Gossip Girl star Blake Lively arrived at The Late Show With David Letterman in NYC Monday night wearing a black sequined Elie Saab mini dress that had 3/4 sleeves! Wearing a mini with longer sleeves is an unexpected detail that suits this fall weather perfectly, don’t you think?
For a more affordable version of Blake’s designer dress, check out this DKNY Sequined Cotton Shift Dress available at Bloomingdale’s:
xoxo,
Loren
Super-cozy and the definition of chic, a cape has a soft sexiness and transitions beautifully between seasons. I love to throw one on on those days when it’s still cold enough to wear a coat, but not so cold that I need to stay completely under wraps. Black is infinitely practical, but this rich green cape on Leighton Meester (caught shooting a scene for Gossip Girls in New York) can counteract the dullest, end-of-winter days. Do you love it, too?
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ASOS Chunky Knitted Hooded Cape $76.92
Ralph Lauren Gala Belted Wool Cape $149.99
Love,
Loren
When the weather starts getting gloomy and dark everyone starts wearing dark colors, add a little bit of excitement to your wardrobe with a colorful coat. Check out these celebrities wearing red coats.
[Image via Celebrityblackberrysightings.com]
Red can be combined with so many different colors. Wear it with black or brown, with jeans or over a dress. Here are some options so you can look like these celebrities without breaking your budget after the jump.
Knit 3/4 length-sleeved coat $21.99 at Forever21.com
Swing coat $79.00 at Newportnews.com
As promised; I’m bringing you more tips for scoring the Gossip Girl look. Learn how to dress “hippie-chic” like Blake Lively’s character, Serena Van Der Woodsen, after the jump!
Serena Van Der Woodsen’s look is “boho-cool”–lots of layers and boots, flowy hair and accessories. Here’s what you’ll need to score a typical Serena look:
1. A great vest layered over a fitted tank top. I particularly like this Silence & Noise Velvet Vest for $30 from Urban Outfitters. 
BDG Fitted tank $16 at Urban Outfitters
2. Skinny Jeans for layering over flat, knee-high boots.
Yuki Skinny Jeans $34 at Charlotte Russe
Gabriella Rocha boots $85 at Zappos.com
3. A bohemian “it” bag. Serena is known for her designer handbag fetish. Love your wallet in a less-expensive, equally- as- charming bag like this one from Urban Outfitters.
Fringe, Cross-body bag $58
Top off your look with loose, wavy hair and some pretty, dangling accessories.
Asymmetrical Free Bird necklace $18 and
Feather earrings $20 – Both available at Urban Outfitters.
Love,
Loren
Actress, Leighton Meester plays everyone’s favorite bad girl, Blair Waldorf, on the CW hit series, Gossip Girl. The characters (particularly Blair) on the fashion-forward show, have been responsible for spawning several fashion trends, including the revival of the headband. Blair’s style is classic, preppy, tailored, and polished–very Upper Eastside New York–and you’ll rarely see her without her signature headwear. From grosgrain to sequins, Blair likes her headbands in an array of colors, textures, and styles, and accessorizes depending on her mood, or to add a punch of color to her outfit.
[Images via: Collegefashion.net]
Where to shop for the Blair Waldorf look after the jump!
I did some browsing online, and found some really cute headbands at all price points.
Eugenia Kim silk headband $55 at Shopbop.com
These Petite Bow Headbands are available at Forever21.com for $1.50 each. Pick one up in every color to accessorize your outfits a la Blair Waldorf.
Embellished Headbands $3.80-$5.80 at Forever21.com
If you’re feeling frisky, try on a sequined or feathered headband with a formal dress for a touch of individuality. I could see Blair wearing any one of the headbands pictured above to a party with a gorgeous frock. Check back soon for more Gossip Girl inspired fashion tips!
Love,
Loren
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