Ruffled Red

Remember when I said I was becoming easily seduced by high-low hemlines this season? Well, the same has been happening with tiered ruffles.

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Chic, charming, and surprisingly refined, ruffled anythings have quickly become my go-to for day-to-night dressing. Yes, I know this trend isn’t new or groundbreaking, but do you know how many ways you can style it? Be it an elegant occasion, to work and beyond or as casual weekend-wear, these frilly pieces are an ultra-femme closet essential and a super simple way to up the ante on your everyday style.

I bought this dress last season, and while I don’t belive it’s currently available for purchase, here are three styles I love equally as much — from Plastic Island, Armani and Dorothy Perkins. On a scale of 1 to already-in-my-closet, how badly do you and I need that first frock?

*Wearing: H&M dress and jacket (similar coral blazer), Ann Taylor belt, bag c/o Bakers Shoes (it’s on clearance!), Urban Ears headphones, Chanel sunglasses, Essie Tarte Deco polish, similar beige Dolce Vita booties

Gossip Girl Fashion Copycat: Season 5, Episode 11

Finally! After a four-week hiatus, new episodes of Gossip Girl return to TV tonight; but before we go and get too excited about heading back to the Upper East Side, do you remember how Episode 10 ended? #OMFGG

I’ll leave it at that, just in case you’re still playing catch-up. In the meantime, time to style-stalk our favorites - and one of the fashion industry’s finest!

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Serena’s look: Lorena Sarbu dress and Faulk tights
For less [dressed down]: Topshop top, Citizens of Humanity jeans; [dressed up] Oasis dress, pumps, HUE tights

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Blair’s look: Alice + Olivia skirt, Gryphon cape (both on sale!), Miu Miu pumps, Fendi Peek-a-Boo tote, Ann Marie Faulkner hat
For less: Vince Camuto cape, BB Dakota dress, Cambridge Satchel Company bag, Seychelles shoes, Modcloth hat

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Get Vera’s look! [left] Splendid Terry sweater (similar), Sparkling Sage necklace, J Brand leggings, Dolce Vita clogs
[right] Uniqlo silk cashmere tunic, Adam Lippes necklace, J Brand leggings, Madewell booties

Diane von Furstenberg Mikhaila Wool Coat, bagdley mischka pumps, Loewe Amazona Calf-Leather Bag

Blair’s look: Diane von Furstenberg Mikhaila Wool Coat, Loewe Amazona bag, Badgley Mischka Ophelia pumps
For less: BB Dakota trench, Gap scarf, Michael Kors bag (in orange), White House Black Market pumps