Inside Elle US June 2009

Crazy Like a Fox
Photographed by Alexi Hay

She Belongs to the Night
Photographed by Mathias Criens

And since Chloë Sevigny is such an authority in style, I thought I’d include this excerpt of her advice:

An intrepid thrift-store addict and eBay habitué, Sevigny firmly believes that being fashionable doesn’t have to break the bank: “It’s not what you spend but how you wear it that counts,” she says. “The key is often to dress up inexpensive basics with accessories. Something like a beautiful designer bag or belt can make everything else look richer and more luxurious.” For Sevigny, who has a penchant for rocking ultrashort dresses on the red carpet (“I think my legs are a strong point, so I try to draw attention to them rather than the upper part of my body”), those investment pieces can usually be found on her feet. “I definitely spend the most money on shoes,” she admits. “Partly because vintage footwear can be a little funky—in a bad way. I like to keep things pretty simple up top and then go weird with the shoes.” Currently, she’s snapping up pointy-toe boots to pair with high-waisted jeans and statement blazers. “I’m single, so I’m trying to do an overall overhaul,” she says with a laugh. “The look I’m going for is very ’80s supermodel. It’s time to be sexy."

Body Language
Photographed by Richard Bush.