance to chill out and not worry so much about "what I am going to do with my life." Because believe me, most days are spent doing that.</div>
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So this outfit is a good one, I think. This skirt was thrifted from my favorite Goodwill back home and it reminds me of blooms and love. The necklace has been in my closet for years...I think my mom got it at a Flea Market. Most importantly though, are these scarves tied around my arms. Since Carrie Bradshaw was my muse this week, I wanted to honor her amazing scarf-on-the-arm concept. You know the one: (<a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3b/a9/c4/3ba9c4095f80820c1392abf26f81c621.jpg">x</a>). In general I just wanted to challenge myself with bright colors and absolutely no black!!! It's not like I'm a "I only wear black" person, but I often shy away from mixing bright colors. So instead of my usual black ribbon around my waist or gold necklace, I decided to let my dress roam free and my neck sport some color. Just how I imagine Carrie would do. </div>
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Skirt as a Dress - Thrifted // Shoes - Old Navy // Scarves and Necklace - probably from a flea market</div>
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I promise to post more intriguing and edgy women after this so please don't hate me, but I finished my second all-the-way-through viewing of Sex and the City today and I am feeling very sentimental. My best friend always told me that I was the Carrie Bradshaw of our group. Before I watched Sex and the City, I thought this was a fabulous compliment because all I knew was that Carrie was fabulous. Then I watched the show and holy shit, Carrie is the most annoying character in the world. The decisions she makes... I see now that my poor taste in boys at a younger age led my friends to call me Carrie...but no matter, that is the past. Carrie and I both turned out all right, right??? Anyways, my post today is a tribute to Carrie Bradshaw, if only for her confidence and style. </div>
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Carrie has received a lot of criticism for that cowboy hat/bandeau on the beach situation but I think it is incredible. If my abs looked like hers I would wear that in a heartbeat (I might anyways... Halloween is coming...) But this is why I love Carrie. Of course, she knows everyone at Prada and her voicemail machine asks callers to leave a message for her shoes, but Carrie doesn't exist only for clothing. She loves her clothing and has an intimate relationship with it, but it never stands in for her being. That is something that is so inspiring to me. Sometimes I want to work in fashion, but other times I just want clothing to be another facet of my personality instead of what I "exist for". That's why Carrie Bradshaw is so important. She seems so at ease in her outfits, no matter how silly they are, because they are just a part of herself that she has figured out. Man Repeller summarized this much better than I in this article: (<a href="http://www.manrepeller.com/2016/05/is-personal-style-thoughtful.html">x</a>). Carrie's style is, indeed, thoughtful. She is able to portray her creativity and even intelligence through the way she styles herself, and this is an ability I so admire. The Man Repeller article ends by stating that Carrie's style is so exquisite because we are not able to date her ensembles. Her outfits could work in 1999 as well as right now. She has captured that "timeless" thing Coco Chanel always went on about, without looking classic or subdued at all. </div>
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Moreover, it is her charisma that allows Carrie to slay in her outfits. A boring woman could not look this exciting. Yes, Carrie can be quite cringe-worthy, but she gets up every damn day and tries again--whether the task is wooing an ex or styling the most amazing Roberto Cavalli top invented. She has an energy and a determination. That charisma, more than anything, is reflected in her style.Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-44370638786385092332016-09-04T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-04T08:00:04.440-07:00Getty Goings-On<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just spent a while thinking about the future of my blog etc. etc. In the past I have been very huffy about limiting what I post about, making posting schedules, and developing an overall theme for my blog. I wanted freedom, not schedules goddammit! But lately I have been finding that the unstructured nature of my blog has been bothering me. It feels too scattered. I've never been a person that has wanted to share everything on the internet. Instead, I like creating content specifically for this online space rather than feeling like my blog defines me. So I am going to try something new. Gone are the days of me posting whatever photos fall into my lap. I would rather have this as a more curated space with a more specific theme than "I thought this was cool so I posted it without much thought." I would now like to turn to the things that really make me tick and think: history, womanhood, and art.</div>
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I've been wanting to do more interviews and profiles on women that inspire me, and that is coming soon. For now, I have an outfit post (outfits will now be filed under the "Adornments" tab at the top of my page) from the Getty Center yesterday. As a girl obsessed with 16th-century European art and living far away from most of it in Los Angeles, the Getty Center is a real haven for me. I actually just applied to a job there, but who knows what will become of that. Anyways, Ian and I paid the museum a visit yesterday and it was lovely as ever. I wore my favorite striped jumpsuit (and yes, it is from Forever 21 and I certainly want to move away from fast fashion retailers like that, but for now ya girl is broke and needs to wear the clothes she already has). The Getty is just the calmest place in LA and it has a definite air of magic to it. A modern marble exterior filled with centuries of magical objects as its interior. </div>
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Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072559347024274599.post-49110841271849048302016-09-01T19:00:00.000-07:002016-09-03T09:16:12.180-07:00My Work: St. Veronica Cyanotypes<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Some inspiring things lately. Particularly been thinking about long robes to wear over jeans once it gets cold enough, beautiful jewelry from Brilliant Earth (<a href="http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Bethel-Earrings-14K-Gold-BAL08414/">x</a>) and Tallulah Fontaine (<a href="http://tallulahfontaine.bigcartel.com/product/hand-offering-signet">x</a>), and beautiful photography from the likes of Tim Walker, Paolo Roversi, and Sanja Marusic (<a href="http://www.sanjamarusic.nl/gallery/stars-and-stones/">x</a>). I also included a cyanotype by Christopher James (<a href="https://www.blueprintsonfabric.com/gallery-detail.php?ID=10">x</a>). I have been working on my own cyanotypes and I am excited to do a large-scale one like this soon. All images and sources from this post can be found on my Pinterest! (<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/nibinquiel/">x</a>)Jenna Opsahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12117030140322410123noreply@blogger.com5