She looks good in anything (and presumably nothing), but we’ve taken a look at some of Leighton Meester’s differing, but terrific recent clothing choices in a Gossip Girl fashion breakdown.
Trading in her sweet dresses for a pair of trendy 7 for flared jeans and pale pink top, the Gossip Girl star looked California cool at a Remember the Dazeevent earlier this month in Beverly Hills (left).
But she can do luxurious too. Leighton Meester took a fashionable note from her onscreen alter-ego, pairing her luxe Versace dress with a Felix Ray white patent bag for a party in New York (right).
Which of Leighton Meester’s outfits do you like better?
Posted at January 10th, 2008 1:10 pm by LovelyLively
Filed under: Gossip Girl Fashion
A trio of Upper East Side beauties - Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively), Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) and Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen) - score an A+ for style. Or at least for effort.
Anyway, TV Guide has a Gossip Girl fashion feature to help you copy these cuties’ cool winter wear on every budget if you’re so inclined. Follow this link to get the Gossip Girl fashion scoop …
Serena van der Woodsen is a glamorous, connected rich girl in Manhattan who doesn’t follow the hippest fashion trends: she sets them.
But how does Serena’s style compare to that of the beautiful actress who plays her, Blake Lively? Last week, we profiled Leighton Meester and her on-screen alter ego, Blair Waldorf. Now let’s take a look at the hip Serena and casual Blake in another Gossip Girl fashion comparison …
Gossip Girl’s Serena van der Woodsen and real life alter ego Blake Lively.
What would an “It” girl be without a funky wardrobe? Serena van der Woodsen, who artfully mixes leopard print with green velvet and blue suede ankle boots, is certainly no exception to that fashion rule.
Unlike the boho trend-setter she plays on TV, Blake Lively, 20, often opts for classic with a twist off-screen, donning clothes like these skinny black jeans, crisp white blouse and funky red pumps.
The sassy Blair Waldorf is known as much for her trendy, Upper East Side chic fashion sense as she is for her romantic entanglements.
But how does Blair’s style compare to that of the cute actress who plays her, Leighton Meester? Last week, we profiled Taylor Momsen and her character, Jenny Humphrey. Now let’s take a look at Miss Waldorf and Leighton Meester in another Gossip Girl fashion comparison …
Leighton Meester and Blair Waldorf dress a little differently.
Not unlike the penthouse she resides in, Blair Waldorf enjoys the finest things in life, like a chic plaid pea coat, brown tights and a prim bow necklace.
Meanwhile, more downtown diva than uptown princess, Leighton Meester isn’t afraid to shimmer in a slinky black and silver dress on the town.
Take that, Nielsens. Turns out the mighty ratings system has met its match in a plucky freshman teen drama named Gossip Girl.
She may not have the biggest numbers, but raging word of mouth, mad style and a rules-rewriting DVR draw have made the CW’s snazzy adaptation of the novels the stuff teen dreams are made of. Here are five thingsTV Guide loves (as do we) about a little show called Gossip Girl.
1. It’s the smartest ensemble this side of Fashion Week.
Teen soaps usually have a weak link, but not in this cast. Blake Lively, as sassy Serena van der Woodsen, lives up to her name; Leighton Meester’s broken-doll sadness saves Blair from bitch cliché; and Taylor Momsen is a find as the prep-school Eve Harrington nipping at Blair’s well-heeled world. Chace Crawford’s soulful Nate and Ed Westwick’s snotty Chuck are hot as buds born of privilege, and Penn Badgley simply rocks as adorable outcast Dan Humphrey. The show’s parents — namely Matthew Settle and Kelly Rutherford — are equally convincing. And hot.
2. Finally, a voiceover that doesn’t make us want to scream.
Unseen overseer Kristen Bell’s purr is the sexiest disembodied fun you can have without paying $4.95 a minute. Whether she’s describing burlesque Blair (”no matter how long you try to be good, you can’t keep a bad girl down”) or Sunday brunch (”it comes with champagne, a dress code… and 100 of our closest friends”), even mundane tidbits sound delicious.
Gossip Girl star Jenny Humphrey certainly has a unique fashion sense. But how does her style stack up with the youngster who plays her, Taylor Momsen? Let’s take a look in this Gossip Girl fashion comparison …
Jenny and Taylor certainly have different senses of style.
She may not have the big fashion budget of Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen, but Dan’s little sis does have a hipster sense of style. Jenny Humphrey uses it to spruce up her school uniform with cute little details like her funky bracelets, slip-on sneakers and tube socks.
Meanwhile, Taylor Momsen goes for both comfort and style in one of this year’s biggest trends - a yellow dress (by Alice + Olivia) - adding flirty peep-toe pumps and bright red nails. Taylor looks awfully cute … for a 14-year-old, especially. Did we mention she’s 14?
Posted at December 7th, 2007 4:09 pm by LovelyLively
Filed under: Gossip Girl Fashion
From The Mod Squad to Beverly Hills: 90210, teenagers have always looked to their more telegenic peers for advice on what to wear.
On Gossip Girl, the curfew-free characters garner almost as much press for their clothing as they do for their scandalous antics.
Sure, the plot lines involving sex, mysterious pasts and high society events are fun, but the story is also Gossip Girl fashion - the amazing clothing you normally only expect to see on runways and red carpets.
From casual chic to haute couture, the Gossip Girl cast always wears the latest, greatest fashion and is getting noticed by all the tabloids, from People, Us Weekly and Star to The Hollywood Gossip.
But instead of simply drooling over the show’s praiseworthy frocks, viewers can actually buy select clothing and accessories from the official site.
It’s true! Just log onto the Gossip Girl homepage and click on “style” to browse the show’s fashions by brand, character, episode and product!
Two hugely popular blonde actresses hit the streets of New York City this week in the same pair of boots — and People tracked them down!
Hayden Panettiere, the star of Heroes, paired her Coach “Weslyn” boots in Whiskey with a black peacoat for a day of appearances in the city.
Across town, Gossip Girl’s own Blake Lively was snapped on-set as Serena van der Woodsen, kickin’ some butt in those same brown boots.
Hayden Panettiere and Blake Lively in identical footwear.
You can buy a pair of these boots for yourself, but if you want to spend a little bit less than Hayden Panettiere and Blake Lively might, People lists some more affordable options for a similar style…
4 Real:
Weslyn boots, $378 at coach.com
A Steal:
Naturalizer “Sidney” Tall Riding Boot, $99 at nordstrom.com
Blake Lively has the kind of beauty that leaves a fellow Gossip Girl whispering. And if she weren’t so darn sweet and adorable, we might be a little bit jealous too. Good news, though - you can steal a little of Lively’s stunning looks, thanks to this People magazine beauty guide …
Lovely and Lively: Blake on the set of Gossip Girl.
Step #1 is to apply a peachy-bronze blush like Vincent Longo Water Canvas Blush in Forever Flush. Follow that with a dusting of bronzer across forehead, nose and chin. Try CARGO The Big Bronzer in Medium.
Then apply a peachy-nude lip liner like DuWop Liptones in Cadence. Use a pink gloss to complement the liner — TheBalm BalmShelter SPF 17 Tinted Gloss in Girl Next Door works great. Apply a smoky black pencil and gray shadow to eyes, such as NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon and Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Eyeshadow Solo Eye Color in 04.
Finally, use a cream shadow on the brow, and top off the look with the blackest black thickening mascara, like Awake Stardom Escalate Lash Mascara in Black Escalation. You’re all set to channel a bit of Blake Lively, and maybe make yourself the target of a little gossip!
Posted at November 2nd, 2007 3:18 pm by Gossip Girl
Filed under: Gossip Girl Fashion
When People magazine spotted Blake Lively on set in Manhattan, they looked into her look.
From her Alexander Wang striped sweater dress to her Nine West booties, the publication found it all. Check out how to get Blake’s clothing and accessories:
Blake’s Alexander Wang striped sweater dress is sadly not available anymore, but you can get the same look with this one, $17, at forever21.com.
Snag Blake’s Vena Cava purple coat, $994, by calling Bird at 718-797-3774 or go with this classic trench coat, on sale $80, spiegel.com
Get her Nine West “Naso”, on sale for $70, ninewest.com.
Don’t forget the star’s metallic Moschino tote, $1890, at Sak’s Fifth Avenue stores or go for this Steve Madden metallic python satchel, $78, victoriassecret.com.
Finish off the look with Blake’s Wolford tights, $55, searlenyc.com or a basic pair, for $18, at guess.com.
An encore presentation of the past week's amazing Gossip Girl episode.
"Much I DO About Nothing"
Mon., May 19, 8 p.m. (NEW, episode 1.18)
In the season finale, Blair decides to take matters into her own hands and deal with Georgina. Lily prepares for her wedding day with Rufus on her mind. Serena finally tells Dan the truth about her past.
GOSSIP GIRL QUOTES
Dan: Wait, don't you all hate each other?
Blair: Yes.
Nate: Absolutely.
Chuck: No.
