Sunday, March 27, 2011

Carrie Bradshaw Inspired DIY Floral Coat

I spent my day today staring unblinkingly at the breathtaking fashions worn by Carrie Bradshaw in E's SATC marathon.  Season 6 was on today and I fell in love with Carrie's beautiful coat seen here:

Floral Beccaria Off-White Velvet Coat

I sooo wish I had a full-length picture of this.  I really only caught a glimpse of it in the episode but I couldn't stop thinking of it.  Hence, my version (though of a much less pretty print):


Post-pregnancy, I'll add some darts in the back to make it more fitted as well as buttons to the front.  Right now I know I can't button anything so I left it plain.  This is definitely something that primarily works in spring and maybe summer.  What do you think?

9 comments:

  1. it's so simple but elegant at the same time! nice pic. :)

    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  2. So beautiful! You created a lovely real-life Carrie jacket :)

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  3. In my mind, Carrie can do no wrong when it comes to fashion. I'd love to have her closet! This is such a pretty DIY. I can't wait until your post-pregnancy to see how you alter it. Perhaps a trenchcoat-like belt around the middle?

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  4. omg love your DIY jacket!! i actually think the print is prettier then the SJP version! :) but yes i def think darks and a belt would help a bit to give it some shape! you are so talented!!!

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  5. i was watching sex and city on E! this weekend. it was the episodes when she was in paris...man do i miss that show and her fashion.

    what a nice replica and this will be a great piece for spring/summer. i'm sure you can dress this up or down. i agree with lisa, i'd love to see it with a belt for more shape.

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  6. SOO pretty, I love the print of your jacket. Carrie is one of those women I wouldn't mind trading closets with (lol in an instant!) You did a great job interpreting it in your way. :)

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  7. that is gorgeous DIY! I don't think I've seen a floral coat on the market for awhiles, and yours is so perfect for spring! Also looking forward how you alter it post-preg.

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  8. Carrie - Thanks! And congrats on winning the giveaway! I still need to email you back about that :)

    Laura - Thank you! It makes me feel very lady-like :D

    Cee - Thank you and I so agree! It's been 7(?) years since the show has been on and I still think the fashion is so stunning. I definitely have a lot to play around with post-pregnancy - thanks for the trench suggestion!

    Lisa - Aww, thank you doll! I love how girly these florals are - just seems so romantic :)

    Ping - Me too! SATC was the BEST show and I wish they had suitable replacement on air nowadays. Aside from the fashion, I loved the humor and seeing each character develop.

    Aubrey - Thank you so much!

    Elle - Thank you! I would DIE if I could have Carrie's closet - think about all the remixes you could do :)

    Olyvia - Thank you! I'm missing your blog posts and hope you are doing well!

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