Style on the Set: Gossip Girl

Star: Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf and Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen

In an upcoming episode of Gossip Girl, we will see frenemies B and S out and about in New York looking as stylish and elegant as ever.

Head of wardrobe Eric Daman has done a very good job this season.

Both Serena's and Blair's outfits reflect their characters very well.

Here, we have Leighton Meester dressed in a Diane von Furstenberg Sophie Loren dress, paired with a sea blue cardigan, a string of pearls and red stockings.

Very Jackie O.

Blake, on the other hand, is wearing a blue Jay Godfried maxi dress.

Quite Aphrodite-like. Very Serena.

Blair: 8/10

Serena: 8/10

Rock on.

Trend: Hyper-Heels

Collection: Fall 2009 RTW
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After going through some 80 collections for Fall 2009 RTW, I must say that there were a number of designers who came out with fantastic shoes.
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One trend that was very common in footwear was extremely exaggerated heels.
The type that no one besides Victoria Beckham can walk in (alright, I could, too).
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Amongst the best were; Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Fendi, John Galliano and YvesSaintLaurent.
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My favourite pair by far would, naturally, be the John Galliano's. They're just so ridiculously fabulous, they make me want to cry.
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If I wore those somewhere, I would a) be as tall as Naomi Campbell, b) look totally badass, and c) probably break both ankles, but I wouldn't care.

When it comes to practicality, I'm sure any of the others would be quite adequate.

Though the ones that were on display at Donna Karan aren't exactly hyper-heels, I still imagine them to be quite high.
I love how they look a little Gladiator-esque.

YSL had a very interesting shape - one that I would totally buy into, while Fendi had a more classic take on hyper-heels; ankle boots with HUGE heels.
LOVES IT.

Last, but certainly not least, we have those of Dolce & Gabbana.
Those that really remind me of Little Mermaid. Kind of looks under the sea-ish, with the pearl in the middle and the oyster looking sides, eh?
Genius.

I just can't believe these heels. SERIOUSLY.
They're all just way too amazing for me to handle.
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Dolce & Gabbana: 9.5/10
Donna Karan: 8.5/10
Fendi: 9/10
John Galliano: 11/10
YSL: 10/10


Rock on.

Best of 2008: Celebs - 4: Keira Knightley

Fashion Sense: Edgy English Rose

Even though Keira is a young celeb in Hollywood, she most certainly hasn't followed the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton or Nicole Richie - in partying or in her sense of style.

This particular Brit has translated her roots in to some elegant and quirky ensembles, both on and off the Red Carpet.

From cute cocktail dresses, to tuxedo suits, to casual frocks, Keira pretty much did it all.

Here are some of my favourite looks from her of the past year:

Chanel

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Keira wore this white Chanel jumpsuit to Edge of Love's premiere in Edunburgh.

Paired with a black sequined jacket, I just have to say: bravo.

It's utterly fantastic. Beyond fantastic. Just brilliant, really.

Keira is one of those rare starlets who is able to pull off a more masculine-look, and still be glamorous.

I love it.

Erdem

This pleated Erdem dress is très adorable et très chic.

The shade of purple is lovely on Keira.

I especially adore how low the dress is, so it looks like it's just about to slip off her boobs, but not quite.

Again, Keira makes it look slightly dishevelled and not typically sexy.

It's as if she's trying to say "I'm an actress and while I refuse to live up to the standards of Hollywierd, I still want to look good when I show you the finger."

How very Parisian of her.

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3.1 Phillip Lim

Arriving at The Late Show with David Letterman in a navy 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, paired with a matching sweater, Keira looks the epitome of classy-cool.

The reason why I love this look is because it's so downtown New York. It's like something you'd expect a smart and hip exchange student would wear to some old book store.

Very understated, but still sexy.

Rock on.

Awards: 81st Annual Academy Awards

Look: Jewelled Elegance

Ah, what a night.

I was slightly disappointed that no one showed up with very big or daring gowns - mostly everything was kept to simplistic sophistication.

Nevertheless, there were plenty of glamorous actresses looking fantastic and beautiful in their Oscar gowns, most notably; Freida Pinto channelling Bollywood glamour in her cobalt one-shoulder John Galliano, Natalie Portman looking lovely in lilac Rodarte, Vanessa Hudgens in strapless tulle Marchesa, Jessica Biel stunning in white satin Prada, and Jennifer Aniston goddess-like in sequined Valentino Haute Couture.

Yet, as at all Red Carpet events, there were the stars that stood up amongst the rest.

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Here are the Top Five Red Carpet Looks from the Academy Awards:

5: Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab

Angie has a way of always looking incredibly statuesque on the Red Carpet, and this strapless Elie Saab really helped her look radiant.
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The gown in itself is very simple, but still manages to look better than most.

The draping adds a nice effect too.

And look! You can see a hint of leg underneath the sheer fabric.

Uh-la-la, sexy!

4: Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain Couture

Please note, that this dress is like, more than 60 years old. VERY vintage.

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But it's still fantastic.

The sequins are beautiful.

I really don't know what else I have to say about this fantastic dress. It's very Grace Kelly, I think. Totally 'Old Hollywood', if you ask me, and that's just beyond brilliant.

Love it!

3: Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Haute Couture

This is the only lady who dares to take the Red Carpet fashionising to the next level.

Last year, she wore a (fantastic) mermaid gown.

This year, she wore a type of gothic ballerina dress.

I must say, I applaude this. French women really do have a way with choosing ensembles.

There something very unique about it.

Honestly, the only daring gown at the Oscars this year!

2: Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott

If there's one thing that Nicole Kidman always manages to do, it would be looking flawless at the Oscars.

This feathered white strapless L'Wren Scott gown accentuates Nicole's fair skin and slender physique beautifully.

I especially love all the detailing on the bodice.

1: Anne Hathway in Armani Privé

Bless her fashion-minded heart.
Anne has been spotted wearing Armani Privé to more than one event this awards season, and with good reason!

This ivory pailette covered gown reminds me a little bit of Marion Cotillard's mermaid dress, but this is slightly more glamorous because of all the sparkles.

It's just.. Ah.
That's it, it's just AH!

Rock on.

Awards: What I Would Wear to the Oscars

Event: The Academy Awards

So, the Oscars are on tonight and I, for one, am totally psyched to see which designer's creations come strolling down the Red Carpet.

I'll admit; I'm a bit of a dreamer. So I was wondering, what would I wear if I was going to the Oscars?

Well, here are the Top Five looks:

5: Monique Lhuillier

This gown from Monique Lhuillier's Fall 2009 RTW collection is fantastic. In fact, most of the collection itself was fantastic - but this one was my favourite.

It's so classy and elegant, but still in a kind of glam rock way.

The sleeves are kind of ripped, so that makes the gown look totally badass, and the slits on the side reveal just a hint of skin, making it totally sexy.

I would wear this with a sleek ponytail, minimal make-up, no jewelry, and last season's Rodarte spike-heels.

4: Oscar de la Renta

Purple is probably the only non-Earth-tone colour I would be willing to wear down the Red Carpet.

But not just any purple gown. Specifically this Oscar de la Renta Fall 2009 RTW gown.

I generally wouldn't be very excited about a one-shoulder gown, but this one pulls it off very well with its draping.

I'm not entirely sure what the gown would look like without the belt, but I think it adds a nice touch.

The structure is brilliant and very flattering, and the colour is very BOOM! in-your-face.. But in a classy kind of way.

I would wear this with my usual bed-head hair, a tad of a smokey eye and neutral lip, no jewelry and black peep-toe pumps.

3: Armani Privé

I'm just completely in awe of this Armani Privé Spring 2009 Couture gown. It was made to go down the Red Carpet.

It's fabulous, because it's kind of just like a LBD, but then it has all this marvelous detail everywhere.. Ah, I love it.

It's slightly Victorian Goth-looking, which is genius, with a slight Morticia Addams feel, which is even more so genius.

I would wear this with straightened hair, dark red lip, maybe a Victorian-ish ring and black bitch-heels.

2: Marchesa

What can I say? I'm a sucker for structure.

I realize that this dress might put me on E!'s Worst Dressed List, but I am very confident that I would be on Vogue's Best Dressed List - which is what I would be aiming for.

I always find it more interesting when celebs wear something a little more high fashion, rather than a boring "pretty" gown.

This Marchesa Fall 2009 RTW would make me look like I was at the centre of some huge origami art piece, but that's what's so brilliant.

I would wear this with a messy ponytail, minimal make-up, no jewelry (I find gowns should generally speak for themselves, non?) and simple black heels.

1: Marchesa

My dear Marchesa.. You are who I would go to for Red Carpet glamour.

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I can't really explain why I love this one the most.

Maybe it's because the shape is totally non-Marilyn (which is what celebs usually try to pull off at the Oscars).

Maybe it's because it has a huge satin bow.

Maybe it's because it looks like the night sky - navy and glittery.

Whatever the reason may be, I can totally picture myself walking down the Red Carpet in this gown, looking slightly hungover, and like I had just left a party and arrived at this one.

My look would say: 'Wow, all of you guys put so much effort in to looking so good.. I just threw this on and I look better than you anyway..'

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I would wear this with über messy hair, neutral lip and slightly rocker-ish eye, no jewelry and beneath the hem.. I would wear Doc Martens, and no one would even know.

Rock on.

Celeb: Sienna Miller

Event: Out and About in London

Isn't this what I've been wearing lately?

Anyway, Sienna was spotted in London wearing a totally awesome (hopefully faux) fur coat, black skirt and black booties.

Accessories included a totally awesome hat, as well as the Marc Jacobs 'Robert Jennifer' bag.

I'm kinda thinking the outfit would look a little better if her jacket was open, but hey, maybe it was cold.

P.S. I pretty much wore this look like a month ago.

7.5/10

Rock on.

Celebs: Mary-Kate and Nicole

Event: Proenza Schouler Fall 2009 RTW

Super stylish duo M-K Olsen and NicRic were seated front row at Proenza Schouler's Fall 2009 RTW show in New York.

Both were looking exceptionally classy.

M-K donned a turquoise slip dress (by the designer), with a white blazer and black booties.

Very cute.

NicRic, on the other hand, wore a red double breasted coat by Sonia Rykiel with black stockings and black YSL platform pumps.

Kind of Blair Waldorfy. Very nice.

M-K: 8/10

NicRic: 7.5/10

Rock on.

Celeb: Mischa Barton

Event: Chilling in Century City

Mischa's at it again, taking the hippie trend and making it look fantastic.

She paired a little white frock with brown tights and suede Jimmy Choo 'Sylvia' shoe boots.

I love this look. I think it's something brilliant for the upcoming spring.

I especially like how effortless and understated it is.

She is definetely fast becoming one of my favourites.

8.5/10

Rock on.

Trend: Eccentric Heels

Designers: Christian Dior, Elie Saab, and Valentino Spring 2009 Couture

When it comes to Couture collections and heels, the crazier - the better.

At Christian Dior, there were suede platform sandals with intrcately designed heels.

These yellow ones are fantastic.

I could totally wear these to a party. I don't care how much my feet would hurt. It'd be well worth it!

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At Elie Saab, we saw nude platforms with a heel so high, it could take most of us face-to-face with the models.

Mischa Barton has already been spotted wearing these gorgeous shoes, and I have no doubt they'll be everywhere soon.

Valentino, on the other hand, went back to good old fashion pumps.

This time though, they were encrusted with turquoise rhinestones - totally Dorothy in Wizard of Oz.

I get a kind of 50's feel from these pumps, which could be because of the slightly smaller heel.

But they're still fantastic.

Dior: 9/10

Elie Saab: 10/10

Valentino: 9/10

Rock on.