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Nov 08WHIMSICAL SOFIA
photo via Fashionologie
Last night was the premiere of Sofia Coppola’s first ever commercial for Miss Dior Cherie. If you were watching Gossip Girl and didn’t blink once during the commercials, you might have seen it. The whimsical images happened so fast I can barely remember what I saw. What I can account for were balloons, soft colors, whimsical dresses, grass and a French tune sung by Brigitte Bardot.
Classic Sofia.
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Sep 08Gossip Girl, The Serena Always Rises
Fashion Intel here,
Sorry I did not report on Gossip Girl fashion last week, but as always the girls and boys were dressed up to the nines. Last night’s episode was not only fabulous because it was fashion week, but so much drama ensued that I almost shed a tear for Chuck. The story lines are becoming better every week! I have never particularly cared for Serena, so I look forward to her demise. What I’d love to see is a new dynamic duo in Blair and Jenny. We’ll see…..here are my top Gossip Girl fashion moments.
- Blair wearing a pilgrim bow. I’ve got to find a uniform store.
- KIKI SMITH shout out. Feminist artist, another point for GG.
- I love that high-schoolers are reading WWD. I once had a subscription and met with West Coast Editor Marcy Medina for an internship. That obviously didn’t work out, but I think I’ll send her an email.
- Kristen Dunst is sooooo 2007. Poor Kiki.
- Nice ascot, Chuck Bass. Or should I say Charlie Trout?
- No one wants to be stuck behind the barricades with PETA at fashion week, well, unless you are a member of PETA. Check out their many campaigns over at PETA.ORG, as my Paris Vogue fur post got me on their list. I subscribed to their newsletters when I was in Amnesty International – I get it.
- “Marc [Jacobs] is going to eat his grunge corduroys.” Eleanor Waldorf, faux designer of Lorick.
- “Models aren’t the brightest bulbs.” Says Blair Waldorf. Have you met Lily Cole?
- Driving Marc Jacobs to drink! NOOOOOO!!!!
- Andre Leon Talley loved the dress. Enough said.
There were so many Marc Jacobs shout outs and disses, I lost count. For good measure, I’ll say 10. How many did you hear? EXTRA BONUS: I caught some of the names on Eleanor Waldorf’s seating chart, here is a tiny taste: Micheal Kors, Lydia Hearst, Tory Burch and Tyra Banks. I’ll take 2 of the 4, you can be the judge.
From L to R: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Bow applique sweater $530, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Velvet bow top $745, Forever 21 Gathered Chiffon Rose Headband $3.80, Vena Cava Imperial Dress $598, Forever 21 Classy Pearl Necklace $7.80, 3.1 Phillip Lim Dress
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Sep 08Gossip Girl has a Blackout
Fashion Intel here,
I would have to say last night’s episode was a bit more morose than usual – Vanessa giving up Nate, Chuck not getting it up because of Blair, and the breakup of Serena and Dan. Why must there be heartbreak so soon? Didn’t Dylan and Brenda date for awhile before Dylan decided to cheat on Brenda with Kelly at the beach house while Brenda was in Europe with Donna? Why couldn’t Serena and Dan have a little more time? AND why is Serena being a bitch in the next episode? That’s right, I am in my twenties and talking like this!
Fashion on Gossip Girl never disappoints; honestly, that’s half the reason I watch the show. Funny thing I noticed about the episode “Dark Knight”. You might remember my GG season finale entry [see here] in which I recommended a yellow Grecian 3.1 Phillip Lim dress for Blair. Oh yes, she wore that exact same dress in last night’s episode. Could I style for this show, or what? Maybe they are reading the Fashion Intel!
Here are my top moments:
- “Ralph Lauren adores you!” – Cougar to Nate
- Vanessa not looking half bad. Who made that gold & purple dress?
- Blair’s bow headband + bow shirt = bow wonderland
- Who are these mini fashionistas in the park? C-U-T
- Jenny as a “Cinderlla bird” sounds like the cutest thing!
- Blair wearing Phillip Lim is a match made in heaven. I would know as I forecasted it.
- Serena’s FAKE boots. They make look bad, but her CHANEL belt didn’t.
- Chuck’s shout out to Bertie Wooster from Wooster & Jeeves.
- “A pilgrim at a funeral” – Jenny to Ms. Waldorf
- Hope you saved the receipt for that tiara, B.
From L to R: Phillip Lim Silk Pleated Grecian Dress $795, Marc by Marc Jacobs [as seen on Vanessa] Spectrum Striped Top $198, L. Erickson Coco Two Tier Headband $42, Chloe Bow Neck Blouse $1,575, Forever 21 Multichain Disc Necklace $4.80, Chanel Belt
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Sep 08Gossip Girl Returns to the City
Fashion Intel here,
This week we were seeing red and bold prints as Gossip Girl was bidding adieu to summer and saying hello to the city. We did not see as many wardrobe changes as we would’ve liked, but what we did catch surely did not disappoint. Sweaters for Squash [Chuck]. Slips on the beach [Serena]. Neon abound. [Vanessa] Here are our top moments from last night’s show.
- Blair in culottes. Hmmm…we’re going to have to think about that.
- All is well, Blair has changed into our favorite Marc by Marc Jacobs Alessandra Sleeveless Silk Dress!
- Vanessa – Alexis Bittar much? It’s fine, you should see our collection.
- “Bromance”
- We FINALLY get to see inside Serena’s closet. I spy a BARNEYS hanger!
- It wouldn’t be an episode if we didn’t see Chuck in a preppy knit sweater.
- AND if we didn’t see Blair sporting a bow of sorts.
- Santo Gold is a good choice to add to our fashion soundtrack. +1 Gossip Girl music editor
- Jenny, you look so grown up with all that lipstick.
- Welcome home Upper Eastsiders. Get ready for Fall Fashion!
From L to R: Forever 21 Satin Rose Headband ($4.80), Marc by Marc Jacobs Alessandra Sleeveless Silk Dress ($150), Marc by Marc Jacobs Concrete Jungle Print Dress ($460), American Apparel Afrika Printed Cotton Legging ($34) and Afrika Printed Cotton Spandex JerseyToo-Short Tube Dress ($29), Alexis Bittar Horseshoe Necklace ($115)
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Sep 08Welcome Back Gossip Girl
Fashion Intel here,
I didn’t make it to the Hamptons this year, much less ride the Jitney. I still cannot believe I lived on Long Island for a year (how awful). This Fall I have been most excited about the return of one of my favorite shows EVER, Gossip Girl. Summer didn’t feel quite over as Blair, Serena, Chuck, et al. took us along for a ride around the Hamptons – on a stylish bike no less. This season will undoubtedly fulfill our fashion cravings and inspire new trends abound. You can always count on the Fashion Intel to bring you the best Gossip Girl fashion moments.
- “eggshell [color] gives me a migrane.” – Jenny’s Boss
- Blair’s highlights = nolikes!
- Boys in summer sweaters are absolutely adorable. Chuck in schooners, V-Neck for the Lord.
- Do we spot a Alexis Bittar lucite bangle on Blair? Of course we do.
- Prints. Prints. Prints. Love the Milly.
- Gosh Serena, you get all the purses we want. Chanel, sigh.
- My mother is buying me a bike for my birthday, have you got yours yet? Blair does.
- Can we finally say this – BLAKE LIVELY HAS FAKE BOOBS!
- Remember browsing Bergdorf’s and contemplating the scalloped MBMJ dress? Me too, and now it is sold out.
- Chuck, our dear lovely, we love your Balenciagaesque blazer. Marry me?
From L to R: Milly Jungle Leaf Dress ($263), Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle Scalloped Dress ($268), Forever 21 Argyle knee high socks ($3.80), Forever 21 Logo Patch Blazer ($32.80), Alexis Bittar Organic Lucite Bangle ($120), Chanel Crackled Patent Puzzle Purse S/S 08, Urban Outfitters Livity Be Fair Fedora ($19.99), Schwinn Allow Seven Cruiser ($339.99)
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May 08Gossip Girl, Fashion Redux
Fashion INTELLIGENTISA here,
You know it is almost summer when your favorite shows say goodbye, but usually they go out with a bang. Last night’s Gossip Girl was a little underwhelming and I was disappointed that there were no murders, pregnancies, near deaths, or huge secrets revealed (last weeks mild one doesn’t count!). Isn’t that usually what we get before a show goes into summer hibernation? What mystery am I to live for these next few months?
Thankfully we had some GG fashion to get us through it. BUT I’d like to point out that I don’t really think Blair would wear that blue vintage-esque sailor dress. I simply don’t!
I invite you to read my top 10 fashion moments from last night:
- Chuck’s bed head & rumpled shirt – I didn’t want to hurt my back!
- Georgina, full makeup & perfect hair after spending the night in Brooklyn? C’mon!
- I cannot believe that little J would make a dress so hideous as that orange one.
- Speaking of hideous, why do they always dress Vanessa so poorly? She’s cute, get the clothes to match.
- Chuck in a bow tie = my dream come true
- Leather black gloves to a wedding Serena? ok.
- Chuck, you always look like a handsome young golfer. DON’T EVER STOP
- Blair in a Betty Page dress, hard for me to believe, but she looked great. Nice YSL’s.
- Lydia Hearst in a forgettable number – she’s only a model through nepotism. Just look at her!
- An episode without little Jenny Humphrey moments makes Fashion Intelligentsia sad.
From L to R: Bettie Page Captain Dress $124.99, Phillip Lim Silk Pleated Grecian Dress $795, Malababa Studded Clutch $265.00, Hanni Y Drop Waist Dress $245, Nine West Heech Gladiator Platform $89.00, Jennifer Ouellette Ribbon Flower Headband (at Barneys New York*) $75.00, Steve Madden Blossom Sandal $79.95, Thread Social Tiered Halter Dress $1,070
*P.S. We’ve had so many hits on the Ribbon Flower headband, it seems to have disappeared off the Barneys site!
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