Channeling my inner Bradshaw (15 valuable lessons Carrie taught me about style)
Ah, remember those glorious SATC days when we all lived and breathed Carrie Bradshaw! To be honest with you, I still do! As a huge fan of the whole franchise I have to admit I’ve always paralleled myself with Carrie - she writes about her life, has a huge interest in fashion, follows her inner voice when it comes to styling and is not afraid of heights (because have you seen her shoes!) What mesmerized me about this woman is the fact that she is flawed and perfect at the same time, bold and insecure, childish and mature. Her love life, her friendships and her struggle with every day New York life - I’ve seen it all and I’ve enjoyed it over and over again. (And yes, I DO understand why Vogue used to feed her more than food!) Despite the fact that she is a fictional character I think she is the biggest modern fashionista out there and growing up with her I have learned a few things. Here is my list of 15 valuable lessons Carrie Bradshaw taught me about fashion and personal style:
This is undoubtedly the best Carrie styling lesson! Even if you haven’t
watched SATC you are still pretty much aware that extravagant is the one word
that defines Carrie’s style. She follows her inner voice when it comes to
fashion and she always looks fantastic! So follow her advice and in doing so
follow your heart and dare to be unapologetically yourself.
This is the second most valuable Carrie lesson. There’s nothing wrong
with being your own artistic self and you don’t need to apologize for being
stylish. This has been another concern of mine for years because I often felt
like I was overdressed, especially when I was at school. But then I figured out
that this is natural, it’s me embracing my own style. If Carrie can wear a ball
gown in MC Donald’s, then you can do it, too!
Unfortunately I don’t have a whole dressing room yet… but I hope to have mine
someday. What Carrie taught me about this is that you should really take care
of your clothes. And that includes giving them enough space, separating them,
wash (or dry clean) them properly and you can keep wearing them for many years
to come and make the most of them. Investing in your wardrobe means investing
in your style.
As long as you take good care of your clothes there’s nothing wrong with
the money you spent for them. I used to battle this constant guilt inside but
then I realized this is actually money well spent. After all if you treat them properly,
keep them dry and clean, carry them around for 10+ years and then (if they are
still in good condition) donated them to someone else, it’s a great deal for
everyone involved.
To go back the previous point - the deal is totally worth it. Over the
years I realized designer clothes and shoes are better quality and therefore
they last longer. Take Carrie’s example: “I like my money where I can see it —
hanging in my closet!” If you calculate a few years later your expenses you’ll
realize that you’ve spent less money than you would if you had bought cheaper
ones.
Yes, that’s truth. Or if I have to quote Carrie herself: “Someimes it’s hard to walk in a single
woman’s shoes, that’s why we need really special ones now and then – to make
the walk a little more fun.” Favorite shoes affect your mood, raise your
self-esteem and as long as you feel comfortable in them, there’s no need to
apologize for wearing them all the time. Personally I have been to concerts
where everyone is wearing sneakers, and I stood up 3 hours on these incredibly
high heels. Had a blast anyway!
Bright colors are your friends, embrace them. Yes, they are bold. Yes,
dark and neutrals are the safer bet. However, if you want to stand out, I
highly recommend you going after the bright ones. Dare to be different, dare to
bring light, dare to inspire! Sometimes a single bright color (even jewelry or
accessories in such) can be the game changer that will turn your outfit into masterpiece.
Another trend you shouldn’t be afraid of. Layering can be perfect for
certain seasons or for long days out (that slightly turn into nights out). This
trend also gives you an incredible opportunity to be creative - combine
patterns, materials, colors. Stand out by wearing something no one else had. Carrie
has given us a thousand examples.
Once again, dare to be bold! To continue my previous point, mixing as you
wish is actually a great way to channel your inner stylist. If you have seen enough
runways you probably know that a lot of stuff shown there is shocking at first
sight. However being brave pays in the end. So if you feel like you like
certain combination, do it! Don’t wait for someone else to invent your idea, show
it out and be confident in yourself.
Or huge details. A single big accessory can be that finishing touch your outfit needed. Be bold and go for it because magic hides everywhere. Broches, necklaces,
big bracelets, weird headpieces or just a flower at the stripe of your dress… examples
are everywhere! To summarize this lesson – when it comes to jewelry and
accessories, go big or go home!
Little black dress, red for dinner night, a white T-shirt and the
perfect pair of jeans, a white dress, two parts business suit, the perfect winter
coat, your favorite pair of high heels, a stand out clutch and the perfect
sunglasses. When it comes to basics they should always be the stars in your
wardrobe! Carrie has them, I have them, every stylish woman has them. They are
your best friends, always there to save you in case of fashion emergency. And they
never go out of style!
Vintage for a night out, work lunch or even for your wedding – sure, why
not! Carrie has done it all. It’s hot,
it’s old but gold, it’s also a very eco-friendly trend. And remember - a stand
out outfit will always find its way back! So don’t be scared to buy vintage
and take good care of your wardrobe (because it might already contain vintage beauty
inside).
Carrie always does this and honestly, it’s a great way to mingle with
the locals. Also travelling becomes much more magical when you absorb the
culture and art of the country and embracing their fashion is a great way to do
so. For example, try Carrie’s barets in Paris and turbans in the Middle East.
Another great way of style mixing and one I love very much! And apparently
Carrie loves it, too. Little details like a tie, bow tie, vest or a hat can be
incredibly sexy and will definitely catch the attention! Fashion designers also
like this combination and every few years it comes back to the runway.
A ballet tutu when running errands in town, a flamenco skirt to dinner
date – Carrie sure knows how to use them to her advantage! They can totally
finish the outfit and despite the fact that it may look strange at first
glance, the creativeness of this combinations make them artistic and feminine, and undoubtedly sexy.
Name one woman who doesn’t search for these qualities in her outfit!
Full visual imagery on the topic is available on this Pinterest board:
So, what do you think about her style? And what (or who) inspires your personal style? Let me know in the commens below!
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