What do you expect to see?

As far as fashion icons go, Blair Waldorf is the new Summer Roberts from the O.C.; an avant- guard dresser; which is why we love her or did I mean hate her? I say Blair Waldorf and not Leighton Messter because in real life who looks that put together all the time? Equip me with a personal stylist, an endless bank account and limo driver and yeah I’d roll into class looking like I stepped out of Vogue too. But with a laptop on my back and a 15 minute hike to civilization the idea of going to class in an outfit that doesn’t resemble gym attire doesn’t seem very intriguing. By the looks of our UNC campus it seems as though that is a general concensus. So I started to think what are ways that one can look trendy but still get to class without being soaked with perspiration. So I made a list of 5 items you can expect see on your fav GG but
also work for a commuting, fashionista college student.

1. HEADBANDS
Last season in almost every episode Blair’s locks were secured with bow headbands that later turned up on every teenagers noggin. This season a more bohemian look- scarf headbands have replaced them, such as in the picture below.

Are J. Crew and Forever 21’s fall accessories well equipped, we’ll just see?
However if pieces of fabric on your neck aren’t your style another alternative you can try are theses Great Gatsby meets Swan Lake feathered headbands. Check out
<these> from Urban Outfitters, they are chic and sassy.





2. HIGH WAIST SKIRTS
These are a personal favorite of mine because I like the way they snug my waist. Blair already sported a pair of 50s high waist shorts in the last episode. Some of you may be saying to yourself “Ugh, no thank you! I’ll keep the pooch look for my grandmother”. But no mam’ this trend is everywhere if you haven’t already noticed. In fact I have been impressed to see a few ladies sporting jersey pencil skirts complemented with white tees. If you’re not convinced open up Lucky, Teen Vogue, or Glamour magazine and believe me you will low ride no more.


3. CROSS BODY MESSENGER BAGS
These 70s fashion staples are making an appearance once again. And hell am I happy. These versatile lifesavers can be however small, large, sporty or chic you’d like them to be and you can find them almost anywhere. Why do I love them, because they are roomy enough for a laptop so you can replace your not so trendy backpack, they don’t force you to walk sideways so your shoulder purse doesn’t topple you over, and their ideal if you ride your bike to class. Below I’ve included a picture for some ideas. And yes that would be David Beckham. No I did not put this up just so you ladies/gents could goggle over him. I want to show you that guys too can sport the murse (man purse).










4. TIGHTS; Colored, textured, printed, expect to see it all!!!
No, I’m not talking about leggings I’m talking about full on pantyhose. The ones your mother used to dress you in for Sunday School. But before you start itching your legs think about all the fall and winter nights you’ve gone out in a dress and sworn you have gotten frost bite on your legs and toes? Now picture you legs and feet all cozy in a layer of wool or cotton. Mmm…now doesn’t that seem nice?
Tights were huge last year and don’t expect them to go away. These God sent pieces of fabric not only keep your legs warm but also make an outfit more dimensional while allowing you to extend the season of your dress and skirt wardrobe. What more would you want?! I expect to see more daring colors and prints paired with unusual mixes from our protégé designer Jenny. What do I see for campus style, I’m guessing the usual browns and blacks, maybe a few prints, and the iconic fishnets for Pimps and Ho’s frat parties.



5. ETHNIC PRINTED SCARVES
I primarily envision Vanessa coolly draped in a collage of prints and colors as she serves coffee but who knows maybe Serena will deck her neck out in one too. The reason for my infatuation with these thin pieces of fabric- because they add a dash of color to an outfit and are perfect for Fall’s unpredictable weather. You can throw one over a t-shirt before you go out one night but as the night cools down you can use it as a shawl. Already I’ve seen students draped in a plethora of patterns. Here’s some Gucci scarves photographed in Milan’s Fashion Week Fall 2008.







Gossip Girl offers it’s viewers a colorful palette of fashion ideas. From rugged Venassa, inventive jenny and polished Blair, they each have a different and creative style. So go through your closet, mix and match patterns and use them as your inspiration for a new fall style.

xoxo,


g.

(Inspired by the fashion forward Suzy)