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15 of Carrie Bradshaw’s best shoe moments to level up your style game

I often find myself second-guessing my life choices, but I’m proud to say my shoe game is on point. I have Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw and her shoe collection to thank for that. She is my style inspiration and will continue to be.

Soon to grace our screens again, Bradshaw will undoubtedly keep giving us the style tips SATC fans live for. HBO Max has confirmed a revival of the beloved hit show titled And Just Like That. The reboot will feature original cast members Sarah Jessica ParkerKristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon, but not Kim Cattrall.

Even though I might not be as obsessed with collecting shoes as Carrie, I have to accept the similarities between myself and the journalist. There are times when I just want to lock myself in a room and get to writing, all while wearing a pair of Manolo Blahnik heels.

On this note, I’ve rounded up a list of some of her most spectacular shoe looks for all us shoe-junkies.

1. White pointy pumps

[Image Description: Close up shot of Carrie Bradshaw's white-pointy heels] via SATC Official
[Image Description: Close up shot of Carrie Bradshaw’s white-pointy heels.] via SATC Official

There is no mountain you cannot climb and no war you cannot conquer when you wear these white pointy pumps. Bradshaw paired these up with a navy pinstripe suit, but you can wear them however you please.

2. Manolo Blahnik Hangisi blue pumps

Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white jacket and skirt Manolo Blahnik Hangisi blue pumps, holding onto Big's arm who's wearing a suit. The second image is close up shot of Manolo Blahnik Hangisi blue pumps
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white jacket and skirt Manolo Blahnik Hangisi blue pumps, holding onto Big’s arm who’s wearing a suit. The second image is a close-up shot of Manolo Blahnik Hangisi blue pumps.] via SATC Official

What is the way to mine and Carrie’s heart? A pair of emerald studded Hangisi pumps. Mr. Big knew exactly what Carrie wanted, and proposed to her with these gorgeous pumps. Rings are so mainstream.

3. Bold knee high-boots

Carrie Bradshaw's black knee-length boots paired with a black coat and hat, as she's holding a copy of Vogue Magazine. The second image is close up shot of black knee-high boots
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw’s black knee-length boots paired with a black coat and hat, as she’s holding a copy of Vogue Magazine. The second image is a close-up shot of black knee-high boots.] via SATC Official

When it came to rocking a pair of boots, Bradshaw made it clear: there is nothing she cannot wear.

4. Snakeskin boots

Carrie Bradshaw sitting on steps wearing a fur coat and snakeskin boots. Shopping bags are beside her
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw sitting on steps wearing a fur coat and snakeskin boots. Shopping bags are beside her.] via SATC Official

There is nothing a pair of rosy snakeskin high-boots cannot fix! Bradshaw paired them up with furry outerwear. Ensure you only purchase faux snakeskin and fur – animals should not be harmed in any way for you to look stylish!

5. The black and white boots

Carrie Bradshaw places a Manolo Blahnik bag on a table whilst dining out.
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw places a Manolo Blahnik bag on a table whilst dining out.] via GIPHY

This pair she wore after her booty call with Mr. Big. Considering everything wrong with their fluctuating relationship, these boots made up for some of it (I guess).

6. The glittery heels

Carrie Bradshaw walking outside wearing a white dress, sunglasses and gold glittery heels
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw walking outside wearing a white dress, sunglasses, and gold glittery heels ] via SATC Official

If you want to stand out at a party, these are your saviors! Bradshaw donned these with a short dress, and oh boy, she was dazzling!

7. The pink pointy-toe

Carrie Bradshaw sitting on a bench wearing a tiara, black top, gray skirt, pink coat and hot pink-pointy heels.
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw sitting on a bench wearing a tiara, black top, gray skirt, pink coat, and hot pink-pointy heels] via SATC Official

Want to know how to put life into a dull outfit? Just wear a pink pointy-toe like Bradshaw and you are good to go!

8. Two-tone ankle boots

Carrie Bradshaw wearing a pink sweater, black skirt and two-tone ankle-length boots.
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw wearing a pink sweater, black skirt, and two-tone ankle-length boots.] via SATC Official

This winter, why not grab a pair of two-tone ankle boots to up your style game? Take note from Bradshaw when she walked the streets of NYC wearing these.

9. Two-tone pumps

Carrie Bradshaw wearing a long white top, khaki shorts and two-tone pumps.
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw wearing a long white top, khaki shorts, and two-tone pumps.] via SATC Official

What is better than a two-tone ankle boot? A two-tone pair of heeled pumps.

10. Sex and the slingbacks

Carrie Bradshaw walking in front of a fruit stall wearing a strapless green dress, holding a blue bag and wearing red slingbacks
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw walking in front of a fruit stall wearing a strapless green dress, holding a blue bag, and wearing red slingbacks] via SATC Official

You can’t deny that Bradshaw looked stunning when she wore a pair of slingbacks with her everyday outfits.

11. The sheer studded pumps

Carrie Bradshaw wearing a check shirt tied around the waist, jeans and sheer studded pumps.
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw wearing a check shirt tied around the waist, jeans and sheer studded pumps.] via SATC Official

Speaking of casual looks, pumps are your go-to like they were for Bradshaw.

12. The urban shoe myth

Carrie Bradshaw holding black sling back heels in front of a shoe collection
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw holding black heels in front of a shoe collection.] via SATC Official

I am still in awe of Bradshaw’s discovery of Manolo Blahnik Campari Mary Jane pumps during her visit to the Vogue fashion closet. That’s a discovery I would be proud of too.

13. Sneakers

Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white sweater and jeans and black and white sneakers, holding bags and luggage
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white sweater and jeans and black and white sneakers, holding bags and luggage.] via SATC Official

Sneakers don’t always mean casual. Dress them up with a stylish outfit and matching accessories.

14. Go boots or go home

Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white top, jeans, and knee-length furry boots.
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white top, jeans, and knee-length furry boots.] via SATC Official

Bradshaw’s unconventional sense of style (with shoes, mostly) was pretty evident, especially when she wore snow boots over jeans with a white flowy top.

15. The kitten heel

Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white frilled skirt, red top, black jacket and black and white kitten heels
[Image Description: Carrie Bradshaw wearing a white frilled skirt, red top, black jacket, and black and white kitten heels] via SATC Official

I am all for kitten heels. Truth be told, as much I would like to, I cannot walk straight in high-heels. If you are clumsy like me, then it’s kitten heels to the rescue.

Episode after episode, I kept note of the shoes Bradshaw was wearing – an amazing collection that I will never own. She’s the goddess of shoes and I cannot wait to see her return to the small screen where we’ll see Bradshaw styled in more glamorous footwear!

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By Haddiqua Siddiqui

Haddiqua Siddiqui is a Multimedia Journalist based in Karachi, Pakistan. Haddo, as her close friends call her, identifies as food-sensitive and stays away from anyone who does not have a sweet tooth. Currently, her wandering soul is on a quest of unlearning and relearning life. Send help!!