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You know you love them!
Can you believe it's been almost four years since the absolutely bonkers final season of Gossip Girl??? Lol, remember when, after six years of anticipation and theorizing, they revealed that Dan was the man behind the infamous blog??? Yeah, I was disappointed too (hands up if you had your money on Dorota!) but despite some of the ridiculous plot points, GG was the television obsession of my formative years. No wonder I have such high standards of living and a taste for luxury!
One of the reasons why Gossip Girl was such a cultural phenomenon? The fashion. While highly unrealistic for most teenagers, even wealthy Upper East Siders (though who wouldn't want to wear Marchesa to their prom?), the clothes were incredibly influential and helped to shape the trending styles of the late 2000s and early 2010s. For me, Blair's polished preppy style was the ultimate in #OutfitGoals, and I bought loads of colored tights and headbands in attempts to channel her covetable look. On days when I was feeling more free spirited, I looked to the effortless Serena van der Woodsen for inspiration. And when I indulged in the rare rebellious outfit, Jenny Humphrey was my fashion muse.
Of course, fashion has changed a bit since the show's premiere in 2007 (Yeah, that's right; Gossip Girl started almost ten years ago, back when I was in the eighth grade! Feel old yet?) and I often wonder what the iconic characters would wear if the show began in 2016.
So here we go! What the Gossip Girl characters would wear for a 2016 reboot:
Blair Waldorf
In the social media age, Blair would use her Gossip Girl fame to launch a lifestyle website a la Goop or Draper James, with a classic UES edge. She'd be the master of the flatlay.
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Serena van der Woodsen
Serena would obviously enjoy social media stardum and become a 21st century It Model like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Blair would secretly compare followers with Serena and get annoyed every time Serena's follower count grew.
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Jenny Humphrey
Jenny may not have been your favorite character on the show, but no doubt her style was unique. Who could have forgotten the episode where cheery, Blair-wannabe Jenny transformed to a racoon-eyed terror? Oh, Little J, we will never understand what happened to you. But I digress. Jenny would be pleased to see that her neo-punk style is all the rage again, with designers like Hedi Slimane and Alexander Wang featuring plenty of rock n' roll style. Jenny's wardrobe would feature a lot of Saint Laurent and Vetements, and of course, lots and lots of black. She'd be particularly excited about the return of the choker.
On the internet, Jenny would find her calling as a beauty vlogger. She would have every color of the Kylie Lip Kit and trade in her overdone eyeshadow for perfectly sculpted brows.
On the internet, Jenny would find her calling as a beauty vlogger. She would have every color of the Kylie Lip Kit and trade in her overdone eyeshadow for perfectly sculpted brows.
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Which Gossip Girl character's style was your favorite?
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| Jane Bishop by Phil Oh for Vogue |
So everyone can look like a badass!
If there's one thing I've learned from TV shows it is this: if you want your character to seem cool and badass, give them a leather jacket. Got a lone wolf detective with a tough side? Give them a leather jacket. How about an evil vampire on a fantasy show? You know where to go. So this fall, let us all look like TV badasses no matter our budget, and let's all wear leather jackets!
Because there are literally sooo many options out there, at every price point, faux and real, and so on, I've only included classic black leather jackets, but know that there are plenty of colors of jackets and ones with cool details like fringe and studs, too! One of my favorite tools to scour the web for the best pieces is ShopStyle, where you can look at hundreds of clothing sites at once to compare different styles and make sure you're getting the best price. I'm actually looking to add a leather jacket to my wardrobe and have been using the site to narrow down to a few options, especially since I don't want to spend an exorbitant amount of money. It's good to know that there are plenty of options!
Here are some of my favorite leather jackets at every price point:
Under $100: H&M | Missguided | Topshop
Under $1000: BLK DNM | Isabel Marant Etoile | Veda
Over $1000: Saint Laurent | Burberry | Acne Studios
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Which leather jacket is your favorite?
Talk nerdy to me!
One thing about living in San Diego is that it's often treated as the lesser cousin of Los Angeles. Especially in the world of entertainment, SD just pales in comparison to Hollywood. But once a year, celebrities and eager fans descend upon America's Finest City for four days to celebrate the latest and greatest in film, television, video games, and comics. That's right, San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and with it, plenty of news about my favorite TV show, the Justice League and Wonder Woman (!!!) movies, Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and so much more.
Since it's just a ferry ride away from where I live, my friend Steph and I went down to check out all the cool exhibits and activities around the convention center. Even without badges, there was so much to do outside the convention center! Plus, seeing the Game of Thrones cast in Hall H would require camping outside overnight just to catch a glimpse of Sophie Turner's red hair, so I think we made the better decision.
Anyways, here are some of the cool things we saw!
Thursday
The first day of Comic Con was full of excitement all around. We basically checked out all the outside exhibits. All the different networks were promoting new and returning shows, people were giving away free promotional materials, and there were even rides based on different shows and movies! We were bombarded by fsociety members and got to watch a live panel for the Screen Junkies Show (the guys who do Honest Trailers). I also freaked out over the adorable Hello Kitty food truck and the giant Powerpuff Girl balloons.
Also, can I just say that I have a newfound respect for cosplayers? (P.S. those are the people who dress up in costumes like their favorite fictional characters) Not only are the costumes ridiculously creative and oftentimes very elaborate, but I was sweating in my little Star Wars T-shirt and skirt; I can't imagine how the Jon Snows and Catwomen walking around were able to withstand the heat. Props to you, cosplayers.
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| Isn't this Forever 21 shirt just perfect for the occasion? |
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| Look! I'm magical! |
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| The Hello Kitty Café truck and Powerpuff Girl installation! |
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| Much needed fuel: the delicious San Diego fries from Barley Mash |
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| Me and Hello Kitty looking pretty kawaii |
Friday
Friday was even hotter so I prepared for the heat with French braid pigtails, a tank, and cutoffs. And I was still sweating, lol. Our main goal for the day was to see the Game of Thrones exhibit, where they set up an interactive Hall of Faces where you could actually ADD YOUR FACE to the Hall of Faces!!! So cool. The two-hour wait was totally worth it. PLUS we got to sit in the Iron Throne. Just call me the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms!
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| Day Two's look (so obsessed with chokers and bolo ties rn) |
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| Arya's season six costume and Daenerys's gorgeous dragon necklace (which you can actually buy!) |
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| Sorry for stabbing you, Steph 😆 |
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| Look! I'm in the Hall of Faces! Right next to my girl Melisandre |
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| Bow down to your queen |
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What was the most exciting news you heard out of Comic Con? Share in the comments!
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| Ashley Benson at Coachella wearing Lovers + Friends dress via Celeb Mafia |
Why not wear a constellation?
Today I walked into Forever 21 in search of cute rompers and a Star Wars T-shirt (no luck on the rompers, I think I'm too tall for a lot of F21 stuff, but I have a retro tee ready for Comic Con festivities downtown) and a gorgeous dress caught my eye. It was simple, black with white stars all over, and I was in love. Yes, like the romper it was a bit too short for my tall frame, BUT it fit really well and I just adored the idea of a star print dress. So I perused ShopStyle to see if there were similar, tall-friendly dresses out there. Turns out, star prints are kind of a thing!
I love the idea of wearing a star print blouse or shift dress, since it's a fun, work-appropriate print that's a bit more unique than the simple polka dot. For those of you who love statement denim, Stella McCartney has a whole line of star print denim, and if you're a more casual dresser, there are plenty of stellar printed tees out there.
Huh, I just realized the irony of me looking for a Star Wars shirt and finding a bunch of star print things. Definitely the theme of the day!
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Which piece is your favorite?
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