The key for the non-teenaged set is to create a sophisticated crossbreed of the Gucci & Gossip Girl vibes - CC calls it 3G!
How to dress accordingly without spending 3G:
1) girly plaids
Think Scottish princess, not Mary-Kate grunge.
For practically pennies, snap up a ruffled plaid shirt from victoriassecret.com.
Go to victoriassecret.com to buy!
Take a cue from the GG girls (see Blair flanked by fabulous Chanel bouclé-swathed peers on the steps of the Met)!
Try this Nanette Lepore Sultry tweed pencil skirt with playful ruffle hem.
Visit shopbop.com.
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3) tights
Bright, opaque, patterned, thigh-high, knee-high, argyle, striped -- practically anything goes when it comes to 3G legwear!
Lacoste's 80s-throwback turquoise tights
Kate Beckinsdale goes naughty librarian in striped thigh-highs (photo courtesy hollywoodtuna.com)
Kate Beckinsdale goes naughty librarian in striped thigh-highs (photo courtesy hollywoodtuna.com)
The striped jacket hits the runway at the Gucci Resort show in Milan.
Little J, get the look for less with this sassy striped crested Victoria's Secret blazer.
Little J, get the look for less with this sassy striped crested Victoria's Secret blazer.
CC adores how it's paired with a tailored striped button-down and cheeky necktie, borrowed from the boys but decidedly feminine!!
5) Accoutrements!
CC likes preppy decorative touches like this Candace Ang antique brass kilt pin, at etsy.com. Wear it on your skirt or your lapel!!
5) Accoutrements!
CC likes preppy decorative touches like this Candace Ang antique brass kilt pin, at etsy.com. Wear it on your skirt or your lapel!!
Are these Jean Paul Gaultier Couture herringbone double buckle boots not so fab, S?
And who could forget a ridiculously luxe handbag, like this Goldenbleu Lillian bag, currently half off at shopbop.com!
And who could forget a ridiculously luxe handbag, like this Goldenbleu Lillian bag, currently half off at shopbop.com!
Until next time, Upper East Siders!
xoxox, CC
Fashion credits: runway photos in this CC post via style.com; Gossip Girl stills courtesy nytimes.com.
Fashion credits: runway photos in this CC post via style.com; Gossip Girl stills courtesy nytimes.com.
40 comments:
I am LOVING that resort look.. so preppy, effortless and chic.
Ah I love the 3G concept!
Preppy/Gossip Girl style will always have a place in my heart... it's a classic.
i absolutely love this post! and I adore the Nanette Lepore tweed skirt.
Lovely post as usual! Such cute girls those gossip girls! xx
I love stripes and I love gossip girl; so great post!
i love the show! resort 09 looks fab too! x
Those are cute boots in the last picture.
I love those all, that´s a great post!
This Gucci winter last collection is fantastic!!!
a kiss!!
Yes! Yes! YES!!!
That collection is AH-MAZING!!!
that's one of my favorite frida collections yet. and i'm amazed at the cute vic secret stuff you've found, i have to go visit!
I don't know what it is...I just can't swallow Gossip Girl or their fashion. I'm sure GG-obsessed fans would burn me at the stake for saying that!
Lots of lovely inspiration there, I'm really liking the tartan!
good post! Lots of inspiration here
sweeeettt... i think these are additions i need for my wardrobe! they might stop people from thinking that i'm older than what i really am!
I love GG's tights. I havent watched the Gucci Resort yet. =( Prolly later after school. If I am a coffeeholic, your blog is my coffee. Keep well.
love the thigh high stockings...always have!
good post lil gal ;)
So niceeeeeeee!I wanna be Blair!!!
Why don´t you post a review on fashion hairstyles???? I really am concerned abput those topics!!!
What a fantastically thorough post on the prep school look. How sexy is the Victoria's Secret fishtail hem tartan skirt? The whole outfit, with white blouse and black stilettos is fantastic.
I actually haven't watched Gossip Girl yet but I do love all the screencaps of their clothes! Thank you for the lovely comment and I chose "Cigarettes" because, well, actually I'm not really sure but I love the word! I guess I'm just weird :P And I do not smoke :) xoxo!
i just saw that delia's cardigan on their website today! =) ugh. i'm in love with it! i like this post. i'm a fan of the gossip girls book... and the show only for teh fashion because i hate how it totally does not follow the book in the least. not even 20 percent is the same! weird.
awesome blog! i have been loving corsets and your last post was amazing--so was this one, of course.
I really like that Delia's cardigan. Great post!
OMG I LOVE IT: smart tweeds, cardigans, blazers, I want to go shopping!
i'm obsessed with gossip girl as well! their style has been super influential to our generation evident by the influx of preppy plaids & knee socks in stores now!:) ive heard lots of good things about the gucci collection so i better check it out:)
xoxo
Kate Beckinsale looks amazing in that photo!
Ohh those Gucci grossgrain trousers are soooo bad ass. I need that in my life.
i think gucci's collection was really pretty, i like it lots, not a fan of their bags though in the past.
great inspiration. I can't believe that plaid top is from Victoria's Secret! too cute!
you know, I love the show's fashions, but looking at these stills thinking these girls are supposed to be 15-16 and some of them NOT rich (ahem Jenny) their outfits seem ridiculous.
I am gonna go search for a better look at that Delias Blair blazer now...
A great post, CC!! I love the tartan trousers-I had some in the 80s, I most probably wouldn't wear them now though-but I still love the trend!
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Great Post!!!
CC, I COULDN'T POSSIBLY TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS POST.
Victoria's Secret has some great clothes this season!
And I L-O-V-E Blair's style. What's NOT to love about the TV's favorite bad girl ever?
And those athletic-chic red thigh highs are killing me. So damn HOT!
I love Kate Beckinsale, and that photoshoot was just awesome.
"Are these Jean Paul Gaultier Couture herringbone double buckle boots not so fab, S?"
I don't know about S, but I certainly love them! :D
I can't believe I missed so many posts, CC... It's ok now, I'm updated :D
Great looks!!! I LOVE tartan print, and tweed is so glamorous!!!!
i love the ankle socks! your posts are always so detailed!
What a wonderfully inspiring post! <3 Happy Friday.
i've only ever watched one episode of gossip girl by accident. haha. i'll admit i'm not a fan. but i do love the preppy look. i still think balenciaga did it best last fall!
ps: maybe it's because i don't live in the upper east side, but i don't see ANY schoolgirls dressing that nice!
omg always loved the preppy look. and am a gossip girl addicted...guess i get addicted to tv for fashion...love all the pics, grear post cc :-)
ooh i love this feature! and those plaid pants are just amazing...
thanks for this post..i love gg fashion..its so over the top and fun... of course I love blair..as you can tell on my blog..lol
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