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Gossip Girl Fashion Quiz: "The Last Days of Disco Stick"

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:22 -0800

OK, can it get more scandalous on Gossip Girl? Between Jenny's almost druggie experience and Serena's congressional makeout session, I almost forgot this was a teen show. Oh, the drama. Did you take fashion notes? You know I did . . .

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Gossip Girl Fashion Quiz: "They Shoot Humphreys, Don’t They?"

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:22 -0800

A lot happened on this week's Gossip Girl. Blair and Serena repaired their friendship, Jenny reigned supreme at cotillion, and who can forget the steamy ménage à trois scene - wow. I'm usually not an advocate of sibling rivalry, but I kind of enjoyed seeing Eric's evil side. While we eagerly anticipate what's to come, take my quiz to see if you were tuning into all the fine details!

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Fab Read: You Know You Want It, Style – Inspiration – Confidence

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:22 -0800

If Eric Daman looks familiar to you, it's because he was recently posing pretty with Leighton Meester at the launch of his book, You Know You Want It: Style – Inspiration – Confidence ($20).

The Gossip Girl costume designer knows a thing or two about fashion, after all, don't we all covet Blair, Serena, Vanessa, and Jenny's fabulous Upper East Side ensembles? Daman says the trick to pulling off any ensemble is owning it, and in this book, he teaches us how to do just that via confidence and pizazz. (Side note, I think confidence is a woman's personal journey, I don't believe it can be taught.)

“A catalyst for the book was that I wanted to send the message that fashion and style [don’t] have to be scary - [they] can be totally accessible,” said Daman. "I always say style is 20 percent fashion and 80 percent confidence. You have to own it.” The book also includes a forward by the queen bee herself, Leighton Meester.

Celebstyle Smarts

FabSugar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:24:22 -0800

This week's celebrities were all about pretty party dresses and cuddly statement pieces. Fab newbie Paula Patton showed off her refined taste, while style veteran Sienna Miller, wowed us with a warm Winter look. However, the Fab fave goes to Thandie Newton, who floored me with an immaculate red carpet look. Clap, clap! Time to take my quiz to see if you were paying attention to everyone's ensembles . . .

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Celeb Style: Leighton Meester

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:22 -0800

The metamorphosis continues. Leighton looked like a knock-out a Swarovski event in NYC last night in galactic Marios Schwab. And special bonus: the Gossip Girl posing with GG costume designer Eric Daman - hi Eric! But back to Leighton. She shows her extreme side in this galactic frock, open-toe platform booties, and Swarovki spike jewelry. Kick ass.

Marios Schwab Silk bustle dress - $3,520.00	Steve Madden Women's Massivve Bootie - $179.95
Abbey Dawn Silver-Tone Spike Flex Bracelet - $16.00	Ben-Amun Black Resin Stretch Bracelet with Spikes - $245.00
Juicy Couture Diamond Outline Stud Earrings - $42.00	Roncello - $8.00
Suzy Smith Sequined Clutch bag - $60.00

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Gossip Girl Fashion Quiz: "The Grandfather: Part II"

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Last night's Gossip Girl was all about political scandals and schemes. While Nate sacrificed all for his do-gooder cousin, Tripp Vanderbilt, Blair and Serena found themselves in a bitter friendship – sad. Hopefully, they'll repair their BFF status, but for now, take my quiz to see if you were on top of the fashion details!

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Trend Alert: Big Blooms

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

It's time to scout your holiday dress of the season, and how can you resist the sweet smell of big blooms? Leighton sparkled in this blue, brush-painted rose silk bow front dress with patent belt by Prabal Gurung. If feminine and frilly is your thing, this is your lucky season. Oversize rosettes and flower motifs are not only in style, but quite classic, endlessly pretty. I say go dramatic or go home; I'm sure Leighton would second my emotion.

I Want This Wardrobe: Blair Waldorf

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:22 -0800

Leave it to Blair to bring fascinating Upper East Side style to NYU. While strolling the collegiate hallways, the former queen bee tempered a sexy gold lame dress by Oscar de la Renta with a ladylike coat - genius. The Gossip Girl then furthered her ferosh with a burgundy-quilted bag, gold bangles, and badass Alexandre Birman python booties. I wish my former college ensembles were this hot . . .

Nanette Lepore gold floral brocade '24 Karat' double breasted coat - $369.00	Oscar de la Renta Metallic jacquard dress - $2,290.00
Alexandre Birman Python Peep-Toe Bootie - $595.00	Vivienne Westwood Bordeaux Soho Quilted Baguette Bag - $224.40
Twisted Bangle Set - $5.80	1 Carat Diamond Stud 14K Yellow Gold Earrings - $1,695.00
Marc By Marc Jacobs Fancy Fancy Pave Heart Ring - $78.00

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Who Wore It Better? Louis Vuitton Moody Floral Frock

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:22 -0700

I was thoroughly smitten by the way Leighton Meester worked her Louis Vuitton Resort moody floral frock at Paris Fashion Week. I loved how she topped it with a vest, a belt, and wore dressy socks with sandals. Aussie model Catherine McNeil must have loved it too because she wore the same dress to a party at the LV store in Melbourne. Instead of a vest, however, Catherine topped hers with a sharp black blazer, and and finished the look with peep-toe boots and a bright pink LV clutch. Both ladies look stylish in moody florals, but who wore it better?

Leighton Meester: A Fashion Metamorphosis

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:50:22 -0700

When Leighton Meester steps onto the red carpet, she's a fashion force to be reckoned with. The Gossip Girl's ensembles get more and more refined with each event. Sometimes she's super sexy, others ultra femme, and from time to time a full-on movie star in floor-grazing gowns. She's constantly switching it up, that's why she's refreshing to follow. But such was not always the case. When Leighton first hit the red carpet in 2003, her uniform of choice was jeans and fancy tops. A lot has changed since then, including her hair color. Take a trip down memory lane to see Leighton's impressive fashion metamorphosis.

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Marchesa Strapless silk rosette dress - $2,740.00	BCBGMAXAZRIA Rosette Ruffle Cocktail Dress - $238.00
Robert Rodriguez Black Label black silk chiffon 'Cate' rosette one shoulder dress - $417.00	Adrianna Papell Rosette Halter Dress - $148.00
Moschino Cheap & Chic Rose-Print Dress - $995.00	Adrianna Papell Ombré Chiffon Sheath Dress - $188.00
BCBGMAXAZRIA Blue One Shoulder Draped Dress - $258.00	Sequin Rosette Dress - $34.99
Short Strapless Flower Homecoming Dresses by Mori Lee - $128.00	Oscar de la Renta Off-The-Shoulder Dress - $2,990.00
Decode 1.8 Metallic Rosette Empire-Waist Dress - $240.00	Silk dupioni rosette dress - $495.00