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Sex and the City Heads Back to School

DearSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Candace Bushnell, the author of the book Sex and the City, just signed a deal with HarperCollins Publishers to write a two book series titled The Carrie Diaries, which will be all about Carrie's high school years. Bushnell has always been interested in writing about Carrie's formative years, before she became the sex columnist we all grew to love, before she meet her three best friends, and before she entered into her tumultuous life in the Big Apple.

While I'm all for keeping Sex and the City alive, I'm not so sure how I feel about these books being geared towards teens. As Bushnell states: "Carrie in high school did not follow the crowd -- she led it," but what kind of a lesson does that teach? High school is hard enough as it is, and if these readers look to Carrie as an inspiration, they might be let down as she was still as lost as ever decades after high school, regardless if she was the most popular girl in school. Perhaps I'm reading too far into this, but tell me your thoughts on The Carrie Diaries. Would you be OK with your teenage kids reading these books or do you think most of the readers will be adult fans of the show?

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Have You Ever Received a True Love Letter?

DearSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Remember the scene in Sex and the City where Carrie reads her book of love letters aloud to Mr. Big? Well apparently it caught the attention of many, because according to an article yesterday in the Telegraph, fans were inundating book sellers with requests for a copy of Love Letters of Great Men. And in typical movie form, the book didn't exist . . . until now. The British firm Macmillan decided to issue a book filled with excerpts from historical figures using the same name — genius, if you ask me!

This news got me thinking about love letters in general. Since times have so drastically changed, love letters seem to be a thing of the past, as are handwritten letters of any kind. I've been lucky enough to have received a love letter, and it will be something that I'll treasure forever, but what about you? Tell me ladies, have you ever received a true love letter from someone special? If so, tell us about it!

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Do Tell: What Sex and the City Relationship Do You Most Identify With?

DearSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0700

By now, many of you have probably seen Sex and the City on the big screen, so you know how things turn out for Carrie and Big, Steve and Miranda, Charlotte and Harry, and Samantha and Smith. But those are only a few of the many relationships we witnessed over the course of the series.

No matter what type of person you are, you can probably see one or two of your relationships (past or present) mirrored by the couples on the show. Have you ever have a bad breakup like Carrie and Berger's (the infamous Post-It)? Did you date someone with a meddlesome mother like Charlotte did with Trey? Did you, like Samantha, once get rid of a guy because he wasn't well-endowed?

Even if you haven't seen the movie yet, tell me: What Sex and the City relationship do you most identify with and why? What past or present relationship of yours matches up with a relationship on the show?

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Dear Poll: Is It Harder to Be the Dumper or the Dumpee?

DearSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 -0700

At the recent NYC press junket for the big premiere, our favorite Sex and the City actors got asked about some of the tough relationship issues their characters have dealt with throughout the show and now, in the movie. Ironically, the infamous heartbreaker Mr. Big, AKA Chris Noth, was asked if he had any experience in breakups, to which he responded:

Absolutely, I always think it is harder to dump than to be dumped. . . . Because when you’re dumped, you can feel sorry for yourself and listen to sad songs. . . . But when you dump someone, you take the full responsibility of possibly hurting someone and no one wants to hurt anyone.

I thought Noth's take was an interesting one, though I'm not sure I agree. Sure, everyone loves a good pity party every once and a while, but I'm not convinced that having your heartbroken is better than doing the breaking yourself. Neither are fun, but which is harder? Source

Dear Poll: Is It Harder to Be the Dumper or the Dumpee?

Dumpee

Dumper

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Do, Dump, or Marry?

DearSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Even though I'm not an advocate of falling for bad boys, I can't deny my insane attraction for Mr. Big! Just catching a glimpse of Chris Noth doing press for the Sex and the City movie gives me chills! I'm not sure if it's because Big is so dangerous to love or if it's just his sexy, masculine bravado, but whatever it is, my crush on him is irrefutable. I bet many of you are screaming at your computer while reading this, but there's got to be some of you who are with me.Though I usually ask about you about actors, this poll is actually about Mr. Big, not Chris Noth. If this fictional character were real, would you do, dump, or marry him?Source

Do, Dump, or Marry?

Do!

Dump!

Marry!

Enter DearSugar's Girls' Night Out Giveaway!

DearSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:51:37 -0700

How excited are you for next Friday, when the Sex and the City movie hits theaters?! If you're like me, you've been waiting with baited breath to see the girls reunite, but even if you're not a fan, you can still reap the benefits of this Sex and the City-themed giveaway. We want to treat you and your girlfriends to a night out on the town, so take this fun quiz to enter to win $500 to eat, drink, and be merry with!

To enter, you must log in and take the quiz below to test your SATC knowledge. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member, and you must log in before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, as all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends May 30 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Enjoy and good luck!

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Dear's Advice For Carrie and Miranda

DearSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Have you ever gotten into a knockdown, drag-out fight with your best friend? Well I have, and it was hands down the worst feeling in the world. If your an avid Sex and the City watcher, chances are you'll remember this fight between Carrie and Miranda.

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While fighting is perfectly normal in every relationship, not letting them get out of control takes some tact. To see DearSugar's advice on how to avoid a confrontation like this,

Dear Quiz: Has Sex and the City Made This Kind of Impact on You?

DearSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Even if you didn't watch Sex and the City religiously, I'm sure you could imagine how the show affected the way women think and act when it comes to dating, friendship, age, and living the single life in style. Through their examples, women learned that some friendships are limitless and romantic relationships are never perfect. We supported all the girls through good times and bad, even when we didn't necessarily agree with the choices they made — Carrie cheating on Aidan to name just one. So with that said, let me ask you this: Do you think SATC made it more acceptable for women to cheat in their romantic relationships?

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And the Winner Is . . .

PopSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:45:28 -0700

We are so thrilled to announce that Sugar user carriefrances will be joining us tomorrow night at the Sugar exclusive screening of Sex and the City! The longtime user is a HUGE SATC fan, and we could not be more excited to meet her and shower her with gifts and a fabulous party among friends.

Carriefrances will be getting goodies from SATC sponsors like Vitaminwater, Swarovski, Mercedes-Benz, Bacardi Mango Mojito, SKYY Vodka, and SJP’s Lovely fragrance. Many attending the screening will also get a t-shirt from SJP's Bitten line from Steve and Barry's. The party will include prizes and drinks from the sponsors above, as well as Lotus Vodka Cosmos, wine from Ecco Domani, and yummy Kara's cupcakes for dessert. Obviously we are counting down the minutes until we can watch these four ladies on the big screen, but we'd like to thank all of you who entered the contest and attend the event. Hopefully there will be many more Sugar soirees in the future.

Dear's Advice For Carrie

DearSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:00:00 -0700

With the big Sex and the City premiere right around the corner, and the $500 girl's night giveaway in full swing, I thought it would be fun to offer some of my own advice to Carrie herself when she encounters a moment with Mr. Big that is both true to life and totally laughable. To check it out, watch the hilarious clip below.

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To see DearSugar's advice and chime in with your own

Join the Sugar Girls For an Exclusive Sex and the City Screening!

PopSugar — Sat, 17 May 2008 10:14:07 -0700

May 30 is just around the corner, and you know what that means . . . Sex! And! The! City! If you are as excited as we are to catch back up with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha, then you won't want to miss our exclusive giveaway. We're flying one lucky winner and three of her very best friends out to San Francisco to join the Sugar girls at a private screening two days before the film opens to the general public. The winner will also win a VIP basket of items from Vitaminwater, Swarovski, Mercedes-Benz, Bacardi Mango Mojito, SKYY Vodka and SJP’s Lovely fragrance. All you have to do is log in and take our SATC trivia quiz! It doesn't matter how well you score; all you have to do is play (and log in!) to be automatically entered. Check out the official rules here. We're looking forward to meeting you.

What Was the Most Trivial Part of Your 20s?

DearSugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:00 -0700

The ladies from Sex and the City were on Oprah yesterday and while their visit was mainly all about the movie, they touched upon some other hot topics as well, age being one of them. All the women, including Oprah herself, were in agreement when saying their 20s were overrated, in fact Kristen Davis went so far to say that she was "kind of unhappy" in her 20s and she didn't know who she was. As someone that's about to be 30 myself, (gasp!!) I'm intrigued to see what all the hype's about. I get that your 20s is a confusing time, a time of self-discovery and trial and error, but I've got to be honest, my 20s weren't all that bad! Of course, I had my fair share of ups and downs, but all in all, I can't complain. So to all you 30-plus women out there, what was the most trivial time in your 20s? Are you with the SATC's girls — were your 20s not all that great in comparison to where you are now?

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Dear Poll: What Day of the Week Is Your Favorite Night to Date?

DearSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0700

I feel like the Friday and Saturday night dates are a thing of the past. The weeknights are now when people are cozzied up at the dinner table or grabbing a movie with their crush. Samantha from Sex and the City said it best when she made reference to the weekends being the time for meeting eligible bachelors. not going on dates! I'm not picky about what day of the week I date on, although Sunday nights are a bit tough, so ladies, tell me, what's your favorite night of the week to go on a date? Source

Types of Fetishes

DearSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:00:00 -0800

Remember that Sex and the City episode where Charlotte is given an expensive pair of shoes from the owner who has a foot fetish? There was something about women's feet that really got him going. Like that sales guy, some people have fetishes when it comes to sex. A fetish is different than just being attracted to something — you can like brunettes, but if you can't get sexually aroused without one, well then it's likely that you have a fetish for people with brown hair.

There are three types of fetishes:

Media: The type of material or the way something feels is what's obsessed over. Media fetishes include silk, feathers, fur, or leather.
Form: The shape of the object is what's important here. Long, skinny stiletto heels, knee-high boots, and flowy lingerie fall into this category.
Animate: These types of fetishes have anything to do with human body parts. That includes breasts, buns, bellies, necks, hair, etc.

There are all degrees of fetishes, and there's nothing wrong with having one unless the fetish gets out of hand, interferes with your life or your relationships, or harms you or your lover. If it gets to that point, it's best to see a professional.

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Dear Poll: Do You Think Carrie Will Still Call Him Mr. Big?

DearSugar — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0700

Ohhhh Mr. Big - we love to hate him but still hold out hope that we can change him! Well, at the season finale of Sex and the City, our girl Carrie achieved the impossible - her unattainable love finally took down his wall and went after the woman he loved. Now that we have seen the softer side of Big, do you think Carrie will still refer to her man as Mr. Big or is his persona now changed? Is Mr. Big now just John? Source

Dear Poll: Do You Think Carrie Will Still Call Him Mr. Big?

Yes: I think he will remain Mr. Big, those types of guys just don't change.

No: He's John! Why else would they have outed him so to speak?

Who Cares: I am so excited for this movie that I don't care what they call him!

Dear Poll: What SatC Man Would You Want To Be Your Man?

DearSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:00:00 -0700

Everyone loves the women of Sex and the City, but what makes their characters so relatable and realistic is their trials and tribulations with each other and their lovers. I think it's safe to say that every woman out there has had similar experiences - whether it's having someone to call Mr. Big or disagreeing with your best friend's promiscuous behavior - it's just part of being a woman! At the end of the series, each character ended up with the man she loved, so if you could pick between Big, Harry, Steve or Smith to be your main squeeze, which character would you want as your partner?Source

Dear Poll: What SatC Man Would You Want To Be Your Man?

Harry Goldenblatt

Smith Jerrod

Steve Brady

Mr. Big, aka JOHN!