September 2007 News Archive

Of all the aspects of Gossip Girl - from music to drugs to sex - many fans are focused on the show's fashion more than anything else.

But how does one of its stars, Leighton Meester, go about shopping? What are her favorite looks?

"I gravitate toward things that aren't your average trendy piece. It's better to rock a $5 T-shirt than a Chanel dress if you're not comfortable in it," the actress said. "Of course, if it's a quality item, that's a bonus, but ultimately I want to wear things that feel like me."

So, what is Leighton wearing these days?

"I go through phases, but right now I like more classic, structured items that have a few girly touches."

Such as?

"Belts are essential: They can pull any outfit together and give you a shape, particularly on something big and billowy."

This isn't a legitimate Gossip Girl spoiler because it's just a commercial for this week's episode of the show, "Poison Ivy."

But some readers don't wanna watch a second of any upcoming episode, so consider yourself warned if you fall into this group.

Everyone else? Enjoy:

Who cares what the characters on Gossip Girl are wearing?

You can create your own fashion from the show, thanks to Cafe Press. Check out the following available T-shirt:

Remember this quote by Dan (Penn Badgley) from "The Wild Brunch?" You can wear it yourself everyday now.

Looks like the New York Magazine article that chronicles just how closely each Gossip Girl episode reflects life in The Big Apple will be a weekly feature.

Awesome.

So here's a look at how some real New Yorkers feel about how the show depicts life on the Upper East Side...

Okay, We'll Buy It
• According to lady narrator, on the Upper East Side, "Breakfast is brunch, and it comes with Champagne, a dress code, and a hundred of our closest friends." For New Yorkers we know, brunch comes with a hangover, your outfit from last night, and the runs. But we'd like to have it their way!

• Serena is staying at the Palace. Brunch is at the Palace. Chuck and Nate (Chace Crawford) wake up in the Palace. Chuck owns the Palace. If everything on this show is about the Upper East Side, why are they all hanging out at a hotel in midtown?

• The Humphreys are hip and artsy, you know? So they live in Williamsburg. But do real adults with kids live there? We're not so sure. Transition shots before scenes at their loft show the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge, which we believe a bit more. Living in Dumbo but saying you live in Williamsburg makes much more sense

• Rihanna is constantly playing, in every situation.

That's a Bit Rich
• During the recap of what happened last week, we have a delayed reaction to something. Apparently we're to believe that after her indiscretion with Nate, Serena (Blake Lively) went straight off to Connecticut and enrolled herself in boarding school. Is that even possible? Doubtful. Even Hotchkiss is not that accommodating to the rich.

• Blair descends her staircase in full Mae West garb. She's wearing a translucent dressing gown with bell sleeves and mules and what appears to be one of Alexis Carrington's old teddies. Again with Blair (Leighton Meester) and the lingerie! Maybe the show's stylists think they are really getting at the motivation of the character — fancy undies are yet another way Blair is trying to hold the interest of Nate! Interesting.

But back to reality: New York teenagers may buy their undies at Agent Provocateur, but do they wear them when lying around the house alone?

• Serena's mother visits Papa Humphrey in Williamsburg for we're not sure why. We're also not sure why there are trees in this Williamsburg. The real Williamsburg has very few trees. Life simply does not thrive there. Neither do adolescents, see above.

Don't just watch Gossip Girl.

Live it. Sort of.

That's the message being sent by The CW, as the network is allowing fans to create their own Gossip Girl avatars, upload photos and basically live within the online world of the Upper East Side. Check it out:

The claws came out on Gossip Girl last night, as Blair confronted Serena about her sleeping with Nate; while Dan and Chuck continued their unfinished rivalry.

But what songs were these scenes set to? Here are a few tunes from "The Wild Brunch."

• Believe : The Bravery

• Hit Me Up : Gia Farrell

• Shut Up and Drive : Rihanna

• The Ballad of Gus and Sam : Ferraby Lionheart

• The Queen and I : Gym Class Heroes

• When Did Your Heart Go Missing? : Rooney

• Tell Me 'Bout It : Joss Stone

Serena: I'm really trying to make an effort here. I thought everything was good between us.
Blair: It was. Before I found out you had sex with my boyfriend.

There was little doubt we were in for a crazy episode after this exchange took place early in "The Wild Brunch."

You can check out more Gossip Girl quotes from the hour now.

Meanwhile, we also have a detailed recap of the show, along with pictures and music from the episode. It was a good one on all fronts, that's for sure.

Remember to come back every day for the latest news and gossip from the world of Serena, Blair and company.

Until next next time, XOXO, Gossip Girl Insider.

Here's a look at various quotes from the cast of Gossip Girl, courtesy of an article by Media Blvd:

What's the coolest thing about the show?
Blake Lively: New York is an amazing factor. Getting to work with Josh and Stephanie, and having them be so passionate. The clothes are amazing. It's just a really fun show. The cast is so great. We get along so well. It's a really great vibe, all around.

Is it exciting for you to make the transition onto a show with older kids?
Taylor Momsen: It's totally a blast. I'm having so much fun. Everyone is so great. I am younger, obviously, and it's a reality check. They treat me like such an individual, which I totally appreciate and love. But then, they'll go out, and I have to go home and do homework.

When will you consider yourself a celebrity?
Leighton Meester: I don't know. It's so hard to say. I don't really know if that's necessarily what I want or what I'm seeking. I just want to make the show. On a more serious note, I think that there's good and bad things to be said about never being able to go anywhere on your own. I'm so used to being able to do that, so I hope it doesn't get to that point. But, if that's what it means for the show to do well, then that's okay.

How did you come to this project?
Chace Crawford: I had a meeting back in January with my television agent and she said, "There this big script that Josh Schwartz has adapted." I read it and thought, "It's typical teen stuff, but it's Josh Schwartz, so it's probably going to be a good project." The casting process was pretty rigorous. I went back six or seven times. I knew that I was probably in the mix after the first audition, but winning over Les Moonves was another story. I ended up reading with Leighton, who had just gotten cast.

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Want some Gossip Girl scoop?

Here you go, courtesy of Michael Ausiello of TV Guide:

We'll soon be meeting Blair's dad, who, according to the casting breakdown, is "a Cary Grant charmer with impeccable taste and manners."

Translation: He's gay!

The character also resides in Paris with his model boyfriend. Speaking of Blair (Leighton Meester), in the October 3 episode she gets a tip that her frienemy Serena may have spent time in rehab during her mysterious year-long hiatus. The name of the facility?

The Ostroff Treatment Center.

Maybe Chuck wouldn't have tried to date rape Jenny if he had seen the following picture.

After all, how adorable is Taylor Momsen below, in a scene from How the Grinch Stole Christmas?