Spotted!: Blake Lively bundles up in a chocolate leather Dolce and Gabbana coat with grey trim that tied at the waste and distressed jeans as she leaves the set of “Gossip Girl” in New York City on February 1, 2012. Instead of dressing up the outfit with a pair of boots, the blonde bombshell opted for a more casual look by wearing a pair of edgy Christian Louboutin high-top sneakers. Give any outfit an edgy look with this pair of studded Christian Louboutin sneakers.
Spotted! All eyes were on Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively at Barney’s New York. Her two-piece, bright blue tuxedo showed off her curves with the plunge cut neck line and fitted pants. The embellished lacy shoulder pads really added to the eighties feel of the look. The actress accessorized with chunky rings and drop earrings, but skipped a necklace as it would take away from the sexy, dramatic neckline. Get Blake’s look at http://bit.ly/uL5aB1
Spotted!: Elizabeth Hurley and Leighton Meester, pictured above, both wore earrings by Meira T in Season 5 Gossip Girl.
Let’s face it, half of us watch “Gossip Girl” for the juicy story lines and the other half are glued to the onscreen drool-worthy fashion show in just about every scene. Blake Lively’s character spotted rocking the Yigal Azrouel Optic Colorblock Dress, which retails for $1,095.00. But for all the die-hard fashionistas out there, that very same dress is currently available on Rent The Runway for just $150. Something to gossip about indeed, but no need to divulge that yours is a rental. Our lips are sealed!
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Cynthia Rowley's Fall Collection 2011 boasts beautiful longer skirts. Photo Credit: cynthiarowley.com
Getting sick of mini skirts and baring your thighs? Top designers, like Cynthia Rowley, feel your pain and have extended the length of skirts for a change in your spring, summer, and fall wardrobe. Like Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester, you too can find beauty in a below-the-knee or a flowing skirt. These styles are popping up all over the runway and stores, so it’s time to grab a hold of this new trend.
Shenae Grimes on the red carpet in an Elizabeth and James Long Skirt. Photo Credit: celebrityfashion.onsugar.com
Paired with a crop-top, a lacy blouse, or a denim vest, long flowing skirts are all the rage for the most casual and chic summer attire. 90210′s Shenae Grimes looks very trendy in her Elizabeth and James Long Skirt and floral print cropped blouse.
LNA Column long Skirt, $99. Photo Credit: shopbop.com
Not only are these skirts supper flattering due to the curve hugging design, but they are so easy and versatile. Try this LNA Column Long Skirt, priced at $99, over a bathing suit with sandals and you’ve got a day-to-night beachy look. Add a black lace top, wedges, and a fedora and your look could grace the beach or a red carpet.
Indah Long Wrap Skirt, $128. Photo Credit: shopbop.com
Try a boho-chic look with a printed skirt or wrap-around with a floral design, like this Indah Wrap Long Skirt, priced at $128. Your favorite button down shirt would look very flattering tied at your waist with a flowing skirt and flip-flops.
Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf looks classy-chic in her A-Line Skirt. Photo Credit: cwtv.com
For a retro, Mad Men-inspired look, try a classy below-the-knee A-line or pencil skirt. Yes, ladies, it is definitely flattering to just show off your ankles. I would pair these skirts with a fitted tank or sweater like GG’s Blair Waldorf, or a blazer to make it even more throwback classy. Don’t be afraid to raid your closet for old designs from the 60′s and 70′s, even the 90′s!
Tibi Lillian Midi Skirt, $253. Photo Credit: shopbop.com
Nothing says spring and summer like this Tibi Lillian Midi Skirt, priced at $253. It is so casual and relaxed, but still looks high-fashion. The midi-length is perfect, and will go great with wedges or a pair of flip flops.
Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl is always dressed to perfection. Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino/ CW
As a self-proclaimed Prime Time TV Know-It-All, I make sure to know everything and anything that goes on in the television world, especially when it comes to fashion. This year’s prime time line-up has been phenomenal, from award-winning shows like Glee and Modern Family to guilty pleasures like Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars, there is always something fabulous and fashionable to watch. We, here at Style Scene Daily, have picked out the top three fashion forward and style-inspired shows between the weeknight hours of 8pm and 10pm.
The American Idol Season 10 Judges and Host look fabulous. Photo Credit: fanlala.com
As if listening to the magnificent voices of the Season 10 contestants isn’t entertaining enough, we get to see the amazing wardrobe of Jennifer Lopez and the female contestants twice a week on AI. Yes, Ryan‘s suits are perfectly tailored, and Steven‘s bell-bottoms are divine, but JLo steals the show with her perfectly quaffed hair, flawless make up, and absolutely daring and stunning fashion choices. I love how she embraces her curves and always stands out in edgy, yet girly designs.
AI Season 10 judge Jennifer Lopez is styling in sparkles and Louboutins. Photo Credit: Michael Becker/FOX/PictureGroup
The FOX show has even upped their contestants’ fashion, by incorporating L.A.M.B. designer and pop-star Gwen Stefani into last week’s show to style the three female singers. One of my favorite top 9 contestants, Pia Toscano, who shockingly got voted off far too early, was dressed by Gwen in a Safari print romper an edgy accessories on Wednesday night.
AI Top 9 Contestant Pia Toscano in L.A.M.B. Photo Credit: bumpshack.com
Serena is dressed to the nine's in this Gossip Girl episode. Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino CW
There’s no doubt that the upper east-siders of Gossip Girl are the best dressed cast on TV, but what makes them stylish enough to be dubbed the “new Sex and the City” of fashion? The wardrobe stylist for GG, Eric Daman, makes sure each character has their own unique style and pushes the envelope in everything they wear. From trendsetting with Blair‘s headbands and plaid school-girl skirts, to mixing styles with Serena‘s boho-chic flair with polished wealthy looks, Daman has set the bar high on The CW Show.
Blair looks business-chic in a bedazzled jacket. Photo Credit: Eric Leibowitz/ The CW
I don’t even think I could tell you what is going on plot-wise right now on the show, but the fashion always sticks out. This show is constantly inspirational on the fashion front.
Not only is this show one of my favorites due to it’s acting, writing, and thick drama, but it also boasts beautiful clothes. The setting, a Chicago law office, does not jump out and say high fashion, but the leading ladies and men wear stunning suits and outfits that you would see on any fashion week runway. Diane and Alicia, played by Christine Baranski and Julianna Margulies, are always dressed to the nines in their pencil skirts and tweed blazers; their sophisticated suit jackets are to die for.
Alicia Florrick always looks great in that business-chic look. Photo Credit: cbs.com
If you’re looking for a good TV drama without compromising on exquisite designs, look no further than CBS’s The Good Wife.
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg with Designer Rebecca Taylor March 24, 2011 at her NYC store opening.
Rebecca Taylor held a soiree for her new store opening in New York City’s meatpacking district Thursday, March 24, 2011. The 1,800 square foot store was packed with family and friends — including model Selita Eubanks, “Gossip Girl” actresses Michelle Trachtenberg and Tika Sumpter, “30 Rock” actress Katrina Bowden, and more.
Rebecca Taylor clothing is flirty and modern and fits into any contemporary women’s closet. Tailored suits, delicate knits, it’s versatile and very figure flattering.
Blake Lively as Serena Van der Woodsen on the set of Gossip Girl. Photo Credit: fashionistazlife.com
Since the summer months are sneaking up on us, it is time to find the perfect hat to block your beautiful face from those harmful UV rays. Whether you’re strutting the street in style like Gossip Girl and Chanel‘s new spokeswoman Blake Lively, or hitting the beach like actress Hayden Panettiere, these head coverings are the cutest and most effective way to protect your face and look great. Style Seen Daily has found some of this season’s hottest hats to make sure you look fabulous while frolicking on a hot sunny day.
Vanessa Hudgens looks effortlessly beautiful in jeans and a t-shirt. Photo Credit: Fabsugar.com
Nothing says Look At Me like a big floppy hat. The next time you want to look casually cool like Beastly actress Vanessa Hudgens, just throw on a big floppy hat.
Collection XIIX Bold Stripe Floppy Straw Hat. Photo Credit: nordstrom.com
This Collection XIIX Bold Stripe Floppy Straw Hat from Nordstrom, priced at $38, is perfect for a day shopping or a day at the beach.
Hayden Panettiere on beachside in a cute cowboy hate. Photo Credit: igossip.com
The newest trend of this season is the cowboy hat. Traditional hats you’ve seen on Minka Kelly in Friday Night Lights are back and have grabbed the attention of fashionistas like Hayden Panettiere, Ashley Tisdale, and Sandra Bullock. We love the casual feel and how cute they look on just about everybody.
Top Shop Corsage Band Cowboy Hat. Photo Credit: Topshop.com
This Top Shop Corsage Band Cowboy Hat, priced at $50, is dressed up with a floral corsage and ribbon to add a flirty style to your rugged look.
Cameron Diaz looks so LA in her pastels at the airport. Photo Credit: GVK/ Bauer-Griffin
Fedoras have been in style for a few seasons, and we here at Style Seen Daily, are here to tell you they are still a huge part of summer 2011 style. Try adding color ribbon like The Green Hornet actress Cameron Diaz strutting through the airport, or a pattern or stripe, or even go bold with a bright colored hat, whichever way you wear it, these hats are perfect for spring and summer.
Juicy Couture Straw Fedora. Photo Credit: shopbop.com
This cute Juicy Couture Straw Fedora, priced at $68, is an upgrade from the simplistic, the patterned stripe and feather add a little 2011 edge.
Winter seems to always sneak up on us – is your closet stocked with this season’s on-trend necessities? With so many stylish trends and looks to choose from, the task of narrowing down what to buy and what to pass on by can be daunting.
Want to know what will be in our closet this year? We’ve pared the season’s trends down to our top five faves to give you a lust-worthy, and essential, list to shop from. Included in this Style Seen Daily trend report: Faux fur, leopard, gold, over the knee boots, and red lips.
Model Iwona Lis in outfit provided by Los Cerritos Center. Foreign Exchange Faux fur vest: $44.
It’s a fur thing, and a sure thing—this holiday you can’t go wrong with decking out in faux fur. Gain some instant style cred when you choose fur-trimmed boots, handbags or jackets. We’ve taken note of the way this trend is spreading like wildfire with celebrities — Kim Kardashian likes to layer on her blonde faux vest when traveling, and Olivia Palmero broke out her faux vest early in chilly NYC — a sleek black version she layered over black skinnys and a dark sweater. Don’t think California is exempt from this cozy look—as the weather cools here in L.A. we’ll see even more of this hot look around town.
Can’t decide which fur is fur you?
While shopping for our favorite faux-fur, we decided to go with a vest from Foreign Exchange in Los Cerritos Center that looked that it cost much more than it’s affordable sticker price of $44.
Pick a blend and style that fits your personality—are you wild and wooly with an edge? Pick a longer haired multi-hued vest. Are you Jackie O’s refined elegance? Look for shorter haired single-tone cropped jackets.
Model Camila Poindexter. Outfit provided by Ann Taylor, Westside Pavilion. Ann Taylor Leopard Skirt: $118.
Here kitty, kitty….this fall, a little leopard makes your look large on style. Don’t try to tame this wild animal, 2010 is the year to feed your inner feline. Grab that racy printed heel, or cinch that waist with a touch of cat-like couture—and know you’re not alone. This fall we’ve seen Angelina Jolie is wrapping up in a stealth leopard trench, Victoria Beckham’s been carrying her kitty on her arm in a chain-strapped handbag, and Keira Knightly tied on a purr-fect printed scarf.
We spotted some decadent leopard looks at Ann Taylor at Westside Pavilion (model is wearing a-line leopard skirt, Ann Taylor, Westside Pavilion, $118).
Pick a lady-like pencil skirt, pumps or cute cardigan, or step out in a printed sheath, or ballet flats—just call a cat a cat, and say that leopard is topping your list for winter.
Model Ashley Jeuong. Outfit provided by Love Culture, Santa Monica Place. Love Culture Gold tube dress $19.
The old adage is being redefined—all that glitters is gold this season. Get your glitz-fix this holiday with this old-school glamour inducing metallic. Start with jewelry, yes, but then get creative and look to lamé for new inspiration. Gold-plated blazers, skirts, handbags and headbands are ruling the runways this winter, with glinting new takes on trend-forward pieces.
We recently caught Heidi Klum donning a sequined golden stunner during Milan Fashion Week, and Hilary Swank looking ravishing in bustier version at the London Film Festival.
When we hit the aisles and took a quick peek inside Love Culture at the new Santa Monica Place, we fell in love with their collection of gold tops and accessories. Our faves that tipped the scales–everything from sequined tunics to gold and rhinestoned cuff bracelets, all for $20 and under.
Model Michelle Marie. Dress provided by Foreign Exchange, Santa Monica Place. ALDO boots, Westside Pavilion, $130.
Over-the-knee boots are so fashion-forward they may make you question your style identity — “is over-the-knee for me?” The answer is yes—the brave, the bashful and somewhere in between–even you can wear them. So buck up, skivvy into some skinnys and get to shopping, because these boots aren’t optional. Get right in a longer riding-boot flat version, or saddle up to sexy suede stilettos, but don’t dare to say that model Claudia Schiffer, and “Gossip Girl” star Taylor Momsen, don’t know where it’s at—they both started the fall wearing boots up to there with boldness.
ALDO in Westside Pavilion is our favorite haunt these days for these leg elongating lookers, (model is wearing knee high leather boots, Aldo, Westside Pavilion, $130).
Aldo carries knee high boots with prices ranging from $60 – $250 and when paired with tights and dresses, leggings and chunky sweaters, or your favorite slimming denim, will raise the roof.
Style Seen Daily Founder Crystal Fambrini.
Finally—what’s the accessory that compliments everything else you’ll buy this season? Your sassy, bright red lips. Pucker up and find the shade that lights up your complexion, and complements your hair and eye color. If you have pink undertones to your skin, pick rowdy raspberry inspired reds, or blue-based plums. If your skin is any shade of olive, choose brazen brown-reds or bubbly poppy hues.
If color matching makes you cringe, take a trip over to M.A.C at Westside Pavilion and ask one of their color experts to choose a true red for you. This universally flattering neutral red is easy to fall for—it looks great on every face. M.A.C’s color-rich lipsticks are $14.50 each.
It’s time to brave the elements of the season and go out in the rain, but that doesn’t mean you need to compromise your style. Here at Style Seen Daily, we think the change in weather gives us more reason to accessorize. Stay on trend this Autumn, like pop-star Taylor Swift, with new funky rain coats, stellar rubber boots, and of course, the always useful umbrella. Check out some ideas we’ve come up with to keep yourself feeling dry and looking fabulous.
Theory Swagger Hattie Lightweight Anorak Jacket. Bloomingdales.com
Although the classic Burberry trench will be forever fashionable, this twist on the rain coat is impressive for this season. The Theory Swagger Hattie lightweight Anorak Jacket priced at $325, has a fantastic texture to protect you from the rain, but is still super flattering and stylish. The plaid lining adds that something special to make the piece unique.
Aqua Utility Anorak. Bloomingdales.com
Without losing an ounce of style, Aqua makes this gorgeous Utility Anorak for only $128. This belted number comes in dark olive and black, both with gold zippers for that edgy element.
Rachel Bilson in edgy Hunter boots. Courtesy of stylebyme.net
Feeling funky this fall? The creator of the perfect rubber boot, Hunter, has upped their game and added spunk to their useful classic. The O.C. actress and fashion icon, Rachel Bilson, steps out in Hunter’s awesome new Boa Snake embossed boots. Check out these fabulous studded Festival Tall rain boots, priced at $225, and never worry about compromising fashion for functionality.
Hunter Festival Tall Boots. Shopbop.com
Blake Lively in Gossip Girl. CWTV.com
Blake Lively‘s Gossip Girl character Serena and BFF Blair take on the damp NYC weather in their show, and kept dry under clear bubble umbrellas. Find your warm and dry shelter with this bubble umbrella from Totes, priced at $21.99, and you’ll never have to worry about running into walls while in the rain.
Totes Clear Bubble Umbrella. Amazon.com
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