Gossip Girl Fashion Copycat: Season 6, Episode 1

It’s back, you guys! The sixth and final season of Gossip Girl returns to TV at 8 p.m. EDT tonight. I could not be more excited for a weekly dose of style and scandal on the Upper East Side. How ’bout you?

No spoilers here — just fashion, fashion, fashion. Here’s what’s in store for us tonight:

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Easy Elegance: Fancy Metallic Pleats

It’s been a bit gloomy in Chicago the past two weeks, so the very first day that I awoke to a sun-streaked sky, I jumped on the opportunity to ditch my rainy-day duds for some fancy metallic pleats.

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Lately, this vintage maxi has been my go-to for easy elegance — with an added element of edge, of course… be it through a touch of neon or a cropped leather jacket. How should I style it next?

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*Wearing: Thrifted dress (worn as a top), vintage gold maxi via Deathrose Vintage, Pour La Victoire Larkin pumps (here in nude), Neon Lights necklace c/o Ann Taylor (sold out; similar style here), Cole Haan sunglasses

Perf-orated Pumps and Such

I’m not sure if it’s their surprising detail or functional wearability, but perforated shoes are a huge up-and-comer on the shoe front right now. I plan to wear ‘em stag this summer and with socks and tights until the temps warm.

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*Let’s shop: 1. Burberry Brogue Espadrilles, $395 / 2. Forever 21 Slingback Heels, $27 / 3. Vintage Hush Puppies, $140 / 4. Tory Burch Regan High Heel Pumps, $345 / 5. Proenza Schouler Lizard-effect Leather Pumps, $312 (on sale) / 6. Betsey Johnson Bellaaa flats, $99 / 7. FENDI sandals, $860 / 8. Miu Miu Peep-toe Pumps, $357 (on sale) / 9. Bally Oasis Perforated Leather Brogues, $850 / 10. Pour La Victoire Vedar Platform Cutout Pump, $154 (on sale) / 11. Urban OG Lorane pumps, $27 / 12. Kelsi Dagger Haidee flats $99

Style Finds: Extra 20% off Discounted Designer Items

It’s Friends & Family week at TheOutnet — my favorite discount designer e-boutique for shoes, bags, apparel and accessories. The site has more than 200+ ma-jor labels at up to 70% off, and this weekend (through Monday at midnight), you can take an ADDITIONAL 20% off with the code 20SHARELOVE.

For spring, I’m loving neutral-toned accessories and various hues of blue. Here are some of my favorite finds; I may need help prioritizing my shopping cart!

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Shop hues of blue (clockwise, from top left): Kat MaConie studded leather booties, Tibi pleated print skirt, Alexander McQueen leather clutch, Antik Batik printed cotton top, Marni leather-trim canvas tote, Tory Burch printed cotton tunic, cut25 jersey cowl neck top, Kat MaConie leather ballet flats, Pour la Victoire suede pumps, Tibi chambray wrap dress, Robert Rodriguez feathered mini skirt (similar), Marni multi-strap leather sandals

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