Call me crazy, but I love red and coral together
This nail polish is CHANEL Pirate, which is being re-released this fall with the Rouge Allure Velvet collection. I heart it. I remember when it was discontinued so I'm super excited it's back.
I'm planning an outfit for a "Sex and the City Soiree" being held tomorrow night.
A young, local shop owner is having a fashion show of her clothing line and the proceeds are going to a hospice organization in honour of her late father.
She's asked me to do the makeup for the models and of course I said yes. Going to a function to work it is very different than going as an attendee. The fashion show is in 4 segments with entertainment going on in between.
Each segment requires a tweak to the makeup so I will be working through out the show. I need something I can move easily in, something that won't be ruined if I get makeup on it, & something that respects the vibe of the occasion.
I want to look fun and fashion forward - Carrie Bradshaw inspired - while I'm working.
Confession: I do not watch Sex and the City. I have not seen the movies. Even though I love clothes and shoes, from the snippets of episodes I've seen it's just not a show I can embrace.
So, I've been googling Carrie Bradshaw outfits.
Key things I've learned about dressing like Carrie Bradshaw:
The girl loves fur.
Separates in mixed, even clashing, colours and prints is key
Big flower pins and namesake necklaces are in her blood
Statement necklaces & hats are some of her favourite accessories (not to mention the shoes!)
Unexpected combinations
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see the Mickey Mouse shirt under the blazer! |
Dresses are solid with interesting silhouette
Lots of layers - sometimes to the point of being wacky
Often man repelling.
check out this blog to see some great Carrie Bradshaw fashion moments
Here are some things I'm thinking about:
either pair of these boots would be perfect because I bought them from a local shoe store participating in this event and they are comfy enough for me to stand and work in.
left: Franco Sarto patent leather with kitten heel.
right: Steve Madden over the knee cowboy heel.
A simple tank that I sewed CHANEL ribbon on and topped with a fur collar
I would wear this with a sheer silk bubble skirt and the Franco Sarto boots...and a black sequined beret!
fur: check
slightly quirky: check
hat: check
fur: check
slightly quirky: check
hat: check
or, go with the layered look
jacket: check
flower pin: check
statement necklace: check
I think option #2 wins simply because I bought this jacket in New York and what would Sex and the City be without the city?!
jacket: check
flower pin: check
statement necklace: check
I think option #2 wins simply because I bought this jacket in New York and what would Sex and the City be without the city?!
Oh my.
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit choice! But I really thought the ribbon and fur you sewed onto the tank was super creative and definitely quirky I like the image of outfit number #1.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun party, even if you're working! Enjoy. :-)
~FringeGirl