Anyone else out there miss Carrie and the girls?
I was late to tune in to S&C – like two seasons late. So I had to catch up with reruns and DVD’s. But oh man, did I get hooked when I finally got on board. I loved Charlotte’s wholesome naiveté – well, wholesome until she discovered the Rabbit. I admired Miranda’s strength and loyalty and quick wit, I gasped (and grinned) at Samantha’s naughty games and revolving bedroom door, yet liked her for her undying love for her friends. And of course – what’s not to love about Carrie? She was smart and sassy and she wore the most amazing shoes on earth.
I’ve often wondered why a show like S&C resonated with me – a little ole Iowa country girl, long married and well past the age where those girls’ sex and the city ways were something I could relate to. I’ve since decided that girls are girls, no matter what the age and a great pair of shoes can be the ultimate equalizer. And the clothes. Oh. My. God. The devil may wear Prada but Carrie and the crew wore the most amazing clothes I’ve ever seen. It was also fun seeing NYC through their eyes – they made several places famous. In fact, last time I was in New York, I had the treat of visiting the Magnolia Bakery for one of the famous cupcakes Miranda used to indulge herself in on a bad day. And I’ve got to tell ya – it was fabulous!! It was around midnight, the place was packed, and cupcakes were flying off the shelves.
I for one am thrilled to know that the Sex and the City movie is coming to a theater near ME on May 30. Yay and joy and hearts abound. I’ll get to see Mr. Big on the BIG screen. What's not to love about that prospect?
In the meantime, both ABC and NBC have attempted to, if not duplicate, replicate the S&C vibes with Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle, respectably. I’ve watched them both and I liked them. Lucy Liu is the big name on Mafia and Brook Shields the headliner on Jungle. Both scripts are upbeat, smart, and provocative; again the fashion and shoes are to die for and the leads and supporting cast are exceedingly appealing. While neither show is as racy (we are talking network here not cable) they still have enough punch to keep things interesting and make you want to invest in the characters.
So, what about you? Have you seen either Mafia or Jungle and if so, what did you think? Were any of you Sex and the City fans? Who was your favorite character? Who was your favorite among Carrie’s boyfriends? And the most important question: What’s the most money you’ve ever paid for a pair of shoes???
