Happy Birthday Sarah Carrie Jessica Parker Bradshaw

I know that Sarah Jessica Parker has acted in a number of romcoms as damsel in distress (The Family Stone, Failure to Launch, Did You Hear About The Morgans). I also know that she starred in Glee as Vogue Editor and mentor to Kurt Hummel. And I know that she currently has her own line of shoes with Manolo Blahnik (that we've all been anticipating). And I also know that she has her own perfume called Lovely (you're nobody until you have a signature scent). BUT predominantly, she remains Carrie Bradshaw: the icon, fashionista, and sex columnist with enviable wit, a pink tutu, and a curly blond fro we all wish we could pull off. As a writer and fashion girl, Carrie is one of my own personal icons and I've always identified myself with her character. Who hasn't called themselves a Carrie at least once in their lives in reference to a one-that-got-away ex-boyfriend or date with destiny gone wrong. Today is SJP A.K.A Carrie Bradshaw's birthday and in honour of this grand event, let's reminisce about her most iconic Sex and the City looks.

THE SIGNATURE PINK TUTU

She wore this on a billboard ON A BUS. If you don't recognize this look, you've never watched SATC and I'm not quite sure what you're doing here. However, I invite you to start viewing the show and subsequently, you can come read this post.

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CARRIE'S FUR

Carrie wore a fur coat on SATC like it was nobody's business. Back then, it was social taboo. But nothing stopped this fashionista. Also, note that she's wearing a fur coat with sandals #forthesakeoffashion.

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GATSBY CARRIE

Carrie Bradshaw was one step ahead of us all in a fringe dress. How adorbs does she look with her french lover?

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CARRIE'S CROP TOPS

Back in the 90s, Carrie would wear a crop top and we'd all catch ourselves staring enviously at her abs, wondering if we'd EVER wear this trend. Today, we eat our words as the crop top comes back, giving us all a second chance to give this Carrie favourite a try.

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THE NEWSPAPER DRESS

I may have not worn this back in the early 2000s, but I'm proud to say that this vintage newspaper dress stuck and that I currently have one of my own in my wardrobe. Wait to go iconic Carrie.

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A LOVE AFFAIR WITH DIOR

Carrie clearly loves her Dior as this shirt clearly indicates. If ever you wondered why bloggers everywhere are sporting t-shirts with full skirts, here is your answer.

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CARRIES COATS

Can we all steal Carrie's coats pretty pretty please? I'm in love with this feminine and romantic look on Carrie. So very Dior.

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A VOGUE ACCESSORY

Like myself, Carrie carries her Vogue like a fashion accessory. In this head to toe black look, you can't leave the house without that splash of colour. And what better way to explore that then with a magazine? Let's not neglect to mention that adorable hat. And we all know Carrie loves her headwear.

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CARRIE'S STUDS

This look is kind of amazing. Three reasons. Mixed prints. Short sleeved jacket. Studded belt. Who could've know that Carrie would have predicted all the hottest trends of the new millennium?

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THE WEDDING DRESS

Though the Sex and The City movie fell short of the television series, we still obsessed over that wedding dress that happened to be featured in a magazine photoshoot (NBD). Only an icon would choose Vivienne Westwood on her wedding night. Even though she was left at the alter, we still got to sit at the edge of our seats as she entered the room in a glorious gown and argue with our friends about that awkward bird on her head.

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Now that you've reminisced about Carrie's best looks, giving you an urge to marathon the series, what are YOUR favourite outfits? Were you a fan of the wedding feather? 

Cheers,

Bella

What Would You Do For A Day In Carrie Bradshaw's Shoes?

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Remember when you used to watch Sex and The City religiously with all your best girlfriends and a bottle of champagne? Remember when you thought to yourself "how does Carrie afford all those shoes with her writing job"? Remember thinking "why can't I BE her?". Well, now you can. Sort of. Lo and behold, Sarah Jessica Parker is collaborating with Manolo Blahnik to create her own line of shoes.

Take a moment to process this information.

Are you screaming yet? This is probably the greatest news since Big got Carrie a walk-in closet. Though the show ended back in 2004 and I was pre-pubscent at the time, it continues to live on and inspire women throughout the generations (even those who were too young to understand it). Who hasn't dreamed of having a group of best friends that fabulous? There's a reason that we're all still talking about Big and Carrie ten years later. Despite an attempt to recreate the show through Girls, offering a more realistic perspective with relatable 20 somethings, it doesn't have quite the same appeal as lavish 40 year olds with an envy-worthy lifestyle to boot (because somehow, being single and 40 becomes desirable in this show...). Though I occasionally call myself a Shoshanna, the reality is that I'm a Carrie through and through. And a bit of a Charlotte (who isn't?).

Until this very day, we all continue to fantasize about the characters on Sex and the City and there's nothing more emblematic than a pair of Manolos. So get yourself to a Nordstrom on February 28th because that is the date they hit the shelves. These shoes, under her label SJP, will be sold at $350 a pair, half the price of the regular Manolos. It really is a small price to pay for a lifetime in Carrie's shoes, is it not? All that's missing is a pink tutu and a Cosmo.

Bella