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Gossip Girl‘s Most Memorable Looks

Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:30 am

In anticipation of Gossip Girl‘s 100th episode, we sat down with the show’s costume designer Eric Daman to get the inside scoop on Blair and Serena’s most memorable looks. From headbands and colored tights to glamorous gowns and Blair’s Vera Wang wedding dress, we rounded up the 15 hottest fashion moments in Gossip Girl history! Click through the gallery for Daman’s take on our favorite Upper East Siders’ style, and catch the show’s 100th episode on Monday, January 30th at 8/7c on The CW.

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— Caitlin Petreycik

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Blake Lively, Michelle Williams, Katherine McPhee, Marilyn Monroe

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Celebrities as Marilyn Monroe: Blake, Michelle, Katharine, and More!

Jan 26, 2012 @ 1:45 pm

For Gossip Girl’s upcoming 100th episode airing Monday, January 30th, Blake Lively’s character Serena van der Woodsen will channel Marilyn Monroe for a bubbly “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” dream sequence. And she’s not the only actress who took a turn as the icon! Michelle Williams just received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role as the bombshell in My Week With Marilyn, and Katharine McPhee will be fighting for the lead role in a musical about Monroe’s life in her upcoming TV show, Smash. See these and more famous Marilyn portrayals in the gallery.

— Rose Walano

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Get Glowy Skin Like Blake Lively

Jan 21, 2012 @ 10:00 am

At a screening of Haywire in New York City, Blake Lively‘s flawless complexion was front and center, even in the dead of winter. If your skin is naturally clear, a tinted foundation topped with a sheer highlighting powder can take it to the next level. The lightweight lotion will even skin tone and lend extra radiance; a gentle dusting of powder brightens dull areas and can provide a bit of extra coverage. Apply powder in a polishing motion, using small circular motions to ensure it’s fully blended and doesn’t settle into fine lines. For more tips on how to make your skin look its best, click through the gallery!

GLOWY SKIN!

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Gossip Girl: Does Serena’s Marilyn Monroe Dress Look Familiar?

Jan 19, 2012 @ 6:55 pm

Gossip Girl‘s 100th episode opens with a Gentlemen Prefer Blondes dream sequence, and we have all the details on Blake Lively‘s Marilyn Monroe dress! “For Serena’s Marilyn look we actually customized Lily’s dress from the pink party in season four,” the show’s stylist Eric Daman told InStyle.com. “We added a giant bow and revamped it a little.” Daman hinted that Serena is wearing her mother’s dress for a special reason, but we’ll have to wait until the episode airs to find out! Catch Serena’s Marilyn moment—and Blair’s royal wedding!—on January 30th at 8/7c on The CW.

Plus! Click through the gallery to see looks from this week’s episode.

Gossip Girl Style!

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— Caitlin Petreycik

Gossip Girl Wedding Details: Serena’s Maid of Honor Dress

Jan 11, 2012 @ 4:10 pm

Courtesu of The CW; Courtesy of Vera Wang; Courtesy of David's Bridal

Blair Waldorf isn’t the only one wearing Vera Wang on her big day! In Gossip Girl‘s upcoming royal wedding episode—airing Monday, January 30th at 8/7c on The CW—maid of honor Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) wears a cream organza and metallic tulle gown with a corset bodice from the designer’s spring 2011 collection. Meanwhile, Blair’s three bridesmaids are outfitted in voluminous blush-hued Vera Wang for David’s Bridal dresses, which you can shop for $198 at davidsbridal.com. Tell us, which bridal party look do you prefer?

Browse our favorite wedding gowns from Vera Wang’s latest collection in the gallery!

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— Caitlin Petreycik

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Hairstyle Ideas for 2012

Dec 30, 2011 @ 10:45 am

If you’re New Year’s resolution is to get a new hairstyle, we’ve got the inspiration for you. Whether you want a new cut or color, check out more than 100 of the hottest hair makeovers that happened this year in the gallery now.

Hot Hairstyle Ideas!

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Found It! Blake Lively’s Bright Scarf

Dec 21, 2011 @ 3:15 pm

Blake Lively bundled up in Boston with a bold print scarf from Theodora & Callum. She’ll want to hold on to the hand-printed pareo as the seasons change—the versatile piece can be worn as a shawl, sarong or top! Pick one up for $175 at theodoraandcallum.com.

Plus, see more amazing statement accessories in the gallery!

Accessory Ideas!

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Blake Lively Celebrates National Cupcake Day

Dec 15, 2011 @ 4:46 pm

Today is National Cupcake Day! To mark this sweet occasion, self-confessed cupcake fanatic Blake Lively joined Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson to unveil a new flavor that will help raise money for Oxfam America, one of the Gossip Girl star’s favorite charities. We celebrated by adding the Georgetown Cupcake holiday collection to the list of perfect presents in our Holiday Gift Guide and, for those of you who have a different kind of sweet tooth, rounding up recipes for Gingerbread Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting, S’mores Pudding Pie and more irresistible treats in our Holiday Entertaining Guide. What’s your favorite type of dessert? Let us know by casting your vote in the poll below.

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