50 Times SJP Was a Real-Life Carrie Bradshaw

When asked who our fashion icons are, Sarah Jessica Parker is always at the top of mour list. The style-setter been a favorite even back in the 80s, but it's her role as Carrie Bradshaw that solidified her place in our fashion hearts as an innovator and risk taker. Now, even with her days on SATC behind her, SJP continues to wow as the designer of her own chic shoe line, seriously styled mom, and all-around fashionable persona on and off the red-carpet. So, it seems only fitting that on her 52nd birthday, we pay tribute to the trend-setter, rule-breaker, and fashion icon with a look back at 50 of her most memorable, enviable fashion moments.

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Did this make you laugh, too? Working the oversize blazer, pegged jeans, and Keds in 1980.

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Even in 1980 she showed off her gams and quirky style — hey, Robert Downey Jr!

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The original Blossom, in '88.

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She was always comfortable baring her (slender) belly, For The Boys premiere, 1991.

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Telling it like it is in a minimal black tank dress and gothic cross necklace in '92.

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SJP in shimmery brown and fun shades, Matthew by her side, at the Academy Awards in 1993.

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Showing her light, feminine side at the Tony Awards in '95.

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She wore "the naked dress" to the 1997 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards — hottie!

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Showing off her sassy bod in a bustier top and satin shorts circa '99.

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I love that she chose this gray Vivienne Westwood suit for the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2000. So cool.

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Who else could pull off a beaded bandeau at the SAG Awards?! (2001)

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SJP's pregnant style was thoroughly chic, here she is with Manolo Blahnik in '02.

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Frothy gorgeousness at the 2003 Emmy Awards.

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Cool gray femme at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards — congrats!

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Cutie patootie in electric blue at the 2004 Grammys.

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Smashing in emerald green Oscar de la Renta at the NYC Lincoln Center Ballet 2004 Spring Gala.

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Another favorite . . . this silky, artsy dress perfectly complements her deep tan. (2004)

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Fun times in polka-dot Lacroix and red satin sandals at the SAG Awards in '05.

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Alexander McQueen's muse at the 2006 Met Costume Gala. Tartan City!

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A sweet printed frock for the DVF show at Fashion Week last September.

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This woman has the most amazing shoe collection! At The Devil Wears Prada premiere in 2006.

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In red Giambattista Valli in '07, and always interesting accessories.

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Striking a cute pose for Gap. Adorable.

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A tall glass of water in blue sequined Alice & Olivia in '07.

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SJP shows us how to jazz up jeans while launching Bitten in '07.

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This brown and black zigzag-print strapless sheath was way cool, and colorful bracelets added a splash of color. (2007)

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SJP's Sundance style in '08!

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On the red-carpet for the Did You Hear About the Morgans? premiere in a bold strapless mini and full-length coat.

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In Alexander McQueen and a Philip Treacy hat at the London premiere of the Sex and the City movie in '08.

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This Nina Ricci silver sorceress gown was heavenly, she wore it to the Sex and the City movie New York premiere in '08.

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Super hot in a black L'Wren Scott turtleneck dress and white witchy boots at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

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Stunning in Dior at the '09 Oscars.

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In L'Wren Scott, in '09.

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One-shouldered and metallic for a film premiere.

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Glowing on the Oscar red-carpet in Chanel in 2010.

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A short, animal-print mini and fierce pair heels for an appearance in NYC in 2009.

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Looking totally glam and perfectly Carrie-esque at the UK premiere of Sex and the City 2.

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Halston and a flower in her hair for the Met Gala in 2010.

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A gorgeous, printed McQueen gown for the CFDA Awards in 2010.

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Earth-toned Burberry Prorsum for the label's Spring '11 show.

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A sweet, tea-length frock for a Ralph Lauren event in 2009.

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A 70s-inspired moment.

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A fuchsia skirt fashionable tee for Fashion's Night Out.

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SJP went casual-chic with a bit of sparkle at the Tribeca Film Fest.