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A Stylish Series: The Carrie Diaries Season 2

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Jan. 28 2015, Updated 2:08 p.m. ET

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The Carrie Diaries is back for its second season and another run of inspiring TV fashion. The genius behind young Carrie's knack for putting together an ensemble, Eric Daman, spills his thoughts on the young Bradshaw and all her friends' looks—Samantha Jones included! Keep checking back each week for more of Eric's faves!

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The Carrie Diaries - Episode One

Win Some, Lose Some
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Brunch at the Bradshaws!

"Carrie is a fashion plate with a side of bagels and lox from Zabars. She is serving in style sporting silky PJ inspired Piamata bicycle blouse and shorts. Toujours très chic! Baby Sis, Dorrit, keeps it dark and mixes prints Bradshaw style in her distressed strawberry sweatshirt by Current Elliot paired with cheetah sweatpants and hot pink pentagram sox from Topshop."

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The Carrie Diaries - Episode One

Win Some, Lose Some
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Carrie's first walk and talk!

"Talk about style these BFF's have major SATC editorial appeal as they make tongues wag while waltzing down Madison Avenue. Carrie debuts her signature Fendi baguette perfectly posed against the Topshop circle skirt (vintage crinoline added for extra Carrie B. appeal). AND those SHOES! Printed Carven platforms to die for! No one can sex up a pantsuit better then Samantha! Found this lacy DVF number at Saks and it just screamed Sam Jones! She is sultry and ssssurpentine and so is her killer red BULGARI chain bag!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Express Yourself
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Carrie in Ditsy Print Jumper

"I wanted Carrie's look to speak to the iconic dirndl outfit SJP wore in a similar picnic in the park scene in SATC. A quick trip to TOPSHOP lead me to discover this perfect chambray/ditsy floral print romper that was a great launching pad for the rest of her tenue de jour. The cute cropped Keds madras plaid top paired perfectly. No Carrie outfit is complete without fashionable footwear, the Kate Spade wedges are sensible AND sassy!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Express Yourself
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Donna and Walt on Picnic Blanket

"Our favorite glamazon Donna la Donna brings the 80s bedazzled trend back with contemporary fashion flair in her matchy-matchy H&M ensemble. Birthday boy Walt serves Connecticut Wasp realness with a side of fey in his raspberry and teal plaid button down from Banana Republic (Very 80's cool!) navy Gap chinos and Bass (no not Chuck!) boat shoes bien sur!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Express Yourself
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Our Gang at the Picnic

"Boys! Boys! Boys! is the theme for Walt's 18th B-day, and Samantha, as usual, is the party favor of choice. I wanted the look to be sexy garden party with frothy florals, dazzling daisy dukes and picnic plaid panache. Tainted caviar spoils the fun, but our CD gang looks fashion fabulous and fresh as daisies when tossing their cookies."

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The Carrie Diaries

Express Yourself
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Mouse and Samantha on Picnic Blanket

"Mouse keeps her prudish prep school cool picnic a propos by pairing a chic seaside printed blouse from J. Crew with garden green high waisted AND pleated shorts by Something Else. A yummy yellow headband harkens Blair Waldorf and Charlotte York/MacDougal/Goldenblatt's signature style and tops off this tenue terrifically."

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Samantha!

Strings Attached
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Samantha's Video Vixen Appeal

"Samantha has video vixen appeal. She knows how to rock out and so does her style. 'She's got legs'….beautifully shown off in her white wash Kelly Wearstler mini skirt and is about to 'Roar' in a sexy cropped Topshop red leopard tank. Accessories make the girl, and Samantha is no exception. Her graphic patchwork Angel Jackson bag is killer, and the studded Guess belt is retro- rocker-licious!"

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East Meets West

Strings Attached
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East Meets West

"Carrie is East meets West fabulous in her tribal print, cut out Mara Hoffman patio dress. She is having a zen moment, but her outfit is totally, insane-ly cute! Here's a mantra for you Carrie: 'Don't apologize! accessorize!' with a tres cute woven "Kayu" mini chain bag and vintage beaded floral necklace!"

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Maggie and Donna

Strings Attached
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Maggie and Donna are pretty in pastels!

"These not so best frenemies face off in 80s sherbet chic. Maggie's supes cute in a cropped crochet pull over that twinkles from Topshop and totally awesome high waisted acid wash BDG jeans. Donna La Donna gets on board with the matchy-matchy trend in her tropical print FC Jeans jacket and shorts ensemble. She keeps it cool and contemporary with her rad Rebecca Minkoff lavender shoulder bag."

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Carrie Bradshaw

Borderline
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Carrie's Nasty Gal Dress!

"Look's like Carrie's, Miss Bradshaw if you're nasty, Nasty Gal dress snagged her a new boy toy! This super sexy body-con, neon and sheer mini dress was the perfect choice to catch Weaver's eye, get her interview, and look sooo 80's aspirational while doing it. A true fashion triple threat. I turned up that neon glow a few degrees with a plastic fantastic necklace from T + J and totally hot, hot pink purse from Poupee Couture."

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Carrie Bradshaw

Borderline
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Weaver's It-Boy Grunge

"Weaver works 'it-boy grunge' with a subtle nonchalance for style. Watch out! Sebastian Williamsburg hipster meets 80's West Village intelligentsia is coming for your Carrie in a soft and cool blazer from Uniqlo and chambray shirt a sorti!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Too Close for Comfort
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Carrie's Brunch Outfit!

"Carrie keeps it colorful and is a delicious dish in a playful print blouse by Victoria. Subtle but sexy, her hot pink On Gossamer bra peeks through the sheer shirt, and whimsical vintage accessories make this look brunch-a-licious!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Too Close for Comfort
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Ladies Who Brunch

"A true prequel-to-SATC moment when Carrie and her girls have their first brunch date. Looking fab as always as they dine and dish on all things boys, sex, and relationships. Samantha rocks a striped sheer shirt by Tela, that shows off her sex appeal and H&M red lace bra. Her Charming Charlie statement necklace and Oversized Aldo cuff are classic, iconic Samantha Jones! Mouse is serving some Charlotte York-Goldenblatt inspired preppy chic in her orange L. Erickson headband and turquoise Theory puff sleeve shirt."

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The Carrie Diaries

Too Close for Comfort
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Another Scene at Brunch

"BF cardi and a side of chic please! Carrie crushes the walk of shame hype by pairing Weaver's cute H&M cardi over yesterday's ensemble! Samantha keeps it real and gives Madonna-wanna-be's a run for their money in a red lace crop top by American Apparel, and Leopard mini from Material Girl. Her Aldo panther necklace is the cat's meow! Mouse strikes a hit in her rainbow stripe sweater by CARDIGAN and pops her collar with a pop of color thanks to her Ralph Lauren polo."

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The Carrie Diaries

The Safety Dance
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What to Wear to High School...

"Carrie rocks the halls of Castlebury 'Rock me Amadeus' style with this totally 80s inspired ensemble. She is a mismatch-print mixmaster in a sleeveless geometric print Sandro blouse and graphic black and white lightening bolt mini skirt by Claudie Pierlot. Her coordinating Le Sportsac back pack makes this look a true teen dream!"

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The Carrie Diaries

The Safety Dance
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Carrie's Divine Work Outfit!

"Carrie's work look is front page news! Her Topshop news paper print and graffiti body-con dress harkens 80's super star designer Stephen Sprouse but the fit and cut keep it cool and contemporary. Carrie will definitely make the headlines in this hot little number, perfectly paired with a neon Topshop necklace, vintage earrings, and Jessica Simpson color block sandals."

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The Carrie Diaries

The Safety Dance
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Meet Larissa!

"Larissa is still channeling her eastern fashion influence…by way of London that is. Her gorgeous Alexander McQueen jacket is beautifully embroidered with cherry blossoms and swallows and the sharp exaggerated shoulders make this a power suit moment to remember! Larissa dresses like a Dynasty Diva….Ming Dynasty that is."

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The Carrie Diaries

The Safety Dance
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Samantha's Shoes!

"Samantha thinks her new shoes from Larissa are too conservative, but I couldn't disagree more…They're Manolos for heaven's sake!!!!! She keeps the "K" in Klassy in skin tight white studded skinny jeans from Topshop and purple cheetah cut-out crop top from Marilyn Monroe."

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The Carrie Diaries

The Safety Dance
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Maggie and Sebastian's Looks

"Hungover and Hottie! Maggie and Sebastian keep their cool in cozy flannel shirts and faded blue jeans. He is Urban Cowboy cool in a western-inspired shirt from Salt, and she is soft and sweet in a pastel plaid from H&M."

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The Carrie Diaires

I Heard a Rumor
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Serving Champagne

"Chic Servers! Champagne please! Samantha serves up sexy style in an off-the-shoulder Bebe body-con dress with cut-out and color block details, Lulu Frost snake necklace, and Alexis Bittar rhinestone cuff. "

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The Carrie Diaries

I Heard a Rumor
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Party Crashers!

"Carrie and co. are the best-dressed cater waiters ever as they crash the ultra chic Paris Party! Samantha rocks an abstract animal print silk moto jacket from Phillip Lim, while Carrie keeps her cool in a distressed denim, nailhead studded Topshop jean jacket. (BTW: Carrie totally borrowed that jacket from Samantha's closet!)

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The Carrie Diaries

I Heard a Rumor
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Bisoux de Paris!

"Larissa gives a french kiss in a lipstick print blouse from Milly and keeps it couture with a sequin bolero from Topshop, Alice + Olivia silk trousers, and chapeau by Sherel's. Bennet and Walt are great arm and eye candy. Bennet is a dapper Dan in a Hugo Boss gingham shirt, Aldo scarf, and paisley pants by CPO. His beau Walt keeps it Connecticut classic in a grey gradated Topman sweater and pink plaid Uniqlo shirt."

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The Carrie Diaries

I Heard a Rumor
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Samantha's 80s Style

"Samantha holds her own, and her Bebe body-con dress frames her beautifully. Her piled-on arm party is signature Samantha and iconic 80's style—silver chain cuff, spike bracelet, ring, and earrings all from Topshop."

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The Carrie Diaries

I Heard a Rumor
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Carrie's Workwear

"Carrie goes from office to soiree to hospital looking fabulous in her Torn by Ronny Kobo knit fit and flare dress—perfect for every occasion."

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The Carrie Diaries

I Heard a Rumor
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That Jacket!

"Carrie's denim Topshop jacket works great as security blanket and is super cute to boot! Sebastian is a pretty good shoulder to cry on, especially in a sexy henley from Guess!"

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The Carrie Diaries

I Heard a Rumor
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Accessories at Their Best

"Miss Bradshaw knows how to accessorize, and her purple studded suede Kate Spade pumps and neon color block Paula Cadematori bag don't disappoint!"

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Christmas Bradshaw Style

The Second Time Around
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Christmas Bradshaw Style

"Carrie sparkles like the season's first snow fall in a cream, crystal beaded boatneck sweater from Topshop, and Dorrit is "The Nightmare Before Christmas" cool in a black skull and crossbones pullover by Aqua and red plaid flannel from Forever 21."

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Holiday Spirit!

The Second Time Around
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Holiday Spirit!

"Dorrit's crystal covered skull necklace from Think Closet gives her some holiday spirit…even if it is haunted!"

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'Tis the Season for Sequins

The Second Time Around
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'Tis the Season for Sequins

"Carrie makes holiday theme dressing a definite style do! Her red sequin sweatshirt and skinny evergreen jeans from Bongo are a perfect pair when accessorized with a chic chain fringe and white beaded necklace from Magdalena Stokalska."

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Sebastian's Chic Style

The Second Time Around
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Sebastian's Chic Style

"Sebastian is the gift that keeps on giving! He's chicly wrapped in a Shipley and Halmos overcoat when he picks Carrie up for the Bongo Party."

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Check Out Mr. Bradshaw!

The Second Time Around

Mr. Bradshaw's Awesome Ensemble

"Mr. Bradshaw gets his holiday chic on in a fir green cashmere polo sweater from Pronto Uomo. "

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Sebastian's Father-Son Moment

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Sebastian's Father-Son Moment

"The Kydd's are alright in shared grey tones. Sebastian in a slate blue tweed Topman jacket shares a sweet moment with his dad."

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Carrie's Coveted Accessory

The Second Time Around
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Carrie's Coveted Accessory

"Carrie bags her coveted Bongo interview carrying a coveted white shoulder bag by Angel Jackson."

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The Carrie Diaries

Under Pressure
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Manage a Plaid!

"Manage a plaid! Carrie, Sebastian, and Dorrit are plaid perfect in coordinated prints. Dorrit is definitely the third wheel in her blue hued flannel shirt from Guess!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Under Pressure
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That Coat, Though!

"Carrie's Free People coat is the perfect mismatched print to go with Sebastian's Black Brown shirt. The tones are are a great match, and so are Carrie and Sebastian!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Under Pressure
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Leather Coat Love

"Sebastian is 'the leader of the pack' in his signature All Saints leather jacket."

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The Carrie Diaries

Under Pressure
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The Unicorn Sweater Situation

"Dorrit is the rarest of breeds, and a true treasure like the dark unicorn on her Sparkle and Fade sweater from Urban Outfitters."

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The Carrie Diaries

Under Pressure
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Carrie's Cute Sweatshirt

"After Party, Disaster Party! Carrie may be loosing her cool, but her mismatched PJ style is not! The bandana applique One september sweatshirt is a DYI do when paired with pink printed Cottonista PJ pants."

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The Carrie Diaries

Under Pressure
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The Clean-Up Crew

"Mouse isn't afraid to get her hands dirty, she rolls up the sleeves of her Gap shirt and tulip embroidered vintage sweater and gets to work!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Under Pressure
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Boy Toy

"Dorrit's new boy toy could say anything in his John Cusack-inspired style. His whole look is retro rebel cool and totally vintage."

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The Carrie Diaires

Under Pressure

Carrie's Rag and Bone Sweater Dress—Love!

"Carrie gets graphic in an oversized houndstooth sweater dress by Rag and Bone. It seemed important that she and Sebastian's color pallet reflect each other in this reconnecting moment."

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The Carrie Diaires

Date Expectations
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BFFs and Frenemies Forever!

"Mouse and Maggie are cute and coordinated besties in their blue and pink ensembles. Mouse is 80s prep perfection in a pink tweed blazer and chambray horseshoe print blouse both from Banana Republic and cool vintage 'mouse' collar clip! Maggie keeps it tomboy townie chic in a fitted flannel from Birds of Paradise and beaded bracelets from Kanupriya. Donna gets patriotic in a retro pinup inspired American Apparel dress, Raina belt perfectly paired with a quilted Rebecca Minkoff shoulder bag."

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The Carrie Diaries

Date Expectations
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Busted!

"Donna works her sumptuous bust line in a Guess! bustier and to-die-for Sachin & Babi embellished leather jacket. Mouse keeps it modest in a Lacoste crew neck sweater and vintage puffer coat. Maggie is the sexy 'girl next door' in her signature red leather jacket and scoop neck crop top. Proving that three IS company!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Date Expectations
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Keeping It Real!

"Bennet and Walt share a tender, misty moment. Bennet keeps the mood toned down in a soft grey cashmere sweater from Quinn, and Walt is feeling blue in his signature navy varsity jacket from Topman."

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The Carrie Diaries

Hungry Like the Wolf
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True love?!?

"Has Maggie finally met her match? Pete is an All-American good guy and his style reflects it. Navy corduroy blazer and khakis, both from J Crew—cute and classic! Maggie tries to act casual in her Surface to Air twill and fleece jacket, BDG faded skinnies, and American Eagle boots. A match made in style heaven!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Hungry Like the Wolf
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Meanwhile back at The Bradshaws…

"Carrie drops her big city couture (Chloe coat and Topshop hat) and is Connecticut cool in a cute French Connection sweater with bedazzled strawberries. (so 80s!) Lil' sis Dorrit defines teen angst and pre-90s grunge in a flannel and denim shirt from Forever21, worn over a camo tee by Vintage Havana. A very fashionable family!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Hungry Like the Wolf
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Gala Gorgeous!

"Samantha knows how to work a room and doesn't disappoint in this amazing gown from Sherri Hill. This dress is sheer Samantha perfection, with its studded sheer overlay and cut-out couture only she could pull off! Her Aldo tiger head bracelets are the cat's meow and a nice signature touch!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Hungry Like the Wolf
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Carrie Couture!

"This Carolina Herrera gown had Carrie written all over it! The mismatch polka dot print is iconic Carrie. The cut and fit? Perfection! The colors flowed perfectly with the Degas pallet. To put it simply, this gown is everything. A deep emerald statement necklace by Bounkit as a finishing touch makes this look a ballerina plié A-plus!"

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The Carrie Diaires

This is the Time
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80s Prom Perfection!

"Carrie, Walt, and Maggie look prom-alicious but so do the 200 background players we dressed in 200 totally 80's ensembles…Now that is a lot of tulle and cummerbunds—but mostly A LOT of FUN!"

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The Carrie Diaries

This is the Time
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Taste the 80s Rainbow

"The Jenn's have Mouse and Donna seeing double in their neon-tastic, totally tulled, matching Sherri Hill ensembles. Donna is Prom queen perfection in her peach lace cut-away (also from Sherri Hill!) and Mouse is delicious in a lemon chiffon layered tulle, one shouldered cocktail dress from Dave & Johnny."

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The Carrie Diaries

This is the Time
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Carrie Couture!

"If that dress can't cheer up Walt, nothing can! Carrie is sheer heaven in this one of a kind vintage Bill Blass gown (BTW we had to completely rebuild this dress—it was a size 10 and ASR is a petite 00!) The Sergio Rossi pink and orange platform pumps are matchy-matchy, and I likey likey!"

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The Carrie Diaries

This is the Time
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Dress Shopping!

"Carrie can make anything work, but this dress just wasn't 'THE ONE.' It is super cute and adding the turquoise crinoline gave it cool 80's appeal, but she was right to hold out until the perfect dress came along!"

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The Carrie Diaries

This is the Time
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Signature 'C'

"This vintage 'C' had a comic strip quality that felt very 80's to me. Wanting Carrie to be a 'Carrie-toon,' I paired it with this great grape statement coat from Kate Spade, pink tights, and an awesome orange handbag from Fendi! It was a living Lichtenstein moment!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Samantha jones
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Kissing Cousins?!?

"Dream on!!! Samantha and Donna strut their stuff and prove that color can be sexy! Donna rocks a leatherette pink jacket from Go Jane! and micro mini from Nasty Gal. Sexy Samantha gives her video vixen best in a blue biker jacket and striped body-con dress both by BeBe. 'They got legs, and they know how to use 'em!' If only ZZ top were still making videos!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Run to You
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Weaver's Bad Boy Best

"Weaver gives his Brooklyn bad boy best in his signature Vince hoodie and Steven Alan plaid shirt. This stoop scene is classic SATC throwback and so is that beautiful flower in Carrie's hair! (It is real and was an amazing in-the-moment move by hair designer Jen Johnson—it was picked from a planter to give the look authentic CB style!)"

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The Carrie Diaries

Run to You
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Lost Carrie—She's Still Stylish!

"Carrie is lost in thought and searching for her life purpose—little does she know that her life purpose is to look fabulous! I call this look 'Carrie Bradshaw Back to the Future Fashion Phenom!' A nod to the iconic style we know and love from SATC—right down to the Fendi baguette!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Run to You
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Graduating and Gorgeous!

"We all know graduation robes are anything but glamourous, so we 'Carrie-fied' Miss Bradshaw's with an 80's elastic belt and color-coordinated, super cute Cut 25 dress! Opaque black tights by Commando keep the look cool and ASR warm when filming this exterior scene in late Nov!"

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The Carrie Diaries

Run to You
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Cutest Couple of the Year

"Carrie and Sebastian are too good to be true, alas, she decides to part ways with her hair god. The dress for this scene needed to represent her strength and security and this Herve Leger graphic print, fit-and-flare was the triple threat I was looking for! The black and white graphic design was perfect for the setting. The body-con fit was perfect for ASR's figure, and the pyramid studs gave it the toughness the scene demanded."

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