I really like Samantha with Smith and Miranda with Steve. I was ready to smack Samantha for that stunt she pulled but Smith showed just how much class he really has. I hope she has finally turned over a new leaf because I am tired of seeing Samantha sneaking off to bang some guy in the middle of parties. I swear she does it at least twice a season.

I really think that Steve is sooo adorable and he really cares about Miranda. I like him. But, where was Brady in this episode? They are living together now but the baby is nowhere to be found?

They showed Brady for like 2 seconds in this episode. When Miranda comes back from her encounter on the stairs Steve is putting Brady in the playpen.

BTW, did they ever figure out who broke Steve's TV? I would have been pissed.

In anticipation of tonight's ep
 

Funny article on SATC and what it's meant for retail. I can say that I started getting excited about Birkin-style bags because of this show. Of course, I'm never going to have the jack to buy one (waiting list is closed and if you could buy one, they start at $6K), but I've found four replicas (not blatant fakes w/indicia) so far and I'm going to keep going. :p ;)

washingtonpost.com
'Sex and the City' Gives High Style A Leg Up

By Robin Givhan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, January 9, 2004; Page C01


In its six seasons, the HBO series "Sex and the City" has served as the fashion industry's most successful runway show. It has been able to regularly accomplish what myriad fashion magazines and catwalk presentations only rarely achieve. "Sex and the City" forged a connection between the typical woman and the fashion industry's most esoteric styles.
The show, which will air its final episode next month, chronicles the love lives of four women living in Manhattan. It has also served as a premier advertising vehicle for high-end brands that previously were known only to those perched on the top rungs of the social ladder. Thanks to "Sex and the City," a lot of people without the wherewithal to spend $450 on a pair of impractical shoes now know the names Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo.
In the show's second season, Carrie Bradshaw, the sex columnist played by Sarah Jessica Parker, wore a nameplate necklace and a Playboy bunny charm. Viewers followed suit. In Season 3, Carrie pinned oversize silk flowers to her lapel, and women across the country adopted the trend. And for all of the buzz about Fendi baguette handbags among fashion's inner circle, the pricey, bejeweled bags didn't become the subject of Starbucks coffee chatter until "Sex and the City's" third season, when the hunt for fake Fendis was a subplot. In Sunday's episode, Carrie pulled a pink :D crystal-encrusted cell phone from her handbag and, if the show's Web chatroom is any indication, viewers across America will soon be turning their Nokias into craft projects.
The show caused a host of trends to burn white hot, but it may also have led to their burning out faster, says Peter Marx, president of Saks Jandel in Chevy Chase. And there are customers, he says, who don't want an item precisely because it is so popular.
But most retailers, notably those west of the Hudson River where the most forward fashions can be a difficult sell, have nothing but praise for the sales magic the show has worked over the years. "I've had men coming in and saying, 'My wife can't stop talking about this shoe, this dress, this bag worn by one of the girls on "Sex and the City," ' " says Ikram Goldman, owner of Ikram in Chicago. "Women who would never dream of spending that kind of money on clothes were coming in."
Now that the show is in its final season, Goldman wonders, "Who else is going to come along and expose Middle America to Jimmy Choo?"
On the show, the women mix designer merchandise with everything from vintage fashion to kitsch. It is as though a fashion magazine has come to life with amusing characters, compelling plotlines and emotion. "Sex and the City" is a runway presentation with dialogue.
"I for one, as a retailer, will be sorry to see the show go off the air because it's done so much for our business," says Karen Daskas, co-owner of Tender, a boutique in Birmingham, Mich. The show's characters "are always dressed up and pulled together. No one is running out of the house in a sloppy T-shirt and jeans.
"The women in this country who watch the show, the trends are right there in front of them," Daskas says. "These girls are in fashion every week."
"Sex and the City" has helped Daskas sell Jimmy Choo shoes and Pucci sportswear. Recently, while sitting in the Emanuel Ungaro showroom placing her spring orders, Daskas watched as a company representative set aside several items for use on the show. Daskas quickly added those items to her own order. It's not that customers are enticed simply because a garment is featured on the show. They are intrigued by the way it is worn, by the context and because they have a relationship with the characters.
"We see even the most outrageous outfit as something we can maybe pull off. Maybe not the entire outfit . . . but it somehow gives us just that little extra courage to pull out the hot pink bag with polka dots," Chanel Eatmon writes in an e-mail. Eatmon, 27, is one of the many women who log into the "Sex and the City" fashion forum on the Web, where everything from costly Christian Louboutin shoes (Season 4) to Krispy Kreme doughnuts (Carrie has a logo mug) is discussed.
"I can honestly say that without inspiration from SATC, I would not wear some of the things that I wear. For example, accessories. I love different coats, handbags and jewelry," writes Eatmon. "I have definitely stepped out of my comfort zone with coats. I have blue, tweed, black leather. I seem to buy about three coats a season!"
"Sex and the City" has demonstrated great faith in the fashion savvy of non-Manhattanites, as the show is one of the few places where runway fashion meets a kind of virtual reality without all of the explanatory captions and artificial empathy over high prices. "People are relating to these women," Daskas says. "They're very understandable, and they're doing screwy things." Carrie and her friends Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte have become virtual girlfriends who, every week, answer the fashion question: Where on Earth are you going to wear that?
"Carrie has my favorite wardrobe on the show because she mixes totally schlubby clothes with couture and manages to pull it off," e-mails Elizabeth Rafferty, 31. "One show, she wore a bandanna on her head, hausfrau style, with a sheer Chanel top, leggings, and stilettos. I guess she also made it okay to dress up a little more for casual events. She is always wearing a dress or skirt, even just to lunch or shop with the girls. I never did that until after seeing SATC. I always felt too dressy if I did that.
"I wear heels more often, especially with jeans or something that would otherwise be casual," Rafferty continues. "I wear hats and scarves and other head coverings more often. I try to accessorize my outfit every day. I definitely try to be more adventurous with my clothes."
"Sex and the City" may be remembered as helping to sell horseshoe necklaces, pink shearling coats and Hermes scarves for use as do-rags. But its lasting impact will be in the way that it used fashion as such a telling element in the lives of its characters. Fashion helped to define Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte. It also gave them great pleasure. And it reminded audiences that it can do the same for them.

© 2004 The Washington Post Company

OMG!!!! NOOOOOOO!!!!

Sam, please don't let this happen for the final episodes!!! The show can't end like this!

I was taken aback by what Sam said!! WHY?!?!?!:eek: :(

I saw this plot coming....
 

There was an item in a magazine that hinted at this story line. I just want to know where they are taking it.

Poor Charlotte and Harry...I was hoping that after their romantic dinner...well you know;)

Re: I saw this plot coming....
 

Yeah, I felt sorry for Char and Hairy Harry and their food poisoning issues.:eek:
Miranda. Our ol' cynical gal marries the doofus. But true love prevails.
Sammy Sam Sam vulnerable, interesting. I think Smith will stand by her, although yeah, I still think that boy is too young for her :p
Now, I loved Carrie's Oscar de la Renta dress. I want one like it (albeit a much larger size). I may have to actually bone out major dough. :D
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I love Sex & the City but I am not pleased with the direction that the final season is going.


First-Sam & the eye candy...he's cute & all, but I really liked her with Richard. I was pissed that they made that cheap "backdoor" scene. & she goes back to blonde baby Brady. He is waay too young for her.

I love Char & Harry.

Carrie & her LAAVAAA. no way! I am still hoping for a Big reunion. (ducking)

Miranda & Steve...too cute for words. Don't call him a "doofalogupus"...ok that was hard! I agree that the scene on the steps was hilarious.

i enjoyed last nite's episode...i have to admit that i cheated a little. a few weeks ago, tv guide pretty much gave all of the spoilers ;) therefore, i already knew that all of this was going to pretty much happen.

but, the magazine didn't hint as to whether carrie will stay with her laaavvvaaa or if there will be a "big" reunion. to be honest, i'm hoping for a "big" reunion.

call me crazy, but i'm liking this softer side of samantha....

Ditto!

I liked Sunday's ep. I always did like Steve and Miranda together, so I am happy that they finally got married.....but what I want to know is will this change the baby's name. So will his name now be Brady Hobbs Brady...I mean what gives.

Carrie can be with her "lava" for right now, but in the end I want a Big reunion, and for goodness sake, tell us his name.

Something told me when Sam was at the doctor and he was examining her that he was going to find a lump.
I liked how they came together at Mirand's wedding like usual, the 4 friends. I was saying when the show went off that I am really going to miss it when it goes off for good.

CTFU @ Brady Hobbes Brady.
Actually, I've seen Big's real name in print, but I will refrain from posting it.;) :p
I, too, will miss SATC when it leaves us. I hear that one of the Turner networks will have the reruns, but how the heck are you going to bring the essence, the pure grownup-ness of SATC to regular cable, where kidpeople could watch it? :eek:

TELL!!! You are wrong for keeping the name a secret!!

The Oxygen Channel should pick it up. They show almost EVERYTHING, especially after 9 or 10 PM. :o

I'm upset that it's ending, but I will definitely be buyinfg each season on dvd!

Carrie/Alexandr/Big
At 1st I wasn't feeling Carrie and her "luuuvvvvaaaa". It absolutely irritated me that she kept saying that over & over. However, he's grown on me & I think this is a needed change for Carrie. I may get stoned for this...(ducks for cover)...I DON'T WANT BIG BACK IN CARRIE'S LIFE AS A FLING/WHATEVER. I think that if he were to comeback, she'd fall for his bs AGAIN....whereas he should only be a friend (from afar) bc he's no good for her. He keeps her on an emotional rollercoaster. I think she'll find happiness w/ her "luva", & become more "Romace-Tolerant".

Charlotte/Harry
I hope that they have a good marriage. I think they're good to & for each other. They complete each other. I think I identify w/ Charlotte bc my doctor has said that there is a slim chance that I will ever have children...so I feel her pain, but there's always adoption :) But I hope Charlotte gets pregnant like she wants.

Samantha/Smith
She was wrong for what she did w/ Richard, but I think it was what was needed for her to see that Smith is the 1 for her. So what he's younger than her...he's of legal age...so in this case age doesn't matter. Her breast cancer issue caught me by surprise, but I do think that Smith will be there for her no matter what. I like her softer side and yet she is still, Ms. Samantha Jones!

Miranda/Steve
They got married, um ok. The ceremony was perfect for Miranda. She'd better keep her cynical mannerisms & not become all mushy on me. Steve is so damn goofy, but love is love. Brady Hobbes Brady, lol!!!!!! The reception w/ all 4 talking like true friends was nice...sad topic, but nice scene. It was a nice ending to that episode.

based on the article Soror Steeltrap shared, i don't know who will miss this show more: the viewers or the designers.
these 30 min. episodes have been great for free airtime for various high-end item: Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Oscar De La Renta (loved that dress:D) and of course, Manolo Blahnik.
what will these designers do w/o Carrie and Crew?:( ;)

LMAO...i was thinking the same thing soror!!!

but knowing miranda, you know she didn't change her name and won't let little brady change his name....plus, that'd be too close to steve's mother (she cracks me up!!)


QUESTION:
IS HAIRY HARRY THE SAME GUY FROM THE MOVIE, "FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH"? THE ONE THAT GETS THE GIRL PREGANANT?

**I hope this isn't a repost, ladies.**


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I thought these shirts were very intersting. I have never watched Sex and the City, so I don't know the traits of the characters?

Which shirt would you wear?

I'd have to buy one of each so that they could coordinate w/ my mood...therefore I need 7....Monday, Tues.............!

...basically.

...basically.

i thought sunday's episode was o.k.

i never thought of carrie wanting kids....this may bring about a breakup with her luva, so big can come back in the picture huh?

I didn't realize "Carrie" was 38.

I lmao when Sam asked the nun if they could masturbate. ONLY Samantha!

I really like Sam & Smith, I don't think we would have seen Sam go through the more realistic/humanistic side of romance, love & sex with the city if she hadn't truly fell for him. The spoiler I read in a magazine showed (you know what.... I won't ruin it for ya'll) I wonder how they are going to introduce Big's real name? Could it be as Carrie recites her marital vows???? I Carrie Bradshaw take you "?" (insert name here)...... nahhhhh.

HC I watched the last 10 minutes of the episode with my mouth wide open? Lexie fell out of a window!! :eek: :eek: Talk about your freak accidents.

I feel sorry for Miranda and Carrie because I know how it feels. I am Carrie in the situation. I live my life thinking about what I would do without my friends, job, etc. but never think about living for what I want and going with how I feel. I have had friends try to influence my decisions (and it has worked many times), but when they are ready to do things and take their lives in a new direction, they want your full support with no questions asked. And I am usually the friend that does just that. Carrie has inspired me. I know that their friendship will stand up to the challenge though.

I hope that Charlotte can get pregnant in the final episodes, but that seems to be wishful thinking. It is too hilarious that Elizabeth Taylor is labled as a "tramp." Eight doggy partners? That's crazy!

I hope that Smith and Sam will last. They are a good couple.

Miranda needs to GET OVER IT! Let Carrie live her live. If Carrie is making a mistake, THEN CARRIE HAS TO DECIDE THAT IT IS A MISTAKE...NOT MIRANDA. Miranda needs to get with HER FAMILY and chill out.

Will BIG make a final appearance? :confused:

I think that Miranda is being VERY selfish. Hopefully, Big will make an appearance. It wouldn't be the same without him.

One of my friends saw the filming of one of the final episodes of SATC. Magic 8 Ball says, "Most likely." ;)

I didn't like the Splat episode. People used to have those windows in NYC, but I think that they are illegal now.

I read an article in Parade Magazine last week, and Chris Noth...aka...Big is suppose to appear in the last episode.

I actually don't think Miranda is being selfish...I think she'd be less than a friend to not voice her opinion if that's the way she feels. If my friend elected to NOT have children and move to PARIS because of a man and "love"...I'd be telling her to think twice too. I mean I know she feels she's getting old and she wants a man,....but that is quite a bit to give up when a man hasn't even mentioned marriage.

Does Carrie REALLY want marriage? She had that opportunity with Aidan and SHE blew it. Friends have their opinion(s), but ultimately it's that person's life. Let her live it and "you" live yours. If Carrie makes a mistake and leave for Paris, then Carrie has to adjust and make changes. If Miranda is a real friend, then she will be there for her during the good, bad, and ugly. :D

OF course its her decision in the end and she'll have to live with it...but what are friends for if they can't be honest with you about how they feel? Its a time to let it go...but I applaud Miranda for being the sensible one. She is giving up EVERYTHING for him and he's offering her some fantasy in Paris. SHe knows no one over there...and its not like she will be able to start a family because HE can't/won't...Again, that is quite a bit to give up for a man.. Relationships are about compromise and he didn't meet her half way on anything...it was like you either come with me or there is no us... I see that as being controlling and not a good basis for a relationship...definitely not a person i'd move thousands of miles away with...and I'd be less than a friend to make my friend think about that aspect of it.

However I guess if you're over 35, you take the first thing that comes along for fear of being alone.

I don't even know about that one. You'd have to ask someone over 35 if that's true. :D

Hush yo mouth, chile!:eek::o

i guess i'm not liking where i see the show ending. i don't like the russian at all for carrie. i mean, if she was gonna have this anxiety attack about being alone, then i kind of wish she would have at least stayed with aidan. there is absolutely no chemistry between carrie and the russian. i honestly think her character feels like all of her friends have someone, and she didn't so she's settling....not sure if i will enjoy the last two episodes, as this past one bothered me alot. i hate to see carrie giving up so much....


at least i get to see big one more time though :)

Don't know about yall..but I know LOTS of women that rush into marriage because they are tired of being alone..., feel like they're getting old....or that biological clock is ticking so loud...., and they're tired of being a bridesmaid and never a bride..., AND all of their friends are married. Carrie kinda falls into that category to me.

PS - I haven't read the thread to see if this has been discussed..but I can't wait until the MOVIE comes out

...and why would I do that :p ;)

I really, really, really, really, REALLY want Carrie to choose Big. Alesandr is nice enough but the chemistry seems off. Something about the two of them just isn't right. He isn't "Carrie" enough for her. Please choose Big. I always wanted the two of them to make it.

I agree, when Big was outside waiting for her I was so excited and then when Miranda told him "go get our girl" I was so glad. She just doesn't seem happy with the Russian. It seems as if she settled for him because no one else was in the picture. She misses her friends, she misses NY, I can't wait to see the final episode next week.

What am I going to do with Sex and the City?????

Ummmm who watched? If not catch the repeat! :D

gosh, last nite's episode left me kinda of sad....first off, i was so glad to see big!! but when carrie went off on him, the expression on his face just broke my heart. i really want them to be together. i just don't like her and the russian. when she got to paris, i wasn't feeling it at all and i wanted to slap his daughter.

i was glad that carried admitted she still had feelings for big....gosh, next week has to be great!!!

i loved samantha last nite...that was hilarious!!!