I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and would see it again in a heartbeat. But the fashion did not meet my expectations.

In the TV series Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) was famous for her over-the-top haute couture and theatrical “Sex and the City” style. It was coveted by fashionistas everywhere. Unfortunately Carrie’s movie style leaves me cold. Unflattering voluminous floral frocks and trapeze coats, gaudy accessories, maxi dresses, an awful Vivienne Westwood wedding gown and loads of real fur ruled her look.

There were some looks I enjoyed:

• A purple, high-neck, short sheath dress with black stud belt and stacked gladiator sandals. It had a plunging back and Carrie’s black bra peaked through. I didn’t like that part, but I loved the dress. She wore this outfit when she said goodbye to the penthouse apartment that wasn’t to be.
• A turquoise, tailored, knee-length frock with uber long kimono sleeves. Carrie wore it to Charlotte’s baby shower.
• A Christian Lacroix wedding gown with black sash and pearls. Carrie modeled it on the Vogue wedding dress shoot. My heart sank when she chose the Vivienne Westwood frock instead.

The best part of Carrie’s movie style was a long strand of chunky pearls that accompanied half her outfits. Even to bed! I also appreciated her cutting edge footwear style because they were walking works of art and she sported them effortlessly.

Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) gets my vote for best dressed and most stylish in the movie. She was absolutely radiant and her ensembles were for the most part tastefully eclectic. Charlotte (Kristin Davis) comes in second and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) stone last.

Did you like Carrie’s fashion and style? Which character would you rate as best dressed?

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I have a repressed teenage dream. A pair of boots. I’m not sure whether this brand meant anything in America, but rubber-soled and yellow-stitched, British Doc Martens were big in the ‘80’s and early ‘90’s in my neck of the woods. I owned a few of their less masculine looking shoes and lived in them for years. They matched everything in my wardrobe and felt like slippers.

But the Docs I truly wanted were off limits. I had my heart set on the 20 eyelet, classic knee-high black boot, but my mother thought they were absolutely hideous. Punks and goths owned this trend and there was no way Mum was going to approve the look for her wholesome daughter. Her stylish approval meant the world to me and I restrained myself from purchasing the boots of my dreams.

Now the Docs of my dreams are in my closet awaiting their Autumn debut (sorry Mum). I am champing at the bit to wear them. I love adding a hardcore edge to a feminine look. I can see them under my eclectic grey tartan skirt with an Anne Fontaine blouse, cropped biker jacket and chunky pearls. Or with tucked-in jeans, black turtle neck, red jacket and citron scarf. Throw in tweed and a ruffled top and it’s Equestrian all the way. My wardrobe possibilities for these boots are endless.

Do you have an inner fashion persona that needs to come out and influence your wardrobe, or a long standing fashion dream that you can finally fulfill?

The best features of these casual boots are their sturdy waterproof sole and high comfort level. They are perfect for traipsing around in Seattle rain. I’m thrilled that this British brand is back in my life.

Gladiators and strappy stacked sandals are the “it” styles for Summer 2008 footwear. Combine the two and you’ve got the next “it” sandal – the stacked gladiator. It’s hectically high, super strappy and hard to walk in for any length of time. It’s the shoe on Carrie Bradshaw’s feet in the recent “Sex and the City” movie. I have a hunch the trend is here to stay.

My feet hurt at the mere sight of these shoes, but I appreciate the look. Right now it’s uber hip paired with voluminous dresses, paper bag skirts and skinnies. The hardcore edge of the stacked gladiator creates a contrast with pretty dresses and skirts. That’s the uniqueness of the look which you either like or you don’t. Has your eye adapted to this look?

I have a hip client who can wear just about anything on her feet, and sports the silver snake skin, sling back style. She took one look at them on our shopping trip and said “those are fly!” With great excitement she wore them to work the next day with stone washed skinnies and a tomato red, belted, shirt dress tunic. I know she felt and looked fly.