Sex and the Shopping

On this morning’s show, 680″ s Jaime Pulfer reported that several retailers of womens’ fashions are counting on the Sex and the City movie (opening tomorrow) to give them a boost at the cash registers.  Sales have apparently been in a bit of a slump but they’re hoping Carrie’s many changes of outfits will give girls the get-up and go to pull out the credit card and do a little damage to it.

I have to admit that I have purchased some items that I’ve seen on celebrities.  But in my defence, it’s only because I really liked the item, not that I wanted to look like the celeb!  When I interviewed Shania Twain at Fan Fair in Nashville one year, I noticed she was wearing platform sneakers that were pretty cool!  So I bought a pair and wore them.  In fact, I was probably the only person wearing them that summer!  I certainly didn’t influence anyone else the way she influenced me.  

I’ve been keeping my eyes open for a dress similar to one I saw on Angelina Jolie.  But I also want a pair of capris I saw on a friend of mine the other day.  So it’s not just celebrities. It’s getting ideas from people who know a thing or two about fashion.  And it doesn’t mean that I think I’m going to turn into Angelina Jolie because I wear a dress like hers!  But I’ll take cues from just about anywhere for what the heck to wear.  Anywhere but high schools and retirement homes.