Violetville Vintage

When people ask me to describe my style, I will now say, "Swedish." It makes sense. I'm of Swedish Viking descent and, standing six feet tall, I am basically walking advertisement for the country. Moreover, with my recent acquisition of Swedish Hasbeens High Heeled Jodhpurs in Apple Green, I'm all set to represent my people. However, in the spirit of full disclosure, I also desperately want to align myself with the uber stylish ladies featured on the many blogs highlighting Scandinavian style. Copenhagen Street Style is my favorite site for showcasing gorgeous men and women in their unique looks. I also adore how half the pictures feature bicycles. It's so Euro it hurts. So from now on, it's clogs all the way for me.

Classic Scandinavian footwear: clogs

My new kicks

Dansk Dynamit blogger on Copenhagen Street Style, April 2010

I'm obsessed with her Isabelle Lundh necklace, StockholmStreetStyle, August 2010

Copenhagen Street Style, August 2010

P.S. We can't forget the famous women who put Swedish beauty, talent, and sex appeal on the map.

Actress Greta Garbo

Ingrid  Bergman - one of my favorite actresses

Actress and model Anita Ekberg represented the American version of the Swedish ideal: blonde, tall, and busty

Actress and pin-up Christina Lindberg was a cult favorite in the 1970s

Model Susanna "Mini" Anden 

-Elizabeth