Thursday, September 11, 2008

Fashion Icon Of The Month: Blair Waldorf

Kepping in with the New York theme this week I thought it was right to crown the Queen B of NYC this months fashion icon.
Never before have a crowned a fictional person as the months fashion icon. But there is something very special about Blair (played by Leighton Meester) in Gossip Girl. Ever since Carrie Bradshaw walked off our TV sets, Manolos clicking and finally with Mr Big, there has been a big TV fashion icon gap. Blake Lively's Serena may be the commercial success of the show, what with all the teen magazine covers and hair envy, but Leighton has brought Blair to life; along with a great styling team.
I don't watch Gossip Girl for the humour (it isn't funny) or the relationships (Dan and Serena = the most boring fake couple on earth - guess their chemistry is off screen) or for the storyline (the books were a million times better!) I watch for one reason only: Blair.
I hope you agree that she deserves Septembers title.






Be a little bit Blair. Bitching will come after the look...

images from just jared and leightonfan.net

p.s If you are the opposite of Blair and like to be kind not bitchy how about buying a charity cookie this week? Cookie Magazine and Lord & Taylor’s launch of “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer,” a nationwide initiative in observance of National Child Cancer Awareness Month.
Starting on September 13th, “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer” signature chocolate chip cookies will be available in the children’s department of 46 Lord & Taylor stores, while supplies last. One hundred percent of each $3 treat will go directly to help find a cure for pediatric cancer. Keep an eye out!

And also remember to check in on Sunday for the hit and miss. This week it's gone supersize!

59 comments:

Ondo Lady said...

I disagree with you totally, I think Gossip Girl is hilarious in a dark and campy way. The story lines are pretty good as well as the twists and turns, you never know what to expect next. I was not too impressed with the books and thought the characters in them were very weak and just not interesting enough to keep me engaged. Book Serena is a very pale version of TV Serena and the plot is so shallow. In the book Serena is tall and gorgeous while Blair is short and plain. How transparent is that? At least the producers from the show evened it up by making both characters beautiful.

Penny said...

ohh who is the stylist for the show?? great looks.
i LOOOOOOVE that mustard coloured one with the little white bow - it looks so 40's

Make Do and Mend said...

Great compilation - I love I get to see the looks without having to watch the show. You know I loved the books ... I agree Blair's looks are perfect.

Anna Pope said...

I totally agree with you on this one. Blair is the queen bee of style when it comes to fictional characters.

camille said...
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camille said...

i've been waiting a long time for you to choose her as the fashion icon of the month! hahaha. since the series started i've been following her look very closely, she matches clothes perfectly (thinking of blair, not the real life, where the stylist of the show does everything). anyway, i love it.
also, since the series started i want to read the books!
the only thing i disagree with you, is that i love the series, but it's just a matter of tastes (maybe if i read the books before, i would not have liked them, but i didn't, so i have nothing to compare the show with, hahaha).

lots of love,
cam.

xoxo said...

I love every single of Blair's outfit, they're alway an inspiration. Her style is so beautiful!!!! :)

discothequechic said...

iIunderstood the fascination with blair. Am I the only one? hee..

she is far too matchy-matchy and overdone looking in my opinion. Sometimes I like what she is wearing, but it's far too feminine for me, I guess I'm just more grungey... Like that you chose someone from NYC, though!

supersize hit and miss? exciting stuff!
x

yoncto said...

I do like gossip girl as a show, but blair is definitely my favorite part! her style is pretty much the opposite of mine but i still find it amazing.

Juliet said...

I think that the show is better than the books, though the books are ment for teen girls and I am past that so who am i to judge. But Blair is the one I'd rather copy. Serena is... dum, and predictable (and we're talking only clothes here).

juliet xxx

S said...

so agreed, Blair is superior to Serena times a BILLION in the fashion department and is definitely a style icon for me. I so look forward to her outfits more than anything else in the show. Great compilation of photos by the way :)

detour2mode said...

I think she's very good looking ,i particularly like headbands

Couture Carrie said...

LOVE her! What a great roundup of pics, Coco!!

xoxox,
CC

penelope said...

Blair has got tons of amazing outfits and watching her for that 1hour is just~ Pure bliss(:

Kat said...

I agree about Blair... what I like about her style best is how she layers, and how unlike most tv shows which just go for slutty, she actually has a pretty conservative look which is still interesting. Considering how many really young girls love the show, I think that's great

Shaina said...

i <3 Blair! Even though she's quite the bitch on Gossip Girl, her sophisticated taste in fashion, makes up for it. :)

Siljesfashion said...

Love both their styles, really. Blair is preppy but great to draw inspiration from. My style contemplates more towards Serenas, as I am a hippie at heart.

LEESH said...

honey honey, what fabuloous homework you did by searching out the greatest of her outfits. great great selection! I'm totally IN LOVE with the television show however, i will admit. whether girls like to admit it or not, girls LOVE gossip and scandal. hellloooooo Sex and the City. mmm

great post!

x

A La Mode said...

I've never watched gossip girl, I really should! It looks like quite funny and the clothes are good. The over girlyness put me off at first but I think i'm ready to bite the sugary bullet

STYLE DU MONDE said...

I watch gossip for the style ideas! Blair is amazing.

xx

Dana (pron. like Donna) said...

I agree with you Coco!
I think Blair is way cooler than Leighton hehe.
I need her lace tights.
Love how you're promoting the cookie thing on your blog, and maybe if I was still in the US I would buy it... I heart cookies.

Allure said...

I think the character of Blair Waldorf represents very well the image we have of the typical Upper East Side teenager. The stylist's work must be praised, and that comes in the form of audience.

Overall the show is pretty predictable.

MWah.fashion said...

she's so well dressed,so many style icons these days are dressed in a more thrown-together erin wasson-esque look. (i haveno idea how else to explain it) but blairs well puttogether look is just as inspiring!

enc said...

I don't watch the show at all, and apparently, I'm missing a lot of good stuff.

A Black Tie Event said...

I love Blair's style on the show but I feel like it's definitely a bit over done and over-talked about.

A Black Tie Event said...

I love Blair's style on the show but I feel like it's definitely a bit over done and over-talked about.

My Fashion Frenzy said...

she's got great style!

jess said...

Blair is the reason I watch the show to when I remeber its on. I think they styled her character really well

fashionista said...

Blair is absolute perfection. She looks adorable in the yellow top and tie. And that white Marc by Marc Jacobs rickrack dress...I LOVE HER.

Mo said...

she is the preppy queen i could never be.

michelle said...

I absolutely agree, she is the definition of fabulous!

Juaи + said...

I absolutely LOVE Leighton in Gossip Girl!

She does is an amazing actress and dress like it!

Blair is sooo my second fav character! ( i love even more Jenny hahaha :) )

Daphné said...

She totally deserves September's title!I mainly watch Gosspi Girl for Blair too though I still think it's a very funny show,in a cinical and bitchy way of course but still, makes me laugh a lot!

myriam said...

I just LOVE Blair!

iñaki said...

I agree, she's underestimated. But I'm afraid I can't say Serena is overrated. It might be the hypnotic to and fro of her golden locks, but I'm in love!!

xx

The Stiletto Effect said...

She def deserves the Septembers Title :)
I love Blair's style because it is very fashionable, cute, classy and adorable at the same time!
To be honest I don't really like Leighton Meester's real style that much... but Blair's?!!! she def rocks :)
The 2nd, 3rd and 11th looks in your post are really cute!
Kisses
Su

poeta fit, non nascitur said...

I am in love with her dress in the wedding. And she pulls off the headband really well. Thanks for the compilation.

1234 said...

oh i how i long for her wardrobe...

Mimi said...

I'm a total GG-freak.I love the show and blair is the most stylish bitch ever :D

lara said...

Oh I love Leighton so much, I'm addicted to gg, and I think it is also because of her :) her style is grea! Thanks for this post.

Kat said...

oh, i love the outfit with the cape!

JuliaFuentez said...

woww, i love her its just perfect every single of her outfits

Audrey Leighton said...

I LOVE this blog post, so great and Blair's style is soo inspirational! Good work, i am still head OVER heels in love with your blog!

www.befrassy.com

xox

Audrey Leighton said...

i've added you to my blogroll, do the same for me if you can?

www.befrassy.com
xox

susie_bubble said...

I usually hate overworked/preened-ness but there's a comedy about Blair's looks that is just spot on...

Clara said...

YES i love Blair so much! I watch each episode twice: once for the plot and dialogue, and again for her outfits.

The Clothes Horse said...

I do agree with the pick. I have a soft spot for snarky, evil girls though, they're usually so much more clever than their sweeter counterparts.

M said...

wow i love blair too
her clothes are exactly what i want my wardrobe to be.
she's the reason im buying gossip girl..

Trixy Tran said...

I totally agree! I absolutely love Blair and her on-screen fashions; the show's stylist is absolutely genius. Her looks are always put together and well-done. Great choice.

Tru said...

I love love love blair. she is the perfect choice for a new fashion icon

Mimi said...

J'adore Miss Waldorf. She has such attitude and edgyness, despite being the upper east side princess she is. I love how the attitude contradicts her prim and proper attire, and her headbands are adorable and chic. Love it, and love your work as well!

xo xo

LuLu124 said...

coco i totally agree with you!!!! blair/leighton is my FAVORITE out of all the GG characters, and gosh i would just kill to have her wardrobe and style!!! xoxo, lulu ♥

Fashion Tidbits said...

i watch it for Blair too. i am continually amazed at the collection of headbands that she has :P

nv said...

I love Blair. I watch mainly just for her and chuck! Hehe. She has the LG enV and I went out and bought the most similar version to it, HAHA. I love blair and leighton meester, they're just so amazing

Carolina Lange said...

I want to have Blair's closet!

Celia said...

Agree with you.
GG books are million times better & Blair is the prime reason why I watched GG.
Love her.

Bojana said...

Gossip Girl, not funny?
Chuck has the best lines.
Blair too.
Here is one of my favorite scenes : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSIj7PhQ1YI

And Blair Waldorf? Been obsessed with her since the beginning and it just won't stop.

Nate is boriiiing, but who cares. HE'S HOTTTTTTT

kokostiletto said...

ugh you are so right. dan and serena? please.

yes i watch for BLAIR AND CHUCK!

Lo said...

Blair is most def the queen of this show! I adore the style and personality of the character!