No, I did not go to London for the big premiere. Sorry ladies, I'm not about to give away any secrets about Carrie Bradshaw's relationship with Mr. Big. I don't have a clue what's been going on in the lives of Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda. I just read "Rebel Romance," the article about the movie in the June issue of Vogue. The pictures are beautiful. They look like a sophisticated modern romance novel. The story portrays a life few women will live but many dream of. I am not suggesting that woman are fantasizing about the kind of endless parade of doomed relationships with men that we watched week after week in the TV series. That was actually rather depressing. I am talking about the lives they led between their ill-fated relationships. The relationships they had with each other, their life styles, the quest for their individual interpretations of romantic love. They made it clear that a single woman could be powerful and could make mistakes, all the while having a fun life. Women could have brains and look good.

I think the series taught us the importance of looking good. Carrie's outfits were often over the top, but she always tried her best to look great even when her life was taking a wrong turn. Her hair was a work of art even at her worst moments. She taught us all the lesson to "act as if things are good" until life truly was good. This "fake it until you make it" was a recurring theme that we should all embrace. Good-looking hair and make-up is an important effort made by smart women. Looking good helps promote a healthy sense of self. I believe that if you don't look good, you're probably not at your best. I see this all the time at the salon. When a client has not been around for a while, she is most likely in crisis. Having your hair cut, colored and styled is the first step back to the good life. People often wait for troubled times to end before returning to their beauty routines. This is a huge mistake. You should always be proactive. This will help you face your problems. Be aware of your appearance every day.

There is no one particular look that is right for every woman. The women in SATC:TM all had different personalities and different looks. Carrie's hair always looked like it had a mind of its own, just like Carrie, but it always looked great. I loved the perpetual roots with her high-contrast golden highlights. Miranda's unbelievably intense red hair is now a more tranquil strawberry blond. Her haircut is now layered and softer. Is this a reflection of the calmness of married life? (By the way, Carrie and Miranda came to the salon to have colorist Kathy Galotti maintain their color through much of the series.) Charlotte is the classic brunette with a one-length bob, always the steady one of the group and Samantha is, of course, the ultra blond sex kitten. Who says hair style and color doesn't say it all?

We all loved the series and I can't wait to see the movie. The movie will be great to see even if the story line falls short. I am sure it will be packed with many fashion and beauty do's and don'ts. Remember the message that I am sure will be in the film: Look good and you will feel good. Do your best to look great every day. The rewards are far reaching.

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