Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Things We've Learnt From Gossip Girl

We've spent six seasons delving into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite, and amidst all the scheming, drama, blackmail, backstabbing, social events, love triangles and fabulous clothes, there were quite a few good life lessons to be learnt, all narrated by our favourite (not-so-secret-anymore) source, 'Gossip Girl'. In tribute to the end of an era, I've put together some of my much-loved quotes from the TV series over the years, as related by 'the voice' of Gossip Girl. These are accompanied by a few unforgettable fashion moments from the show.


A Few Memorable Lines:


* "Forget a grand entrance. Everyone knows that it’s the exit they’ll remember.”
* “Sometimes, despite the risk, the most important thing is to seize the moment. 

Or whatever else you can grab.”
* "But our most dangerous enemies are the ones we never knew we had."
* “One thing about being on the top of the world.. it gives you a long, long way to fall.” 
* "Sometimes the most important thing to know is when to get out. And when to give in."
* “The thing about new beginnings is that they require something else to end.”
* "You better get your beauty rest now. Because it looks like things could get ugly in the morning. XOXO —Gossip Girl"


"In our modern age, when you call someone and can't find them
 you can be pretty sure they'll get the message.
But if they don't call you back, it usually means they don't want to be found."


















I think I will be able to look back at this post in a few years and fondly remember a time when Blair was the headband wearing Queen B, Serena was a capricious It-Girl, Chuck ran the empire, Nate was being, well charming, benevolent Nate and Lonely Boy Dan was actually the one who spun everyone's world around. Which is your most memorable 'Gossip Girl' moment?


*The images and quotes do not belong to me, but these cards do, if you would like to use them, please refer back to this blog. Thank you!

113 comments:

  1. Oh Sam! i absolutely love this post! i'm a huge GG fan, and i'm so sad it's over. not only all the drama and the stories behind it were fantastic but also the characters and above all the clothes! loved their style:) i can see that you put so much effort in this post! everything matches - the colors, the font. it's just beautiful:)

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  2. I don't watch the show, but I know it's very popular.
    Nice post and photos!

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  3. I love all the quotes and I just can't accept the fact that it is all over!
    I will miss Serena's outfits and Blair' schemes and that Gorgeous face of Nate and Lily's apartment is my dream house!
    Of course I will miss Chuck.

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  4. I've never seen an episode, but my housemate really likes it. Is it worth watching? Maybe I should wait until I have watched all of the other shows I am trying to get through!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  5. Some great looks on the show! Love it!

    http://www.thegaragestarlets.com/

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  6. wow beautiful!!
    http://laborsadimarypoppins.blogspot.it/

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  7. I adore Gossip Girl, I watched the last episode online and although I was sooooo sad it ended, I actually really loved the ending (I wont spoil it for whoever hasnt seen it) but it ended like it should have! Going to miss it

    http://alittlebitunique.blogspot.co.uk/

    x

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  8. I love Gossip Girl and all these quotes!

    www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
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  9. I miss Blair and her fantastic style. I have to say they gave a new dimension to New York and to fashion.
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  10. Awe I miss the show already!! :( this makes me want to bring out my box set! I love the cobalt blue pants blake is wearing :D xxx

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  11. Love this post Sam! I never watched the series but some of these quotes are so great I think I might have to start playing catch up... And the outfits are just fabulous - that red ruffled gown!!

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  12. This is such a cute clever post and I love the styles on Gossip Girl and always have. This definitely brought back some memories of watching the show. Thanks for sharing

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com

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  13. Lol I was thinking about doing a Gossip Girl post myself! I miss it already, It's weird not being able to watch it on Monday nights. I'm actually watching re-runs right now on demand!!!


    ♥Lisalockhart
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  14. I have never seen an episode of Gossip Girl can you believe that? I may need to try to get it on DVD, the fashion is amazing.

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  15. The Gossip Girl made me situp to read all these lovely quotes! Loved it, Sam:)

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  16. These were some great quotes! I loved all the fashion. Excellent post Sam!
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  17. nice post!!

    Love, Gongy

    http://groolstyle.wordpress.com/

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  18. love this! I am obsessed with the outfits on this show. u sure picked a bunch of the best. thanks for sharing this great post. thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your lovely comment too! now following you and looking forward to your future posts. hope you can come back and visit again soona and do the same. xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  19. im actually interesting in seeing the new carrie diaries too!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  20. I so miss gossip girl! I am not sure if I had a favorite moment of the show but every episode the fashion was amazing! The clutch bag that have in my most current blog post was on Gossip Girl so that is pretty cool!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  21. Oh, I'm going to miss Gossip Girl! It was seriously one of my favourite shows ever.

    But the relationship between Serena and Blair was just all thwarted and wrong! Still, I loved them all, creating so much more drama in their life than necessary! (ie Chuck refusing to marry Blair until his father is defeated)

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  22. so funny im reading this as im watching some past episodes... loved the show!

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  23. Such a great post Sam. I caught up watching missed episodes. I loved it initially for the fashion alone. Wishing you a wonderful week dear! xx /Madison

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  24. Oh no, I'm really uncool and still haven't seen any of Gossip Girl. I remember reading some of the books away back when but I still haven't gotten around to watching any of the episode, I usually just end up looking at pictures of the costumes online! (It's always fun to look at those, they're so pretty!) One of these days I'll have to get around to seeing this show!

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  25. Hi Sam, super cool post! I am big fan! I love Gossip Girl. My favourite moments are the Chuck-Blair ones! kisses chrs

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  26. I love Gossip Girl and this post is really nice. Nice quotes.


    Valeria.
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  27. Love this post! I will definitely miss the fashion on GG. One of my fave lines was from season 1 (I think?) when Blair says "That Mother Chucker.". Ha, Ha. :) x

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  28. Cuanta moda hay en esta serie.
    Un beso.

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  29. ooh i love gg ♥ i will miss watching it every week :/

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  30. Never watched GG, but I was reading about GG fashion and all that stuff...Lovely pictures, and I must say, great quotes! Ilina

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  31. Such a beautiful post dear! And I think quite some quotes would fit perfectly into your Friday Frills columns;)
    Oh I loved Gossip Girl and it's indeed the end of the ear, bittersweet end...But all good things come to an end.
    Mostly I'll miss Blair and Chuck, and of course all the fabulous clothes...:)

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  32. LOVE this show! My fave is "damn that mother chucker" - cannot believe who GG actually was!!!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

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  33. Such a beautiful tribute to GG! Loved the show! :)

    callmemaddie.blogspot.com

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  34. Hi Sam! I also agree with the fact that some of those can be perfectly suit on your friday frills topyc!:) Btw, I really watched so few episodes of it..I know, is a shame! So I cant tell which moment I loved most, but you made a fantastic collage of the best scenes, love the ones about everyone does mistakes and the one about dressing to kill:P Kisses dear and have a nice day!:*♥

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  35. wonderful post..i love it
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  36. AMAZING POST:) I LOVEd that show and I miss it now then Its over:(

    If you want some decor tips ala 2013..check out my new post:)

    Have a great week dear

    LOVE M

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  37. Aw I loved Gossip Girl and I love how you put this post up!! =D

    xoRosie
    http://teacupsanddresses.blogspot.com/

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  38. GG was my favourite show, so sad is over :(

    Great post!

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  39. Amazing post!, very interesting!, i really love her outfits!
    Kisses.

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  40. What great quotes. Someone actually said the last quote to me when I left an old job (I don't think he watched teh show though, haha)

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  41. You did such a fantastic job with the quotes the photos! So far my only memory of the series if the beautiful Elie Saab dress - I know I'll need to watch everything again properly when I have more time. :)
    xxx

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  42. Wow how huge list ! ^^ Gossip Girl is one of my fav shows ever, but haven't seen the last two seasons because I want to buy them as DVD. (And forgot to watch them on tv, heh!)

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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  43. Hi sweetie! Aaww what a really cute post and so thoughtful and very well put together. To be honest, I never really followed GG, just some episodes... *sigh* love their pics and outfits as well! :D Wish you great week, dear! xx

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  44. To be honest the only reason I saw the first seasons of Gossip Girl was the stylisms. Apart from that I cannot understand why it has so much succes as it was quite bad!! ;-)
    However your post is lovely darling.
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  45. Very nice post as always. And I love thet outfits. Have a nice day.

    http://www.fashiondenis.com/

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  46. This is an awesome homage to the show. While Gossip Girl had it's ups and downs, it definitely provided much in the way of entertainment, eye popping fashions and great bon mots like these. That last one is one fo my faves.

    I'm happy to say this new year has gotten off to a great start for me and I've been quite busy. Thanks for asking! And how is 2013 treating you so far my dear?

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  47. LOVE LOVE LOVE the series , the clothes and the sayings!
    It's a beautiful post doll where I would have loved to do it hehe
    xx
    nini

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  48. Very informative haha I didn't know much about Gossip Girl :)
    Love your blog !
    Mind visiting mine ? :)
    http://jerseychase.com

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  49. love love love this post!!!!
    I'm a huge fan of GG, for both clothes and quotes! ;)
    xxx
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  50. LOOOOVE GG :D
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.com

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  51. LOVE this post Sam!!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  52. Oh I loved this series!I'm going to miss it.Your post is really good!
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  53. I absolutely LOVE this post! I still can't believe that GG has come to an end... Just two months ago I started watching all the seasons again this time with my boyfriend and he loved it so much that he's also sad now that it finished :)) He saw all the previous 5 seasons in just 3 weeks and he's still as hooked and sad as I was after 6 years of watching it. Thank you for reminding us of those great moments!

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  54. Great pics!

    New Post!
    Anthea

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  55. SOme great quotes there.=)

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  56. Nate!! <3

    XxX
    http://fabulousstylews.blogspot.com

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  57. This post was so adorable! Im a big lover of gossip girl, but most of all.. My fave character - chuck!! Haha!
    Oh and yes that picture is my grandparents garden and I can speak the language because Im originally from there. :)

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  58. Oh love
    LVE
    x the cookies
    samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com

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  59. I've just starting watching it, and I love it! :D

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  60. have not seen the show consistently, but absolutely love their style throughout the show.

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  61. I love GG! I just did not have time to see last season yet, but soon... I just think I will miss it. Love those georgeous outfits :)

    You have such a nice blog! I am following you now and would be so happy if you could follow me back :)

    majka-m87.blogspot.com

    Have a nice day!

    M.

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  62. I love this post!!!
    Can't believe there are no more new episodes :(
    xoxo

    novelstyle.blogspot.com

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  63. Amazing post!!! I already miss GG so bad. It was my favorite tv show.

    Kisses, Lucy :)

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  64. I never realized just how profound GG is! I love all of these quotes and they are a great reminder to begin a new year with! Thank you for this post!

    Zahra

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  65. love this post!! :D miss gossip girl :( such a good show!

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  66. These are amazing! Gossip Girl was really one of my favourite shows, especially the earlier seasons. I do miss it!

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  67. Loved your post :))..following you...kisses from http://in2-myworld.blogspot.in/

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  68. OMG I've been avoiding Gossip Girl for years (because I fear of becoming addicted) but I think you've just convinced me that I NEED to watch it to learn more about fashion and style :)

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  69. I'm so sad about this, I love Gossip Girl. Blair is by far my favourite. But I guess the story line is getting a bit tiresome now. I only really watched for the fashion and to admire the fancy places in New York.
    Have a great day Sam!!
    xoxo ;)

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  70. This is one of your BEST posts ever! I LOVE IT. I am a huge Gossip Girl fan and I will miss it dearly. I agree with you, the show did teach us a lot. I have too many favorite moments, but my top 2 are the train station scene with Blair and Chuck and their lovely wedding. CHAIR FOREVER! <3

    P.S. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    - B
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  71. love itttttttttttttttt
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  72. Hi Sam! Ah you just made my day dear! No no, not at all, I try to learn everyday by myself and everywhere I can get like movie in original or books! I really wish to speak it much more better, as you do!:) Thanks a lot, you really don't know how much appreciated your words:))) Wish you a great day, big hugs!!♥

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  73. Great Post!

    Great quotes !! there funny ;)

    P.S Just wanted to remind you that my giveaway is still open until the 14th for everyone to join !
    You can only say YES to this amazing Frenchonista Clutch worth $150 !!

    Love,

    Jen

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  74. awesome post!!
    maybe you would like to follow each other ? just let me know !!
    xoxo

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  75. No conozco la serie 'Gossip Girl' apenas hoy y gracias a tí... descubro una bonita pincelada. Espero poder seguir leyendo y compartir este juvenil y cautivador abrazo.

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  76. I never watched Gossip Girl! Wish I did, the fashion looks amazing xxx

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  77. From the sounds of it I really need to start watching Gossip Girl!! I remember ages ago I watched the first series but I'm sure that there's a crazy amount that's gone on since then. Such an awesome post =)

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  78. Who knew Gossip Girl was filled with all these life lessons! Fashion and life, makes for a memorable show!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  79. I've learned I want Blake's hair

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  80. I love Gossip Girl, the clothes, scandals, luxurious apartments, majestic NYC oh and of course Mr.Chuck Bass :) Great post Sam, you captured the best moments of this great series!

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  81. Love this post!

    Would you like to follow each other?! let me know on my blog :)

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  82. Love their style!
    Kisses
    Aga

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  83. What a creative post! I do love when people post about Gossip Girl so I get to see all the beautiful fashion. I must admit, I must be one of the few people who never watched it.

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  84. what a beautiful post!!! maybe we could follow each other? it would be a pleasure for me :)


    http://glamourdrama.blogspot.it/2013/01/new-in-haul-prima-giornata-di-saldi.html NEW POST!

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  85. very beautiful collection! I like these stylish pictures!
    Diana

    double-ganger.blogspot.com

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  86. Everyone loves Gossip Girl. It's no surprise because the show is great. For me it was always something more than just a TV drama. I grew up with Blair and Serena, I would do similar make-ups, hairstyles and look for similar clothes. I would watch it when I was happy and sad, younger and a bit older. I would live their live with them. I cried when the show was over, it has always been such a tradition to me to watch my favourite characters every week. No TV serie is going to be the same ♥

    xoxo

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  87. I still need to watch the final episode therefore I didn't read the text in case there was a spoiler. But I certainly was a fan of the series. A shame that towards the end I lost a bit of interest in the plot...

    LUXESSED

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  88. The perfection ^^

    New post - Kisses
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  89. Great post! I love Gossip Girl. I´m waitimg for the movie. Kisses
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  90. Just enjoyed catching up on your posts after my week away. You have chosen some wonderful quotes here and I loved so many of the gowns on your Awards wish list. Wishing you a wonderful, Happy New Year.
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  91. I love all these quotes and their styling is so impressive! Awesome post!

    xx
    Thepurpleclown.com

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  92. Ciao cara, come va?

    Te voglio augurare un strepitoso 2013.
    Sono tornata con il blog , aspetto la tua visita: http://couturetrend.blogspot.i...
    Il Facebook sempre aggiornato: https://www.facebook.com/coutu...

    Un grande bacio

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  93. Ughhhh, I am so going to miss this show :(


    XX,
    Miranda

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  94. I LOVE GG. The first season is my absolute favourite season.

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  95. Ahh, Gossip Girl. I'm behind on my seasons, but goodness it's such an addicting show! I honestly think I enjoy their outfits (particularly Serena's) as much as the storyline. My favorite fashion moment on the show (up to where I've watched so far) is when Blake Lively wears that white Grecian-style gown with the perfectly disheveled updo (pictured above).

    ~Jacy

    www.laviedelenore.blogspot.com

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  96. Great post! I love Gossip Girl! Those girls always look impecable! Sad it's over :( Happy New Year btw! xoxo

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  97. Gotta love Gossip Girl! Amazing post!

    xo, Megan
    indie flower

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  98. I love gossip girl, thank you for this awesome post!

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  99. Gossip girl, what a great shcool it was...but it ended...
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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