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Can a Teen Carrie Bradshaw Be as Endearing as Adult Carrie?

OnSugar Blog — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT

Here's an excerpt from OnSugar blog Confessions of a Boy Toy about Candace Bushnell's new book The Carrie Diaries.

I once was willing to embrace a Sex and the City prequel on HBO (nowhere else) and with a younger cast (late 20s), but a 17-year-old Carrie Bradshaw just sounds obnoxious. Teens aren't mature enough to pull off self-deprecation - one of Carrie's most endearing attributes. And how to approach the subject of teen sex? I'd appreciate some strong safe-sex shout-outs and no sugarcoating. Teens have the most fascinating sex lives if represented frankly. Is Bushnell bold enough?

She's bold enough to try and track back the development of her main, money-making protagonist, one so vividly entrenched in pop culture. But Bradshaw is not spoiled enough to be page-turnable Blair Waldorf, and Bushnell is too spoiled to be as perceptive and engaging as Curtis Sittenfeld (author of Prep). Watch her talk about The Carrie Diaries, and you decide whether it's tailor-made for the screen.

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:22 PDT

Chanel Spring/Summer handbags - Purse Blog
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When is fashion not a copycat? Levi's sues Evisu - Racked
Atelier at Harrods London - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Carey Mulligan channels Twiggy - InStyle
Selena Gomez teams up with Kmart for new fashion line - People
American Apparel might open kiosks and airport stores one day - The Cut
BCBGeneration to create affordable (and cute!) jewelry - Lucky
Exclusive excerpt: The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell - Teen Vogue

Do You Date Younger Men?

TresSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:00:00 PDT

Author Candace Bushnell might be married to a man 10 years her junior, but don't call her a cougar. In an op-ed out tomorrow in More Magazine, the Sex and the City writer laments the fact that women who break out of traditional roles are then labeled with a derogatory term. We have "ballbuster" female CEOs, "bitchy" politicians, and alas, "cougars."

Candace believes that people who use the term cougar are simply ignorant of the real appeal of dating younger men. Or maybe they're just jealous. Candace writes:

What I have yet to see is a real woman choose a younger man because he spent six hours a day at the gym trying to sculpt his abs. The fact that a man is open to being with an older woman suggests that he doesn't give a hang what other people think of him. More likely, he's confident, open-minded and willing to make his own rules. All of which just happen to be qualities that, much more than a great six-pack, make for a great relationship.

Do you agree that dating younger makes for a good relationship?

Who Wore It Better? Michael Kors Floral Dress

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:22 PDT

Ooh, it's the battle of the Sex and the City women. Actress Kristin Davis first wore this Michael Kors floral dress to Late Show With David Letterman back in May. It was a fine choice, considering the season and the popularity of floral frocks. She chose to cinch her waist with a purple belt and decorate her feet with black slingback sandals. Creator of SATC, Candace Bushnell, just wore the same dress to the show's DVD launch party. Her version doesn't consist of a belt; only a long necklace, a leopard clutch, and metallic peep-toe sandals. Which sexy woman gets your vote?

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SJP, Kim and Cynthia Bring Sex and the City to Your Home

Molly — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:00 PDT

Three out of the fabulous foursome met at the New York Public Library last night to launch Sex and the City on DVD. Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall posed and laughed together missing their Charlotte, Kristin Davis. The extended version of the movie hits video stores on Tuesday and the ladies didn't miss the opportunity to throw a party. The soiree was held at the botched marriage location for Carrie in the movie, so it's only appropriate that SJP posed with a dramatic wedding dress. While most of you are excited about the possibility of getting to know younger Carrie, until then it's time to snuggle in and watch their big screen debut again.

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Images include: Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, Candace Bushnell, Mario Cantone, Alan Wyse

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Would You Want to Read Candace Bushnell's YA Novels?

PopSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:59:23 PDT

Candace Bushnell hit it big when she wrote Sex and the City, and now she's signed on to write two young adult novels about Carrie's life as a teenager. Even if you're too old for the genre, we're sure plenty of SATC fanatics will be excited about this news, so tell us - would you want to read Candace's new books?

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Candace Bushnell to Write YA Books About Carrie's Teen Years

BuzzSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:31:22 PDT

Ever wonder about Carrie Bradshaw's teenage years? Well, Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell will fill in all the blanks for us with a pair of young adult novels that will follow Carrie in her "formative high school years." The Huffington Post has more:

Bushnell, in a statement issued by her publisher, said, "Carrie in high school did not follow the crowd - she led it. It was there that she began observing and commenting on the social scene."

I'll be very interested to find out how Bushnell balances Carrie being the leader of the popular crowd as well as the one "observing and commenting." Also, how long do you think it'll be before these books are adapted for TV (most likely the CW)? By then I will have to stop picturing Sarah Jessica Parker as a teenager in Square Pegs (see above). I think I'd rather see something like that than another Gossip Girl knockoff, but who knows? Maybe these books will be totally fabulous.

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Buzz Book Club: The Conclusion of Four Blondes

BuzzSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:15:14 PDT

Welcome back Buzz Book Club readers! The time has come to bid farewell to the characters of Bushnell's world in Four Blondes. It seems fitting that the final story in this book would be the most autobiographical (although I have no idea if Bushnell ever went to London looking for love) because she seems most at home with this character.

If you're new to the Book Club, this is how it goes: every week I'll suggest chapters to complete by the next post. In these weekly Book Club posts, I'll posit a few questions to prompt discussion in the comments section.

Of course, you are always welcome to read beyond the weekly chapters, but please don't spoil anything in the comments! After the jump you'll find some questions that struck me as I read this section.

And stay tuned for the announcement of my June book club selection!

To discuss the final section of Four Blondes (in which we read to the end of the story titled "Single Process,"

After the first three stories, I found this last one to be a bit of a relief! I found it funnier and easier to enjoy than the others, so I think it's my favorite of the four. Now that all four have been read, which story was your favorite, and why?
Comparisons between Americans and the English run rampant in this story. What do you make of all these sweeping statements (i.e. it's "easy" to find a relationship/husband in London, English men are "bad in bed" and talk too much, etc.)? Do see truth in any of these? And is Bushnell saying anything in particular in bringing up all these stereotypes?
Near the end, the married-with-children English friend, Mary tells the narrator that she envies the single career woman and sometimes feels invisible. Then she describes the "black fantasy" married women have (that their husbands die while they are still young, leaving them "free"). I wonder where Bushnell got this idea, or if she actually knew women who told her that. What did you make of this section?
Do you like Bushnell's style of writing and her depiction of modern women? Did you find Four Blondes to be a nice, light, breezy read, or not so much?

After the Sex and the City Premiere, It's the After-Party

PopSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:30:31 PDT

The gorgeous women of Sex and the City followed their pink carpet premiere with a star-studded after-party at NYC's MoMa last night. The fab foursome continued to pose together (do you think SJP looked better than LL in that Nina Ricci dress?) as Mario Cantone had fun with some sailors and Jennifer Hudson showed off her second dress of the evening. Even though the night was mostly about the ladies, SJP was accompanied by her proud husband Matthew Broderick, while Candace Bushnell and Anna Wintour brought their men, Charles Askegaard and Shelby Bryan. In true SATC style, the fun times rolled into an after-after-party at The Carlyle hotel. The ladies may have grown up, but they obviously still know how to have a great time.

To see more photos from the after-party including the men of SATC like Chris Noth, Jason Lewis and David Eigenberg just

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Images include: Jerry Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Michelle Williams, Chris Noth, Tara Wilson, Patricia Field, Samantha Ronson, Idina Menzel, Jill Hennessy, Ziyi Zhang, Vivi Nevo, Anna Wintour, Shelby Bryan, Katie Couric, Elinor Monahan, Caroline Monahan, Molly Sims, Candace Bushnell, Charles Askegaard, Michael Patrick King, David Eigenberg, Mario Cantone, Jason Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Gilles Marini, Fergie, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick

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Sex and the City Premiere Glitters in Gold in NYC

PopSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:34 PDT

Things may have kicked off in the UK, but the SATC girls finally came home to premiere the film at Radio City Music Hall last night. Love 'em or not, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Kim Cattrall glittered in their metallic dresses on a pink carpet that was covered with more than 10,000 Swarovski crystals. SJP looked amazing in a very familiar dress (hello, LL in Bazaar superhero photo shoot). Chris Noth and more costars came out, as well as some of NYCs most stylish trendsetters like Ashley Olsen and Anna Wintour (looking perfect as usual). New theme song artist Fergie got girlie, while Jason Lewis acted goofy sticking his tongue out for the cameras. Fans are so excited for the film that they paid big bucks to attempt to attend the premiere last night. Seriously, big bucks. Clearly this weekend belongs to the girls in the city, so move over Indy!

For tons more images of the ladies as well as Michael Patrick King, Patricia Field, Candace Bushnell, Jerry Seinfeld, and more, just

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Images include: Andre Leon Talley, Anna Wintour, Ashley Olsen, Bette Midler, Candace Bushnell, Chris Noth, Cynthia Nixon, Donna Karan, Gayle King, Jason Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Jerry Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Katie Couric, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Lil' Kim, Lydia Hearst, Mary J Blige, Matthew Broderick, Michelle Williams, Molly Sims, Patricia Field, Perry Farrell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Fergie, Caroline Rhea, Christian Siriano, Donald Trump, Edie Falco, Emmy Rossum, Giuliana DePandi, Isaac Mizrahi, Jill Hennessy, Lauren Bush, Lorraine Bracco, Melania Trump, Nicole Miller, Regis Philbin, Joy Philbin, Tara Wilson, Michael Patrick King, Patricia Field

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