Gossip Girl 'The Wrong Goodbye' Episode and Fashion Recap

O.M.G.

W.T.F!?!

I thought the Gossip Girl season finale cliffhanger was going to be about whether Blair would choose Chuck or Louis, but it appears that the writers had something else altogether in store:

A baby Bass!

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Sure, maybe they're leading me down the garden path and that abandoned pregnancy test was Darota's or something (grrr if that's the case), but it doesn't seem likely. And as far as we know Serena--surprisingly--hasn't boned anyone since forever. Which leaves Blair. If Louis' the father there's no fun in that, which means...

A Bass baby!

Blair accessorizes the Alexis Mabille Couture gown we saw

last episode with an Alberta Ferretti coat, Sequin earrings

and Judith Leiber minaudiere.

I'm not really sure how much time elapsed between the Constance party and Darota cleaning out that trash can. At least enough time for Faux Charlie to Greyhound it to Miami. And did you see that twist coming? I, for one, did not. Wonder what kind of fresh hell Faux Charlie and Georgina have in store for Season Five and what will happen when Real Charlie shows up. Because you know she will.

Chuck's tux by Ralph Lauren

Shirt - Thomas Pink

Coat - Hugo Boss

Tie - Drake for Barney's

Shoes - Dior

 

So, okay, am I the only one who got teary eyed last night?

I mean, Chuck Bass actually sacrificing his own desires for Blair was just about too much. I do like the idea of Chuck and Nate spending the summer old school style and I think it's great that the writers have Blair and Dan continuing their friendship. The whole Chuck-and-Blair-I'll-love-you-forever breakup...*tear*

The snake print on Georgina's one-shouldered Marchesa

 is perfect for her, but it gives me the creeps.

Earrings - Sequin

Cuff - Kara Ross

Rings - Swarovski and Lia Sophia

Clutch - Carlos Falchi

I also thought Georgina was welcome comic relief last night. Not only did she have one of the best lines of the night ("I haven't been this bored since I believed in Jesus!") but I loved when she was all, "I missed you! You really get me!" to Serena. Not that its even plausible that Serena could understand her. I mean, that girl is just as dumb as a post and completely self absorbed. Faux Charlie was hanging out a window and Serena was still blathering on about Nate and Dan and Columbia. I think I actually blacked out a bit during that speech. And her whole I-Never-Make-My-Own-Decisions existential crisis? Blah.

No one cares Serena. No one cares.

Did you catch GG creator Cecily von Ziegesar's cameo?

And I guess Serena is going to become some kind of Hollywood mogul now? Of course. I almost expected Serena to end up in some kind of Breakfast at Tiffany's remake like in the books, instead we're to believe that not only has Serena read The Beautiful and Damned but can quote it from memory. Sometimes this show just kills me.

And Vanessa? Dead to me. DEAD.

At times I even felt bad for the girl and her horrible fashion choices but no more. Thank God she's disappearing herself--unfortunately its to one of my fave cities. 

Serena's bathing suit by Mara Hoffman

Denim Jacket - Rag and Bone

Necklace - Stephen Dweck

Bag - Bottega Veneta Hobo

Sandals - Sigerson Morrison

Overall a bittersweet episodes with some really great moments. I thought Chuck's line about there being a "difference between a great love and a right love" was so apt and can be so true. Can't wait for next season!

Faux Charlie's gold Pamela Dennis Couture dress is

accessorized with an Alexis Bittar bangle, Double

Happiness earrings and a clutch by Nancy Gonzalez

Serena wore her coral Jenny Packham with Amirita

Singh Beatrice earrings, Diane von Furstenberg

Lytton clutch, and an M.C.L. snowflake cuff.

Raina's one-shouldered gown strikes me as a very Serena-type dress.

Asymmetrical draped chiffon gown by Matthew Williamson.

Screencap [via]

Updated:

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The cherry-blossom print dress that Blair wears at

the end of the episode is by Balenciaga.

Serena's pink blouse/cardigan is by Twenty8Twelve, her blue

mini is Hervé Léger and her earrings are Oscar de la Renta [similar].

The gold espadrilles that Blair borrowed from Serena

looked like Michael Kors Junipers.

What did you think of the episode?

{style inspiration: perfect florals}

. . . isn't this the loveliest swimsuit? . . . luxurious summery shades and a pretty tie, and all in a the most enchanting florals perfect for hazy sunday afternoons poolside, lost in love and daydreams . . .


{photography by giovanni rufino; leighton meester, gossip girl, via simplyedits}

Gossip Girl 'Shattered Bass' Episode and Fashion Recap

How can there only be one episode of Gossip Girl left?

I know I have a million things I should be doing other than watching,

but I'll certainly miss my Monday fix.

For once I don't even know where to start.

Chuck! Blair! Louis! Thorpe!

And Jack Bass. Back and teaming up with...Chuck?!

I almost like it.

I'm glad Chuck got some closure over the Thorpe situation,

but I wanted to bop Nate over his pretty little head.

It's been confirmed: dude is as stupid as he looks.

I'm not so afraid Thorpe will hurt Blair, I'm mostly

mad that he ruined her princess moment (classic that

Cyrus, who I love, called her a "princess bride.")

But I guess if nothing else Blair leaving the party shows

that she'll always choose Chuck first.

Serena Looking Pensive in a Christian Dior Fall 2009 Dress

And just when I was starting to like Louis a bit.

He seemed cool this episode, like he really cares

about Blair and he wasn't all jumping to conclusions

and breaking off engagements willy nilly.

Blair's V-Necked Coral Dress by Fendi

Flower and Chain Necklace by Louis Vuitton Resort 2011 [via]

Although I do think the party ultimatum was a disaster

waiting to happen. See also: Chuck Bass, Empire State Building.

Blair should have really known better.

Blair's White Triple Chain Tweed Coat - Phoebe Marais by Milly

Scarf - Oscar de la Renta

Satchel - LV Les Extraordinaires Monogram Guipure

Nude Patent Pumps - Giuseppe Zanotti

I'm hearing Vanessa and Jenny won't be back next season, which I'm glad about.

Now if we can just send Charlie along we'd be good.

I thought Serena overreacted a bit about the dress at the party--

she really looked like she wanted to rip it off right there--

but Charlie, as predicted, is legit crazy.

I mean, you kind of have to be to throw your entire

prescription--which Rufus just filled out for you--in the trash.

In. The. Trash. Can.

The living room trash can.

Really?

Blair's Engagement Party Dress from

Alexis Mabille's Fall 2010 Couture Collection

I'm soooo looking forward to next week!

Serena's coral dress (she does look great in that colour)

is from Jenny Packham's 2011 Cruise Collection

Earrings - Beatrice by Amrita Singh

Cuff - Snowflake by MCL

{Georgina, seen in the next episode, is in Marchesa from 2007}

 

Serena knew that Charlie's gold dress was Pamela Dennis Couture.

Earrings - Double Happiness

Gold Cuff - Alexis Bittar

Clutch - Nancy Gonzalez

Mostly because she'd already worn it in Season 1.

Just look at that bow...I guess the tag wasn't the only thing that

Charlie ripped out and threw into the trash along with her pills. [via]

How about you? What did you think of this episode?

Photos: CW, gossipgirlonline.net

Gossip Girl 'The Princesses and the Frog' Episode and Fashion Recap

Let me just start this by saying that there isn't anything much better than a broody, unshaven Chuck Bass. Except the version that crashes a royal party to tell a princess that he is Chuck Bass, love of Blair Waldorf's life, okay? Just in case anyone has forgotten. For the first time in a long time I feel like Chuck is getting back where he needs to be. We spent too much time with him swooning over Eva and Raina--really?--and now Blair gets one date and he's all bent out of shape. I think Chuck needs to learn his lesson and learn it well. Hopefully this latest downward spiral will do the trick.

Blair's black floral applique dress by Naeem Khan
(Screencap: homeofthenutty.com)

As for the whole Raina thing, I could care less. I kind of hate her. And Nate? What a loser. I mean he actually called Raina to tell her that he chooses her? Especially when he can plainly see how much his best friend needs him? Barf. Although Nate have that one particularly good line...

“It’s four o’clock. Smoking jacket hours, why are you still in your robe?”

Classic.

We all know that this Blair-Louis thing isn't going to last but I enjoyed watching Blair be happy for an episode. It seems like she really is trying to change and choose happiness in her life rather than a lot of the darkness that made up her time with Chuck. I think it's good for her and will help when she eventually reunites with Chuck, which we all know she will.

Serena's Nude/Pink Top - Rachel Levi

Jeggings - Vince

As for Serena? On a good day this character is useless. Well, only useful for how great she fills out her clothes. But this episode? Downright hateful and annoying. Seriously.

What. A. Bitch.

Serena's Sweater - Barney's Co-op

Jeans - J Brand

Ring - ABS

Darota was entertaining as always and Charlie is now consistently creepy. I almost felt bad for Vanessa. Dan seriously needs to get the hell away from the crazy cousin  before she starts boiling bunnies and all that. We're headed in that direction for sure.

Another highlight: When Dan called his dad "Jeeves." And Rufus totally acknowledged that he was Lily's butler. Oh, and Darota saying Vanya would go all Eastern European on the Prince. I gotta get me a Darota.

Blair's Sparkly Dress by Jenny Packham

The brocade trench Blair wears with this dress is by Tracy Reese

Earrings - ABS

Serena's Purple Dress - J. Mendel Resort 2011

Bracelets - Boundkit; Earrings- RichRocks

Louis' Suit and Tie by Zegna; Shirt - Thomas Pink

What did you think of this episode?

And thanks so much for all the congratulations on the new house. Definitely exciting times. I hope to share a lot of before and afters with you guys so bear with me in the days and weeks (hopefully not too many months) to come!

Photos Courtesy of CW.com

LeAnn Rimes Wedding, Celebrity Engagement Rings & More

I figured a post about weddings and engagements was appropriate for this week when the biggest nuptials of them all are taking place. And while it may seem like William and Kate are the first people on Earth to get married, others are doing it too, like LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian, for instance, who married in California on Friday according to People. I'm no LeAnn fan but I do think LeAnn's sparkly Reem Acra wedding dress is very pretty and flattering. And you can't go wrong with a fistful of peonies.

A close up of LeAnn's rings. [via]

Another Kate (not just Middleton and Moss) is also headed to the altar.

Speaking of weddings several stars have also gotten engaged recently.

Kate Hudson, for once, who was gifted an emerald-cut engagement

ring from boyfriend Matt Bellamy (apparently its 9 karats). Just saw the

commercial for Kate's new movie, Something Borrowed. Can't wait!

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Speaking of that other Kate, she was at Clarence House

yesterday for some pre-wedding prep. [via]

Amy Smart recently confirmed with US that she's also

engaged to boyfriend and cutie carpenter Carter Oosterhouse.

Kristin Cavallari has also recently announced her engagement--

sadly, for Laguna/Hills fans its not to Stephen, Brody...or Justin Bobby.

I haven't seen pics of the Kristin Cavallari engagement ring (Kristin

was ringless when shopping in L.A. on the 26th) but reports

say her boyfriend Jay Cutler presented her with a 5.2-karat rock. [via]

UPDATE: The first photo of Kristin's ring. [via]

Have you seen Blake Lively's new red locks?

I'm not really a fan, what do you think?

Blake looked boob-acious, as always, at Time's Most

Influential People dinner in ombre chiffon Zuhair Murad

from the designer's Spring 2011 Couture collection. [via]

Speaking of redheads, Julianne Moore has gone brown for her

role as Sarah Palin. I'd say there's a striking resemblance. [via]