Have you been Bitten?

For the unenlightened, Bitten (www.bittensjp.com) is the vampy brand name of the new,anything but vampy line of clothing launched last month by actress Sarah Jessica Parker, exclusively for Steve & Barry’s (www.steveandbarrys.com).

Steve, Barry, and Sarah are a powerful combination. Previously, the store’s claim to fame was offering a line of $15 Starbury sneakers (www.starbury.com), designed by the Knicks star in an admirable effort to give less affluent kids access to status sneakers by producing an affordable, quality shoe.

Sarah’s pictures and motto (Fashion is not a luxury, it’s a right) are filling the aisles of Steve & Barry’s.

The Sex And The City actress who made those $550 Manolo Blahniks (www.manoloblahnik.com) into a closet fixture now says it’s ok to spend less than $20 on every major wardrobe item. Except maybe your shoes.

Check out the basic Bitten outfit. It has a wearable Gap-like appeal with decent fabrics and styles, a variety of sizes and a surprisingly low price tag. Most items are $8-$12.

Shoppers are biting. At the Livingston Mall store on a recent weekday, no retailer attracted a line at the register like Steve & Barry’s. Granted, the Starbury high-tops were still the draw. One youngster strutted his proudly, and a sign at the register warned that customers were limited to “ten boxes of Starbury sneakers per day .” But most shoppers were ogling the new Bitten brand, and plenty were buying.

Why should you get Bitten? Because you’ll spend less, and be able to buy more. You’ll be Forever 29 (or 39) , and you can afford to pair your new SJP $20 dress with your new Manolos. Chew on that for a bit.