Because of my career, I kind of met Sarah Jessica Partner. Now, did I sit down and have a cup of coffee with her? No, not that kind of meet. But I did sit in the same room as her in an intimate setting at the SJP NYC launch event held on Friday, February 19 at the ever-charming Sweetie Pie, a destination restaurant in the West Village.

Inspired by the essence and spirit of Carrie Bradshaw, SJP NYC is reminiscent of the feeling you get when walking down your favorite New York City streets. Defined as a “party in a bottle”, she stepped away from her comfort zone in conceptualizing this fragrance, and created a floral scent with its own signature note, The Strawberry. The ultimate fragrance accessory for an every day adventure, this scent is something to spritz on when the temperature finally breaks.

Styled by Elle’s Creative Director, Joe Zee, Sarah Jessica Parker wore a one-of-a-kind Oscar de la Renta dress made for the SJP NYC ad campaign (naturally). The dress and fragrance’s bottle embody Carrie Bradshaw and the essence of the lively, youthful fragrance. With notes of strawberry, mandarin, gardenia and musks, the scent is vibrant and colorful, just like the dress.

Lastly, I have to say, Sarah Jessica Parker was incredibly humble, interesting, funny, and well-spoken. As most girls might say, my life is just a little more complete after having this amazing opportunity to interact with Carrie Bradshaw…I mean, SJP.

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