I think the world of fashion television would definitely crown Carrie Bradshaw their fashion queen, both during Sex & The City & of course more recently, The Carrie Diaries. The styling on The Carrie Diaries is the genius of Eric Daman, who was responsible for all those fabulous outfit creations we saw on Gossip Girl. Normally eighties fashion on television or in film seems to be done in a way that makes it obviously appear dated & at times daggy. On The Carrie Diaries however the styling so far appears fashion forward with a touch of modern elegance whilst still paying homage to the decade.

AnnaSophia Robb herself has said in interviews that a lot of the clothing featured throughout the show has come from stores like H&M & TopShop. Seeing as her character does have a rather amazing wardrobe on the show I thought it'd be fun to try recreating Carrie inspired outfits myself.  All of these clothes are from TopShop so you can recreate these looks yourself!

These are a few delicate and pretty things I've been eyeing off. The dress and cookie bag are from Caitlin Shearer's etsy and the gorgeous rose wreath is from Dolly.

The observant reader will note that it is no longer Monday where I am, or possibly anywhere in the world. Christmas, being the blessing in disguise that it is has gotten in the way along with spontaneous decisions which have seen me going out and about at very short notice! Never fear, I am back now.


My very first magnificent Monday Muse is none other than the infamous Lady Melbourne. I'd heard of Lady Melbourne a while ago, after she was featured in this video here on 'Girl with a Satchel's blog, although it wasn't until I picked up my very first copy of Peppermint Magazine, with her on the cover and featured in the magazine that I began to take a keen interest in her blog.