Category — Sex & The City

As the classic SATC conversation goes within a circle of girlfriends I always agree that I am more of a ‘Carrie’. Mainly because I’m a writer, wear quirky clothing and attempt to be witty (luckily I have no Mr.Big in my life). Like Carrie I also have a penchant for nameplate jewelry and am currently OBSESSED with these initial stacking rings. Catbird has them in gold for $92 a piece but I found an artist on Etsy who creates similar rings for under $50 each. Spell out your initials or an acronym for a fraction of the cost and share your letters below!

Alphabet Rings – $92 (each)

Initial Stacking Rings – $45 (each)

Sequins + mini skirts. Leather + chambray. Jessica + Nick {please get back together already!} Some things just go together in an inexplicable way in life and in fashion. Such is the case of the pairing of red + pink. And with color blocking hitting the runways and taking over SJP’s wardrobe, us budgetistas need to get in on the trend without causing major damage to our checkbooks. Luckily for you I found the red + pink colorblock loop hole for $34, what you choose to do with it is up to you.

{image via Popsugar}

Red + Pink Colorblocking on a Budget:

Spiegel Signature Collection: Colorblock Jersey Dress – $34

Remember the SATC episode when Carrie’s Manolo’s were stolen at her friend’s party? If it were me I wouldn’t have left the place without them, but I think Carrie’s approach of registering for the shoes was pretty inventive. I mean why shouldn’t we receive gifts to celebrate milestones like not marrying the wrong guy? If you still can’t afford the real Manolos eight years after the episode aired, exercise your right to shoes and order the look for less at only $30.

The Reals:

Manolo Blahnik ‘Sedaraby’ Open Toe d”Orsay Pumps – $715

The Steals:

Steve Madden Jewel Pumps – $29

“The fact is, sometimes it’s really hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes. That’s why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun.”

For those of you still obsessed with Carrie’s clover necklace from the SATC2 movie, I have some good news and some bad news. I like to break the bad news first: The bad news is the real clover necklace still costs $20,000 so unless you are SJP herself getting the real is still out of reach. The good news is you can now order a clover necklace that looks just like the {overpriced} original for only $65. If that news doesn’t get you through Thursday I don’t know what will.

Let me hunt down a LFL for you!

The Real:

Chahan Minassian – $20,000

The Steal:

SATC2 SJP Style Clover Necklace

Mademoiselle Jewelry – $65

If you follow me on Twitter you probably are aware of my obsession with the designer discount site Hautelook.com. Well, today as I was gearing up to watch their new sales start, I came across a look-alike dress for the white v-neck Halston dress worn by Carrie in Sex and The City 2 for only $49! Every size is currently in stock and you can order the dress in white or black. You budgetistas better get shopping, the sale ends tomorrow!

The Real:

Halston Heritage V-neck Jersey Dress

LineaFashion – $236

The Steal:

M by Marcus Dolman Sleeve Dress

Hautelook – $49

Remember Carrie’s newspaper dress? She wore it when she stalked Natasha down at lunch in Season 2 & again in Sex and the City 2. Not many women can pull off a dress like that, but I like to think that I am one of the one’s who can. However, since I can’t afford the dress I think I’ll settle for the recycled version of it in the new Kate Spade Newspaper Clutch, which (in true Carrie style) is made of New York Journal fabric. Or get one on Etsy for almost the cost of a newspaper subscription.

The Inspiration:

John Galliano for Christian Dior Newspaper Dress

unaffordable & unavailable

The Reality:

the journal newspaper clutch

kate spade – $125

The Budget Buy:

Couture Planet Clutch

Etsy – $48

The Bitty Bit Clutch Purse

Etsy – $35

I recently went on a Sex and the City marathon and watched two seasons in one night. It brought back so many good memories: Aidan (sigh), the hilariousness of Samantha and, most of all, Carrie’s fashion. Along with her name necklace, she was one of the first to make the horseshoe charm necklace popular. And while you can find inexpensive alternatives everywhere, few of them will be able to beat the price of $10 at Glamour.com, as seen in the latest issue with Kim Kardashian.

Want a look for less? Tell me about it.

(source: Terry Tslolis/Glamour)

The Real & The Steal:

Lucky Charm Horseshoe Necklace

Glamour – $10

I received a request for Carrie’s long skirt from SATC 2 but decided to cover the entire outfit for you guys. I won’t even waste my time looking for a handbag match because that thing is hideous. Unfortunately, the real skirt she wore is actually crinoline from under a couture gown that stylist Patricia Field decided to use as a skirt so you won’t have much luck tracking down the real. However, today’s your lucky day if you are willing to settle for a steal!

The Real:

The Steals:

J’Adore Dior Tshirt

Xtees – $15.99

Belle of the Ball Skirt

ModCloth – $49.99

CL by Laundry Ionia Stretch Platform Wedge

DSW – $19.94

I never thought I would see the day when I used Sarah Jessica Parker in the same sentence as Silly Bandz, but here we are. That’s right, the fashion icon herself mixes Silly Bandz in with her couture jewelry. If you aren’t familiar with Silly Bandz, they are the latest kid craze; haute rubberbands in the shape of everything from letters and dinosaurs, to religious symbols and more. What do you think? Take a cue from SJP and mix them in with your fine jewelry, or take a cue from me and leave Silly Bandz to the kids who buy them? Leave your comments below!

(image: USWeekly.com)

Remember when Aleksandr the Jerk gave Carrie that diamond necklace in Paris to replace her infamous name necklace? Well the relationship didn’t last long, but your desire to own the necklace has endured since the end of the show. And since the real deal will set you back more than $50K, why not embody Carrie’s classic style for just under $40? This way you won’t need some rich Russian to buy the necklace for you.

Want a Look for Less from SATC? Contact me.

THE REAL:

Fred Leighton – $55,000

THE STEAL:

Swarovski Crystal Necklace

Etsy – $35