Bedstuy Modern: The Modern Saraghina

Most of us by now are aware of the love affair between Bedstuy residents and outside visitors with Saraghina Restaurant located at 435 Halsey Street. www.saraghinabrooklyn.com

But here is a look at one stylists take on Saraghina, the character in Federico Fellini's famous film "8 1/2" .

I've included a clip from Fellini's film to satisfy your curiosity. The portrayal of sexuality in films sure has changed.

film style :: The Modern Saraghina

The woman in this photo by The Sartorialist from Millan could perfectly play the part of the modern Saraghina, don't you think? With her dark, full look and edgy tattoos mixed perfectly with a femininity...she even has sandals on perfect for the scene in the sand!

Saraghina, the character in Federico Fellini's famous film "8 1/2" who was the symbol in this semi-autobiographical piece for his childhood feelings on sex originally played by Eddra Gale.

She's the (shall we say) big-boned, make-up smeared woman who dances a seductive version of the rumba for the boys on the beach after they pay her and yell "La Saraghina! The rumba!" while clapping and jumping up and down. She makes you kind of cringe but also become even more intrigued as you watch her expressions during the dance .

Then in the 2009 musical version of the same story in the film Nine, Fergie played the part of Saraghina with a bit more modern look - but still no less of the sultry inappropriateness.

If we could remake this film into a street-style type tribute, my modern Saraghina would where something like this (especially the Chanel faux tattoo garters):

Layered Rosette Sheen Dress :: Forever21.com
JILL Golden Sandals :: pret-a-beaute.com
Maeve leather shoulder bag :: net-a-porter.com
PEARL&IVY MEDIUM MULTI COLOUR HAIR BAND BLUE/PURPLE MULTI FEATHERS :: Farfetch.com
MAC Lipstick Matte :: Maccosmetics.com
LES TROMPE L'OEIL Chanel Temporary Tattoos :: Chanel.com