Holiday Gift Idea #2

Hello lovelies!  I recently came across this book in The USA Today newspaper, and thought it would definitely make a wonderful gift idea for those interested in fashion or design.  This book 100 Unforgettable Dresses offers a gorgeous spread on iconic dresses throughout the years. The author, Hal Rubenstein is the fashion director of InStyle and one of its founding editors.  Details from Amazon: 

"Featuring looks from the runway, film, television, the red carpet, and the worlds of royalty and politics, this book celebrates the staying power of these gorgeous, sleek, sultry, and outrageous creations as well as the lasting impact they’ve had in fashion, popular culture, and our own lives."

One of the dresses that caught my eye right away was SJP in Versace worn on Sex and the City!  Remember this stunning gown?

 Or how about Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman? 

 This book offers a wide range of breathtaking gowns to ones that are less attractive but definitely memorable!  You can buy this book on Amazon here.   It's priced at a little over $20 so not to bad of a deal if your giving or receiving! ; )

Have a lovely day girls!  And don't forget to enter my $100 Shopbop giveaway!  Enter here before it's too late!

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You Are A.................

Some of you may remember when I posted a which sex and the city character are you quiz and had started posts with where you can find clothes to fit your personality from the show. I ended up doing Charlotte but got distracted from continuing, but today I'm going to continue.

I will show you where you can buy pieces of clothing or accessories that are similar to that character’s taste! I know most of us are on some type of a budget so I have tried to stay reasonably priced in what I find. I also know many of us love the clothes the girls from Sex and the City wore on the show as well as the movie, so I’m hoping you enjoy this part of my blog!

Today's Sex and The City character:

You are A:

Miranda!

Your clothes show you are a very intelligent woman and that keeps you respected! You want a smart and distinguished wardrobe to compete in a man’s world! When you’re not at work you regularly turn to something comfortable rather than fashionable. But sometimes you can shock people with your hot skinny jeans!!

Miranda is usually seen in some type of pencil skirt with a blazer for work. A typical button down shirt is an essential part of Miranda's wardrobe. Below is a suit from Banana Republic. The skirt is $79.50 and the blazer is $198. This is probably the most expensive thing on this list, but once you purchase this you will get so much use out of it. You can pair the blazer with jeans on dress slacks or pair the skirt on it's own with a dressy top to make it more versatile!

A good dressy trouser is key: both here are from Charlotte Russe. On the left: $32.99

On the right: $26.99

The one on the right with the bow shows just a little bit of femininity. Having it show in just a small way is very Miranda.

We see a change in Miranda towards the last couple seasons of the show as well as in the movie. We can tell she's more comfortable showing her womanly side and actually wears dresses! For the most part though you won't see her go to girly like Charlotte, but she still has come a long way from her masculine wardrobe. Below is a vena cava printed khaki dress from the gap which is priced at $88. I think it suits Miranda's style since it is a earth tone and not too fancy!

I really like this dress below. Although it is more dressy then the one below, Miranda would definitely wear something like this. She seems to where earth tones rather than bold colors like Carrie. It's dressy without being to prim and proper! It's $110 and from jcrew.

I love these tops below, again earth tones are key! Pair these with your skinny jeans for a fun night out with the girls and you can't go wrong!

Left: Forever 21 $34.00

Right: Charlotte Russe $19.99

For jewelry stick to leafy looks or tribal inspired. Nature is a good way to go, nothing with tons of girly flowers or hearts though!

Left: Forever 21 $4.80

Right: Forever 21 $10.80

Shirt Above: Charlotte Russe $19.99

Below: Left: Forever 21 $22.80

Right: Charlotte Russe $19.99

Well, that is about it. If you are in the mood for incorporating Miranda styled pieces into your wardrobe, I think all of these are a good way to start! Have a wonderful day!!

Also, we bought a house on Saturday! Which was actually Tim's birthday! We get it inspected today and are so excited!!!!!!!!!!!

Finding The Right Clothes For Your Personality!!

Finding the right clothes for your personality

Each day I’m going to showcase a character from Sex and the City. I will show you where you can buy pieces of clothing or accessories that are similar to that character’s taste! I know most of us are on some type of a budget so I have tried to stay reasonably priced in what I find. I also know many of us love the clothes the girls from Sex and the City wore on the show as well as the movie, so I’m hoping you enjoy this part of my blog!

Today’s Featured Sex and the City character is:

Charlotte!
You want a cute and classy wardrobe, with a lot of Ralph Lauren and Marco Polo, as well as floral dresses! Since you’re a romantic at heart, your clothes often depict that! If you dig deep inside your wardrobe you could find a couple of very sexy outfits!
Since Charlotte is a romantic at heart, I found a lot of floral print dresses, as well as classy and sophisticated tops. She reminds me of a 50’s housewife in a way. She’s conservative and very traditional. I hope you like my finds:

Yellow and Pink Strapless Dress: $14.50 Forever 21

Pearl Necklace $5.80 Forever 21, yellow feather weight cotton vneck cardigan j-crew $59.50

Strapless Floral Dress: $24.80 Forever 21, Pink Dress $22.80 Forever 21

below: yellow ruffle top $28 Forever 21

Below:Teal Lace and Ruffled Top: $19.80 Forever 21, Pink Brittany ruffle top $22.80 Forever 21

White Polo: $30 Hollister

Floral Strapless top: $19.80 Forever 21

Both Ralph Lauren Below: Jacket: $79.99 Blazer: $209.99

Well, that's about it. I hope you like what I found. It took a while to search through clothes looking for Charlotte only pieces! I've decided I'm a mix between a Carrie and a Charlotte! If you are in the mood for incorporating Charlotte styled pieces into your wardrobe, I think all of these are a good way to start! Have a wonderful day!!

Sex and The City Quiz!

Sex And The City Quiz!!

Which one of the girls owns your dream wardrobe?

You have $200 to go shopping, what do you buy?

A). Shoes, duh!
B). Sexy lingerie
C). A nice new bottle of perfume
D). A new suit


It’s your wedding, your dress is…..

A).Something unique that sets me apart from traditional brides
B). sorry, I don’t do marriage
C). a fairy tale gown
D). Anything that doesn’t scream virgin…the gig is up

Your dream profession is:

A). A skilled writer
B). A well paid publicist
C). Working in the art field and then becoming a stay at home mom
D). A lawyer

Often your go to accessory is:

A). Shoes! I can’t live without them!
B). any type of bling, you’re proud of the $ you make and you want to show it off!
C). A pearl necklace or a pretty headband
D). You like natural simple pieces, nothing too girly or too extravagant

Patterns or colors you’re drawn to when shopping:

A). Depends on my mood
B). A sexy animal print
C). Florals
D). Neutral tones

Results:

If you answered mostly A’s you are:

Carrie!

You want a very colorful and chic wardrobe, with all types of clothes! You dress after your mood and draw a lot of attention to yourself. Your wardrobe consists of a lot of designer pieces. You often have one key accessory that makes the outfit! Did I mention your undying love for shoes??
If you answered mostly B’s you are:

Samantha!

Your clothes are not only very high end, but often times very revealing! You always manage to look like a very important woman with a successful career, even though you show a lot of skin! Not many people can pull that off!

If you answered mostly C’s you are:

Charlotte!

You want a cute and classy wardrobe, with a lot of Ralph Lauren and Marco Polo, as well as floral dresses! Since you’re a romantic at heart, your clothes often depict that! If you dig deep inside your wardrobe you could find a couple of very sexy outfits!

If you answered mostly D’s you are:

Miranda!

Your clothes show you are a very intelligent woman and that keeps you respected! You want a smart and distinguished wardrobe to compete in a man’s world! When you’re not at work you regularly turn to something comfortable rather than fashionable. But sometimes you can shock people with your hot skinny jeans!!

picture:facebook.com

Carrie Bradshaw!

Who doesn't love the fashion styles of Carrie Bradshaw?? Now I know she has made a few questionable choices throughout the show...lol....but mostly they are fantastic! I've been a huge fan of the show for a while now. I have all the seasons on dvd, and of course saw the movie on opening night, and bought it as soon as it came out!! I love that green dress and coat she wears below in a scene with Mr.Big!! All the clothes were great in this movie though, not just the ones worn by Carrie!

I for one though, did not like the huge thing she wore on her head for her 1st try at a wedding with Mr.Big (in the movie). The dress was great though! Here below are pics of SJP out and about in real life. I especially like the one on the left and how her hair is done!!!

all pictures from the movie found on: facebook.com via addicted to sex and the city

last set of pics from real life : people.com