- Liza Minnelli had to drop out of her Hot in Cleveland guest spot thanks to an injury. And that’s why you don’t challenge Betty White to a bare-knuckle street brawl. [Playbill]

- Milk rules everything around me. New York Fashion Week, y’all!  The Wu-Tang Clan brought a little bit of Shaolin to the fashion set last night at Milk Studios. [Paper]

- Gisele‘s Victoria’s Secret brethren (sisteren?) are rushing-ish to her defense after the fallout over Betrayed-Bro-gate. Quote Adriana Lima: “Leave her alone!”  [Vogue UK]

- Madonna responded to Flipped-Bird-gate, calling M.I.A.’s middle finger gesture a  ”teenager … irrelevant thing to do.” Then 80s Madonna responded to Now Madonna’s statement by flipping herself the bird and  telling her future self to lighten the fuck up. [Huff Po]

- Skin care brand REN decided to get all porny to celebrate their 10th anniversary with this soft-core bit of marketing. The protagonists may feel clean but I know that I could use a shower. [Fashionista]

Color palette: Muted browns and greys for the men. Women wore blues and purples with a floral print here and there.
Mood: Gossip Girl meets Ivy Leaguers in Vail
Statement Pieces: The men’s pieces stood out above the women’s
Front Row Name Drops: None of note
Runway Music: Bon Iver

A t-shirt is so much more than a t-shirt when you slip into one of WkShp‘s colorfully printed versions. If cool, West Coast beach dweller is the look you’re always going for, you’ll want to live in these designs. As seen on Leighton Meester on the set of  Gossip Girl, in Daily Candy and on celebrity fans like Nicki Minaj and Vanessa Hudgins, you won’t want to miss the WkShp boat. Now we can hardly wait for summer.

How can you WIN one of five WkShp printed tees and tanks? Tell us in the comments how you would  layer and make these colorful tops work for the colder months. The commenters with the most creative ways of incorporating them into winter wardrobes will win. Good luck!

For more information on WkShop, contact me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs. All FashionIndie contests are open only to residents of the United States.

Images by: Elizabeth Shrier

We love this line so much, we had to include more photos alongside the Swanned Sandal for your viewing pleasure. But don’t take our word for it – partygoers Leighton Meester and Hamish Bowles are fans too.

Leighton will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

What grade did Leighton receive? Check out page two to find out.

“Hosiery is a fabulous accessory and truly makes a woman’s outfit,” Daman says. “Having used DKNY legwear so often on Gossip Girl, it seemed completely natural for me to collaborate with a brand I love to work with.”

The packaging includes unique artwork by Dallas Shaw and pays homage to Eric’s and DKNY’s New York City roots. The collection is available for purchase at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, DKNY and DKNY.com, ranging from $15 to $24.

Photo: Roxanne Lewitt / Obsession Photo

Ostroff will be Condé’s first president of entertainment as it hopes to ween the Nast off the teet of advertisers and start rolling in that Hollywood dough. Though projects like The September Issue and America’s Next Top Model, featuring a be-caped André Leon Talley, already give CN a multi-media presence, the publisher’s not getting any money from it. Which is where Ostroff comes in.

“This is all content that Condé Nast should be able to build a library with in some way — even if it’s in partnership with other companies,” said Ostroff. “It could mean films, it could mean documentaries, it could mean television shows, it could mean digital series or digital content, it could be digital channels. And it could be across all platforms: Cable channels, cable broadcast networks. It ranges across the board.”

In that case, allow me to pitch my first — of many — Condé Nast-themed shows. Picture it, The Golden Gossip Girls, starring Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington as Blair Waldorf and Serena Vanderwoodsen, respectively (naturally)…50 years in the future. It’s got Emmy written all over it…or at least People’s Choice Award scribbled somewhere on its side. [NYT, WWD]

With shops already in cities like London, Tokyo and Luxembourg, it’s about time we got a taste of Maison Ladurée‘s famous macarons. As flavors shift with the seasons, you’ll find these delightful little pastries in Lily of the Valley, Orange Passion, Chuao Origine Pure Chocolate, just to name a few. Plus, Maison Ladurée offers the most gorgeous packaging you could ever want, so these little treats make the perfect gift.

Still not convinced? The French patisserie is known for creating the double decker macaroon and made all of the pastries for the film Marie Antoinette. It’s also a favorite of Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf. The shop just opened today at 864 Madison Ave. between 71st and 72nd Streets, so run to get your sugar high before the rush.

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Photo: Michael Carrick posing for Rio Ferdinand‘s best “paparazzi imitation.”

Legendary team manager Sir Alex Ferguson was there, wearing a limited-edition Hublot bid on and purchased by Wayne Rooney. Also up for grabs was an Audi Type C car signed by the team as well as other fantastic Manchester United memorabilia. All proceeds from the live auction went to The Manchester United Foundation, seeking to provide positive experiences to children around the world through soccer.

Catherine and Blair will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest. Let’s look at Blair first.

Fit: 4

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 2

Hair: 1

Makeup: 3

Pose: 4

Confidence: 3

Now let’s look at Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Fit: 5

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 5

Hair: 5

Makeup: 5

Pose: 4

Confidence: 5

Top of the class Catherine vs. an average Blair – you surely won’t get into Yale now! Catherine is radiant and worked this dress perfectly. Blair’s hair looked like a bad perm and the dress definitely shouldn’t have been shortened.

Do you beg to differ or agree with our very correct opinion? Let us know in the comments below.

Whether SJP and co. decide to tell that story, however, is anyone’s guess:

“I think it always comes down to story and what is the story people want to tell…I think there are lots of talented storytellers and obviously lots of talented actors who might be a part of it.”

Parker also added that she would be open to another actress stepping into her iconic Manolos, perhaps Gossip Girl‘s Blake Lively who was allegedly being considered for a prequel wherein she would  play a teenaged Carrie Bradshaw.

Well, whatever happens, just give me Pat Field and another Liza cameo; I’ll buy my ticket and lovingly roll my eyes through cheap pun after cheap pun after lurid sex joke after embarrassing sex scene . [Marie Claire UK]

Amber Doyle & Jake Mueser in their designs

Cuff link designed by Ryan Matthew

Human skull

FashionIndie Editors Mac, Amanda & Lester

For more information about the brand, visit the Doyle Mueser website at doylemueser.com

Photo Credits: Sunny Norton of Guest of a Guest and Lester Brathwaite of FashionIndie.

The Christian Louboutin sample sale will run from May 17 to May 20 306 West 38th Street, 3rd floor. Tuesday is press day, but you can grab the shoes Wednesday 8-6, Thursday 9-5 and Friday 9-3. You will be able to snag your favorite pair for $400 or less, give or take, so make a run for it before Gossip Girl Blake Lively does. Apparently she bought 50 pairs before anyone else last year.

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1. Paris Is Burning (1990)

Set amidst the backdrop of 80s New York ball culture, Paris Is Burning is an exploration of beauty, race, sexuality, capitalism and the American Dream, all wrapped up in a dragtastic homage to the transformative powers of fashion. Also, where do you think Madonna learned to Vogue?

See Also: To Wong Foo — Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1994) Drag queens, yes; acute social commentary, not so much…but how can you argue with this? Oh, that’s right, you can’t.

Jessica will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 4

Appropriateness: 3

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 2

Shoes: 1

Hair: 1

Makeup: 1

Pose: 1

Confidence: 2

And when I write D, I mean F. I would have loved to fail Jessica for this atrocious, trash bag look, but unfortunately the dress itself looks decent on her. But it appears the hair and makeup team rolled her out of the halfway house and said “the hell with it.” You are a Gossip Girl for Christ’s sake, this is unacceptable.

Disgusted that jeans and a tank were paired with Chanel tweed, disappointed that “I-have-no-stylist” Blake Lively agreed to it, and appalled that anything to do with the word “Cellulite” is touching anything Chanel. Gross.

Don’t talk to me, I’m too upset. Leave your message of outrage below.

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Blake will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 5

Appropriateness: 5

Trendiness: 3

Styling: 5

Hair: 5

Makeup: 5

Pose: 5

Confidence: 4

Wow, Blake looks absolutely stunning in this custom Zuhair Murad gown. She couldn’t have made a better choice to be honored by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World – there is no doubt she’s a star. And to make a daring hair change to red right before a big event? How Gossip Girl of her.

Look Five: Spring Spins Sheer and Long

The Sheer Tie Dye Skirt: $175

The dyed effect on this clear piece brings ethereality. It’s meant to layer, so I kept my blinding purple American Apparel tights on underneath. The leggings are low slung, and I’ve hiked the skirt up, leaving my skin only partially exposed, good for a summertime peekaboo.

The Summer Vest Dress: $195

Hitting floor length and speckled with florals, this garment is flexible in its wear. Pull it open for an all-encompassing vest, or close it for a lovely sweeping dress. And it gives me slight vibes of Easter Sunday, which I suppose makes sense, as it’s been reborn.

The Cashmere Crop: $105

Soft and delicious is this little top. It squeezes right into this look, its lavender picking up the purples throughout. In the mid-weather Spring, it’ll keep you cuddling warm with a jacket, but will still be working alone with a high waist. The shoulders stay aloft with substantial facing, acting as its own shoulder pads.

Want more from The Reformation? Check what I did with Look 1, Look 2, Look 3 and Look 4. Happy Shopping.

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Photography by Christopher Hall

Shoes by Walter Steiger.

Here are some tip directly from the Gossip Girl herself:

Match vintage pieces with designer items. Flea markets in the summer are the best for finding bargain vintage items.  Try pairing a vintage belt with a designer handbag.

Go sleeveless with confidence with Dove go sleeveless Deodorant. Whether it is a halter, tank or strapless top or dress, Dove go sleeveless Deodorant gives me the confidence to wear what I want.

Spice up a pair of harem pants with heels. I love styles that are both comfortable and fashionable and harem pants are just that.  They are also versatile—throw on a pair of heels to dress it up the comfy pants for an evening out.

Take a maxi to the max! Longer hemlines are in this season and investing in a maxi skirt is well worth it—you can wear it during the day with a tank top or at night with a sheer, flowy blouse.

Don’t be afraid to mix patterns or colors. If you’re anything like me, you own a few striped shirts.  This spring is about color so spice up the classic top with bright-colored pumps or a floral skirt.  Check out the striped shirt I designed myself at dovegosleveless.com and create your own for a chance to win a shopping spree with me in NYC!

In case you didn’t know Jessica has recently  partnered with Dove go sleeveless Deodorant to launch an online Fashion Challenge (dovegosleeveless.com) where women can create custom sleeveless tops for a chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree with her in NYC.

Carey Mulligan

Starring roles: A Miu Miu, Vionnet and Prada devotee, Carey’s also not afraid to make a bold choice…such as ignoring Anna Wintour‘s advice. Others have died for less, but her gambits more often pay off than not. With one Oscar nomination down — for An Education (2009) – Mulligan’s sure to get another for next year’s The Great Gatsby, playing the ultimate ingénue, Daisy Buchanan.

Elle Fanning

Starring roles: Elle proved such a fave with the Mulleavy sisters, they cast her in a short film for Rodarte. After stealing scenes in the independent Somewhere (2010), Elle’s going for the blockbuster gusto with J.J. Abrams‘s Super 8, out this summer.

Hailee Steinfeld

Starring roles: Along with Fanning, Steinfeld is proving that it’s never too early to be a fashionista by going on a winning streak during awards season…if only on the red carpet. Hailee nabbed an Oscar nom for showing her Grit, but for her next project, she’s going for a softer touch: she’s attached to a retelling of Sleeping Beauty.

Mia Wasikowska

Starring roles: Honestly, I’ve been more inspired by Mia’s stunning editorials as of late than her red carpet style. She first had me with W alongside her Jane Eyre co-star, Michael Fassbender then she channeled another Mia (Farrow) for Blackbook. She’s super talented and naturally beautiful plus with a slew of upcoming roles, she’ll have plenty of time to brush up on her style notes.

Blake Lively

Starring roles: When Karl Lagerfeld handpicks you to be the Chanel Purse Ambassador, you’re officially an icon. Best known for her penchant for Gossip, Blake surprised everyone with a dramatic turn in The Town (2010) and will soon be feeling up Ryan Reynold‘s muscled, latex-clad torso in this summer’s Green Lantern. Some ingenues get all the luck.

Keira Knightley

Starring roles: Another of Karl’s favorites, Keira’s been a red carpet highlight for years — I’m still screaming at her in Vera Wang at the 2006 Oscars.*  Though she was keeping a low profile for a while, Knightley came roaring back in this Chanel Couture stunner at the London premiere of Never Let Me Go. Add to that coup her recent Chanel Coco Mademoiselle short film and the upcoming romantic drama Last Night this May.

Leighton Meester

Starring roles: Though she’s the picture of Upper East Side preppy refinement as Blair Waldorf, Leighton’s personal style falls more in the delightfully quirky category. Along with Carey, Leighton is among the most fun and daring of these youthful beauties. Between gigs on Gossip Girl, Meester will next be seen seducing Dr. House himself in The Oranges out later this year.

Mila Kunis

Starring roles: Black Swan propelled Mila Kunis into a completely different stratosphere, one with awards and critical praise. Mila rose gamely to the challenge of red carpet dressing, peaking with this Alexander McQueen number from the SAG Awards. Next she’ll trade in her toe shoes to shack up with Justin Timberlake before hopping a broom for Oz: The Great and Powerful.

Michelle Williams

Starring roles: Michelle had her best style moment at this year’s Oscars when she took my breath away in this simple Chanel column… although her 2006 canary yellow Vera Wang* still holds a special place in my heart. Once upon a Creek, Michelle Williams was Katie Holmes‘ rival, so it makes poetic sense that while Katie is Jackie O, Michelle will play Marilyn Monroe in next year’s My Week With Marilyn.

Anne Hathaway

Starring roles: Honestly, Hathaway’s days as an ingénue are practically through, but having put in her Princess days, she’s succesfully transitioning to a leading lady. She managed to hold up the weight of the entire Academy Awards telecast this year on her bold, tuxedoed shoulders, so her next challenge Anne will be to claw up the screen as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises.

*Sidebar: Meanwhile, I forgot how much werq Vera was doing at the Academy Awards that year.

The Suit: Nothing makes a man look better than a well tailored suit. You can get this Joseph Abboud Profile Double Breasted one to get Chuck’s polished look. The double breasted suit is  not one that  every man wears, but should. Wearing something like this shows that you are confident enough to break the mold and look good doing it.

The Tie: This may seem like a simple accessory when in fact it isn’t. Believe it or not people notice a good tie and judge you on ugly one. To keep with this look a bold skinny tie with minimal stripes will do the trick. You can great a great one like this from GAP.

The Shoes: These must be impeccable. Bad or scuffed up shoes totally distract from the outfit. This is the main reason men should splurge on shoes so they can last the test of time. Chuck Bass would totally get himself a pair of these Ralph Lauren lace ups.

- Some bitter queens at Chanel USA apparently had some “grumblings” over Gossip Girl star Blake Lively being named the brand’s Purse Ambassador — considering her look “off-brand.” Karl Lagerfeld, meanwhile, immediately had the disgruntled employees taken out back and turned into Chanel quilted handbags that he later gifted to Blake as a token of his esteem. [Daily News]

- Beyoncé has dropped her father Matthew Knowles as her manager after overseeing her career from Destiny’s baby to an Independent Woman [Part 1]. Now if only we can convince her to drop her mom Tina as a stylist…and then maybe bomb the House of Dereon…we can get the U.S.S. Fierce back on course. [Popeater]

- For Halloween, an industrious British gay — I’d say “flaming fag” but that’s completely something else over there — super-glued a tiny sequined hat to his adorable little, queer head. When the hat wouldn’t come off he visited the ER where they mercifully cut off part of the chapeau, leaving only the brim which came off hours later. Personally, I don’t see the problem with a tiny sequined hat permanently affixed to my head. Some say problem, I say party…24-7. [Huff Po]

- Talking plastic replicas of Jean Paul Gaultier and some of his famous clients will adorn the designer’s retrospective at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal this June. Also on display will be Madonna’s famous conical bras which you can use to pierce those talking plastic replicas in their creepy talking plastic faces. [The Cut]

- Reese Witherspoon got married to someone who’s not Ryan Phillippe so I clearly don’t care, but seems someone couldn’t help stealing the spotlight; among the guests at the wedding were new couple, Oscar-winner Sean Penn and Tony-winner (that must be a type-o) Scarlett Johansson. Let’s see, Sean Penn doesn’t have the greatest track record with women, so I’m just going to sit this one out and wait for the inevitable police report. [Popeater]

Michelle will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 5

Appropriateness: 5

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 5

Hair: 5

Makeup: 5

Pose: 3

Confidence: 5

The Gossip Girl star looks absolutely stunning. There is nothing she could have done better. Bravo, Michelle, you look most elegant.

- Everyone seems to think that Riccardo Tisci has been confirmed as Dior’s new creative director — this confirmation hasn’t come directly from Dior, but then again a tweet from backstage at a Katy Perry concert is all the proof I need. [The Cut]

- More images from Blake Lively‘s Chanel purse ad campaign have been released along with behind the scene footage of her smiling sweetly at Karl Lagerfeld. One can only assume this joy was proceeded by the Kaiser devouring the Gossip Girl‘s essence. [Fashionista]

- Lady Gaga‘s eau de semen-blood-and-cheap hooker perfume just got some serious — and seriously gross — competition. [Refinery29]

- Chanel Iman is a workaholic. I love this new breed of supermodel, but I miss the days when supers were every other kind of “-aholic.” [W Editor's Blog]

- Mariah Carey‘s baby shower was a veritable “Who’s That?” of Hollywood also-rans, featuring Penny Marshall, Lorraine Bracco, Randy Jackson, Brett Ratner and Piers Morgan. And to top it off, her fans sent her a book of well wishes entitled “Always Be My Babies.” Is it too early to reserve two rooms in Betty Ford for the twins? [Life & Style]

- Calling the Emmys, get ready to hurl a trophy at Jules Moore’s impeccable face. The Oscar-nominee will play Sarah Palin in the HBO film Game Change, based on the book of the same name that chronicled the 2008 presidential election. Who else wants Betty White to play McCain? [Deadline]

The  Pretty Reckless always put on a great show and this one is no different.  Momsen has been known to wear pretty provocative and outrageous outfits on stage and last night definitely proved it as she shook and swayed herself on staging wearing sky high goth boots and a see through nightie.

I’ll will say the girl has guts.

Hopefully, the bond between Master Lagerfeld and Miss Lively will not be broken based on such a trivial incident as Blake missing his grand show – a show in which she will be wearing most of the looks, a show that she will soon be representing. But no big deal, she’ll just catch up with Karl over dinner in Paris this weekend, and maybe get a sneak peek at the collection.

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Meester was joined with friends including Kanye West, her co-star in the upcoming film The Roommate, Minka Kelly, Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr and Michelle Trachtenberg, Jared Leto, Nicole Fiscella, DJ  Mia Moretti and model Julie Henderson.

Check out more of Leighton in Nylon here.

Ranked Second is none other than the voice of one of the ugliest girls on television, according to her father, Peter Griffin. Mila Kunis has stepped out from behind the voiceover and back into the spotlight to remind us why Ashton Kutcher‘s character got it on with her for so many years on That 70′s Show. Miss Black Swan understudy, you are number 2.

Numbero Tres is hands down the hottest mom on television. Sofia Vergara flaunts her assets, like that Colombian accent, on Modern Family once a week. Men are turning their TV on in droves every Wednesday night for at least a couple of large, well placed reasons.

The rest of the results may surprise you. Scarlett Johansson dropped to number 7, and men love her. I mean, have you seen, like, every other issue of GQ? Emma Watson ranked #17, which is amazing for a girl who’s just played Hermione Granger for a decade. And can you believe that Angelina Jolie didn’t even make the top 20? So, the Top 99 Women (of ?) have been judged. Men can still go on and decide whether these ladies deserve to be moved up or down on the list. Let’s see if anything changes.

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“You know, she was approached with a lot of other offers but I think she made a very wise choice,” Daman said. “I’m not surprised about the news. You know, she grew up loving Chanel, she’s a muse to Karl [Lagerfeld]. She’s beautiful, she really has become this icon and I think it was a very smart choice … It’s like a Princess Grace thing, but she’s also an all-American beauty while still being understood and appreciated in Europe. I think Karl is inspired with her because she’s like a breath of fresh air. She’s like a glistening disco ball, whenever you’re around her she sparkles.”

I grew up loving Chanel and would be happy to roll around in a tub of glitter every morning if it meant I could be the new face. Althought Lively is a pretty damn good choice who apparently needs no help from the sparkle department.

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At an age when many of us can’t even afford a couture gown let alone make one, Maxime Simoëns has joined the official Couture calendar. What’s even more impressive, he’s the first designer to do so without ever having staged a runway.  But before sending out his first painfully constructed garment down the Parisian runway this week, the young couturier shared his inspirations and insights with Style.com.

Your first interest was film. Why did you abandon it for fashion?

Starting from the age of five or six I was totally taken by James Dean, Charlie Chaplin, and Marilyn Monroe. Then I got to film school and found it too technical and scientific—all physics, math, chemistry. I wanted to express myself more concretely; I was thinking less about science and more about the narration of a heroine. Then came Madonna’s “Drowned” World Tour and I took one look at the costumes and silhouettes—and of course the corsets—by Jean Paul Gaultier, and I knew. I went home and started to draw. It totally threw my parents off because after ten years of talking about film I turned around and told them it was going to be fashion.

What happened once you arrived in Paris?

I attended the Chambre Syndicale, and I figured that since Gaultier was my inspiration my first internship should be there. It’s very complicated to get an internship there, so I knocked on all the doors I could, and then I hand-embroidered a letter on a corset that I made out of python and painted. It took my whole summer vacation—the corset, the packaging, everything. Mr. Gaultier never saw it, but his assistants did. It made the rounds in-house and that’s how I got my internship in the accessories department.

You also interned at Christian Dior and Balenciaga. What were the takeaways there?

I was an assistant stylist in the embroidery atelier at Dior. So much happens at the last minute that it was a lesson in working on a tight deadline. As an assistant stylist at Balenciaga I worked on inspirations and embroidery, especially prints. Once, two weeks before the show, we changed everything. It was sort of a liturgical theme, and then it was flowers. Working with Nicolas [Ghesquière] is great because he pushes everything to the limit.

How did the annual fashion and photography festival at Hyères become your launching pad?

Hyères is usually about a concept, but some journalists told me that my mini-collection of seven pieces had commercial potential. We presented at Hyères and found ourselves with orders for 600 pieces, which was enormous. I couldn’t work out of my apartment anymore; we had to really set up a house. Then, unexpectedly, the numbers doubled with the second collection. At the same time, Gossip Girl stylist Eric Daman was scouting for the Paris shoot and he liked the collection. It gave us great exposure, and we [Gossip Girl stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester] hit it off.

Is that how the couture connection came about?

Didier Grumbach [president of the Fédération Française de la Couture] had encouraged me to participate in Couture week, but I wasn’t sure at first because couture seemed to me a bit old-fashioned. In the end I decided to do it because it wasn’t about aligning with an old image, it was about a new vision of couture. The timing is perfect because ready-to-wear arrives in stores a week later.

What is your take on couture?

For me it’s not about made-to-measure. It’s more about normalized sizing with French creativity and quality. There’s a whole French generation emerging that’s interested in preserving that tradition. Since we took over Lacroix’s old atelier, we have artisanal know-how to back us up and the capacity to deliver quickly. Those two factors make [creating couture] feasible. The idea with our atelier is to support the young coalition and help consolidate the new generation of French couture.

Who are this season’s heroines?

There’s a Sofia Coppola inspiration for both parts of the collection. The first, which I call “Cherry Blossom Girl,” is dedicated to sacrificial heroines like the teenage ones in Virgin Suicides, but with glamour, geometry, and elegance. The second part is called “This, Madame, Is Paris,” which is inspired by Marie Antoinette. For my first Couture show I wanted a theme that was very French, so I chose the absolute icon.

How do you render an icon of excess in neo-minimalist times?

Instead of panniers and frills I worked a lot on fabric, in mille-feuilles and prints. One print is black marble; another is lace transformed into jacquard that is slightly industrial; and another is a pixelated version of a painting the Queen commissioned for the Petit Trianon. Then you get to a heavier jacquard that I created from droplets of blood Photoshopped and reworked in color, thread by thread. But even if her end was somber, we focused on the lighter, iconic side of things—handmade flowers in leather, white gowns embroidered with stones. And there’s a chain theme to invoke the idea of being chained to one’s destiny.

Has Sofia Coppola seen the collection?

No, but she’s invited!

Link Love: Style.com

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My best dressed choice was tied between three different beautiful ladies, but Anne Hathaway stands just a bit above the other two in Armani Privé. For a tall beauty with perfect curves like this, a structured shoulder is the best thing you can do for your body. She looks so graceful and statuesque in these beautiful rose sequins.

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The back is to die for. It’s provocative, feminine and lovely. Anyone else, I would have said the hair should be worn up, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the way Anne looks. She is a goddess. She gets an A+.

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Green was the color of the night, and no one wore it better than Angelina Jolie in Versace. Again, we’re seeing a beautiful padded shoulder that opens up the back and draws attention to her tiny waist. She looks glamorous without that “going to prom” nod that so many celebrities decided to do. I love the top to bottom sparkles and her elegant and unfussy hair. Grade A.

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January Jones is a Hollywood bombshell, period, end of sentence. Not only is she talented enough to be on one of the best TV shows of our time, she is the only actress who could pull of this sexy, fringed Versace gown. Everything from the color, to her hair and that beautiful cleavage, January is a fashion risk-taker, and I love her for it. A

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Pregnancy has never looked so rosy on the red carpet. Natalie Portman was glowing from the inside out in this pink and red Viktor & Rolf gown with an intricately detailed rose on the chest. She looks healthy, happy and she won best actress for Black Swan. What’s not to love here? A

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In a Hollywood full of tramps and star fuckers, how beautiful it is to see a real lady stand by her man. Catherine Zeta Jones was absolutely glowing in this green Monique Lhuillier princess gown. It was so good to see her and Michael Douglas on the red carpet together. Beauty from the inside out: A.

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If you have a flat chest, a 1920s style dress like this is prefect for your body. Jayma Mays got it right in this elegant and sexy Alberta Ferretti plunging v-neck gown. The accessories and curly locks perfectly complete the look. The lipstick looks a little orange, but it works against her hair and skin tones. A-

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Now let’s talk about a big chest. Scarlet Johansson has a gorgeous, very voluptuous rack, and this dress enhances in a different way. Instead of spilling her cleavage all over the red carpet, Scarjo chose this demure and elegant Elie Saab gown in a lovely dusty pink. It sparkles just the right amount, and the sleeve is extremely flattering. Plus, she had the best hair on the red carpet. A-

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I commend Leighton Meester for trying to take fashion risks, but lately they’ve been backfiring hardcore. I was pleased to see her looking so elegant and sophisticated in Burberry Prorsum on the red carpet last night. Her makeup is absolutely gorgeous and those Jimmy Choo shoes are fab-o-rama. It’s not my favorite, but I do love the dress and her. B

Credit: Red Carpet Fashion Awards

I’m not used to putting Eva Longoria in the best dressed category for her red carpet looks, but she looked ravishing last night in a fitted, black Zac Posen gown. It fits her like a glove and her whoa cleavage is saying hello to every single man in that crowd. Slightly bored, but I think that’s a good thing in her case. B

Credit: Socialite Life

Here is the thing about Lea Michele‘s Oscar de la Renta gown: It does not photograph well. When watching her on the red carpet, she looked young, fresh and vibrant in this light salmon dress. It looks too consuming in photographs. But the color on her is amazing. I am so sick of this whispy, bull-shitty kind of up-do, so no points there. But the shoes, HELLO! B-

What are your thoughts on the best-dressed celebs at the 2011 Golden Globes?

Chanel Cosmetics- $40- Nordstrom

Marc by Marc Jacobs Dee Dee sequined wool bolero, $500- Net-A-porter

Dior ‘One Color Extreme’ Eyeshadow, $28, Nordstrom

CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE PARFUM, $110, Nordstrom

Wrapping Scarf Necklace, $285, Mirabella.JP

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick – Pink Quartz Pink Quartz, $35, Sephora.com (best bronzer/blush out there!!)

Dior Miss Dior Cherie 6.8 oz Perfumed Body Moisturizer, $46, Sephora.com

Dior ‘Diorshow – Black Out’ Mascara, $24, Nordstrom

Oh yeah, and in the spirit of today’s beauty theme, I made an inspirational indie playlist for your daily bitchismz!

When Uncle Karl calls you an “American dream girl”; Anna Wintour throws you on two Vogue covers and a special supplemental issue; and your hair has joined the iconic locks of “the Rachel” and “the Farrah,” you’re officially more than just the “luckiest girl around.”

You’re the most envied girl on the whole f-ing planet.

Yet somehow all this acclaim has not gone to Lively’s pretty little head. She admits she has been a fan of the iconic brand since she was a child and her love for Chanel is downright adorable:

“I will always feel it’s more than just a purse. It’s a quilted case full of lipstick, love letters and the dreams and possibilities that I have always felt every time I see that beautiful ‘CC.’?”

Fine. You win, Blake. You’re awesome. Now get back to filming Gossip Girl so I have something to do on Monday nights.

Link Love: The Cut

#1 Kittichal

Some say the best way to get over a hangover is to keep on imbibing, and at Kittichai, you can do that and have an Asian-style brunch that’s mos def not run-of-the-mill (we love the Kaffir lime pancake souffle). Plus, there’s unlimited blood-orange mimosas, lychee bellinis, or Bloody Marys for the low, low price of $25.

#2 Seersucker

There’s nothing like some fried goodness to soak up the remnants of a crazy night. If that sounds familiar, then new Brooklyn restaurant Seersucker has you covered and then some. As the name suggests, the menu is full of all kinds of yummies from below the Mason-Dixon (chef Robert Newton hails from Arkansas), including grits, catfish po’ boys, and fried chicken livers.

#3 Tacombi

For a tried-and-true hangover cure, Tacombi’s street-style tacos are sure to fit the bill. Housed in a 2,100-square-foot garage, owner Dario Wolos (a native of Monterrey, Mexico) dishes out amazing breakfast tacos, along with delicacies like agave-glazed pork belly, Barbacoa short rib and tongue, and Achiote-rubbed chicken from a vintage VW van (there’s coffee too!). The only thing that could possibly make you feel better than these tacos is a trip to Playa del Carmen itself.

#4 The Mark Restaurant

If you’re ready to 2011 with a lil’ splurge, a luxurious brunch at The Mark (Jean Georges Vongerichten’s latest) will ensure you enter the year in style. Indulge in caviar with warm blini, or go traditional with Eggs Benedict—in The Mark’s leisurely settings, you’ll definitely forget about those throbbing temples and welcome the year auspiciously—nothing says new you than a 4-star chef’s newest restaurant.

#5 The Carlyle

The Carlyle Restaurant at the posh Carlyle Hotel is the perfect choice to live out any of your Gossip Girl fantasies. Say hello to 2011 with a bit of panache and partake in the opulent menu—featuring lobster omelets, eggs benedict, and Carpegna prosciutto with cantaloupe and balsamic reduction—while you lavish in the dining room’s sumptuous surroundings—we can’t think of a more decadent start to the year!

#6 Egg

Egg is usually on everyone’s brunch list—and for good reason, it’s the place to be if you’re craving a fresh, down-home breakfast to cure those alcohol-induced blues. It’s truly an easy go-to for all tasty brunch things. Not so easy, however, are the perpetual lines. So, make sure to hydrate before you go, because we’re pretty sure the half of Williamsburg that’s up in time for brunch will have the same idea.

LINK LOVE: Refinery29

Anna Wintour as always inspirational, this documentary really portrays the industry for what it is. Although, I was a bit shocked they didn’t mention Marc Jacobs.

Fashion Forward: Making it shows on December 8th at 8 PM on The CW, Alexander Wang is so beautiful… Watch video clips here…

A source told E! Online that Lively was just in Paris shooting the campaign. I guess having to sit through the Chanel Couture show with Anna Wintour paid off.

The ads are supposed to launch early next year, and I can’t wait to them. Leighton Meester, I love you, but please get your shit together right now. Blake Lively is the face of Chanel, and you’re showing your ass.

Credit: NY Daily News

LINK LOVE: E! Online

That this girl loves to rock the lace like no other. Example #234928932 Tuesday  night in N.Y.C. she attended the Harry Winston Court of Jewels in this Marchesa Spring 2011 jumpsuit, Nicholas Kirkwood Shoes, and of course the sugar to her fuchsia kisses she wore Harry Winston jewels.

Sooo… Hot Dress/Hot mess?

As was previously reported, GG has been plucking up style stars to guest on the show. These cameos usually afford one or two lines followed by a dazed stare (either by Chace Crawford or Blake Lively) but leave it to Zoe to kick it up a notch.

Not only did she steal the show after getting covered in chocolate fondue by delivering her famous catchphrase, but then the entire cast started dipping BA-NANAS in the chocolate.

Needless to say, she was a huge hit for the rest of taping.

Photographed exclusively for ASOS Magazine by John Lindquist, the actress models pieces by British designer Paul Smith, as well as Rebecca Minkoff, contemporary brand Gomez Gracia and ASOS’s own label. The eight page spread was shot in New York City.

LINK LOVE: ASOS

Yet, like her character, Blair Waldorf, Leighton must eternally live in the shadow of Blake Lively. The Betty to her Veronica. The Marilyn to her Jackie O.

Meanwhile, she’s acting circles around everyone on that show, and has the balls to wear this:

At the Costume Institute's Model As Muse Gala last year

I’m just going to say it: Anna, when is Leighton Meester going to get her Vogue cover? You’ve already given Blake two; both of which were rather uninspiring. Give Gwyneth Paltrow a much-needed break and throw Leighton on there. And for good measure, ban Sienna Miller from ever appearing in another Vogue. Because if you don’t, I will.

And of course Rowley is wearing one of her fabulous designs from the spring 2011 runway. Her glass cabochon top is paired with a feather tutu.

LINK LOVE: Socialite Beauty

So for all of you Gossip Girl lovers out there who saw Jenny Humphrey make an appearance on last night’s episode aka The Pretty Reckless’ lead singer TAYLOR MOMSEN you must have noticed her rocking Donna Karan’s Black Micro Tulle Net Small Net Pantyhose!!

I know longest name ever but as a very serious tights collector these are wicked! Everyone knows Donna Karan pantyhose are an essential to complete any fall layered look!

When Penn Badgley made an appearance at Fashion Week he felt the need to make it clear that his presence was merely “routine” and the only reason he was there was to “sit [there] and look pretty.” Can’t say we really disagree, but it wouldn’t hurt to sound a little more enthusiastic! The actor didn’t stop there, he added that he’s not friends with costars Jessica Szohr or Ed Westwick and says of the situation,” I mean, we don’t double date. It is what it is.” Guess something was really bothering our Gossip Girl star!

LINK LOVE: ONTD

The silk zipper front tank in “scarab print” is paired against a contrasting patterned skirt and vest completing Blake Lively‘s look. Styles from the Porter Grey Collection are available for purchase online at www.shopbop.com, with a selection available of flirty and feminine styles.