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Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on December 6th, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker says she dresses for her age.
The 46-year-old actress insists she’s a “realist” about how she looks and isn’t worried about getting older.
The mother-of=three said: “I try to dress appropriately for my age and I’m a realist about what I look like. But if those physical things were my insecurities I’d be thrilled. What wonderful problems.
“My insecurities are more substantial than that. I worry first and foremost about my children and their health. My husband, and his. I worry about what work opportunities will come up. My own creative satisfaction. How will I pursue things and will the work be good?”
The ‘Sex and the City’ actress also said she doesn’t feel the need to have Botox and is hoping the film industry is starting to look down on it.
She told Stella magazine: “There are women [in television and in Hollywood] who feel that Botox is necessary, but more and more I don’t think it is important for the industry.
“People want to make movies that are successful, and sometimes they include women and sometimes they don’t. I think it’s less and less about exterior. At least I hope so.”
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Designers
By Andrea Petrou on November 22nd, 2011
Manolo Blahnik’s life story has become the subject of a new fairytale.
The legendary shoe designer will see the tale of his time in the industry turned into a “mix of biography and fairy story” by fashion writer Camilla Morton, with Blahnik illustrating the tome himself.
Camilla told Vogue.co.uk: “The book is a mix of biography and fairy story. It is a blend of Manolo’s life – from his childhood on the banana plantation to his store in Chelsea today – mixed with the tale of ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’.
“Fashion designers are too magical for a straightforward biography, so what better than to mix with well-known ‘Once Upon a Times’ – and the finishing touch, asking the designers themselves to illustrate their story.”
The Spanish-born shoe creator admitted he found the process of illustrating the book a “cathartic” experience.
He added: “I would do it whenever I had a moment, on a train, on my travels, it was a bit of a challenge. I haven’t ever illustrated a book like this before, but it was very cathartic in a way to look back and draw images from my past.
“I knew Camilla would create something wonderful. It was a very fun adventure.”
Manolo follows in the footsteps of Christian Lacroix, who illustrated ‘Sleeping Beauty’ – his own biography written by Camilla – earlier this year.
Tags: designer, designer shoes, lifestory, Manolo Blahnik, sex and the city, shoes
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Designers
By Andrea Petrou on October 27th, 2011
Manolo Blahnik has collaborated with Marcia Patmos to create two pairs of sustainable shoes.
This will be the first eco-friendly project for the footwear designer and he has made the two styles – a double strap, open-toe flat and a strappy, high-heeled sandal in combinations of electric blue, black, nude and yellow – entirely from discarded tilapia skins, cork and raffia.
Speaking about working with the legendary shoe maker on the designs, which will retail for $895 per pair, Marcia said: “I am always researching sustainable materials and developments. I love the idea of tilapia skin because it is a by-product of the food industry that would otherwise be discarded, but it’s actually a beautiful material perfect for small leather goods. I love bringing the idea of sustainability into the luxury market – it doesn’t have to be limited to T-shirts and grocery bags.”
Manolo is renowned for his beautiful designs and his are the footwear of choice for US Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who has only worn two styles of shoes for over 10 years – both made by him.
He said: “I am incredibly thankful for Anna’s loyalty and if she chooses to move in another direction, I would also respect that. Betrayed is too strong a word but I’d definitely be hurt.”
Choosing Anna’s shoes is a collaborative process for the designer and the editor and he says it changes depending on her wardrobe.
He explained: “I often talk to Anna about what’s inspiring her that particular season and what she’s ordered for her wardrobe. Anna has fantastic legs, and her feet are always meticulously groomed. We’re always discussing materials and adjusting the heel heights and whether or not straps should be wider or stay the same. In the end, it is always up to Anna.”
Tags: eco friendly shoes, Manolo Blahnik, Marcia Patmos, sex and the city, shoe design, shoes
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Designers, Gossip
By emilyborrett on September 13th, 2011
Oscar de la Renta has revealed that he’s a huge fan of SATC star Sarah Jessica Parker and loves that she likes to wear his designs.
SJP is pretty much everyone’s style icon since playing the iconic Carrie Bradshaw for so many years, so we can imagine it’s a pretty great feeling to see her wearing your designs – and she loves Oscar de la Renta.
It’s not only SJP who’s bewitched by Oscar’s feminine, glamorous designs, as other celebrities such as Gisele Bundchen, Jessica Biel and Anne Hathaway all love the brand. But Sarah Jessica seems to have a special place in the designer’s heart.
The designer gushed to E! News: “Well, I love Sarah Jessica [Parker], because she is a friend for a long time. Sarah Jessica is like Diane [Von Furstenberg]; she is very much the spirit of New York, she is the New York girl. I love her.”
Oscar is also a big fan of fellow designer Diane Von Furstenberg, whose show he attended at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week this week.
He said: “I love Diane. We have been friends forever. I have a tremendous admiration for Diane. I came for her because she is the spirit of the 21st Century. Diane is all about beauty, all about creativity, femininity and the aura of femininity.”
What a nice man. Oscar de la Renta seems to like absolutely everyone.
Tags: diane von furstenberg, eveningwear, fashion gossip, gowns, mercedes benz, new york style, NYFW, oscar de la renta, Red Carpet, Sarah Jessica Parker, sex and the city
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Celebrity Style, Fashion Crush, Gallery, Red Carpet, Style Icon, Style spotlight
By emilyborrett on September 1st, 2011
At the after party for Sex and The City 2's premiere, SJP looked sexy and seventies in a peacock-blue maxi
Many well-dressed celebrities come and go without us particularly noticing, but we do certainly have at least one true style icon for our generation: Sarah Jessica Parker (or Carrie Bradshaw if you refuse to believe the Sex and the City character isn’t actually a real person).
I don’t know about you, but the character of Carrie Bradshaw has been there for me in the good times and the bad with her oversized corsages and couture McQueen. And SJP is just as chic and stylish in real life as she is on the screen. Her trademark wavy hair, smoky eye make-up, diminutive frame and penchant for Vivienne Westwood have made her one of the red carpet’s most-loved celebs – it’s no wonder her wardrobe is so full of couture. If we were Lagerfeld we’d give her everything we’d ever designed.
We’ve noticed that the star has a bit of a thing for vintage-look maxi dresses recently. Maybe it’s her passion for Halston Heritage or just that the look is in this season, but SJP definitely has got a flair for working the high-glamour, Jerry Hall 1970s look. We’re pretty much obsessed with the outfit she rocked for Cannes this May: a purple high-necked maxi dress with a train, and a lace neckline. J’adore.
Check out the gallery for our favourite Sarah Jessica Parker looks.
Tags: Burberry Prorsum, Carrie Bradshaw, couture, London fashion week, Marchesa, Millinery, premiere, Red Carpet, Sarah Jessica Parker, sex and the city, SJP, Vivienne Westwood
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Gossip, Style Icon
By emilyborrett on September 1st, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed that one of her top style icons is our very own Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge. When SJP was asked to name her favourite style icons, the I Don’t Know How She Does It actress replied: “So many. Ingrid Bergman & the way Kate Moss dresses & the Duchess of Cambridge. It seems that K-Middy is having just as much an effect on the United States’ wardrobes as she is on ours!
As we all know, Sarah Jessica is a total style icon in her own right after playing Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. When asked what her favourite Carrie fashion moment was, she replied: “The tutu in Paris. It was a real tutu & I’m sure it was from the Royal Ballet.”
The actress is always a familiar face at London Fashion Week because, as we all know, she loves the British fashion industry for its quirks. However, perhaps she’ll stay at home this year as she thinks that the American fashion industry is getting more daring. She said: “British fashion is more risky but we have some emerging American designers that seem inspired in that direction.”
And will SJP, freshly inspired by Kate Middleton, ever venture into fashion design again? “Definitely if I can figure out what it is I want to do.” Watch this space.
Tags: "Kate Middleton", Carrie Bradshaw, Celebrity Style, Duchess of Cambridge, London fashion week, royal wedding, Sarah Jessica Parker, sex and the city, SJP
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Gossip
By emilyborrett on August 23rd, 2011
Zoe Saldana, the Avatar actress, is a huge fan of New York and the style of it’s inhabitants.
Zoe revealed that her absolute pet peeve when it comes to fashion is women that try too hard – something that she doesn’t think is a part of NYC style.
The actress said: “I have this love affair with New York that I just can’t quit, and that applies to New Yorkers’ style too. I can’t stand when people get lost in clothes because they are trying to impress. We get that a lot in Los Angeles. You need to wear your clothes, your clothes can’t wear you. New Yorkers understand that.”
Zoe, who herself in the past has launched her own clothing line with her sisters, refuses to buy in to the culture of label-mania and would rather choose clothes that adhere to her own style sensibilities.
She said: “Five years ago my sisters and I created our own brand, called Arasmaci, but we actually produced no more than a few T-shirts and some accessories because I became overwhelmed by ‘Avatar’. For many people, including a lot of actresses, fashion is all about brand names, logos, status symbols, but for me, it’s an art form.”
Tags: Avatar, celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, fashion, fashion sense, New York, sex and the city, street style, the big apple, zoe saldana
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Gossip
By emilyborrett on August 18th, 2011
Patricia wants to get her fashion claws into Michelle Obama (left)
Patricia Field, one of the most famous stylists in the world thanks to the magic she weaved over Carrie’s wardrobe in Sex and the City, has admitted that she’s dying to style Michelle Obama.
We think Michelle is the most stylish First Lady since Jackie O, and it seems that Patricia feels the same way. The iconic stylist said: “”Probably at this point I would like to dress Michelle Obama. I think because she’s tall, she’s a classy woman, and I think she dresses fine. But I would still love to get my hands on her. I love the way she presents herself and part of the way she presents herself that I really like a lot is that it’s natural and easy and she’s not trying. I think when she gets dressed up – she could get a little adjustment there. Because she’s so elegant in a way she could be a little more directed in her formal wear – but everyday stuff she’s got it down.”
Watch out Obama, if your wife goes off for a styling session with Patricia Field she might come back covered in animal prints and giant corsages. We’ll love it if that happens, but I’m not so sure if you will. Just be warned..
Tags: Carrie Bradshaw, Gossip, Jackie O, makeover, michelle obama, patricia field, sex and the city, skirt suit, Stylist, USA
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Fashion Tips, Gossip
By emilyborrett on August 16th, 2011
Patricia is most famous for her work styling Sex and The City
The notoriously fabulous Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field advises aspiring fashionistas that good style doesn’t necessarily equal huge amounts of money.
Field says that anyone can have style on a budget; they just need to find the right style to suit them. “Style is not the equivalent of money. Some people have lots of money and no style – some people have no money and lots of style. Style comes from a different choice – it comes from your philosophy and your job patterns and how you feel. I mean my life is very heavily around people much younger than myself. Young people, they don’t have a lot of money but the young people are the ones with the style. Young people have energy, and old people do not – and that energy translates into interests and getting information – and from all of that you can work out your style.”
The stylist says that the key secret to a stylish wardrobe is having a few classic, staple pieces – the pieces depending on the wearer. She said: “In anyone’s wardrobe there are those key pieces for them that they can’t live without. I could talk about myself, or somebody specific, but in general I would say that the more variation that you offer yourself in your wardrobe – the more combinations you will be able to create because you have more options.”
More variety you say? Well in that case, Patricia, I’ll go and max out my Topshop card right now..
Tags: affordable fashion, Carrie Bradshaw, Fashion Tips, key pieces, patricia field, SATC, sex and the city, style, Stylist
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Designer collaborations
By Andrea Petrou on July 14th, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker and Halston have reportedly ended their working relationship.
The ‘Sex and the City’ actress was the president of the iconic label until recently and although no formal announcement has been made by either party, the split was alluded to in a recent interview the star completed with US Vogue.
A line in the interview reads: “When ‘Sex and the City’, to her own surprise, made her a fashion star, she launched her own design label and perfumes, as well assigning on to run the Halston Heritage label, a relationship that recently came to an end.”
Last November it was revealed Sarah Jessica was not been pleased the CEO of Halston Bonnie Takhar had been forced to step down.
A source said: “Sarah has been a strong supporter of Bonnie for a very long time, and has been the sole voice supporting her against the board and shareholders.
“She has been fighting this for a very long time. She believed in Bonnie. She was emotional and upset because this finally came to a head.”
Tags: Halston, relationship, Sarah Jessica Parker, sex and the city, SJP, style
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Designers, Footwear, Gossip
By Andrea Petrou on June 16th, 2011
Jimmy Choo is launching a capsule collection based on its most memorable styles.
The shoe label – run by British executive Tamara Mellon – has collated a number of famous items including a feather sandal worn by Carrie Bradshaw in ‘Sex and the City’ and a peep-toe once worn by Natalie Portman for the set, which will also feature re-worked new versions of old classics.
Tamara said: “I wanted to create a modern capsule collection by memorable styles from our history that represented milestone moments for the brand and embody the DNA of our house style.
“These modern interpretations of classic designs represent the iconic glamour of Jimmy Choo today.”
The collection will be able to be seen in a book, Jimmy Choo XV, which will be available from February next year.
The footwear brand was recently sold to luxury goods group Labelux for $855 million, with Tamara saying she was “delighted” to be part of the business family.
She said: “I am immensely proud of all we have achieved over the last 15 years and delighted we are to be part of Labelux, a partner that I know shares our values and passion and [that] seeks ambitious growth in the luxury industry.
“This is wonderful news for the women who are, or who aspire to become, part of the Jimmy Choo lifestyle.”
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Fashion News
By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2010
It seems Sarah Jessica Parker isn’t content with being one of the world’s most fashionable ladies on and off the SATC screen. The fashionista, style icon and woman we blame for some of the wacky outfits in our wardrobes, has decided to take her fashion fame that step further.
According to WWD SJP is set to present the CFDA Board of Directors’ Special Tribute Award to the late Alexander McQueen, with whom she shared a fashion moment when they showed up in matching tartans to the Costume Institute benefit in 2006.
The CDFA’s are one of America’s hottest fashion awards,which take place of 7 June at New York’s Rockefeller Centre and are tipped to be hosted by the Olsen twins.
It is also predicted that Caroline Kennedy will bestow Vogue fashion director Tonne Goodman with the Eleanor Lambert Award. We can’t wait to see what SJP wears to present such an important award.
Tags: Alexander McQueen, CFDA Fashion Awards, Sarah Jessica Parker, sex and the city
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Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on May 26th, 2010
There’s two days left until er get our chance to see the SATC girls in their full glory and we’re counting down the hours.
But it’s not just the plot line we’ll be looking out for, it’s of course all the fashion that comes with it too. Yesterday we bought you a gallery of Carrie’s wardrobe with highstreet alternatives and now it’s the turn of man hungry, and dare we say cougar, Samantha Jones.
It’s one brave lady who can pull off the low necklines, tight bodycon dresses and of course killer heels that Sam is known for wearing, but we’ve used stills from the upcoming films and put together some highstreet alternatives for those of you who dare to bare.
Let us know which outfit rocks your boat by leaving your comments below.
Tags: fashion, get the look, Kim Cattrall, Samantha Jones, sex and the city
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Celebrity Style, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2010
With the SATC2 film hitting our screens on Friday (yes we’re counting down too) the fashion frenzy surrounding the girls is huge both off and on screen.
Manolo’s have been dusted out, frocks have been bought and sunglasses are at the ready while fashionistas everywhere try to get that ultimate SATC look.
One character many of us will be trying to copy is Carrie’s. The character carries off just about everything and looks amazing in a pair of jeans or dressed up to the nines. We’ve therefore decided to put together a gallery of her SATC2 looks using stills from the upcoming film but with highstreet alternatives so you can really chanel her look throughout the weekend and right into the summer.
Let us know which outfit you’ll be wearing by leaving your comments below.
Tags: fashion, get the SATC2 look, Sarah Jessica Parker, sex and the city
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