So, while I don’t watch Gossip Girl (Gasp! Shock! The Horror! I know, I know I am totally missing out on LIFE), I do love the GG fashions. Nothing screams “this is so real” like a 16 year old prancing around in the latest Balenciaga dresses or Alexander McQueen blazers.
I know when I was 17, I spruced up my Kipling backpack by wearing a strand of Chanel Pearls… and by Chanel Pearls I obviously mean the totally real ones that I bought in China Town.
Don’t get me wrong; I do admire their fashion forwardness, but I totally resent that it’s not reality. However, this look on Ms. Blake Lively is totally attainable and totally cute.
Perhaps I should start watching?
Leather is huge this fall (along with purple, yellow, scarves, and everything else I’ve blogged about in this series) and it’s a great way to dress down a sexy black dress while also staying warm in all those super long bar lines.
So I bring you: Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Gossip Girl’s ‘Too Legit to Quit’ Style.
The Black Dress: You can get a great dress from Forever 21, obvi. This dress is HOT and better than HOT – it’s CHEAP. INEXPENSIVE. MUY INEXPENSIVO. Yes, I am still single.
The Leather Jacket- While still pricey at $128.00, it’s still a bargain for a cute leather jacket. If you aren’t feeling this one Urban has tons of other cute options. And a leather jacket is a GREAT fall piece; wear it out with this ensemble, or throw it on with skinny jeans and flats, or even a cute hoodie and sweats to class (you know, instead of that awful North Face Fleece that neeeeeds to be retired. Please. I am begging you).
The Purse: Different than the one Blake has above, but more suitable for a night out at the bar, this Croc Patent purse is Hot (with a capital “H”). And the best thing about patent leather? Spills… or vomit (ew) wipe off easy breezy instead of leaving a messy stain.
The Shoe: These shoes will make this look a bit more transitional for fall rather than the wrap sandals shown above. I would go with the Pewter or the black; they both go with everything.
Multi Chain Necklace: This final touch paired with the booties and motorcycle jacket will make that ‘fit “Too Legit To Quit” (Hey heeeeey).








Liv says:
Sat, 27th Sep 20081:41 pm
Where do you get those shoes?
Sam says:
Sat, 27th Sep 20086:49 pm
I’m aching for that leather jacket!
Jacks says:
Sat, 27th Sep 20087:09 pm
That leather jacket is faux-leather, made of polyurethane…blecch. Explains the price though.
Valerie says:
Sat, 27th Sep 20089:28 pm
the shoes are steve madden you can buy em online obv. but they are $139.95. Too pricey for something so trendy in my opinion.
Jacks says:
Sat, 27th Sep 200810:24 pm
I’ve actually found that very same Steve Madden shoe in a Tj Maxx recently..for $50. If you love those shoes, definitely worth checking out a couple local TJ’s first.
Lola B says:
Tue, 30th Sep 20083:11 pm
I didn’t even have a kipling backpack to spruce up….I carried a blue walmart knockoff!
The GG girls would be horrified!
kaTie says:
Wed, 1st Oct 20081:04 pm
Where would I get the necklace?
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