Look of the Week: Chuck Bass

So we all know that a full grown male wearing a Onesie is completely unacceptable fashion decorum as Joey Essex has clearly demonstrated right?   Well apparently not as Ed Westwick showed in this weeks Gossip Girl after he donned this rather tight red Adidas number.

Whilst your average male wearing a Onesie as a general day to day clothing might me cause for public ridicule, Ed's alter ego Chuck Bass carried it off perfectly.  Although this is the character who has previously been seen in an orange mac and a purple cardigan/lemon trouser ensemble.

How does he pull it off? Because he's Chuck Bass of course...

Gossip Girl Revealed

***************Spoiler Alert******************

If you haven't seen this weeks Gossip Girl that aired in America and don't want to know what happens, it's probably a good idea to skip this post!

The 100th episode of a series is always a big one and for Gossip Girl, it proved to be explosive.

Titled 'GG' the episode centred around Blair and Louis' royal wedding, the Blair - Chuck - Louis love triangle, the Blair - Dan - Serena triangle, and the usual Nate irrelevance.  Actress Michelle Tratchenburg returned to honour the occasion, not only ruining Blair's wedding to Louis, but also being revealed as Gossip Girl herself!

After a somewhat cringey dream sequence that saw Serena chanelle her inner Marilyn Monroe and Blair her Audrey Hepburn, the episode began with the usual Gossip Girl narration but with the promise that 'the new Gossip Girl was coming'.  After Chuck poisoning the priest to prevent him from ruining the wedding we saw the return of Georgina Sparks who vowed to ruin Blair and then teamed up with said priest.  Her plan? To seduce Louis and have Blair catch them.  

Like all of Georgina's plans, that didn't go too well after Lily and Rufus caught her before she could do any damage, but lo and behold she was in a room that just happened to be next to that which Blair and her bridesmaids were waiting in for the mother of the bride to return (she'd gone to get Chuck in the hope that he would stop the wedding).

We then saw Blair confess her love to Chuck and tell him the same schpiel of how much she loved him but she had chosen Louis and was doing that to protect him.  Predictably Georgina filmed the whole thing and after showing it to Chuck proceeded to join the rest of the gang and watch the 'wedding of the century'.

Obviously Gossip Girl sent the blast during the ceremony, where Blairs voice echoed all around the church (really, who checks there phones during a wedding?).  After running out, having a heart to heart with Louis and then actually getting married, Blair runs away with 'Lonely Boy' Dan Humphrey after Louis tells her during their first dance that the marriage was in fact a business arrangement and that apart from public appearances they would be strangers to one another.

Oh, lets not forget Nate, he was running around being his usual boring self, pondering over his boring love life debating where he could find a girlfriend as clueless as him.

The final scene?  Gossip Girl writing a post letting us all know she was back and that, while she cant say what she will be writing about next, readers had better hope it wasn't about them.  The usual narration with Kristen Bells voice then changed to match the fact of the girl reading the post - Georgina Sparks.

Whilst people may have been wondering over the last 5 years who Gossip Girl was, I am sure that Georgina was one of the last person that comes to mind.  I mean, thinking about it, this is the girl that become a 'bible geek', got abandoned in Belarus and then exiled to Brooklyn with baby Milo.  Hardly someone who regularly attends the UES events to find out such gossip.  

Many fans are suggesting that the opening sequence in which we were told 'a new Gossip Girl' suggests that Georgina's role is just that, a new Gossip Girl.  I personally always thought that the shows last episode would be the big reveal, if there ever was one and cant help feeling a little let down.  As a hardcore GG fan all I want is for Blair and Chuck to get back together, but with the upcoming Blair and Dan story line I cant help but feel they are just dragging the season out as well as making it a little too incestuous.  

Come on Gossip Girl writers, figure something out, perhaps killing off Nate?

Look of the Week: Charlie Rhodes

Another Gossip Girl item and this week it's Charlie/Ivy in this gorgeous Badgley Mischka beaded, cowl necked gown from their Fall 2011 collection.  I personally feel that Charlies character is kind of an irrelevant one, I mean we all know how the story is going to end, but one thing I will say is that she quite possibly has the best wardrobe of all the girls, and this week was no exception.

She pulled of this stunning BM dresses with just simple drop earring, a cocktail ring and clutch. &nbsave ensured Chuck is ok :) 

Look of the Week: Serena Van Der Woodsen

She's been on the Fashion scene since 2009, but Mary Katrantzou really began making a name for herself after winning the BFA's Emerging Talent : RTW in 2011. 

Her 2012 London Fashion Week collection has catapulted the Athens born Katrantzou to one of the most sought after designers of the year with her computer generated prints and bold lipstick and it seems that one of the most fashionable wardrobes on television is keen to get her pieces on our screens.

This weeks Gossip Girl saw Serena throw Blair the most amazing bridal shower ever, with Tiffany's decorations everywhere and Audrey Hepburn dresses waitresses, it was the kind of party most of us would only dream of.  Not the only thing we'll be dreaming of after seeing Serena in the Katrantzou SS 11 dress., easily the most stunning dress of the collection!

I cant help but hate Serena that little bit more now!

SPOILER ALERT! Blair Waldorfs Wedding Dress

We may only be a few weeks in to season 5 of Gossip Girl, but it is already as gripping as the four before it.  With Blair engaged to the Prince of Monaco, what we're all wondering is whether she'll make it to the Church (or Plaza?) on time.

Judging by these pictures she certainly makes it to the, ermmm, venue on time but whether or not she stays there remains to be seen (doesn't look promising).  So forget Kate Middleton, forget Bella Swan, here's the first look at Blair Waldorfs' Wedding dressed, design by none other than Vera Wang - although with Leighton as the face of the new Vera Wang Lovestruck perfume we're hardly surprised.

She wears a princess dress with a full, a-line, skirt Chantilly lace from Wang's Fall 2010 section, and whilst it's a stunning dress indeed, we cant hoping the reason for Blair;s run is a call from Chuck....

Look of the Week: Blair Waldorf

*****SPOILER ALERT*****

Just a little warning, if you haven't yet seen Season 5 Episode 3 of Gossip Girl, then you might want to skip this post.

Whilst she may have disappointed us all by revealing that she is in fact carrying fiancee Louis baby and not Chucks (I'm still holding out hope for false DNA results), Blair Waldorf did the opposite when it came to this weeks wardrobe choices.

First up is this gorgeous blue floral dress with the black sash by none over than french power house Louis Vuitton (well she is technically marrying a French Prince).  Not so dissimilar from that which Claire Danes wore earlier on in the year to the SAG Awards (below).  The dress was short, feminine and totally Blair.  So stunning that after visiting Chuck to give him the not-so-good-news in it that he finally started to cry.

Next up is actually a Gossip Girl favourite - Jenny Packham.  Blair wore this stunning embellished grey dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection.  Those of you who have seen the episode cant deny that it looked better on Blair than on the runway....

On an extra note I this week found the writers of Gossip Girl on twitter (@GGWriters), so all together now, lets bombard them with tweets demanding baby Chair!!

2011 MTV Movie Awards

Ok, so I know that the MTV awards are hardly the most prestigious of awards, but they are definitely my favourite, yes, I even had the date saved in my diary.  What’s not to love, the opening scene is always hilarious, the world previews of certain movies (yes I’m a ‘twi-hard’ and ‘potter geek’) and most importantly, the outfits. 

This year the stars did not disappoint, neither did the designers.  Balmain, notorious for being over selective when it comes to lending outfits to celebrities loaned outfits to three, yes that’s three, stars for Sundays events. 

First up we have Kristen Stewart wearing a fitted bodiced dress with her customary short length, the dress, made up of red and black safety pins, was originally presented as a jacket in the French Houses Spring/ Summer 2011 collection but was reworked for the Twilight actress.  Worn with side swept hair, and miles of pale white pins, Kristen has come a long way since she first stopped on the red carpet not even knowing how to smile.

Next up was Mila Kunis, who rocked a two piece ensemble with a black top and embellished skirt taken from the fashion houses Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

Finally was Leighton Meester, who opted for a metallic silver long sleeved cocktail dress,  Pierre Hardy shoes, Paco Rabanne Bag and Bulgari Jewels.  She didn’t manage to win the Best Villain popcorn award, losing out to Tom Felton of Harry Potter fame, but she was definitely the best dressed Gossip Girl of the evening.

Speaking of Gossip Girl, Jessica Szhor seemed to be taking fashion tips from Shakira, wearing an Alice + Olivia one piece.  Metallic clutch with tousled hair, this look might work on the Columbian beauty, but next time Jessica might be better off taking advice from the other GG girls.

Making the final Gossip Girl appearance of the night, Blake Lively, presenting award for Best Kiss with Green Hornet Co Star Ryan Reynolds, made a statement in an electric blue Michael Kors fitted dress with illusion panels mixing it up with purple suede Louboutins and Lorraine Schwarts jewellery and a long sleek pony, similar to that of Victoria Beckham at the Royal wedding. 

Ryan Reynolds looked every bit as beautiful as his usual self in a navy Band of Outsiders cardigan, grey trousers, Alternative Apparel gingham shirt and khaki Vans shoes.  Proof that men really do get better looking with age.

Reese Witherspoon, awarded the Generation award by Patrick Dempsey, Chelsea Handler, and perhaps the funniest speaker of the night - Robert Pattinson, accepted her popcorn trophy in a brown and aqua leopard print Vivienne Westwood dress.  Her acceptance speech managed to hit headlines after being seen as a dig at American socialites such as Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton:-

‘Its possible to make it in Hollywood without doing a reality show.  When I came up in this business if you made a sex tape you were embarrassed and hid it under your bed.  If you take naked pictures of yourself on your cell phone, hide your face people’

 - The woman has a point.

On stage with her was Hollywood hottie, and the object of my own obsession, Robert Pattinson, looking every inch his casual self in a two buttoned blazer, blue and grey plaid shirt and his uniform trainers.  Is there anyone else in the world who could pull of this look as well as Rpattz?

Talking of Twilight men, Robert Pattinson caused quite a stir when, going against the ‘will they wont they’ kiss act that Robsten usually embark on after picking up the popcorn for best kiss, he decided to run through the audience to instead kiss co-star Taylor Lautner.  Taylor Lautner himself looked, there is not other word for it - beautiful in grey faded jeans, brown scuffed boots and black shirt open to sternum.  His jacket appeared to be black leather jacket but on second glance just had a waxed finish.

Two more Twilight stars who deserve a mention for their outfits - Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuels.  Both were recipients of the ‘Best Fight’ award, alongside Robert Pattinson for Eclipse.  Bryce looked glowing in a white and pink flowing J Crew maxi dress, and Xavier Samuels opted for a smarted look than that of his co-stars, with a white shirt and black suit complete with black waistcoat.

Rocking the playsuit trend were Elle Fanning and Cameron Diaz.  Cameron went for a plain black satin playsuit whilst Elle went for a feminine pink floral playsuit with white floral wedges, all by Dolce and Gabbana.

Flying the flag for the British were the lovely Emma Watson and Spiderman star Andrew Garfield.  Emma wore a short ivory jewel encrusted Marchesa dress, giving the appearance of very strong shoulder on her petite frame, complete with 6 inch metallic silver Brian Atwood heels.  Andrew Garfield went for a mixture of casual and sophisticated, wearing indigo jeans with a waxed finish, denim plimsolls, a navy blazer with gold buttons and hair to rival that of new BFF Robert Pattinson.

Finally, my personal favourite.  Emma Stone in a yellow satin knee length dress with a black lace overlay from Bottega Venetta’s fall 2011 collection an orange woven Bottega Veneta clutch and tan Casadei satin platform pumps.