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Keeping it Real: Sex and the City

Let’s face it: there’s hardly anything realistic about Sex and the City. From a writer’s salary supporting a shoe addiction to a Manolo-identifying thief, to constantly dining at five star restaurants, devouring the latest fashions like their McDonald’s french fries, always finding time every week for your friends, dating millions of guys, and going for both Aiden and Mr. Big types – its easy to conclude that these ladies live on a kind of parallel universe to the real Manhattan. As a fashion writer for the past seven years, I know that I won’t be buying an apartment with a walk-in closet on a quaint, tree-lined block anytime soon, and acknowledge that the perception of the fab foursome is skewed. However, I’ve watched the show since its inception, and love them nonetheless. It’s definitely a fantasy, and in some ways, perhaps a tad bit aspirational that at the core of this series is a tale about women and how crucial the bonds that they’ve formed with each other outlast other relationships and how every trial that comes their way does not escape their friends’ support. I digress; think what you must about the latest installment in the story, Sex and the City 2, but one thing is for certain — the fashion is fabulous!! I’ve pulled some actual pieces seen in the movie, but also others that are a million times more budget friendly, for us girls who enjoy a splurge from time to time, but mainly keep it real with our budget and style – enjoy!

Absolutely, #1 on my SATC 2 list – these fabulous gold and diamond Cleopatra earrings by the lovely Wendy Brandes $7,250

It may not be a dead-ringer for the Halston dress worn on the movie poster, but the Flirty Convertible Dress certainly has elegant lines and a complimentary cross-over cut. You can wear it as:

Knotted-front halter
• Halter
• One-shoulder
• Strapless
• Tie-waist
• Twist-front halter
• Skirt
• Twist-around
• Back-braided
• Cross-back
AND, oh yeah, it’s $95

We love Kara Ross – and great to see her bag in the movie (Miranda also carries one!) Check out a similar Kara Ross bag here (about $1,100)

And for the final piece – the sparkly Louboutins seen in the film are to die for -but, for $28.49, you won’t cry one bit when some sequins fall off of these Liliana by Adi Women’s Glittering Pointed-toe Stilettos

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Sex and the City 2 Style Trends

How fabulous was Sex?! Full of fun, friendship and, of course, fierce fashion, Sex and the City 2 was one big extravagant party. The return of Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) did not fail to live up to expectation with martini -sipping and a penchant for amazing heels in this splashy sequel shot in Morocco. Thanks to the featured ‘Abu Dhabi’ getaway, the fab four indulged in warm weather and Middle Eastern-inspired styles, a trend you should be looking out for this summer! Here’s how to get the high fashion of Sex and the City 2 without having to marry a rich guy or own a PR firm:

1) Maxi Dresses

The long Maxi dress was very popular in SATC 2 as well as a favorite from last summer season. Easy, breezy and versatile, a dress like Alloy’s Halter Maxi, $29.90-$31.90, is sure to add a pop of sexy glamour to practically any event this summer — from an outdoor wedding or to a weekend barbecue.

2) Ball Gown Skirts

Not exactly understated but oh so fierce! My absolute favorite outfit in SATC 2 had to be Carrie’s purple ball gown skirt and tiny Dior t-shirt because it was the perfect mesh of simple and over-the-top. Make your own luxe outfit with Victoria’s Secret’s Long Skirt in Beach Linen, $39.50

3) Metallic Accessories

What’s an outfit without accessories? Pile them on with stacked bracelets like Forever 21’s Avignon Bracelet Set, $6.80 and statement necklaces such as the Venus Lure from Banana Republic, $79.50.