Gossip Girl Fashion Copycat: Season 5, Episode 18

We’re baaaack! While a little down-time has helped in letting the drama of this season sink in, a month is much two long — isn’t it? The Princess Dowry left us with a lot to ponder: Can Lily stop Ivy from acquiring her inheritance? Are Serena and Lola really related? Will Blair and Dan consummate their couple status? And where does that leave Chuck?

While this week’s episode may be all about Dan and Blair, B hasn’t totally forgotten about Bass this season. (Spoiler alert!) I hear Chuck will soon be asking Queen B to help him investigate his past, and that storyline will soon kick into high gear.

In the meantime, I can’t decide who I’m over more: Ivy Dickens or the duo of Dan and Blair. xoxo

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Blair’s look for less: Anthropologie trench, Hanky Panky signature lace bralette

 

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Lily’s look: Christian Dior clutch, Jimmy Choo Lockett pointed-toe pumps
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Ivy’s look: Vera Wang Lavender lace-sleeve dress, Zara jeweled slingback pumps
Ivy’s look for less: Vince Camuto snake ring, Taylor Dress (via Modcloth), Vince Camuto Moda pumps

Gossip Girl Fashion Copycat: Season 5, Episode 14

Well, the royal wedding has come and gone. Were you surprised? I still have way too many questions to answer that one; most notably, where in the world is Blair Waldorf?

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Georgina is wearing an Oscar de la Renta Resort 2012 sequin dress
Get her look for less (clockwise, from top left): Warehouse, Michael Kors, BB Dakota, DKNY

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So many amazing Burberry trench coats, so little paycheck!

Shop based on your budget: {yellow} Burberry London, People Tree, {red} Burberry Brit, Jack by BB Dakota, {beige} Burberry Prorsum, J. Crew, {black} Burberry London, Miss Sixty
(Top photo) ASOS suede pumps, Payless Brash Komet pumps, YSL Trib too High Heel pumps

It’s far too often we an outfit solely of sweats among airport-goers, do you agree? I’m all for comfort, which is why I’d suggest leggings and a cozy scarf… Another post, another time. At any rate, Blair clearly didn’t have those options at-hand, so she made the best of a (very) bad situation. You can, too, next time you snooze too long or that closet crisis strikes — just toss on a sleek city T and skinnies.

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Clockwise, from top left: F21, Topshop, F21, an airport near you

Given tonight’s events, there’s a lot of outfit carry-over from last week’s wedding shenanigans. I try to keep these posts relative to the current week, but I belatedly found two deals from The 100th too good not to share. I’m looking at you, comfort-lovers and brides-to-be — bookmark these shopportunities!

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xoxo

Four Ways to Wear It: The Chambray Shirt

If you’re quick to say “nay,” to denim button-downs, you’re either (1) a male or (2) unsure of where this pieces fits with your wardrobe. Am I right?

Last week, I raised my chambray stock by investing in this top from Old Navy (a steal at less than $30). I’ve been craving easy pieces this winter, and this classic style is a trendy, season-less shirt that’s sure to be in constant closet rotation.

Whether it’s worn knotted over a floating skirt for an uptown appeal, or unbuttoned with an element of hipster flare, the elegantly utilitarian item in question manages to walk a fine line between looking too masculine or too girly… Perfection!

Read on for tips + tricks to incorporate this key piece in your wardrobe:

 

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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

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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