I also posted this in the Fashion section but I realised that it's probably more suiting here. Comments & complaints please. I'm not sure I'm digging the blurry graininess, are you?
To me, it has the look of the 1940's in some respect I can't quite place, but is nice. Overall, I like the photo but if you will, forgive some observations.
A little blur (softness) is nice, (as long as it's not overdone), but I feel that the grain is too strong for your subject and tends to block up the shadows. A little reflected light would help ease the shadow beside the nose and on the lower jawline, and maybe add a bit more of a catchlight to the eyes. I wish the backgound were more out of focus as I find it leads me away from her eyes since it seems to be in equal or sharper focus. Your title is great and certainly adds to the "emotional appeal" score of this photograph.
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