Crazy About Candace Bushnell: Creator of Sex and the City

I just returned from such an only in New York kind of evening: cocktails and conversation featuring the fabulous Candace Bushnell. The candid and couture clad creator of Sex and the City, Candace was the featured guest at a very special event at Saks Fifth Avenue sponsored by New York Women in Communications. The room was abuzz with women of all ages and backgrounds who were united in our anticipation of hearing words from the woman who had created characters so relatable that ladies all over the world, at one time or another, have described themselves as a Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, or Charlotte. (Me, I'm a Carrie with a dash of Charlotte.)

Beyond being a big fan of Candace's books and the TV series, I am so inspired by her journey. How does one go from growing up in a small Connecticut town to captivating the Big Apple and beyond? As I listened to Candace speak, it became clear to me that it wasn't just her talent that took her to the top, it was her tenacity and her fearlessness. Candace said she had no mentors and no rules to follow - she did it her way. Or as she put it, "you have to do YOU."  Amen to that!

Be sure to pack Candace's most recent books, The Carrie Diaries and Summer and the City, in your travel tote. These Sex and the City prequels are perfect additions to your summer syllabus!