Bedazzles After Dark: Leighton Meester

Monday, June 13, 2011

Look Of The Day: Leighton Meester in Vera Wang

Leighton Meester promotes Lovestruck by Vera Wang

As the face of Vera Wang's "Lovestruck" fragrance, Leighton Meester proved a combination of tough and edgy with pretty and sweet is an amazing mix. The Gossip Girl actress wore skintight leggings and a pleated girly blouse both by the designer while promoting the scent at Harrod's in London. It's a fabulous way to wear a leather piece without the look going into S&M or biker territory. By pairing it with a flowy neutral top it keeps everything fresh and fun. Her Brian Atwood platform sandals are just the icing on the cake. Love it!

For more Leighton take a look at her commercial and that fabulous Vera purple mermaid dress. The whole feeing is very Pretty Woman [aka every gal's dream!]

image via People

Monday, February 21, 2011

I've Got The Blues: Cobalt Blue Fashion Trend

Monday Blues! Well.. not those kinds of blues! I've spotted a new trend that's been slowly creeping up the celebrity fashion chain - Cobalt Blue! I noticed a blue bag on Emmy Rossum for a piece I did about Weekend Wear - and blue was turning up on so many runways during Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week (see this Jason Wu gown and all over the runway at Jil Sander) In the past few weeks celebs have been snapped wearing this exact color - mostly in sheaths.

Jessica Alba at the 2011 BAFTA Awards in Atelier Versace

Blake Lively in Emilio Pucci at the Elle Style Awards in London

Kerry Washington at the 2011 Fall Calvin Klein Show wearing Calvin Klein

This is a fantastic color for the upcoming warmer months! So Vibrant - I am loving it. Black accessories look great like Kerry's simple shoes and clutch or go bolder with tons of gold jewelry a la Blake or a statement necklace like Jessica's. If you aren't totally loving the idea of wearing a blue dress - try a different piece.

Here, two Gossip Girl fashionistas prove you don't have to be blue all over in order to keep up with the trends. Leighton Meester (or Blair Waldorf) pairs her suede fringe booties with some navy shorts. Of course - I am obsessed with Blake Lively/Serena van der Woodsen's blue pants/gold sequined jacket look. When veering into the blue pants area, I say steer clear of jeans and try a regular pant. It will give a much cleaner and sleeker look than jeans. The best thing about this bright color is that you can keep the outfit simple as simple as you want (try neutrals like Leighton) or make it as showy and exciting as possible.

I searched for some affordable (yay!) and fabulous pieces that you could add to your closet. I am loving that messenger bag and those Jessica Simpson shoes - so fab!