Blessed with a wardrobe from heaven, which spells fun and freedom, Sarah Jessica Parker or rather Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, has become somewhat of a fashion icon.

Owning a wardrobe and a body most women could only dream of, Carrie has mused through her days in Channel, Dior and Balenciaga to name but a few.

Except it wasnit just the bank breaking wardrobe and the incredible shoe collection that elevated her to style-star status. It was the breathtaking fashion risks she daringly took week after week.

Brave ensembles mixing haute couture, classic vintage and thrift store finds, saw Carrie breaking ultimate fashion rules left, right and centre. Bra straps on display, evening dresses layered over cargo pants and of course stilettos all time... Amazingly Carrie pulls it off.

The question burning on the lips of mere mortals must at this point be: How?

How can Carrie sale through episode after episode pulling these seemingly mismatched garments together? And the answer is: Confidence and style.

Carrie's positive attitude means she dresses for herself and for fun, a tip we should all take note of. Her self-assuredness and great self-belief means that once she is dressed and on her way, she never looked back.

We of course all look forward to seeing more masterful Carrie co-ordination in the soon to be released movie.

Create your own Carrie style:

  • Mix and match: Traditional boundaries can be boring, mix high and low fashion garments together.

  • Accessorise: Off-key and personal items make your look individual, for Carrie it was the personalised nameplate and the oversized corsage.

  • Follow in her footsteps: Invest in shoes, the higher the heel the better. Don't worry if you can't afford top brands, as long as you love them and have fun wearing them, you will be walking in true Carrie style.

  • Bag it: Clutches, totes, vintage and modern are all in Carrie’s collection. Remember though, in this school of thought, bags are just style add ones, meant to enhance an ensemble, not for any real, practical use.

  • Be inspired: Grab inspiration from everywhere and anywhere, if you need to customise your clothes to do this, go ahead!

Have fun and enjoy it!

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