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Shopping for sexy in this city: A head-to-heel guide to Sex in the City 2

OTAZU earrings, necklaces and bracelets by Rodrigo Ortazu, available atTanglewood Gifts & Stationery
Patricia Field for Payless necklace, $12.99, Payless Shoe Source
OTAZU by Rodrigo Ortazu
The Halston Heritage collection has a "Sex and the City" look, which isn'tsurprising because Sarah Jessica Parker designs for the company
The Halston Heritage collection is available at 310 Rosemont and Tootsies
Rodrigo Otazu's "Sex in the City" necklace, available at Tanglewood Gifts &Stationery
Shoulder-held clear Crystal Mesh Kiosque minaudière, $750.00, Swarovski
Carrie Bradshaw slipped these Jee Vice Heated shades on in SATC 2. Available atCarrie Ann Boutique

There’s no shortage of Cosmo-style quizzes helping women decipher just what kind of Sex and the City character they are. Attracted to stilettos, tank tops and tutus in public? You’re a Carrie of course.

The reality is most women are a mix of the Fab Four’s styles, so when planning your SATC party looks this week, why not slip into lines the ladies actually wear in the film? Here’s a head-to-toe guide on where to shop for sexy in this city. Because really, don’t you want to be ready in case an all-expenses-paid trip to Abu Dhabi pops up?

- There’s a whole lot of Carrie Bradshaw at Carrie Ann Boutique in Uptown Park, including the Jee Vice sunglass collection. Sarah Jessica Parker wears the orange Heated shades throughout the movie, while Cynthia Nixon lets loose in the Sexy specs. The glasses run about $250.

- Stylist Patricia Field is big on accessories. Belts ruled in the first SATC movie and though they’ve been relegated to a supporting role in Sex and the City 2, chunky sparklers and baubles have taken their place. Field reached for Swarovski crystals because of the way they reflect light and incorporated them into everything from chandeliers to handbags.

The Kiosque Crystal Mesh minaudière is worn by Carrie in one scene and is available at Swarovski stores and online for $750, but for those who aren’t bankrolled by Mr. Big, Swarovski is introducing more affordable Sex and the City pieces for the Fashionista, Blonde Bombshell, Uptown Girl and Professional Chic in all of us.

- Proving she’s serious about her sparkle, Field has also designed a four-leaf clover charm necklace for Payless Shoe Source. The silver-toned necklace is $12.99 and although not worn by any of the four main movie characters, her charm necklace is spotted on others in Sex and the City 2.

Field says the necklace was inspired by her work on the movie and she “believes in the fashion democracy and making amazing fashion available for all to enjoy. I also believe women should work to create their personal sense of style that tells their own fashion story.”

- Carrie and Samantha are fans of the OTAZU necklaces, earrings and bracelets created by Rodrigo Ortazu, but the colorful, glittering pieces are sure to go over well in Houston too. Tanglewood Gifts & Stationery has the exclusive on the jewelry and is hosting a trunk show and cocktail party June 17 from 6-8 p.m. benefiting M.D. Anderson Hospital Research.

- That SJP is a smart girl. Sarah Jessica Parker transformed from a square peg to a sexy fashion icon and managed to wear her Halston Heritage line in SATC2 … a lot. Since becoming the creative director for Halston Heritage, Parker has been spotted in the easygoing '70s inspired collection on and off the red carpet.

Tootsies and 310 Rosemont carry the line, which is perfect for Houston’s style and climates, thanks to flowing fabrics and bright colors.

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Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

Photo courtesy of FIGS

FIGS will open its new Rice Village Community Hub on December 6.

Healthcare apparel company FIGS is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Texas with a new Community Hub in Rice Village. The retail space is designed to serve both as a store and a gathering spot for the city's healthcare community.

The Rice Village location opens this Saturday, December 6, with a public grand opening event on December 13 from 6 to 8 pm featuring giveaways, music, food, and drinks from local vendors. Joining outposts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City, the Houston location is the fourth Community Hub for the company and the only location in the South.

The store will carry the full range of FIGS products, including scrubwear, loungewear, and accessories. It will also host events and programming focused on healthcare topics, offering visitors opportunities to meet and share experiences.

At the new FIGS boutique, shoppers will find the Color Clinic, offering scrubwear in core colors with rotating seasonal options. The store also has a Customization Station, which provides embroidery for names, titles, practice or hospital logos, and local icon options available only at Community Hubs. Personalization is also available for scrub caps, outerwear, and accessories.

FiGS The new FIGS store will offer a Color Clinic and Customization Station to let shoppers personalize their FIGS uniforms. Photo courtesy of FIGS/Instagram

The brand, founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, is known for fashion-forward medical uniforms made from a proprietary fabric with four-way stretch, antimicrobial technology, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle resistance. Hasson and Spear began selling directly to healthcare workers in Los Angeles-area hospital parking lots before growing their presence as an online retailer.

CEO and co-founder Trina Spear believes Rice Village was the perfect choice due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. She said the company wanted a space that supports Houston healthcare professionals and gives them a place to shop and connect.

"Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and we are honored to bring a FIGS Community Hub to this city. This space is designed to serve and celebrate Houston healthcare professionals," said Spear. "Our Community Hubs create opportunities for customers to not only shop in a way that never previously existed, but to connect with each other and with FIGS on a deeper level."

FIGS Community Hub, 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130, 77005

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