Fashion Blog

We will all look back years from now on this generation of high school/early undergraduate sorority sisters and think about how influential the television show Gossip Girl has been to the clothing style. Pearl earrings, ribbon headbands, heels to school and knee-high stockings to boot. Target.com is capitalizing on this influence by starring an elite collection from Anna Sui inspired from the Gossip Girl characters. Maybe a little deterring in it’s overt capitalization on the brand, but still–worth a look (I couldn’t resist).

Let’s see how Anna Sui has refashioned the fabulous looks of Gossip Girl’s main characters:

The Anna Sui for Target Feather Dress - Metallic Grey from Target.com: $69.99

Probably my favorite of the Serena looks, it’s short, glitzy, and has a bit of an ethnic vibe to it with the feathers at the top (though I don’t think feathers are exactly how Serena would go, except when she’s in the school play).

Anna Sui for Target Floral Metallic Jacquard Dress - Blue Print from Target.com: $44.99

Blair is by far the most iconic of the Gossip Girl characters, her style stretching from the severe button up high-necked Victorian dress to the ribbon headband + Audrey Hepburn black combination. She has the most recognizable, cohesive style, I would say, of all of the characters, and I think Anna Sui did a fine job of capturing the Blair Waldorf character.

Anna Sui for Target Silk Patterned Dress - Multi from Target.com: $59.99

I’d say Anna Sui fell a little off the style train when she designed the Jenny line, with the last two pieces of the set being almost complete train wrecks. I enjoy this first silk patterned dress though, and believe it looks like something Jenny would have designed on her own. Personally I would have played off the green silk dress Jenny designed that appeared in the finale of Eleanor Waldorf’s fashion show. I’m such a nerd.

Anna Sui for Target Silk Wrap Dress - Geo Floral from Target.com: $59.99

Ms. Sui did surprisingly well at designing for Vanessa Abrams, the bold Brooklynite attending NYC this season. I really enjoy this vibrant wrap dress, which actually is very updated and fresh for the Vanessa style.

As much as I hate watching prissy, spoiled girls run around, it’s definitely worth checking out stylist Eric Daman’s design. He’s the one that dresses and accessorizes these New York beauty queens and every show, it’s fun to see what preppy ensemble he’ll think of next.

For instance, I really liked the light, earthy tones that Leighton Meester wore in a scene once. I’ve noticed that Eric Daman is obsessed with unique tights/leggings. These lacy black tights go really well with her crop jacket. Her gray ruffled clutch really pulls her outfit together. Eric never fails to add the minute details to every outfit. Here, her thin gold headband and long chain don’t particularly stand out, but still add to her ensemble.

Blake Lively’s clothes don’t particularly stand out to me in comparison to the rest of the cast, but in this scene, her flowy peasant dress is really captivating. She didn’t accessories too much because the fine details and embroidery of the dress do the job. She’s got this little pouch thing hanging from her dress that’s really interesting and convenient. It somehow doesn’t look out of place. Very elegant and not too over the top.

Finally, this on-screen fashionista is always sporting the cute, homemade punk meets prep outfits. I like the way her look fits her personality. She’s probably the least arrogant of all the girls and her outfits seem to tell a story. Her messenger bag, plaid shirt dress, and french beanie scream down to earth yet still stylish.

Image source: teenvogue.com,  fabsugar.com

I have to confess I watch a lot of television. Most shows I view are probably meant for the teen to mid twenties crowd, not that I care, but I find it amazing how the TV show fashion echoes society’s trends. It is certainly on purpose because it helps us to relate to what is happening on the screen. Through the years I can see how different fads, such as bell bottoms and long hair on men, have always shown up in movies and television shows. It’s actually a natural progression I suppose, I mean unless the show or movie is based on fantasy or history it will certainly feature current day style.

With that said I will be talking about today’s television and the fashion that inspires it.
This is just a preview about me but I will be back soon with examples and illustrations in late January.

Until then here are a few fun links:

Ben Marshall talks about the same thing only two years ago

Gossip Girl Sets Fashion Trends

New Movies and TV Shows that Influence Your Style

Here is an example of TV inspired fashion, below:

Women’s Minnetonka Calf Hi Fringe Boot: $77.95

This boot was worn by Vanessa on Gossip Girl during the episode the Magnificent Archibalds, it can be ordered on www.shoebuy.com.

Fringe is all the rage this days I hope to pick up a similar pair over the holidays.