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!
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.
ReplyDeleteohh who is the stylist for the show?? great looks.
ReplyDeletei LOOOOOOVE that mustard coloured one with the little white bow - it looks so 40's
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.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on this one. Blair is the queen bee of style when it comes to fictional characters.
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ReplyDeletei'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.
ReplyDeletealso, 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.
I love every single of Blair's outfit, they're alway an inspiration. Her style is so beautiful!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteiIunderstood the fascination with blair. Am I the only one? hee..
ReplyDeleteshe 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!
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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.
ReplyDeleteI 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).
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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 :)
ReplyDeleteI think she's very good looking ,i particularly like headbands
ReplyDeleteLOVE her! What a great roundup of pics, Coco!!
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Blair has got tons of amazing outfits and watching her for that 1hour is just~ Pure bliss(:
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeletei <3 Blair! Even though she's quite the bitch on Gossip Girl, her sophisticated taste in fashion, makes up for it. :)
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeletehoney 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
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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
ReplyDeleteI watch gossip for the style ideas! Blair is amazing.
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I agree with you Coco!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
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.
ReplyDeleteOverall the show is pretty predictable.
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!
ReplyDeleteI don't watch the show at all, and apparently, I'm missing a lot of good stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love Blair's style on the show but I feel like it's definitely a bit over done and over-talked about.
ReplyDeleteI love Blair's style on the show but I feel like it's definitely a bit over done and over-talked about.
ReplyDeleteshe's got great style!
ReplyDeleteBlair is the reason I watch the show to when I remeber its on. I think they styled her character really well
ReplyDeleteBlair is absolute perfection. She looks adorable in the yellow top and tie. And that white Marc by Marc Jacobs rickrack dress...I LOVE HER.
ReplyDeleteshe is the preppy queen i could never be.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree, she is the definition of fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE Leighton in Gossip Girl!
ReplyDeleteShe does is an amazing actress and dress like it!
Blair is sooo my second fav character! ( i love even more Jenny hahaha :) )
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!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE Blair!
ReplyDeleteI 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!!
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She def deserves the Septembers Title :)
ReplyDeleteI 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!
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I am in love with her dress in the wedding. And she pulls off the headband really well. Thanks for the compilation.
ReplyDeleteoh i how i long for her wardrobe...
ReplyDeleteI'm a total GG-freak.I love the show and blair is the most stylish bitch ever :D
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteoh, i love the outfit with the cape!
ReplyDeletewoww, i love her its just perfect every single of her outfits
ReplyDeleteI 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!
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i've added you to my blogroll, do the same for me if you can?
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I usually hate overworked/preened-ness but there's a comedy about Blair's looks that is just spot on...
ReplyDeleteYES i love Blair so much! I watch each episode twice: once for the plot and dialogue, and again for her outfits.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeletewow i love blair too
ReplyDeleteher clothes are exactly what i want my wardrobe to be.
she's the reason im buying gossip girl..
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.
ReplyDeleteI love love love blair. she is the perfect choice for a new fashion icon
ReplyDeleteJ'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!
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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 ♥
ReplyDeletei watch it for Blair too. i am continually amazed at the collection of headbands that she has :P
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI want to have Blair's closet!
ReplyDeleteAgree with you.
ReplyDeleteGG books are million times better & Blair is the prime reason why I watched GG.
Love her.
Gossip Girl, not funny?
ReplyDeleteChuck 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
ugh you are so right. dan and serena? please.
ReplyDeleteyes i watch for BLAIR AND CHUCK!
Blair is most def the queen of this show! I adore the style and personality of the character!
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