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The most chic of vampires

Lauren Bacall at 19. Frightfully beautiful, isn't she? Because of this magazine job she was discovered by the wife of the filmmaker Howard Hawks, who suggested she come to Hollywood for a screen test. She was soon cast in Hawks' To Have and Have Not, playing opposite Humphrey Bogart.

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First snow!

Zara trench brown tights Steve Madden shoes
Yesterday we had winter's first snow! It's already gone, though.

Zara trench coat, Zara black chiffon top, black shorts, brown tights and Steve Madden Evil heels. The trench was originally longer, I bought it on sale (a long time ago) and cut it to this length ;)
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