The Extreme Side by Bianca Mountford

Sex And The City: Unknown, Unbridled, Unhinged
May 23, 2001

Bianca has a primer for those of you that aren't familiar with Sex In The City... believe it or not, that includes CJ! (WireImage)

This is a special non-wrestling related column I'm writing. With the upcoming season of Sex And The City only a few short weeks away, I got inspired, so I'm dedicating my column to the fab four babes of Sex & The City and why you should pick up your remotes and watch. So I'm going to give you the fabulous 411 info on this hot show and the even hotter ladies:

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker): the brash and bold sexual columnist with a taste for Cosmo's and cigs, but lousy taste in men and a weakness for a sexy powerful New York businessman known as "Mr. Big". This lady has loved and lost in the crazy game of relationships. Yet she does it with vintage style, sexy pricey shoes and a taste for superb designer bags and is a modern day role model for us indecisive, drama-loving, bad men attracting' super women. (http://www.hbo.com/city/cmp/carrie_and_company.html)

Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall): The hot and sexy PR chick with a taste for men and anything/everything sexual but seem to miss the boat on serious relationships. Sam's a woman who loves her drinks, and glam haute couture designer fare that gives her a outlet to be the center of attention. She's definitely a friend you want, whether for shopping or bedroom advice. This is one chick who knows what she wants and how to get it. If more women had her drive and style, we would rule the world. Some women have a goodie drawer, she has a GOODIE CLOSET! (http://www.hbo.com/city/cmp/samantha.html)

Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon): We all have that one friend. The cynical one. Miranda is the serious lawyer with a few dysfunctional kicks in the relationship department, recently breaking up with child-at-heart bartender Steve. In the boardroom, she has that stylish strong yet feminine power suit look. She can kick your ass but still look good doing it. On the off time she's more sporty and at night, she can be just as sexy and smoking in the newest designer outfit, complemented by that short fiery red hair. (http://www.hbo.com/city/cmp/samantha.html)

Charlotte York (Kristin Davis): Who says you cant see the world from rose-colored Prada glasses? That's Charlotte for ya. While most modern women are more man-hungry and independent, this ladylike Art Dealer stuck to the old school mentality regarding romance and finding Prince Charming, which she did in Trey, her new husband. Finding her dream man: old school money, doctor, prestigue and privilge in New York society, everything seems perfect BUT seems like Trey can't exactly salute the flag for his mrs. if you know what I mean. Still Charlotte keeps her cool and works on her marriage and she does it in feminine flirty style and grace with her designer duds and massive taste for shoes. (http://www.hbo.com/city/cmp/charlotte.html)

The Men:

Mr. Big (Chris Noth): Every woman has their weakness... the ex that never seems to go away but the passion and intensity is just THERE. That's Big, the tall, dark and handsome powerful NYC businessman who's attraction to the flighty sex columnist has been a topsy-turvy up and down roller coaster. They would be perfect YET his emotional unavailability is the constant downfall of this passionate pair. Will they reconcile for the next season or can Carrie FINALLY break the cycle?

Aidan (John Corbett): probably the most wonderful, handsome and STABLE of Carrie's boyfriends, the furniture designer swept the normally reckless chickie off her feet. They were going great until she indulged the whims of Big and had a 3 week affair. Overwhelmed with guilt, Carrie confessed her sins and the heartbroken Aiden broke up with her. Will he forgive & come back?? If he does, will Carrie learn her lesson and cherish her relationship for all it's worth??

Trey (Kyle McLachlan): Charlotte's "almost perfect" prince charming with a penchant for chronic masturbation and not putting the screws to his wife has been a source for marital tension between the perfect on paper High Society couple. Even Charlotte had to take "matters into her own hands" sort to speak by putting on her own one-woman show just to get Trey's boat out of the harbor. Will these two finally get their marital lovin' goin' without a three-minute sinking of the ship??

Steve (David Eigenberg): The 12-year-old-at-heart bartender swept the normally mature & cynical at love Miranda off her Gucci-sporting toes. While their problems, which included their different incomes and clashing style personalities, have been difficult at best, they were able to overcome them and even moved in together for awhile. Yet her being the perpetual mommy figure to Steve's little kid broke down the relationship and he moved out. Is Steve what Miranda needs and a reconciliation is in the cards??

Recommended Drinks (Credit: hbo.com/city): If you want to be stylish, you've got to have the drinks for a great party or night on the town. Remember 'yall, you should be at least 21 to make or order these yummy yummy cocktails BUT for you under 21 yet you can substitute the alcohol for fruit drinks or cider:

THE CLASSIC COSMOPOLITAN  

What you'll need: 

1 oz. Vodka 
1/2 oz. Cointreau 
1 tbsp lime juice 
Splash of Cranberry juice 
1 cup ice cubes 
Cocktail shaker 
Chilled Martini glass 
A steady hand

Combine all ingredients in the cocktail shaker. Shake gently and with that steady hand, pour carefully and strain into a Martini glass. Fill it right up to the rim. For extra flair, float a curl of lime peel in the center of your drink. Drink slowly. Steve the Bartender recommends you drink these in moderation. They taste really good but Steve's had to pick too many unsuspecting neophytes up off the floor. **Columnist Note: you can say that again ; ) **

THE FLIRTINI FROM GUSTAVINO'S

1/2 ounces Stolichnaya Razberi vodka 
1/2 ounce Triple Sec 
A splash of lime juice 
A splash of pineapple juice 
A splash of cranberry juice (for color) 
4 raspberries 
Roederer Brut Champagne 
sprig of mint

Muddle four raspberries in the bottom of a martini glass. Shake the first five ingredients vigorously, strain into glass. Top off with Roederer Brut Champagne. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Color should be a golden yellow.

RUBY FOO'S BY THE PITCHER
 
10 ounces of your favorite premium vodka 
10 ounces of plum sake 
5 ounces of cranberry juice cocktail 
2 ounces of sweetened pineapple juice

In a large pitcher, mix all of the above ingredients. Add the juice of one small lemon and stir or shake well. If you have a blender available you can blend on the lowest setting for about 3 seconds. Pour into well-chilled martini glasses and garnish with a freshly cut paper-thin lemon wheel.

THE STANHOPE BIG APPLE BELLINI

2 1/2 ounces of champagne (the better the bubbly, the better the drink) 
1/2 ounce sweet peach nectar

Pour both ingredients into a chilled champagne flute and serve with a garnish of fresh strawberry.

THE COMMUNE-APOLITAN
 
4 ounces Stolichnaya Razberi vodka 
1 ounce fresh lime juice 
1 ounce Pollentes Creme aux Citrons

Shake and pour into chilled martini glass. Top with Brachetto d'Acqui (Italian sparkling red from Piedmont).

Sex & The City Fashion Style:

Do you want that trendy look, YET don't have the budget to score those sexy $200 dollar Jimmy Choo stilettos or $300 dollar Dolce & Gabanna dress? Here's a couple of recommendations to score the City style without the overindulgent budget:

Make-up Style:

Sex & The City Websites: 

If you want all the dirt on the upcoming season, definitely check out these sites to get up-to-date on the show, including the hot rumors and newest fashion show styles:

Sex Slang: SEXICON (credit: Lia Haberman & eonline.com): After three stimulating seasons, HBO's Sex and the City has given viewers some fabulous watercooler words to use the morning after a really satisfying episode. Here's a list of popular SATC terms that'll turn you into a cunning linguist.

Favorite Sex & The City Quotes from the Ladies: 

Carrie 

Charlotte 

Miranda 

Samantha 

Bianca

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©2001 Bianca Mountford.