If you’re a Sex and the City fanatic, then you probably remember this scene showing Carrie going gaga over a pair of Manolo Blahnik Patent Leather Mary Janes.

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and the Manolo Blahnik “Urban Shoe Myth” Patent Leather Mary Janes

It’s quite a funny clip, but comedy aside, we here at LoveMaryJanes can understand Carrie’s obsession with a pair of classic Manolo MJs.

Classic styles last through time. And the fact that they’re a pair of Manolos AND in genuine patent leather makes it simply irresistible for designer shoe addicts.

Here’s a closer look at what Carrie Bradshaw was so crazy about:

Manolo Blahnik Patent Leather Mary Janes

The very same pair featured in the clip (which came out years ago) is actually still very much available in the market. Yes, those Manolo Blahnik Patent Leather Mary Janes are still being sold today at full retail.

You can get a pair from Neiman Marcus for US$645. If classic is not what you are looking for today, then feel free to grab any of these Manolo Blahnik creations from BlueFly.com:

Top: Manolo Blahnik Yusa Cuffed Pumps, US$556; Manolo Blahnik Buckle Detail Cutout Booties, US$455; Manolo Blahnik Corsica Ankle Strap Pumps, US$540

Bottom: Manolo Blahnik Para Patent Trim Pumps, US$476; Manolo Blahnik Capinera Chain Strap Pumps, US$532; Manolo Blahnik Vapeur T Strap Pumps, US$476

What do you think of these J-41 Fabulous Mary Janes? I found them at ShoeMetro and thought they actually look cute in that rugged and old school kind of way.

J-41 Fabulous Mary Janes in Camel, Black, Gray, and Brown

Among the three colors, I like the gray pair best. Which do you like? Or do you simply think they’re ugly?

Now if you’re one of the few who can see the beauty in these shoes, then simply get them at ShoeMetro. A pair will cost you between US$50 to US$64, depending on the color.

If you’re wondering how you can wear such a rugged and vintage looking pair, well it is quite simple – go feminine casual and accessorize. Here’s a sample:

Free People Country Rose Tunic, US$98 (ChickDownTown); Joe’s Jeans Sammy Roll Hem Stretch Denim Shorts, US$98 (ChickDownTown); Juicy Couture Straw Trilby with Stripe Band, US$61 (Zappos); Lucky Brand Ojai ring, US$35 (Zappos); Jessica Simpson Leather Rose Cuff Bracelet, US$30 (Zappos); Chan Luu Agate Necklace, US$88 (Zappos); Fossil Dome Necklace, US$34 (Zappos)

Check out this picture of Julia Roberts attending the Eat Pray Love conference in Tokyo, Japan last week. I love the colorful dress she wore, it’s so colorful, young, and fresh.

Julia Roberts, at the Eat Pray Love conference in Tokyo, Japan, August 18

Now check out the shoes she paired it with – eye popping green Mary Jane wedges.

Julia’s Celine Wedges

What do you think? Do you think she chose the right shoes? Or do you think she should have chosen a different color or style instead? Maybe a pair of nude pumps?

Steve Madden Caryssa, US$90

But if you simply think the green wedges are perfect and you love mary jane wedges like your favorite LBD, then you will probably like these:

SUPER SPLURGE

Top: Giuseppe Zanotti Peep Toe Wedge Pumps, US$626 at BlueFly; Giuseppe Zanotti Peep Toe Star Detail Wedges, US$639 at BlueFly

Bottom: Robert Clergerie Boom Wedges, US$850 at Zappos; Giuseppe Zanotti Mary Jane Wedges, US$695 at Zappos

SPEND

Giuseppe Zanotti Mary Jane Platform Wedges, on sale for US$260 at BlueFly;  Giuseppe Zanotti Peep Toe Wedges, on sale for US$390 at Zappos

SAVE

LAUREN Ralph Lauren Caylin, on sale for US$83 at Zappos; BCBGeneration Ris, on sale for US$85 at Zappos