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FIRST LOOK: Sex and The City 2, Carrie Bradshaw and her super on-trend hair!

Wed, 2 September 2009 10:55AM

Seeing images of CARRIE BRADSHAW trotting through central park this morning, sexy, dainty heels clopping, vibrant, flimsy dress swirling around her (teeeeny) frame, big curls bouncing and signature statement necklace swinging, was akin to finding that black patent belt that is the ONLY belt that makes around 579 of the outfits in your wardrobe work after having lost it for several months. Or a long lost friend. (Belts can be friend, in my opinion.)

Here she is, in all her CARRIE splendour…

(Did you squeal a little bit inside when you saw that? Me too.)

And the close up of that hair…

There a few things of note with this hair, all of which make me very pleased, excited and smug.

How so? Well, she has pretty much given evidence that every single one of the big spring/summer hair trends I’ve been talking about, both here and in our Look Book, are accurate, and that I didn’t make them up like I usually do. Haha! I’m kidding. Making stuff up takes too much imagination, far easier to just thieve the trends from models/celebrities.

Trends hiding in this hair:

1. It is long. Just like a good recessionistas hair should be. Less styling! More time between hair appointments! More money for toast!

2. It is a lovely, natural, imperfect goldy-blondey-brown. This of course is CARRIE’s trademark hair colour, and like her style and her clothes, is timeless. If you want this look: Start off with a nice dark blonde/light brown base then ask your hairdresser to paint in shades of caramel and honey, (technical term: balayage) starting a few inches down from the roots. Meant to look like you were on holidays a few months back and haven’t bothered to get your hair done. Faux recessionista.

3. Big, wavy curls that have been brushed out for more softenss and volume. (AKA Brushed-out curls.) CARRIE’s look to have been created with a huge curling tong, with an inch left out at the ends to create less of a ringlet, and then groomed with a paddle brush and hair spray to tame frizz. As she started with a curly base, her curls are even thicker than if she had a straight mop. Which is handy, because the volume is part of what makes this look sexy sexy.

4. The deep side-part. Another trend I’ve been banging on about since the shows in February. Generally CARRIE was always a centre part girl, but I think you’ll all agree this side part gives a modern take on her curls. And, I would argue brings out her eyes and cheekbones better-er-er. I’m going to copy.

5. I want to be wearing this, walking there, in that movie.

Do you love her hair?
Do you love seeing this picture?
Can you not wait for the movie?
Is it sad that I not once refer to her as Sarah Jessica Parker this whole post?

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  • Posted by: Trixie // Wed, 2 September 2009 08:06am

    Her hair looks great…her legs terrify me!

  • Posted by: Michelle // Wed, 2 September 2009 09:09am

    She will always be Carrie to me. Gosh I can’t wait for the second movie. She looks great!

  • Posted by: beautygoss // Wed, 2 September 2009 09:10am

    her hair is awesome…. loving the dude in the background too!!!

  • Posted by: laurenb Enthusiast // Wed, 2 September 2009 09:14am

    Love the hair and makeup. And the dress. Such a lovely colour. I have the feeling it wouldn’t look as lovely and floaty on anyone bigger than a 6 though.
    And Trixie, I agree about the legs. They don’t look like they should be able to support her.

  • Posted by: laurenb Enthusiast // Wed, 2 September 2009 09:16am

    I also agree about the side part. I think the side part combined with the curls softens her features a lot. Which is always a good thing.

  • Posted by: thinkpinkofcourse Newbie // Wed, 2 September 2009 09:35am

    i am so excited i need to go and buy something to calm down!

  • Posted by: sunshinesally // Wed, 2 September 2009 09:55am

    I love SJP’s hair here. This is similiar to how my hair style is at the moment.
    I like the dress and the colour. Loving the shoes too. Cannot wait for the movie to come out.

  • Posted by: elmo // Wed, 2 September 2009 10:02am

    Love it all!

    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE so can’t wait for the movie!!

  • Posted by: samcate // Wed, 2 September 2009 10:23am

    Thankyou thankyou THANKYOU for posting this pic! This is the exact style and colour that I have been trying (and somewhat failing) to convey to my stylist and colourist. Now I have visuals! Oh love love love it.

  • Posted by: Felicity // Wed, 2 September 2009 10:34am

    Oh wow… She is just too fabulous for words!
    May 2010 is just too far away!
    At least we will have a billion wonderful photos to look at till then!
    xo
    p.s and she is always Carrie to me..! (sorry sjp!)
    (“,)

  • Posted by: stephanie // Wed, 2 September 2009 12:11pm

    LOVE the Louboutin Sylvia Hobo and Gino T-Strap Shoes. Especially the Hobo!!!

  • Posted by: Kbeard Enthusiast // Wed, 2 September 2009 12:32pm

    I absolutely Love this picture. It makes me want to board a plane to NYC immediately!
    The hair is fabulous and I love the side part. Im going to attempt this style tomorrow. Wish me luck…

  • Posted by: Bea // Wed, 2 September 2009 03:56pm

    I’m worried the movie won’t be as good as the first one…or that Big will eff it up again and cause me to cry for Carrie…or that something bad will happen to Steve…or that Charlotte and Harry break up…

  • Posted by: Teneal Supporter // Wed, 2 September 2009 06:54pm

    She looks fab! Love the hair, and the dress, and the shoes. If only we could all strut down the street looking this good!

  • Posted by: lpat Newbie // Wed, 2 September 2009 08:10pm

    I love! I wish they would keep making SATC movies forever if only for the fashion and beauty. Stuff the storylines…

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