Gossip Girl Style
[ 15 November 2007 ]
I don’t know how many of you have been swept away — as I have — in the Gossip Girl phenomenon. For those of you who have managed to avoid the hysteria, Gossip Girl is a new drama series which trails the life of upper crust teenagers in Manhattan — & a couple of teenagers in Brooklyn, who are, well, I guess, more stale crust than upper crust. Of course, one of these kids from Brooklyn, the sensitive Dan Humphrey, looks set to be one of the heroes of the series.
My point is: the show is fantastic. I love it. I love it so much that it makes me actually squeal aloud at the twists & turns of the cast. I guess I am a bit obsessed with it. But as well as the juicy plot lines, exhilarating writing & good-lookin’ cast, it has another thing going for it.
Gossip Girl is, without a doubt, the most stylish show on television. Don’t believe me?
I think Blair is definitely the most well-dressed girl on the show. I love her preppy chic style, always with a twist. She is often seen wearing headbands, anything with a high neck, pearls & patterned stockings. Her mouth is always immaculately made up in a deep berry or cherry red glossed pout.
Really, the star of Gossip Girl is Serena van der Woodsen, who dresses like a cross between Kate Moss & Sienna Miller… if they went to a prestigious school on the Upper East Side, I guess. I am not totally enamoured of her style, but she definitely has some nice touches. A couple of weeks ago she wore a white Henley t-shirt with a loose black tie & short skirt & it looked pretty good. I love her long socks here, & the cardigan pulled down over her fingers. She is the more reckless & dishevelled of the two girls — as if you couldn’t tell!
This is Chuck. He is a total slimeball & I am in love with him. Sad, but true. In the first episode he wore this scarf with everything. It looked great — his big square scarf draped over suits really made him stand out. It gave him an air of individuality & established him as a prominent character. If you’re a man, having a signature scarf that you wear with most things is a fantastic & simple way to dress up your outfit. Go for something that complements your eyes & is bold enough that it kind of intimidates you — think jade green or aqua. (Having one in wool for winter & one in silk for summer is probably a good call.)
Nate, on the left, is Blair’s beau. He is a looker but a bit of a sap & wears pretty much the same thing all the time. NEXT! Blair, on the other hand, is fantastic. I loooove her dress, I loooove her matching pearl bracelets, I looooove the ribbon on her headband. Her hair is also completely magnificent. Yum.
Isabel & Kati are Blair’s disciples. They dress the same but with different colour accents. It looks brilliant on-screen but please don’t try it with your friends. Anyway, they always look great & I have a sneaking suspicion that they get the best accessories of anyone on the show — colourful knit hats, cool sunglasses, head-wraps & necklaces. I love their faux-dog bags in this picture. Too fabulous.
Another example of Blair’s stellar style. I adore the head-wrap (of course), & the way that it perfectly matches her dress. Again, she’s wearing a high-necked style, which totally suits her. The tie around her waist helps give the dress shape while immaculately off-setting the head-wrap.
Ahhh, now, the pièce de résistance! I actually decided to write this whole thing based on Chuck’s outfit in the latest episode. He looks AMAZING. Purple & white striped tie, champagne-coloured tie with white polka dots, purple pocket square & lightly pinstriped — & immaculately fitting — suit with one button done up. Drool. Seriously. Drool. Whoever styled him last week needs a medal & a big kiss.
Gossip Girl is really fuelling my current lust for preparatory chic. Stay tuned for tips on how to rock prep chic your way!
Extra For Experts:
The official site — includes a “style” section, where you can purchase the items you see on the show!
Full episodes online — US only…
Full episodes online — Canada only…
& may I suggest Livejournal for the rest of us?
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala
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I Love Chuck!!
He looks so stylish in those pictures. I haven’t seen gossip girl yet because a) it is not in Latin America yeat and b) I have no cable (sad but true, it arrives on Thursday jejeje).
Blair’s style is very nice but not something that I see myself wearing, although I admit the headbands and wraps are gorgeous!!!
Kisses.
Juls — Mmmmmmmmm tell me about it. He is way too cute. Blair’s style is definitely too stuffy for me to wear; I don’t do the “perfect” look very well! I do appreciate it for what it is, though!
I LOVE Gossip Girl, im totally obsesses, Luv their flawless style too
I’m obsessed with Gossip Girl too!
I always love Kati and Isabel’s fun styles (those dog bags are too precious!), and Blair’s elegant looks. But Chuck…Aaah. I love it when a guy can wear a suit perfectly. Classic with a twist is way harder to pull off then plain old classic or plain old crazy, especially for a guy. Applause for the stylist!
I’m obsessed with Gossip Girl too!
I always love Kati and Isabel’s fun styles (those dog bags are too precious!), and Blair’s elegant looks. But Chuck…Aaah. I love it when a guy can wear a suit perfectly. Classic with a twist is way harder to pull off then plain old classic or plain old crazy, especially for a guy. Applause for the stylist!
I miss the O.C, might have to start watching this instead.. hey, since you’re into purikura, check out this website – www.phozi.com, where you can upload & purikura-fy photos :)
Oh my god….I just saw the first episode last week and I loved it. I can’t decide which style I like more, Blair or Serena. I think I’m in the middle but fashion is something I’m going to be paying attention in this show besides the interesting plot. Blair headbands are beautiful and and I think Chuck is hotter than Nate…..he is more my type hehe. And I loved what Serena was wearing when Chuck took her to the hotel kitchen to eat a grilled sandwich with truffle oil (ha I remember that). The shorts with the stockings and the beige blazer…...I want to replicate that.
Ooh, what a perfect way to end a perfect night watching Gossip Girl!
The guy who plays Chuck is brilliant and absolute perfection! He’s exactly how I was hoping Chuck would be: odd features, but still really sexy in a way!
Blair is growing on me, but I think it’s probably that I just identify with Serena more. I’m really low-maintenance, and just like that dishelved type style too.
But I love Blair’s outfits. :3
Thanks Gala!
Wow..is this show on foxtel?? if so what channel?? it looks awes
xx
I love how the website sells nothing that I actually want haha. Blair’s wardrobe is freaking amazing. I would wear all of it!
If I was a gay man, I would marry Chuck just so I could share his wardrobe.
And the knee-high socks remind me of Clueless all over again. Mad love.
I wish my prestigious Upper East Side school had more people who could afford the time and/or money and/or style it takes to be my eye candy…
Ditto to Vanessa on what Serena was wearing in the kitchen!
I love love love Gossip Girl. My boyfriend makes fun of me for watching it. Everything Blair wears makes me swoon! She is totally evil- and I love it!
Also- I’ve worked in the Young Adult Department of a public library for a long time, and I read the first several books years ago when they first came out. They are amazing and I have been dying to reread them! They were such a guilty pleasure of mine!
The drama on GG is blah, but the wardrobe keeps me coming back for more.
Oh my God, I’m really far too enamored with Gossip Girl. It consistently makes me flail with delight, and I want to marry both Blair and Chuck. At the same time. And their wardrobes! Blair’s so fabulous: like Audrey Hepburn gone wicked. Her style is preppy to the point of absurdism (why hello, giant bow!) and she looks amazing in it. Perfect.
Also, burlesque last episode and a masquerade in the one before? Amazing. It’s such the perfect show.
Oh, Gossip Girl is such a great guilty pleasure and the show for mindless fun. I, too, am in love with Blair’s prep chic – it’s so classic and glamorous with just a little bit of trendy…
I definitely wish I could incorporate more of that preppiness into my wardrobe, despite the fact that it looks like it’s very time consuming. Looking forward to the tips! :]
I have to say I’m also in love with the show and everyone’s style. I love how Chuck dresses in every episode. (I also dug that suit) Chuck’s style and slime ball ways make him one of my favorite characters on the show.
Thank you, Gala! I live in Canada and do not have any channels on my tv for the very reason that if I get interested in any shows, I cut off all social activities to keep up with my tv obsessions. Until Gossip Girl came along. It was the rage, the show on everyone’s lips and I gave up and downloaded the episodes to see what the fuss was about. Fabulous show! It would take a while for the shows to be updated on my downloading software until you’ve mentioned CTV. It’s brilliant! Not only do I keep my social life intact but I can watch it as soon as I please! Thanks a bunch, Gala! xox
i love preppy style, yum yum.
Isabel and Kati’s outfits look like they might have been inspired by Cher and Dee in Clueless…?
i’ve never seen Gossip Girl and can’t say I’m dying to do so – the worst thing about US teenage dramas is that they always cast 20-something and it bugs me. ha.
Haha, I tried reading the books but was disgusted (I didn’t like the style of writing) so I’ve avoided this show.
I loooooooooove the style of Pushing Daisies though. You should check it out if you haven’t already. There’s a character named Chuck in that show too and I am lusting after all her dresses. So colorful and pretty.
How is it that I’ve never even heard of this show before? God I must have been living under a rock.
I think I’m just traumatised by the quality of shows lately that I’ve just been avoiding TV altogether. blech.
“It looks brilliant on-screen but please don’t try it with your friends.”
Oh, but if you could, wouldn’t it be amazing fun? Hee hee!
Chuck is FABULOUS! I could eat him right up!
I too am completely obsessed with this show, I get excited everything I think about it!
I love the style in Gossip Girl! And well, just the show in general. I loved the last episode.
I like the outfits, yes.
but I can’t bring myself to watch it; I really dislike shows when they have actors obviously too old for high school in high-school roles. And in those times they usually drag it on for 2-3 seasons / “years” of the character’s life.
And I think it would make me puke from the pure indulgence of the rich kids.
My friend just sent me this music video
and I can’t help but think of you
it’s so happy and colorful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecuC8Iumd2A
I think that there are better shows around, and I also am a little bitter with the mass amount of changes they made (I was a fan of the books years ago, haha). But I do LOVE the clothes. Leighton Meester always manages to look cute outside of the Gossip Girl set, too.
I LOVE Gossip Girl…the show and the books. I just picked up the newest book tonight and can’t wait for the newest episode. I also love Chuck (though hes a slime ball) and Dan and Serena pretty much make me squeel. Also the music in the show is great.
A bit off topic, but have you heard of Florence Broadhurst? she was a very powerful woman until her mysterious death/murder in the 70’s a fabulous wallpaper designer with past lives to envy, there’s a movie about her screening on SBS at 9pm this Sunday night, i think you would really enjoy it!
ah, yes!
god. it is so satisfying to watch. (i’ve even gotten my boyfriend hooked.)
glad i’m not the only 20-something still into this sort of thing. hope i never grow out of it!
We don’t have Gossip girl in the UK….this is the first i have heard of it and i am really upset cos it sounds like a really great show i would love and i don’t know how to get hold of it now!!!
yes the series is good… but i’m a fan of the books and i totally disagree with the casting, the major disagreement i have is with jenny! hello shes supposed to have frizzy hair, be slightly plump and with dd boobs! they clearly got that wrong! when i forget about the books its a good show… but i think theyt should have paid more attention to the orginal or called it somethign else!
Emma Rose: i think they’re starting the series on december 3/4? on fox8, i’m sure that’s what i’ve heard.
and i love the prep school dressing! those patterned tights, i have so much love for them.
you can get those faux dog bags at a dodgy asian everything shop on sydney rd brunswick
you have to read the books!
i’ve been obsessed with them since I was 15 (im 20 now!) and there even better than the show. The perfect tacky read!
Plus I love when people describe clothes because you can imagine them with your own details and style which makes them even better!
Oh wow I used to love the Gossip Girl books… I so have to find eps of the show :D
Excellent witing as per usual, this is my favourite blog =]
Have you tried “Dirty Sexy Money” OMG! it is brilliant but with the writers strike it doens’t seem to be available for download at the moment.
retrobunny, i think it’s starting on fox 8 sometime soon(from what I saw on my friend’s tv).
Gala, how on earth are you able to watch this show? I saw the first episode on youtube (ditto with a shot at love with tila tequila) but I can’t seem to find the rest.
xx
the books are amazing.
Yep, Fox8 – December 4 (8:30pm??)
:D
I found out yesterday that GG is being aired here (in a kindda weird channel, but whatever!) I haven’t heard any comments though…
I am so looking forward to seeing it on Fox 8, I used to read the books in early high school cause I thought that they were naughty and my mummy would yell at me if she found out about their content…she really didn’t care hahahaha
I am so obsessed with this show, I have butterflies in my stomach all day every wednesday!
omg try reading the books!!
they are SO MCUH BETTER than the tv show! i don’t lie, they’re so well written and detailed. also, in the books dan is an emo poet and vanessa has a shaved head. there are no boring parents involved. buy the books now – you will not regret it!
Yeah, why do Blair’s lackeys get the best clothes? They seem like such fill-in characters, but they always have like, six things on that I want. Blair is fantastically gorgeous, she dresses perfect.
&IamsecretlyinlovewithChucktoo.
Fabulous post Gala! I love basically everything about Gossip Girl, but the fashion is what really sets it apart from other shows. I agree that Blair’s style is the best. And even though Chuck is a bastard, he’s hot and his clothes rock!
It is my dear because they are a part of Blair’s entourage, and must be dressed accordingly. They are a part of her perfect backdrop ;)
Stylists in overdrive on that show, I love Blairs look if I was young and rich… I would definately borrow ideas!
I’m in love with this show and I think a big part of the reason is to see what they will be wearing next. So if you come up with tips on how to achieve dressing like this (and especially not end up spending a crazy amount of money), please let us know!!!
If you go on http://cwtv.com/thecw/style-gossipgirl-c, you can see some of the main characters basic pieces of clothing. There is only stuff from the first three episodes and the most interesting clothes are missing but I guess it can still be somewhat helpful if you are trying to incorporate a bit of ‘Serena van der Woodsen’ into your personnal style.
Everyone probably already knows about it but I thought I’d mention it just in case :3
Oh I am so addicted to GG and Blair. She’s amazing.
I loooooooooooooooove gossip girl! Im specially obssessed with the headbands blair wears, anyone know where I can get the red ribbon one first pictured?
Oh yeah, also, there is a LJ gala.
http://community.livejournal.com/gossipgirlstyle
Its awsome.
And I cant wait for your piece on preppy style.
I’ve never watched that show, nor do I plan to, but I LOVE the style in the first couple pictures. So cute.
Oh wow, I think Blair is my new style hero! I adore ribbons, pearls and headbands! I wonder how I can watch Gossip Girl in the UK…
Ok, I LOVE her style. She has reminded me of how much I used to adore headbands – my selection of headbands has become much depleted these days. Must… invest… in… more…headbands…Drooool
What fab pictures! My short hair is growing out and looking a little punky but you (and Miss Blair) totally inspired me to bring out the headbands. Nothing like a pretty, bright skinny band to jazz up mussed-up hair! Great post – thanks :)
For those in Aus/elsewhere that can’t watch it on TV – I’ve been watching all the episodes through www.veoh.com =)
.. I’ve never actually watched the show, but as a future costume designer, I am glad that people actually appreciate costumes such as these!
By the way, for all the girls who really liked the faux dog handbags, I’ve seen some in Macy’s by fuzzy nation
http://www.fuzzynation.com/lines/section/category.php?line=fnc&cat=Handbags
http://www.fuzzynation.com/lines/section/category.php?line=lol&cat=Purses
http://www.fuzzynation.com/lines/section/category.php?line=fn&cat=Purses
My favorite is the plaidberry chihuahua, looks quite eye-catching
- Laiba
Thanks to this entry, I started watching G.G. for the first time last night (to entertain me while I did an ENDLESS project involving drawing a pair of shoes digitally, creating a digital plaid—not a quick process!—and designing a poster. To be fair, though, I did pick wellies to draw, which were fun!). I started with the pilot episode, so I think the style wasn’t quite cemented yet—Blair’s hair is more princess-y and I saw no adorable headbands, but the costumes at the masked ball were fab and I’m already in love with Serena and especially with the nerdy guy (Ben? Dan?). I’m so glad I have the next episodes recorded for my long night of computer layout tonight…thanks for the TV tip, Gala!!
oooomg…i’m totally obsessed…i’ve watched the first 4 episodes and i cant wait for moree….!
I love blair’s style…the headbands are just gorgeous..and you’re right her mouth is always perfect, her hair too. I love the twist she gives to such a classic style.
I love Serena too. She’s kinda more laidback…but she’s had awesome fashion moments…like in episode two (i think) the dress she wears to the sunday brunch…!!! I fell in love with it!
I can’t wait… xoxo…you know you love me
just kiddding!
infinite x’s and 0’s even though you do not love :)!
make love not war
ahhh i love gossip girl
i have to watch the new episode from this week! haha!
and i absolutely love blair’s style…and dan’s too!
Heh, bought two headbands today & haven’t taken them off :) skinny ones suit me, this is v new knowledge!
OMG OMG!!! I have read ALL the books that Cecilly bought out, and i LOVED it. I live in Australia, and am trying desperately DESPERATELY to find out how i can watch the series!!
If anyone has any ideas, please please let me know. I am a total fan and cant believe they dont air it here?
Oh my gosh, I can’t possibly begin to describe my utter obsession with Gossip Girl. The clothes are so insanely incredible that it shouldn’t be allowed. I just want to run out and buy everything I see on the show. I am in love with Blair’s wasp-y style and Serena’s laid-back euro looks. And I can’t get enough of Blair’s gorgeous, way-beyond-basic, headbands. Instyle.com shows you how to get the Gossip Girl looks from each episode. http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20057739_20057738,00.html
It’s basically wonderful.
I am such a GG book junkie, but the TV show really rubs me the wrong way! Can I just say what’s up with Rufus?! When did he become the cool-rock-star-dad? And has Dan had a single smoke or cup of Folgers’? I only wish they would stray a bit further from acceptable TV characterizations. But don’t get me wrong, the clothes are great! I love Serena’s somehow put-together sloppiness (if that makes any sense). And whoever plays Blair is really gorgeous!
Hello Miss Gala! Why didn’t you write anything about Dan? Okay, so he isn’t the best dressed, but I really really dig how sweet he is. Great job on the picture selection, I love the outfits you posted of Blair!
After years of reading the Gossip Girl book series, I was so excited when they were thinking about doing a movie. However, that seemed to have fallen through somewhere. Which in a way is good, because there were rumors that they were going to cast Lindsay Lohan as Blair. Then when I found out about the TV series this summer, I got even more excited! I watched the first episode, and of course, as usual, they weren’t as QUITE as good as the books, but it was pretty decent. However, with the twists and turn of the plot and some of the characters in the show, the books and TV series seem like two different worlds with all of the same names. They are nothing alike. It’s bittersweet really. It’s kind of refreshing getting something new and not having to rehash what I have already read, but then again it is also like they are slaughtering the books! Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy the television show, but I just wish it were a least a little closer to the plot of the books. I’d recommend that everyone that watches the show and likes it, should also read the books. I would have loved to assisted in the making of the show! It has been one of my dreams since I started reading them (I wanted to be a director a couple years back, but decided to go with journalism instead…).
do you know if gossip girl will be aired on any channels in the uk?!? i love the books and am so jealous that im unable to watch the show! x
I am hooked now too, just because of this article. A pox on such addicting and glamorous things!
I am currently squeaking with glee here, because I just found a long lost dress in my closet that I took one look at, screamed, and decided that it was so Blair Waldorf. It’s slightly off white, little bit of a puffy sleeve, high neck with heart shaped open piece below the collar, perfectly fitting, and it comes to just above my knees. Is is in fact very much like picture number 4 though ;)
So.. err. Where and when would I wear it? And can I steal her patterned tights idea? Haha! It’s perfectly beautiful, but I feel like I would be overdressed ANYWHERE I wore it :S
Becca — Being overdressed is awesome! Just wear it anywhere you like! I’m so happy for you, hee.
So I looked for a headband like Blair’s red one above and gave up and made my own in black. It was really easy and turned out pretty awesome. Let me know what you think!
http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn1019nn4.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn1035fe9.jpg
I was very excited to see you had written something about Gossip Girl! I love the fashion in it and I own a website that catalogues all the clothes and style on the show. It’s great to know that people everywhere are obsessed. Please visit my website if you get the chance!
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE TO GET THE BIG RED HEADBAND THAT BLAIR IS WEARING IN THE FIRST PICTURE
i just luuuuuuuv everything that serena wears. i luv blairs too but im more of the dishevilled look. not perfect but looks amazing. So ive tried to search and find the clothes that she wears but i cant. CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND ONLINE THE JACKET THAT SERENA WORE ON EPISODE 13, THE BRONZISH KNEE LENGTH JACKET. IM DYIIIIING FOR IT
thaanks
Hey Gossip Girl lovers – The Puppy Purses (Dog bags) that Isabel and Kati have are now available here in Australia from
www.loveonaleash.com.au
They are sooo cute and look just like a real puppy under your arm !!
Happy Valentines Day !
Who in the world CANNOT love Chuck? I sware. He is just GORGEOUS and SEXY. Even as a slimeball. I started adoring him EVEN MORE towards the end of Victor Victrola. Chuck + Blair= Heaven on earth. Blair’s sense of style is ABSOLUTELY chic vintage. It’s so perfect, just like her. Serena’s style is a little boho, but you did make the perfect connection, kate moss and siena miller at constance billard :P But Blair gets my vote for the most fabulous STYLE
I have always been inlove with Blair’s wardrobe! I think I’m addicted to it, I couldn’t stop watching the show because I keep on wanting to see what Blair was wearing. :O :O :O
As Blair’s male version, Chuck gets to look equally dapper. And a man with style nowadays is a gem on his own—but a MALE teenager? Now THAT is truly praise-worthy. Even if he is conniving and scheming (isn’t he just more sexy that way?!) LOL.
I too am totally obsessed with Gossip Girl – thank god for Foxtel!!! Blair is just so gorgeous and her CLOTHES! OMG! I only wish I worked somewhere where I could get away with half of what she wears because I would love it….But alas, I think Serena’s more laid back style is best for me to copy :D
Fanastic. I recommend anyone who hasn’t seen it to hunt it down NOW! :D
Blair DOES look amazing! As do all the girls! If you’re ever looking for Blair-inspired headbands, please check out my blog!
xoxo
HELP!
Who makes the cream satin knotted turban-like headwrap blair is wearing in the shot of her reading a magazine from episode 4? I need it!
If anyone knows the dress as well, that’d be amazing.
I love Blair and I love Chuck, and I love them together. They are fantastic as a couple.
1. Do you know It.girl, too? I think these books are pretty greate xD & the boiis are sexy, too !!!!!!!
2. I REALLY want to style like the G.Girls but I havn’t got enough money… has someone got a LITTLE tip for me ???? PLEEEAAAASSSEEE
I swear to God, we have the same tastes!
Of all the girls, I adore Blair. She’s mean and bitchy but she looks good. She definitely knows how to dress too. I love her style. It gave lots of ideas on how to manage my style too.
Thanks for showing us pictures!
You know I was watching tv and I think it was on E! News that they interviewed Blair and she said that all the other cast members (serena, nate, chuck) got pretty much attacked on the streets by fans but fans never really stopped her and I don’t get that because it seems to me that almost everyone I speak to’s favorite character is Blair…??