Nov
25
Blake Lively’s long, blond, perfectly tousled locks have become so popular with clients in NYC salons, The New York Times has crowned her look the new “Rachel.” Following in the iconic footsteps of Jennifer Aniston’s uber-popular layered shag on Friends (yes – we had it) and Farrah Fawcett’s signature flipped-out ’do, Lively’s ultra-shiny layers are coveted by girls all over the Upper East Side and beyond. Lively’s Gossip Girl stylist, Jennifer Johnson, revealed to the Times how to achieve Serena’s signature look: use a conditioning mask regularly to boost shine, and pin damp hair in a chignon and let it dry naturally for sexy, carefree waves.
–Megan Kirkwood
Nov
12
Gossip Girl and aspiring chanteuse Leighton Meester was spotted at the Young Lions Fiction Awards for American writers under 35 at the New York Public Library last week. We l.o.v.e the combination of her softly ruffled dress, rosy cheeks, and sexy, smoky eyes. The whole look just screams Upper East Side princess meets downtown sex appeal. To steal her sultry sheen and perfect Waldorf complexion sweep on La Prairie’s uber-luxe Cellular Treatment Illuminating Face Powder in Soft Glow, $80. The one-shade-fits-all illuminator is silky smooth and reflects light perfectly to help you steal the spotlight à la Blair. Available across Canada at Holt Renfrew.
–Megan Kirkwood
Photo: PR Photos / Janet Mayer
Spotted: Jenny Humphrey on a recent episode of Gossip Girl wearing a necklace by Toronto-based accessories guru Jenny Bird. Little J looked chic in the cobra lariat (shown) showcasing how fab the piece looks layered, but we also love the lariat solo, to show off its softer side.
Other celebrity fans of Jenny’s goods, which include not only jewelry, but a range of divine handbags (the deco clutch is a wardrobe must), are The City’s Whitney Port, Carmen Electra, and Kelly Rowland. Add your picks to your Xmas wishlist at Jenny’s online web shop. —LL
Oct
02
Spotted: Michelle Trachtenberg showing her love for Canadian design in a chic Smythe tuxedo blazer on the Today Show this morning to promote Gossip Girl. Word is Serena… oops we mean, Blake Lively has ordered four styles from the fall collection by Toronto design duo Christie Smythe and Andrea Lenczner. Prepare for Smythe domination on the Upper East Side.
Full disclosure? It’s already taken over the FLARE offices. I’m wearing this blazer as I type! You can get yours at Holt Renfrew. www.smythelesvestes.com
Aug
10
Spotted: Taylor Momsen rocking her signature smoky eyes in Brooklyn Heights while filming the new season of Gossip Girl. The tiny blonde may reside in Brooklyn on GG but she’s definitely championed the Upper East Side punk princess look on and off the camera (she recently celebrated her not-so-sweet 16 in NYC rocking out with her band The Pretty Reckless sporting a leather jacket and smudgy peepers). Steal Momsen’s look with Benefit’s Smokin’ Eyes Eye & Brow Makeover Kit, $42. Even makeup rookies will look the star with the three blendable eyeshadows, eyeliner, brow wax, eye brightener, makeup brushes, tweezers, and of course, complete step-by-step instructions. XOXO. Available across Canada at Murale, Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique, and Sephora.
–Megan Kirkwood
Location Photo Credit: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
