Our favorite TV shows no longer die; in the Netflix age, they simply go to Bingewatching Heaven. My latest guilty pleasure to binge is Gossip Girl, and it’s totes got me throwing back to the late ’00s.
Of course, Queen Bee Blair Waldorf rules the school, and her fashion choices in Gossip Girl border on iconic (though not so intensely as her Givenchy-gilded idol Holly Golightly). Here are some of her exact fashions you can copy right the eff now (fair warning – spoilers if you’re like five years behind on your DVR): Continue reading Copy Blair Waldorf’s Exact Dresses and Outfits from Gossip Girl→
Some people are just too perfect. Infuriatingly, Leighton Meester not only has all of the beauty and style of Gossip Girl’s socialite queen of the Upper East Side Blair Waldorf, but she seems genuinely nice, too!
Leighton shared some of her favorite beauty products with Lucky Magazine:
LipFusion Lip Plump Color Shine in Sweet and Sexy: “I can’t even count how many shades of lip gloss I own. I’ll start my day with something light, and by the end, I’ve piled on five different colors and have full-on red lips.”
Paula Dorf Eye Primer: “I put this on before my eyeshadow, and it keeps everything from getting clumped in the creases.”
Source: Lucky Magazine Photo courtesy of InStyle Magazine
If you’re a Gossip Girl fan, you probably love to hate Blair Waldorf. Her personality may be lacking at times, but beauty is one area in which Blair can claim flawlessness. Leighton Meester’s look as the Park Avenue princess is both classic and tragic – not to mention gorgeous! Here’s a guide on copying the daytime version of the Blair Waldorf makeup look:
1. Blair’s strong brows reflect her confidence and severity. Pluck yours into a straight shape with a definite arch, and fill in with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo. Don’t over-tweeze!
2. For Blair Waldorf eye makeup, pick eyeshadows in light pink and violet; Laura Mercier Eye Colour Duo in Burgundy or LA Colours Duo Tone in Merlot is a perfect pair. Apply the lighter shade all over lids and as a highlighter directly beneath the brow.
3. Blend the violet shadow into the crease and in a crescent shape on the browbone, bowing up toward the outer edge of your eye. Edge it along the outside of your eyelid and blend about 1/4″ inward.
4. Using a dark brown eyeshadow (we like the one in Jane Iredale PurePressed Triple Eye Shadow’s Pecan Chocolate palette), feather along the outer edge of the eyelid, blending neatly with the violet shade to create a seamless edge. Blend a fourth of the way along the lower lash line, tapering upward.
Dab just a touch of deep maroon blush at the very base of the cheekbones near your ear for top-model harshness. A cream formula will work here – try a cool stick like Milk Makeup Lip and Cheek Tint in Dusty Rose.
6. Blair prefers a feminine pink gloss for daytime lips, and Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss in Rosewood would be couture enough even for Queen B’s high standards. You’re done – go forth and sacrifice underclassmen to the gods of popularity!
A couple of guidelines for Blair’s look in general:
Stick to pink: it works with her pale complexion.
Avoid shimmer: Blair’s look is classic, conservative and makes use of shadow, something glimmery cosmetics don’t allow.
Keep nails dark: Crimson and plum polishes are among Blair’s favorites. Essie Designated orOPI Red Hot Rio will do the trick.
Wear a headband: They’re the ultra-feminine accessory that screams “spoiled”. These no-pressure ones won’t squeeze your head all day. Alternatively, you can buy a closeish dupe of her Season 2 finale gold rope headband (seen below) for $~12. That’s a pretty big discount from the original Jennifer Behr version ($225).
Alternatively, you can buy a closeish