Take 6, Special "Sex and the City" edition

Everyone knows how obsessed I am about the release of "Sex and the City: The Movie" on Friday.

I. Can. Not. Wait!!!

So in honor of four of my favorite fashionable women, I will review some of my favorite fashion moments (whether good or bad) from Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte over the next four days.

And I'm starting with the queen of fashion herself — Carrie. As Charlotte once said, Carrie lives for fashion. She almost had a heart attack in the Vogue accessories closet, and she once discovered that she'd spent $40,000 on shoes. On shoes! She's my kinda gal ;)


Season 1 — she was certainly coming into her look! Patricia Field, the show's stylist, definitely liked to play around with textures.


Season 2 — from one of my favorite episodes. Carrie realizes that she's "Ka-Ka-Ka-Katie" from "The Way We Were" and Mr. Big is her Hubbell. One of the best quotes comes from the end of this show: "Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with..."


Season 3 — the flower trend starts — love it!


Season 4 — who can forget Carrie's infamous "fashion roadkill" moment?! At least she got to keep the jeweled Dolce & Gabbana panties!


Season 5 — love the bubble hem, love the color, love the hair...


Season 6 — this Versace Couture dress could only be worn in Paris...so over-the-top and so beautiful. Can you imagine being surrounded by all those layers and layers of ruffles? Heaven.


And now for a few random outfits that you just have to love. I know people say that Carrie had the most outlandish clothes, and they're right, but I say, take risks in fashion! Mix colors and prints! Have fun!!!!

I love this floral dress — so popular right now!


White sundresses are also super-popular this season...


As are high-waisted pants (and sexy writers like Burger)...


You know I love me some polka dots!


Carrie wore this fab LBD in one of the sexiest scenes in all six seasons — and all she did was dance with a Louisiana Navy officer during Fleet Week. The man was hella fine...and so is this dress...


Love the volume of this skirt paired with the shrunken blazer...so NOW.


Oh, Oscar de la Renta. My heart is beating faster...Carrie, ahem, SJP, is one lucky, lucky girl.


And, finally, this outfit is a stunner. The pleated georgette and lace Michael Kors dress, the rainbow metallic brocade coat, and, of course, the shoes...ruffle cascade Christian Louboutin stilettos. Wow. If I recall correctly, these shoes elicited two very famous words..."Hello, Lovers..."

Take 5

I told myself that I wouldn't use this blog as a forum to trash-talk the fashion choices that celebrities make...but it's too much fun!

Fashion Flub #1: When Platforms Go Bad, by Jessica Simpson

Also, is she going to a toga party? What do you guys think of this dress? Personally, I think it needs to be about 2 feet shorter and worn over a bathing suit at the beach...but that's just me.

Take 4

I love makeup and beauty products. Now, it's true, I don't wear makeup to work most days. I just can't get myself out of bed 15 minutes earlier! Nevertheless, I love it all -- eyeshadow, lip gloss, and especially mascara. And one of the best gifts I've ever received was two bags full of various beauty products from the beauty editor at Women's Wear Daily when I was leaving my internship in London. Eye cream, lip gloss, scrubs, body glitter, lotions...and all brands I'd never heard of but was more than eager to try out.

So, here are some of my favorite beauty products. You can find most of them at Sephora or your nearest drugstore. Please leave me comments and clue me in on what you love -- experimenting is part of the fun!

People always ask me why my hair's so shiny. This is why:
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shampoo and Conditioner
(about $7)



This scrub is amazing. It's moisturizing and sloughs off the dead skin on your face. And, it makes me eat healthier -- I crave pineapple every time I use it.
Kiehl's Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub ($25)


This little pen contains some kind of magical stuff that will make your pimples disappear with the quickness. I'm telling you -- you'll see the swelling and redness reduced overnight, and after two nights -- it's gone! Now, remember, everyone's skin is different. But when I get those annoying spots on my chin once a month, if you know what I mean, this is my cure.
Boscia Willow Bark Breakout Treatment ($15)


THE BEST FOUNDATION EVER! And it's in a powder form, which makes it easy to carry around and apply anywhere.
M.A.C. Studio Fix ($25)


Every girl needs one of these -- hold it on your eyelashes and count to 10 and you'll be amazed at how open your eyes appear!
Revlon Eyelash Curler ($6)


I can't even express how truly stellar this mascara is -- so worth every penny! Trust me. The boys will love the doe-eyed look you get with this stuff.
Diorshow Mascara ($24)


For a cheaper option, go with the old standby -- it definitely deserves to be a classic.
Maybelline Great Lash mascara ($5)


Try these eyeshadows -- there's no doubt the M.A.C. eyeshadow shows up in brilliant, bright colors, but the Sephora brand is just as good and a bit cheaper.
This color rocks!! (It's hard to see here, but this is an intense green -- great for blue or brown eyes.) M.A.C. Humid ($14)

So pretty for summer! Sephora teal-turquoise ($10)


This lip gloss is shiny, shiny, shiny and not sticky! This flavor is yummy, and I also love "Kiss Me," a pineapple flavor. (What's with me and pineapple?!)
Philosophy lip gloss ($10)


I'm in love with this lotion because (A) it's cheap; (B) it makes your skin super soft; and (C) it makes you smell like chocolate!
Suave Cocoa Butter with Shea body lotion ($4)


And finally, don't forget your hands! This little cuticle oil pen is awesome! Put it on in your car while you're sitting in traffic, or at work while you're typing away...it's great for making that dry skin around your nails become soft and supple.
Sephora Cuticle Care Pen ($12)