Fashion/Beauty Friday: I Am Woman!!!

I'm going to make a big confession. I always thought that my look was fabulous. But after seeing Sex and the City II, I think I'm boring as hell! For Real! Yes, my look is classic and I'm often well put together but this movie made me want to burn every piece of St. John Knit I own.

I'm also going to admit that I'm not a Sex and the City enthusiast, that is, until now. I didn't see the series or the first movie. Yes, I heard the talk among women and fashion enthusiasts about how fabulous all the women were, but I didn't believe the hype. In fact, I thought that most other women seemed to be worshipping these four characters in the series. But not me!  I was not participating!

But I was certainly curious so when follow blogger Nikia Jefferson invited me as her guest to the Chicago premiere screening supporting the Red Pump Project I jumped at it.

The screening was a blast! Most women were fabulously dressed like Blogger/Red Pump Rocker, Brittany. Without a doubt, these Sex and the City enthusiasts seemed to be in sync with the women on the screen. I had on all black. Shaking My Head. *SMH* Boring.

The clothes in the movie were to die for. They were vibrant and beautiful and they had a personality of their own. They mixed colors that I would never have done in a thousand years and it worked. They unapologetically mixed causal with dressy giving an edgy look. Who knew that you could  make a t-shirt look so fabulous!

Yes, these clothes brought life to the screen. They were daring, bold and exciting. These clothes made me re-think my entire look. I had already learned at the More Reinvention Convention a few weeks ago that women over 40 should add color to their wardrobe to make them look fresh. So here I go. I have nothing to lose.

Most important, while these fashions were cutting edge they did not demoralize women. In fact they made me feel like a woman who wanted to be and do my best everyday. They made me proud to call myself WOMAN!  The karaoke song they sung in the movie was not only appropriate but it spoke volumes to women! I am Woman!


I am woman watch me grow
See me standing toe to toe

As I spread my lovin' arms across the land

But I'm still an embryo

With a long long way to go

Until I make my brother understand

Oh yes I am wise

Yes, I've paid the price

But look how much I gained

If I have to I can face anything

I am strong (strong)

I am invincible (invincible)

I am woman

Oh, I am woman

I am invincible

I am strong

Post Script: Yes, I loved the movie. I have no idea what the critics are talking about. I was very much entertained. I Laughed Out Loud (LOL) the entire movie. And there were many positive/feminist messages for a woman to take home. I have never seen a woman pull out a condom in a movie until now.  My only advice, don't take your guy, it is clearly a chick flick. And YES! I do plan to back track.