Ladies, get your Cosmos ready. 'Sex and the City 2' opens nationwide on Thursday, and women across the country will be toasting those four girlfriends who 12 years ago began an exciting journey through New York's single scene. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda return to the screen a little older, a lot wiser and likely even more fashion-obsessed. And their fans, like me, are counting down the minutes until the movie's debut, when fashion and fantasy collide. 'I thought the fashions were amazing in the first movie, but this time I think they are going to glam it up more,' said Gena Avery, a model with Page Parkes Models. 'You know everyone will look more fabulous. It's more significant this time because they'll be showing can still be sexy and glamorous into your 40s and 50s.' With the exception of 50-something Samantha (played by Kim Cattrall), all of the women (on screen and in real life) are in their 40s. For that reason, Avery predicts the fashions will be less trendy, more classic, but exotic and sexy, especially as the women journey to Abu Dhabi. A number of costume changes are expected for Carrie Bradshaw (aka Sarah Jessica Parker) from designers such as Halston and Alexander McQueen and pulled together by stylist and designer Patricia Field. In one scene, Parker appears wearing a white V-neck dress by Halston Heritage with gold encrusted Christian Louboutin heels, a gold Chanel box clutch and mirrored aviator sunglasses. Avery, 45, said she tried on the same Halston dress in electric blue during a recent trunk show. 'It definitely had that Halston-circa-1970s feel that's so sexy,' she said. 'The look is so fitting because these women are in their prime, and it's about looking fabulous without being so revealing anymore.' Aries Milan, owner of Houston's Coquette Boutique & Bistro, is hosting a 'Sex and the City 2' party at the store on opening day. The event will feature mini-makeovers, cocktails and a fashion show. She's even encouraging customers to dress like their favorite character or alter ego. ''Sex and the City' is so iconic, fashionwise,' Milan said. 'It shows women taking chances with fashion and not being afraid to think outside the box.' ------ To get the SATC look: CARRIE BRADSHAW: a WONDER IN WHITE GET THE LOOK: This XOXO dress, $59 at macys.com and xoxo.com, resembles the Halston Heritage dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the movie. COOL CHIC: Elle aviator sunglasses, $26 at Kohl's, complete the look. STAND TALL: The petite Carrie Bradshaw is never without her heels, like this Fendi platform, $695 at Neiman Marcus. LOADED: Jessica Meyer and Heather Davis just launched Bullet Girl, a jewelry line using blank cartridges, featuring this Carrie-esque 223 REM 18K gold-plated bullet necklace, $600, at Sloan Hall in Houston. (Look for the website www.bulletgirl.com in June.) MIRROR MIRROR: Accent your outfit with this gold mirror-print 'elizabeth' clutch, $275, at www.shopmarynichols.com SAMANTHA JONES: DARING APPROACH DANGLE: Samantha would like these bold chandelier earrings, $20 at Macy's. GOLDEN LADY: Designer David Meister has the perfect gold dress for Samantha. THE BAG: This copper leather 'prince' hobo, $475, by Mary Nichols at www.shopmarynichols.com, is understated, yet fun. WRIST ACTION: Blush Fabric bangle pack, $25 at Macy's, is an affordable accent. POWER: Bullet Girl's 357 MAG rhodium-plated caps ring is her kind of bling, $400. CHARLOTTE YORK: SWEET AND STYLISH PEARLY WHITES: A pearl necklace is fitting for the conservative but classic Charlotte. ANIMAL INSTINCT: Go for exotic with these zebra wood bangles, $25 at Macy's. SHEATH CHIC: AB Studio's solid sheath dress, $48 at Kohl's, is so very Charlotte. UNDER THERE: Cosabella for 'Sex and the City' thong set is $69 for four at www.hbo.com/store. AFTER THE HEELS: Kick off the stilettos and go for comfort in these 'Sex and the City' foldable 'after party' flats, $65, at www.hbo.com/store. MIRANDA HOBBES: FIERY FINISH SUREFIRE: Miranda would appreciate Bullet Girl's 223 REM 18K gold-plated bullet earrings, $280 at Sloan Hall in Houston. GOLDEN ROD: Banana Republic adds color to the season with this rich golden-yellow blouse. CUTE FEET: Apt. 9 Tailee peep-toe pumps, $49.99 at Kohl's, are classic. HAND OFF: Apt. 9 Quilted Harbor Clutch, $32, at Kohl's. 2 1 XXX - End of Story3D 