Sex and The City (Part 1 of 4): Get the Look of Miranda Hobbes
Miranda Hobbes became one of our favorite HBO Original ladies of all time from the moment she uttered her first brash, realistic statement. What we love about Miranda is how hard-nosed she is. She’s a pioneer. A no-nonsense, driven businesswoman.
But no matter how hard she tries to hide her emotions, we know she’s got that soft, feminine side that we love to see come out from time to time. And her look complements her attitude perfectly. Do you want to achieve Miranda’s look just in time for Sex & The City to hit the big screen? Well, read on:
Makeup
To achieve her professional day look, use pink, neutral and shimmer eye shadows with a brown liner for a soft look. Keep your complexion looking fresh and natural like Miranda by using a lightly tinted moisturizer as your base. Add a splash of color by using a neutral pink or peach toned blush to highlight your cheekbones. Bring the whole look together with a clear or light pink lip-gloss.
In the evening, Miranda will tend to go a bit edgier, but not over the top. Take the intensity of your eye color up by applying a smoky eye technique. You can also turn up the dial of your evening look by applying a brown-based lipstick.
Hair
Miranda achieves her beautiful, timeless look by maintaining a timeless hairstyle – the bob! If you’re going for Miranda’s hairstyle, your hair should be shoulder length or shorter. Layers add drama, interest and body, as well as acting as a frame for your face. To style your bob, use a blow dryer and a large round brush to dry your hair so it is straight and manageable. Run over it with a flat iron to make sure you get your hair completely smooth and sleek. Finish by applying a small amount of shine serum to smooth down flyaways and give your hair a beautiful sheen!
Clothing
Miranda takes “dressing for success” to the next level. For her daytime work as a hard-nosed attorney, she sticks to classic, elegant suits. To achieve her look, hunt for the basics – a nice pin-striped pencil skirt and a silk blouse. Miranda’s fashion screams elegance and sophistication during the day.
After hours, though, Miranda’s personal fashion sense is unleashed. What we love about her is her ability to still look so put-together while having real fun with fashion. Her feminine side really comes out through her flirty outfits. She likes rich, earth-toned clothing with bold prints. And if all else fails, basic black is always a winner… with the right accents.
Accessories
Miranda’s true style comes out through her accessories – she’s not afraid to push the envelope. When you’re working toward achieving Miranda’s look, add interest through your accessories. Keep an eye out for brighter earth tones (pinks or purples aren’t her thing!) and geometric shapes on handbags. Go bold with funky jade or turquoise earrings or necklaces.
Miranda also likes to draw attention to her more muted outfits with chunky bracelets or interesting belts. And let’s address the most important thing last: The shoes. For your daytime look, make sure to wear classic shoes like pointed-toe black pumps. But put on the sexy, strappy, boldly colored shoes for an unforgettable evening look!
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