Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Who is Your Sex and The City Fashionista?


Each of the four characters has had a distinct style:

Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is fearlessly fashionable: her style ranges from uptown chic to whimsy to sex kitten. Stilettos are a must, and the perfect mix of high-end designer with with flea market finds creates Carrie's unique look.

Samantha (Kim Cattrall) wears sexy styles that exude confidence. She is a Woman (a Superwoman of fashion that is) and the message comes across loud and clear through strong styles and bold colors.

Charlotte (Kristin Davis) has a sweet, preppy style that is always accompanied by the proper bag and shoes. Cute prints and feminine styles play up the kind and loving nature of her personality.

Miranda(My Favorite Fashionista) (Cynthia Nixon) always looks like a very well-dressed career go-getter with chic corporate suits and androgynous styles. I love the style of her character. Then comes Samantha and Charlotte. Carrie tends to be quit over the top and unpredictable for my level of style. Now....I will never pass her up in the shoe category. I can count on her to deliver in this department hands down.

The show has been enormously influential on fashion. Here are some of the trends the show has trumpeted over the years:
  • Flower pins
  • Fly coats
  • Fiece prints
  • The bob
  • Stilettos
  • Must-have designer bags

My top three fashion tips of all time

  1. Go High & Low - What this means is simply learning to mix flea market finds with designer or high-end fashions in unexpected ways. It's simple---one of my favorite is rocking a designer blazer/jacket with a cute flea-market shirt, a pair of my Target jeans and some inexpensive designer pumps from zappos.com or Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW).
  2. It's all in the shoes baby- Who ever said you judge a man by what kind of shoes he wears was on point. Try not to compromise fashion for comfort. I know it's hard; but when you find a good shoe brand that is chic but comfortable at the same time. Stick with it! Your shoes can make or break an outfit. Whether it's peep-toe,pump or flats make sure that your selection accompanies your outfit well.
  3. Don't be afraid of color - Color is good. I promise. Learning the right colors for your complexion is the key. Color can add so much variety to your closet. You can be more conservative with your bottoms and more adventurous with your tops and accessories to play it safe. Me on the other hand---I push the color limits in every aspect. From head to toe. If you don't know what colors are for you---you can start by associating some of your favorite items around the house as a start.

Fashionable Quote: “Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.” - Christian Dior

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