Sex and the City ruled my life for a very long time. I’m only 22 years old, so I didn’t watch the show when it was actually on HBO (because I was 9-14 years old when the show was on TV and watching Lizzie McGuire instead), but now I have seen every episode three hundred times on DVD and have grown to love these characters as if they were my own BFFs. Carrie was always my favorite because I loved the men she dated (AIDEN!) and wish I lived her life as a fabulous writer in NYC. I would listen to her narrations and hang on every word. Whenever she’d begin a sentence, “And I couldn’t help but wonder…”, I knew words of wisdom were about to follow.

But now I have a bone to pick with Ms. Bradshaw. Looking back, she said some of the most asinine and ridiculous things that a woman can say.  I’ve watched reruns on TV and said, “Seriously, Carrie? C’mon.” I’m sure the writers wanted her to sound witty and funny (and most of the time she is!) but sometimes I just don’t get it. So I’ve compiled a list of what I think to be some of Carrie’s not-so-bright moments. Maybe you agree wholeheartedly or maybe you worship Carrie and think she can do no wrong. Take a look and decide!

I respect Sarah Jessica Parker a lot, both as an actress and a fashionista. As an actress because, somehow, her charisma and charm made Carrie Bradshaw – an intrinsically unlikeable character – the icon for a generation. Even though the show has been off the air for seven years, and the movies haven’t done anything to improve Sex and the City‘s legacy, women still proudly identify as being a “Carrie,” even though Carrie is kind of ridiculously self-centered and emotionally immature (Mr. Big over Aidan? Really?!). Of course I also have to respect SJP as a fashionista, because she is fearless, not afraid to mix different patterns, and is willing to embrace any aesthetic. She’s always fun to watch, and I love that in a fashionista.

black jacket – Charlotte Russe, $42.99//black pants – NY&Co, $42.95//white kitten heels – Endless, $22.95//white tank – Express, $14.99//black tank – Old Navy, $8.00//blue statement bag - Zappos, $28.00

This outfit consists of a lot of versatile basics, which I think is always a good, solid look. A black coat with a black tank layered under a white tank is striking, but simple. Combined with some pants that have subtle leather finishes, this becomes a sleek and polished look. White kitten heels are a cute and functional shoe choice (though if you’re like me, you would probably recreate this with heels at least twice as high, or perhaps a more vibrant color). SJP chose a dark blue statement bag, which is an interesting choice, and a lot less predictable than a black or white bag. This is a perfect low-maintenance aesthetic that still looks well thought out and put together.

The more time I spend looking at this outfit, the less I like it.

And I love lace. And asymmetry.

It’s just… SJP could feasibly be my mother. I would not want my mother going out in something like this.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a gorgeous dress. I love the lace, I love the white (who says you can’t wear white after Labour Day?!), I love how she has accessorized with a big floral piece (very Carrie), but I just don’t think it’s…well…appropriate. I think she’s showing a little bit too much skin and it just isn’t the right choice for her- even adding length to it would just make it look too bride-y.

I love the nude bag and pretty jewellery, but I don’t really understand why she chose green Manolo Blahnik shoes- I think nude or black would have been cuter. I do like her makeup, but again, I think the black eyeliner and heavy smokey eye it a little bit too much for her nowadays.

I’m not going to insist that SJP start wearing mom jeans and pant suits, but I’m just not mad on this one.

What do you think- hot or hot mess?

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Attention, ladies. I’ve got big news.

Reese Witherspoon is launching her own fragrance.

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Okay. So I guess the news wasn’t really that big of a deal after all. I mean, what celebrity doesn’t have a fragrance these days? No, really, what celebrity doesn’t? Reese Witherspoon is actually the 465th celebrity to ever do this. That’s a lot of celebrities and definitely a lot of scents, which has gotten me thinking: How exactly do they create these scents? What are the ingredients? They must be relevant to the celebs themselves, right? You know, to set them apart. Well, if that’s the case I’ve got a few ideas on what must be in each of them.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, CollegeCandy has decided to spotlight some of the world’s most influential women. First, naturally, we focused on the women from our generation. Then, we highlighted some fierce females in their 30s.This week, we pay attention to some of the most amazing forty-somethings. These are the women that show us life really does get better as you age, whether you’re a famous movie star or activist. Anything can happen, and just like these women have done in their 40s, we can make a difference in the world at any age.

Look out ladies, Carrie and co. may be heading to a theater near you all over again.

Thought these single and fabulous girls were gone for good? Well, you thought wrong!

According to our favorite celebrity insider Popeater, there are rumors of a third Sex and the City in the works. And this one would be a prequel, based off Candace Bushnell’s The Carrie Diaries. The books chronicle Carrie during her teen years, but the movie would focus mostly on Carrie’s move from Connecticut to Manhattan, detailed in Summer and the City. (Get all the gory details here!)

Don’t worry, they won’t be calling in SJP and company to airbrush their way back to teendom. Instead, it’s rumored that if and when this prequel does get made it will be Blake Lively playing Carrie Bradshaw, as she takes on her “first few months in NYC and the beginning of her relationship with an older man.”

Wait…what?

Now I loved Sex and the City back in its HBO days, but don’t these people realize it’s time to let it go? I mean, the show ended for a reason. They ran out of story lines (and birthdays) and the girls all got their happy endings. Then they went and completely tore apart those happy endings in the first movie. And the sequel?  Well that was just one big Abu Dhabi disaster.

So why would they even want to make a third movie, new cast or not?

Insiders say they hope that a prequel will “breathe new life into the story.”  But isn’t it maybe time they just let it die?

SJP looked stunning and vibrant in this bright yellow gown, a color that is often difficult to pull off.  But with the weather warming up, why shouldn’t everyone embrace the color of summer? It brightens up your look and echoes the color of sunlight.  It’s the perfect pop of color to add personality whether you’re soaking up rays on the beach or stuck at a desk in your cubicle.

Sure, not everyone can work (or afford) a dress like SJP, but you don’t have to go yellow from head to toe to get its beautiful effect. If you’re feeling a little uneasy there are many yellow shoes and accessories to help you incorporate the color into your wardrobe. Yellow nail polish is another easy and cheap way to add a splash of color to your look. From bikinis to tanks to statement necklaces, there are so many ways to bring a little yellow into your life and wardrobe this summer. So take a hint from America’s biggest fashion icon and slip into some yellow.

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Every day we’re bombarded with a million different messages about what we are supposed to look like. And tell you what, our not-so-scientific-yet-totally-accurate visual research proves that 99% of girls out there don’t fit the mold. So instead of telling you how to wear your hair, or how much weight to lose, or which one of Heidi Montag’s many surgeries to get, we’re going to celebrate these so-called beauty flaws with beautiful women every single week.

Last week we celebrated the bushy brow. Today, let’s talk about the schnoz.

It seems like every time you go online another celebrity got a nose job due to “a deviated septum.” It’s ridiculous that they expect us to believe that and even more ridiculous that they got it done in the first place. Big noses don’t mean you can’t be a big beauty and today we’re all about the women who embrace what their mama (and papa) gave ‘em.

Gah! Which do you choose?!

The Glitch: Sex and the City 2 and The Prince of Persia are opening the same weekend.  To which summer blockbuster will you be giving your hard-earned (or Bank of Dad borrowed) ten bucks?  Luckily, we here at CollegeCandy want to help you make the decision by breaking down all the delicious details of Carrie’s Dior-clad life and Jakey’s…well, just his deliciousness.

1.  For Mrs. Preston (though I like to think she’s keeping the Bradshaw), it’s been two years since we left her last, and that means she’s had two years to fill that beyond-amazing closet.  Do you opt to drool all over the Hermes scarves, Chanel bags, and runway couture?  Or do you…

Watch a sweaty Jake take down bad guys in the dirty, dirty Persian desert?

2.  Carrie and Big, it is assumed, have been happily coexisting as man and wife since the first film.  It wouldn’t be a sequel and Big wouldn’t be Big unless he allowed his eye to wander to sexy, exotic Penelope Cruz.  Do you throw popcorn at the screen and sob into your Diet Coke as John James Preston (potentially) decides to spice up his life with Spain’s hottest export?  Or do you…

Revel in a newly British accented (yes, it’s true) Mr. Gyllenhaal?

3.  Two words: Liza Minnelli.  She’s performing, in all her glittering glory, at Stanford’s wedding extravaganza. Or…

Two words: Those abs.  New and oh-so improved.

4.  Ummm…hello?  Aidan’s back!  While traipsing around Abu Dhabi, Carrie (who may or may not be in a transcontinental romantic crisis) runs into her ex-flame and present hottie, played by John Corbett.  Do you stick around and learn once and for all if it’s still cheating when the indiscretion occurs in another country?  Or do you…

Did I mention that Jake is tan, sweaty, and covered in dirt for the majority of his two-hour reign as the Prince Persia and Prince of Our Hearts?  For those visual learners out there, repeatedly watching the trailer on mute is very satisfying and it might help the decision-making process.

5.  Do you really want to give up the tradition?  You know what I mean.  You’ve seen every episode of the show, you own the DVD box set, you saw the first movie on opening night.  Do you really want to miss a Cosmo-soaked dinner with the girls and one last chance (or so we think) to watch the Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda on the big screen?  On the other hand…

What if Jake pulls a Charlize Theron and plays a fat serial killer in six months?  You’ll be kicking yourself for missing out.

Whatever you decide, it’s a pretty win-win situation.  Or hey, why don’t you splurge and just fit both blockbusters into your weekend? You do get an extra day, after all.