REALISTIC GLAMOUR: STYLING AND FASHION ADVICE: OMG! GOSSIP GIRL!

Finally, Gossip Girl is back and with a vengeance. I am regretful to say that last season was a little on the dull side (the ending totally made up for the entire season!) and so did the clothes. Since Blair has left behind headbands and Serena taken up 70's glamour, I think we need to pay some homage to the most amazing fashion since Sex and the City. Don't get me wrong, I was obsessed with Blair's romantic ruffles and florals for the first two seasons (I was not in love with the third season's fashion at all), but her new PARIS look (Serena's too) is beyond amazing. Not to mention, I love, love Paris. In my past life I was French (or just went there a lot). So it is my mission in life (well, actually for fall and winter) to recreate some of these stunning looks of Gossip Girl's Paris episodes. Feel free to imitate.You know you love it!

Now, if you have been living under a rock or do not watch the show, you may have no idea what I am talking about. Yet there is hope for you. You can find the past seasons on iTunes or the CW website. You could even watch them from Netflix.

Eric Daman, the French model turned costume design wonder-man is the genius behind all the looks on the show. He also is the creative director for Charlotte Russe (the main reason behind my newest obsession with the store). Oh, and did I mention that he published a book called You Know You Want It , that dishes about his creative genius behind his signature style on G.G. This show is no joke, it has some serious fashion prowess behind it. Take note fellow realistic glamour-pusses.

Blair Waldorf is my absolute favorite on the show and her style is the epitome of upper-class chic. She oozes with glamour. If you noticed, she is gracefully transitioning back to her girlish style of her high school days, but still keeping the look prim and proper. I just love it! Blair is mimicking the voluminous style seen at Prada, Loius Vuitton and Miu Miu for Fall 2010. She is mixing prints within the same color palette. Do not forget a hat or beret! A knit beret is perfect for the changing seasons. I checked out what Forever21 had in stock. I wanted to stick with florals/prints and volume for my Blair look. I like the blues of the season and found many chic looks, all under $40! The blue pastel flower print shift dress is not voluminous by shape, but the ruffles in the front add that volume I am looking for. Would look beautiful with a sequined bolero or boyfriend blazer. I think I will accessorize with black tights, peep toes, and quartz drop earrings. Another amazing dress I found was a chiffon blue print dress with light ruffling and a cinched waist. Very Blair with a very French beret! When Blair goes on the date with the prince/driver who is pretending not to be a prince, she is decked out in Dior. What a beautiful crystal-encrusted bubble dress. I would die just to walk around in that dress in my apartment playing my Wal-mart CD of French Cafe music. Seriously! So, I found the perfect dress to my next party where I can be A) in Blair fashion B) pretend I am French and C) be the best dressed in the whole party! It is a sleeveless black bubble dress (hello! it has pockets!) with a jeweled collar. Some serious heels and earrings would look amazing with this dress! Oh, and don't forget the lace tights too! Patent pumps were Blair's go-to accessory, which would work with all looks. Je'Taime Blair!

Serena, Serena. Turning heads were ever she goes. Don't you wish you could get every cute and available (she's so done with married men) French guy out there? Why not paint him in nude a la Serena (in his shirt, no less)? I love how Serena's style has evolved. I am really digging this modern meets 70's glamour on her. Serena loves to flaunt it, but this season she is flaunting it in a more laid back style. Check out her ultra glam mini dress with the boyfriend blazer and oxfords! She is totally following Kate Moss's iconic fashion choices. I think the mix of the high and low pieces seems to suit her the most. She doesn't look sloppy or like she is trying too hard. She is no longer the party girl or the home wrecker, she is more balanced now. I think Serena is at her happy place. Let's see how long it lasts! Hopefully she will head back towards Dan! What's wrong with a chic Step Mom? So I checked out Charlotte Russe, knowing the had more architectural couture inspired pieces. I found a strapless leopard print metallic dress with a pleated tulip hem and belted waist. I thought of pairing it with a silver sequined boyfriend blazer. Ah, how divine! A gold and clear Lucite collar necklace will really make the leopard print stick out! I really love this strapless pleat dress with tulle sticking out from the hem and a waist belt with four studs on it. I think it would look awesome with the sequin blazer too. Make sure to wear some ground breaking shoes, whether it be oxfords or sky high heels, they need to be major.

So whether or not you like or hate the show, I know I love it. I am so glad it is back. I feel like a part of me is back that has been on a horrible, long and distant journey without any contact or any know abouts of what may come or if it was coming back at all. It is a nice and wonderful escape to come home to and indulge in again and again! The show is a way to escape from the hell and torture that I endured all day long. So thanks Gossip Girl!