Style QA: How To SATC Accessorize For Less - Without Knockoffs! - Stylehive

I۪m gonna let you in on an amazing secret, one so good I really grappled with whether or not to share. I۪m not one for selfishness, for here it goes, the secret: Portero.com. What is it? The premiere online auction-based marketplace for luxury merchandise featuring bags and accessories from the cr̬me de la cr̬me of designers. What makes this secret so great? Check out the site and look at the prices on bags from Chanel, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and more and you۪ll know! And right now they۪re having a fabulous auction devoted to SEX. AND. THE. CITY. The auction features authenticated Portero picks inspired by the show's stars!

I got the chance to chat with the site's VP, Stephanie Phair, who has enjoyed an extensive career in luxury goods spanning brand management, promotion, marketing, including a stint at Vogue. Stephanie had the wonderful task of selecting items inspired by the Fab Four, as she explained. "Portero curates all items on the site and we merchandise according to themes. The SATC was a particularly fun theme to work with because we were able to select items according to each characters€™ personality and showcase items that they actually wore in the series (the Fendi Baguette craze, the Manolo) €“ or that we believe they would be wearing given their fashion personality. The main character in the series is arguably the fashion itself €“ and in particular accessories - and that fits in well with Portero€™s mission of bringing the best luxury accessories to an audience of discerning luxury shoppers."

Read on for Stephanie's amazing tips to accessorize like an SATC gal.

How To Carrie
"Carrie has an eclectic fashion sense and is not afraid to mix and match styles, prints and textures," says Stephanie. "We picked recognizable brands that had that one iconic moment such as the Dior Saddle Bag or the Fendi Baguette. These take a certain fashion forward person to wear and accessorize as part of an outfit. Definitely a good choice for a bag aficionado and brand collector."


Fendi Red, White, & Blue Beaded Dragonfly Mama Baguette Handbag, Current Bid: $675

Chloé Medallion Aubrey Bracelet Bag Current Bid: $565

How To Samantha
"Samantha has a brash, strong personality and we tried to reflect this with patent leather (the Red Patent Fendi B bag) or animal prints (Valentino zebra print bags)," Stephanie explains. "Absolutely fits in with current trends €“ patent is seeing its moment in the sun and exotic leathers and animal prints are a big feature for fall."


Fendi B. Red Patent Leather Medium Satchel, Current Bid: $1399

Valentino Zebra Print Brown & Tan Pony Hair Tote, Current Bid: $1195

How To Charlotte
"Charlotte is the most conservative of the friends €“ uptown preppy with a little cheeky downtown. There is plenty on Portero to fit this personality. Hermes, Chanel or classic Louis Vuitton monogram totes fit the image. I particularly like the Chanel Classic flap bag and what is a fashion aficionado without the Hermes Birkin? €“ Portero has plenty of those, from the classic togo leather to the more elaborate Porosus Crocodile."

Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Spring Street Beige Handbag, Current Bid: $455

Chanel Tan Lambskin Leather Black Diamond Stitch Bowler Bag, Current Bid: $895

How To Miranda
"Miranda is practical and goes for functionality," says Stephanie. "Travel bags and totes that double as work bags are a perfect addition to every working woman€™s wardrobe. One great choice is a classic Gucci Tote with Bamboo handles."

Gucci Black Textured Glazed Leather Classic Bamboo Handle Tote Bag, Current Bid: $1,175

Louis Vuitton Damier Monogram Chelsea Shoulder Tote, Current Bid: $809