Blair's Style Competition

It's not long now until the new season of Gossip Girl begins and I'm getting uncharacteristically excited as the weeks go by. It's no secret that Chuck doesn't die, as he was photographed filming scenes with French actress Clemence Posey a few weeks ago. I'm sure Blair will be less than thrilled about her love rival, but will it hurt even more that Clemence's character Eva could become a style rival too? Both Leighton and Clemence were on set in New York yesterday and it's hard for me to select a favourite outfit as they both looked gorgeous.

Leighton's floral dress is beautiful, the type of summer dress you'd keep in your wardrobe for years as the shape is so classic. But then Clemence's look has that easy vibe that French girls work so well. At the moment I'm looking for the perfect lightweight silk shirt that can be tucked into flirty skirts and will also look great with jeans, so Clemence's look definitely appeals to me.

Which outfit is your favourite? And do you think Blair and Eva will become friends or is Blair more likely to throw Eva into that dog pen?

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Leighton's Off-Set Look

I'm the kind of Gossip Girl viewer who dips in and out of the show when I feel like it, but the pictures from the New York set are making me desperate for the new series to begin. While I'm not always a fan of Blair's style (it's too preppy for me at times) I love Leighton's off-duty look, which she has been showing off the the maximum this week.
On Monday she left her trailer in a look Blair would no-doubt hate: skinny utility trousers (I think they're Houlihan's, right?) a lightweight beige shirt and a guitar sloped over her shoulder. She's great inspiration for anyone wishing to give summer's utility trend a whirl.

And yesterday Leighton was snapped in another great outfit as she left the set. While I'm not sure the guitar case really goes with her Celine handbag it's refreshing to see that's she's carrying her own stuff. No Mariah behaviour for her. The Miu Miu heels are totally delicious too, no?

What do you think of Leighton's off-set outfits? And which is your favourite?

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Chuck Doesn't Look Dead To Me

Gossip Girl fans will know that the cast is shooting the new series at the moment, and from the looks of things Chuck is not dead. I knew Chuck wouldn't die because 1) this is Josh Schwartz and in his world people don't die when they get shot - remember Trey in the O.C? - and 2) the whole Chuck and Blair will-they-won't-they scenario is what holds the show together.
So Chuck is alive, and not just alive, he's dating Clemence Poesy. I know I'll anger the Chuck and Blair fans here, but how cute do they look together?

I love Clemence's style, so I'm super excited about her guest appearance. I hope she stays around for a few episodes like Hilary Duff did, because we need the style inspiration.
The scenes they were filming yesterday took place outside Diane von Furstenberg's NYC store and apparently the episode will centre around Fashion's Night Out, which takes place this year on September 10th. It's mighty unlikely but imagine if Anna Wintour made a guest appearance too. That would be TV gold.

Are you excited about Clemence's GG role? What do you make of her look?

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Fun on the Highstreet

So, who tried to score an Outnet bargain this morning? I managed to get into the sale as soon as it started, but didn't buy anything, as all the sizes were selling out sooooo quickly. Whoever managed to get the Marc Jacobs bag, Chloe bag or the gorgeous Chloe shoes, you are lucky, lucky, lucky! And I hate you a little bit...
Buying a designer item on sale is always stressful. Even when you're not physically fighting in a store for that one magical purchase you're mentally exhausted by crashing websites, like the mania on The Outnet today.
On the highstreet there are two new collections hitting shops which are sure to be popular, but hopefully not as stressful as purchasing a £1,500 RM by Roland Mouret dress for £1. The first is Zac Posen for Target, which launched last night.


Both Claire Danes (who was wearing a maxi dress from the Target collection) and Selma Blair came out to support Zac. It feels like ages since we last saw Selma on the red carpet, and I've missed her. I'm so into those heels she's wearing - does anyone know who they're by? The pointed-toe is gorgeous!

And for all of us unlucky Brits who can't get to Target, there's the Miss Selfridge Gossip Girl collection, which also launched last night. I was crushed to find out Chace Crawford would be at the launch party, as I had an invite but was on my way back from Wales, so couldn't go.


The collection is made up of eight dresses, in the style of Gossip Girl characters Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa. The above two dresses are in the style of Blair. I love the peter pan collar on the white and floral frock.
At first I thought it was a little odd that Chace was the GG cast member promoting this collection. After all he's never worn a dress in the show. But he's in London working as the guest editor of Grazia this week. Although, doesn't seem to know much about fashion, as he thinks Los Angeles and Tokyo are two of the four fashion capitals. Watch his Grazia fashion quiz, below, to see just how little he knows about fashion.



Love that he's shocked by the return of the bum-bag at Vuitton though...

What do you think of Zac Posen for Target? And would you wear a dress based on your favourite GG lady?

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