It wouldn't be a Gossip Girl week without a post mentioning Serena van der Woodsen. Serena is the "It Girl" of the Upper East Side, a character who always appears to get whatever she wants because of her looks, charisma, and charm. I have to admit that, although Serena has all of the gentlemen falling all over her, and seemingly everyone singing her praises, I actually think Blair has the better style (sorry Serena!). I do think this leggy blonde is still deserving of her own style post though.
I am a big fan of this casual look of Serena's, although it is pretty unsual. Yellow, shorts, flats - what did you do with Serena van der Woodsen? So cute though. Yellow always wins extra points.
Now, here's a casual outfit that I love, and that is more Serena's usual style. Heels, check, cool hat, check, statement necklace, check, pastel wide-legged pants, check! I would seriously consider marrying these pants, they look that awesome and comfortable.
Gorgeous dress alert! Serena wears some of the most amazing dresses on the show. Her style seems to be more bold, and trend-driven than Blair's. She is more often seen in the mini dresses, bodycon dresses, cut-out style dresses, or unsual cuts & shapes. This is relatively simple for her, but I still love it!
Another good example of glam casual Serena. Loving the strong shoulders, and the cobalt pants. Of course, accessorised with a brooding stare, because everyone on this show is always brooding about something, no matter the occasion.
This dress is just pure Serena. Bold colour, crazy patterns, built-in statement necklace, awesome cleavage and cut-out detail! It's probably good that the cat-fight she gets in whilst wearing this dress turns out to be fake - it doesn't look practical for cat-fighting, and I would hate for it to get ruined.
At this moment I feel I really need to mention Serena's (or, Blake Lively's) hair. It is magnificent. Although I don't want to go blonde - never again - this is pretty much how I want my hair to be when it grows. Her hair is like a character on it's own. Anyway, if you want to get a little bit of that Serena glow into your life, here's a few ideas:
For a casual look keep things on trend - sharp shoulders, statement pieces, bold colour - with a little bit of boho - crochet vests, slouchy fringed boots, floppy straw hats, feathers - thrown in for good measure. Disregard all rules about the wearing of sequins in the daytime. Roll out of bed, consider brushing your hair, and then decide against it. Remember to bring a large bag, presumably for holding your textbooks & college supplies, although you never seem to attend class. For a more formal occasion, throw on your highest, most bad-ass pair of heels. If they are colourful, super-stiletto, or studded, all the better. Keep your dresses either super-short, bodycon & backless, or maxi-length with cut-outs, crazy colours, and eye-catching details. Accessorise with a fitted blazer, trench coat or leather jacket & a large, large statement clutch. Pack a mask in your purse, just in case you encounter a masquerade ball on your way to your destination.
You know you love me, xoxo.
P.S. If you're in need of more Gossip Girl for your style fix, check out Fictional Style Icon: Vanessa Abrams, from May last year.
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