Buzz continues to build about Sarah Jessica Parker’s new shoe line, set to debut next month at Nordstrom.  The made-in-Italy collection features everything from flats and pumps to espadrilles and booties in a variety of colors and heel heights.

The Lady: “This shoe is polite and old-fashioned. It suits a wide range of women with its simple silhouette.” ($350)

What the heck took so long, right? “I’ve been thinking of doing this for years but never found the right fit,” says actress turned shoe designer Sarah Jessica Parker. “Everything needed to align, from quality to price point.”

The Etta: “This one is for short ladies like me! I made the T-strap lower to lengthen the leg.” ($425)

Parker even credits Carrie Bradshaw as her muse: “I’m privileged that I played her,” she says. “I was exposed to so many beautiful shoes and to how they’re made. That role really cemented my love.”

The Carrie: “Carrie is obviously one of my favorite people, and this is an ode to her. It’s a strong shoe that can be worn for day and night.” ($355)

The “Sex & the City” star told Footwear News last year that her love of fashion combined with an extensive knowledge about footwear prepared her well for the new design gig. “[As an actress], I’ve spent so much time in shoes. I really feel like I have an advantage,” she said.

The Billie: “I imagine every woman in these. They’re comfy and chic, especially with the low-cut front.” ($195)

With classic shapes perfect for work, and modern details (the ribbon on the heel is a nod to those her mom tied in her hair when she was little), the line—SJP, sold exclusively at Nordstrom—makes good on her Sex and the City character’s belovedly quirky style.

“The Alison: This is for the girl who doesn’t want to wear a traditional ladylike heel but wants a bit of height.” ($485)

The collection is being produced a partnership with George Malkemus, president of Manolo Blahnik USA.

“We want to offer something different, something that hasn’t been available so far,” Parker said of the project.

So: canvas flats, strappy four-inchers, sexy lace-up boots—what do they have in common? Their versatility. “I’m allergic to the idea that certain shoes are for certain occasions,” says Parker.   “Or that neutrals can only be black or brown. It’s too limiting. And as [SATC’s costume designer] Pat Field taught me, toss out any rules. I sure did.”

What do you think of SJP’s shoe line? Will you give it a go? All shoes will be available on nordstrom.com on February 28.

Take also a look at my post Who Knows Shoes Better Than Carrie Bradshaw