Carrie Bradshaw
High Vs. Low: Carrie’s Studded Belt
Of the SATC Movie wardrobe, wonderstylist Patricia Field has been quoted as saying, “it’s all about the belt”?. We touched on the belt earlier this week, but we couldn’t help but notice as we flipped through screenshots from the film that Carrie seems to favor one such belt in particular – surprisingly, this studded black belt pops up on several looks throughout the film. Who would have thought Ms. Bradshaw could glean style inspiration from 15-year-old skater boys? We kinda love the idea of pairing the downtown punk with the uptown girl—the contrast between the girlie floral and the tough leather prevents a luxe-looking day dress from coming off as too prim. We recommend trying this look for a night out (rather than a day at the office), wearing a studded belt high on the waist of a brightly-colored sheath, with a pair of killer heels (of course).
Care to test-drive the trend? The good news is it won’t set you back as much as, say, a pair of Manolos. Above, a high-end and a budget version—so which is which?
On top, a Linea Pelle version which retails for $212.50; on the bottom, a synthetic studded belt from Vegan Store, $28.95
Sex and the City Movie Style: Carrie’s Shoes
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
What kind of fashionistas would we be if we didn’t spend a little of our SATC time on the shoes? Carrie seems to be wearing lots of gladiator-style heels, which are on trend anyway, but will surely be even more so once the movie opens (that would be today). We certainly don’t have an SATC-worthy budget, so here’s a version we might actually be able to add to our closet:
Luichiny Women’s Mandy Sandal, %59.95 at Endless.com
Another hot shoe from the movie? Zebra print pumps . . . okay, nobody said Carrie was practical. They’re not so hard to wear actually—Carrie pairs hers with a floral dress, which you are welcome to do, but if that’s a little too pattern-happy for your taste go ahead and just wear them with jeans and a cute cami for a cool summer evening-out look.
Guess Women’s Carrie 8 Pump, $89.95 at Endless.com
Finally, of course, there’s the platform pump, which Carrie slips on over argyle thigh-highs. Uh, we’re thinking no—but with a full skirt, they’re very doable. We like these:
Beckie, on sale for $39.99, Bakers
Carrie Bradshaw Pick n’ Mix - British Style on a Budget
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Trends may come and go but the one constant in British fashion and life is eccentricity. Kate Moss’s ability to throw on a fedora hat and a leather jacket over anything – whether it’s a ballgown or a pair of jeans – is what has made her a style icon. Other Brits on the fashion radar who love to mix and match include Alexa Chung, Agyness Deyn and Daisy Lowe – all of whom flounce around London in a haze of florals, leather, and tie-dye, and yet, it works. But the Queen of mixing and matching can be found on the other side of the pond – the inimitable Ms. Carrie Bradshaw, thanks to super-stylist Patricia Field. Who would have thought that a logo-emblazoned chiffon blouse would work with printed trousers? A statement coat with a gingham skirt and pearls never looked so fabulous. Capes and mannish suits and cocktail gloves and costume jewellery…and corsages, oh, the corsages. The new movie won’t disappoint; Carrie looks as wonderfully bizarre as ever in knee-high socks and cardigan dresses, evening gowns and oversized patent bags, and lashings of clashing floral prints.
At the Spring/Summer shows, designers took a leaf out of Ms. B’s book and mixed it up. Mismatching patterns fought for attention at Dries Van Noten and Prada – Miuccia added patterned tights and forties-style t-bar heels, and black eyeshadow added a rock n’ roll edge. At Betsey Johnson, models looked as though they had raided the dress-up box, as they strolled out in frou-frou prom dresses, larger-than-life hair bows, and punky fish-net socks. Carrie never forgets to accessorise with statement pieces, such as the Timmy Woods Eiffel Tower purse she totes in the film – she’d love Viktor and Rolf’s violin-shaped necklace.
If you’re a Brit, you can at least pretend to be a single gal in New York by heading to the UK high street, and picking up some unique pieces. Topshop’s flower-print cocktail dress (£50/$97) is perfect for sipping Cosmos at Bungalow. Carrie doesn’t do minimal when it comes to accessories: think Office’s wacky Eiffel Tower necklace (£15/$29) or Warehouse’s quirky zig zag belt (£28/$54). Mimic Manolo Blahnik with these super-strappy ‘lattice’ sandals from Faith (£38/$74), and throw on a clashing jacket, like this one, £14 ($27), from British online vintage haven, I Heart Cheeky Chops (psst, they ship internationally!), because, as Pat Field knows, vintage is a Budget Fashionista’s best friend.
Images courtesy of elleuk.com and tfs
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