Sex and the City is known for it’s costume design with each character’s highly developed personal style. The second movie is almost here and the fierce foursome is sure to sartorially inspire us once again with their signature looks .
Carrie Bradshaw
Miranda Hobbes
Charlotte York
Samantha Jones
Which character are you most looking forward to reflecting in your closet.
Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte or Samantha… you say?
“You’d be amazed by the colors that go together. Take pink and gold. You might not think to wear pink socks with gold stretch pants, and then add a gold turtleneck under a pink sweater. But that’s what I did yesterday, and then I added blue jewelry. It was great! I looked like a human sunset. The outfit made me very happy.”
Claudia Kishi
#71 Claudia and the Perfect Boy
Claudia Kishi is the Vice President of the Babysitter’s Club, the black sheep of her conservative family, a dedicated artist and is most well known for her idiosyncratic style. Claudia experiments with fashion and never plays it safe. She uses her artistic tendencies when getting dressed by approaching it the same way she would a blank canvas, as an amazing opportunity to create a wonderful work of art.
Duro Olowu Spring 2010
5 Ways to Channel Claudia’s Artistic Aesthetic
Artistic Inspiration - Begin with artwork that inspires you for the basis for your outfit
Technicolor Palette - Use eye-catching colors in exciting combinations
Tactile Layers - Experiment with tiers of various textures like silk, velvet or lace
Decoration - Create depth with interesting accessories or statement pieces
One of a Kind - Artistic DIYs are the best way to create individualized personal style
Brooke - Fashion Void that is DC | Rachel - Lookbook.nu | Diana - Hot Chocolate & Mint
Kishi devotees read What Claudia Wore - a blog dedicated to her fashion choices.
Floral prints definitely hit highs and lows on the trend cycle, but right now they are ripe for the picking. Even if you think you are not a flower kind of girl, considering all the different ways to style them, you might discover something new for spring.
Anna Sui Spring 2010
Boho Babes - look for retro palettes, bolder prints in comfortable silhouettes.
Ralph Lauren Spring 2010 | Barbara Tfank Spring 2010
American Classics - look for timeless shapes and delicate prints.
Cynthia Steffe Spring 2020 | Christian Cota Spring 2010
Cool Chicks - look to add a floral bouquet within your casual separates.
Christian Dior Spring 2010 | Chanel Spring 2010
Flirty Girls - look for softer palettes and sheer fabrics.
Betsey Johnson Spring 2010 | Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2010
Edgy Girls - look to florals to keep your look unexpected and try distressing them
This spring, stop and smell the flowers, even if only for a moment… I dare you.
Wear: At the “Ex” before the Comrags Show
Wearing:
Cropped ‘Biker’ Jacket | H&M
White Sundress | Thrifted
Doubled Black Opaque Tights | Shoppers
Black Heels | Ellen Tracey studded myself
Black Clutch | Vintage (via my mom’s closet)
Silver Wrist Cluster | Tiffany’s Bracelets, Roots Watch, Gifted ID Chain
Joanna Syrokomla & (me) Kristen O'Reilly both wearing necklaces from our own collections
More on Toronto’s LG Fashion Week a little later…
In the meantime check out Joanna’s shop JO.SY Collection on Etsy
Idiosyncratic Style spotlights Designer / Illustrator, Rachelle Scarfó. With her unapologetic positivity, unbelievable talent and the kind of confidence that isn’t remotely arrogant, she is undoubtedly well on her way to living a life worthy of an inspiring memoir that is destined to become a best seller.
A Self Portrait by Rachelle Scarfó
What are you working on?
Currently I’m the set decorator on a feature set in the 1920’s called “Natural Born Thieves”. It’s based on a series of stories by Jack London and centers around the ways in which people are corruptible by greed.
What’s next?
More graphic design, a couple of short films and another feature in early summer.
Rachelle on the set of Natural Born Thieves | Photographed by Ramona Diaconescu
Your passion?
Telling stories through visuals.
The most influential artist?
I’m sure it sounds a little cliche, but Leonardo da Vinci. Not as much for his work as a painter or sculptor, but I have a great admiration for him as a polymath.
People in my Head | Illustration by Rachelle Scarfó
Your idiosyncratic style?
This is a tough one. When I’m working I’ll usually just grab whatever’s clean (or whatever’s less dirty) - a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and my work boots. Something I wouldn’t mind getting dirty, worn or smeared with paint. Now that I think about it, those clothes pretty much dominate my wardrobe. Although, when I do go out, my style probably leans more towards 1950s fashions and patterns.”
Your favorite stores?
Thrift or used clothing stores.
A Self Portrait by Rachelle Scarfó
Your fashion icon?
Honestly, I’d be lying if I said I had one. I like when people dress with character, and don’t let current fashion trends dictate what they wear. Interesting colours, patterns, cuts - it’s all good. Except regular people who wear tear-away pants - what’s the need to take your pants off that fast?
In the movie of your life, who would play you?
Based solely on looks, Alia Shawkat (most popular as Maeby in Arrested Development). In all other aspects, I’d like to see a small wise cracking Italian man - maybe Joe Pesci or Danny Devito. It would be a character piece for sure.
Alia Shawkat | Danny Devito
Your favorite meal?
Air popped popcorn with olive oil and Frank’s Red Hot sauce.
The best book ever?
I honestly can’t pick one favorite, but honorable mentions include “Fall on Your Knees” by Ann-Marie MacDonald, “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger, “The Brain that Changes Itself” by Norman Doidge, “Black like Me” by John Howard Griffin, “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides, and any Sherlock Holmes.
The song you never get sick of?
“Girl in the War” by Josh Ritter (or any Josh Ritter for that matter)
Rachelle on the set of The Killer God | Photographed by Olivier Labonte Lemoyne
Your guilty pleasure?
BMV (secondhand bookstore). I can’t walk by it without going inside. Even if I don’t end up buying something I’ll spend hours looking through books, records and old magazines. A couple of months ago I picked up a Playboy from the mid 1950’s out of curiosity (and of course to indulge in some vintage advertising and fashions). It was incredibly tame compared anything you’d see now - mostly stories and articles on men’s etiquette, style and current events with a few nudies splashed in there every so often. But that’s the kind of stuff BMV hooks you on, all the stuff you wouldn’t find at another bookstore.
Your favorite childhood game?
I don’t think there’s a name for jumping-out-from-around-corners-to-scare-your-younger-brother. If there is, that’s it.
A Self Portrait by Rachelle Scarfó
The cause you’d give your all to?
Anything that works towards bringing about equality and freedom for all people.
What’s down the road for you?
Way down the road, when I’m too old and bitter to work in the film industry, I’d like get a degree in neurobiology. Brain plasticity fascinates me - I’m a huge science nerd, and quite frankly, a huge nerd in general. But most of the goals and aspirations I have don’t necessary follow a time line. I kind of like to keep a little mystery and surprise in the future and just enjoy it when it happens.
Rachelle's Fortune | Photographed by Mina Sewell Mancuso
