Staff Writer
The
hit show The Carrie Diaries is the
prequel to Sex in the City and is set
in 1980’s New York City. The 80s were filled with very colorful styles like, scrunchies,
neon dresses, leggings, leg warmers, parachute pants and oversized sweatshirts.
Whatever didn’t match was put together. The
Carrie Diaries has put the rainbow back into fashion by showing the best fashion
of the 80s. Eric Daman, the costume designer for hit TV shows Gossip Girl and The Carrie Diaries, was the assistant costume designer for Sex and the City. Daman is known for his
bold statement outfits for Carrie from The
Carrie Diaries and his elegant style for the cast of Gossip Girl. He picks out
clothes with mixed matching prints, shapes, and colors for Carrie. Authentic 20’s
style dresses have come to the 21st century in the show Gossip Girl. The 20s were filled with flappers, dancing shoes,
feathers, lace and headbands.
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| Brown Tote bag from Target |
Media takes a big role in starting trends
because many people look up to celebrities for fashion inspiration. Today, people are taking the best of all the
different decades of fashion and making it their own. You can shop at stores
like Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, H&M, Urban Outfitters, and Target. These stores have diverse and fashionable
clothes that are based on what is being worn on the runway. For example, you’re
inspired by Blake Lively’s fashion choices on Gossip Girl. You could go to one of the stores listed above and buy
similar pieces for a low cost. A jacket can be found at H&M for around $30
and dark pair of jeans can be purchased almost anywhere. If you are looking for the absolute lowes-
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| Necklace from Target |
Inspiration for fashion comes from everywhere, but media plays the biggest role in influencing people’s styles. Seeing what your idol is wearing may inspire you to try new fashion statements and be creative. Lively, like many other celebrities inspire many people. Who inspires your style?
