Gossip Girl Fashion Rundown: The Ex-Files

12 February 2009

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Well, that was quite an episode last night wasn't it? The return of Queen Serena, some newbie getting their hair burnt off, Chuck's awful fashion faux par with a purple suit and of course, Marcus and Katherine getting it on.

Now, We don't like to say we told you so, but well... we did kind of hint that Marcus and Katherine were closer than they should be, and last night's steamy encounter between the two confirmed our speculation.

To the fashion however, and the return of school and senior year gave us many fashion delights- namely Blair's gorgeous lace cape with matching headband for starters.

Serena dressed down her uniform in this episode, teaming a simple waistcoat and tie with a white T-shirt. To be fair to her, she did have some other issues to work out, namely Dan and his idiotic attempts to try and be her friend.

Asking a new girl out (We'll get to her in a minute) on the first day of school and then flaunting it in Serena's face, is by no way cool Daniel, it's just plain mean, and now you've unleashed Serena's nasty side.

Anyway, back to the newbie- her fashion was dreadful and we're sure it was intended to be that way. A dull grey skirt and buttoned up waistcoat, complete with clumpy boots for school? We're surprised Blair didn't call the fashion police...

Newbie, as it turend out was eager to befriend Dan, which annoyed Blair and her dating rules, which then unintentionally caused Serena to blow her top with both Blair and Dan.

Confused? Yes, us too a bit because Chuck seemed awfully clued-up on what was going on, as he surveyed the chaos around him. All he needed was a comical moustache to twirl, as he most definitely hammed it up as the pantomime villain in this episode.

That said, his fashion was a little disappointing this episode, as he spent most of his time in uniform, wearing a hideous cardigan, need we say more?

Oh, and his purple suit and bow tie will never be mentioned again, as he is in danger of putting us off him for the rest of the season, and none of us want that, do we?

Nate, once again was as dull as dishwater in this episode, wearing his St Jude's uniform for most of the hour, pausing only briefly to change into a blue T-shirt and jeans.

Poor Little J started the episode with such promise, but Blair's minions had by no means forgotten her betrayal from last season and vowed to take her down. Is it just us, or is Jenny starting to change a little bit this season? Just an observation...

Penelope and Isobelle seem to be having a few fashion moments of their own this season too, rocking colourful tights, matching bows and cute headbands in their attempts to become Doppelgangers of Queen B.

Serena, Blair, Penelope and Isobelle quiz Amanda

Speaking of Queen B, did anyone else shed a little tear from her, when Vanessa revealed the truth about Marcus and Katherine? She looked genuinely gutted, but as she so often does, took it on the chin and plotted their downfall.

We adored her floral dress in this scene, it made her look so vulnerable and open to attack, while when she took down her horrible boyfriend (sorry, Marcus, we never really warmed to you) she was totally in control in a brown frilly blouse, pencil skirt and power headband.

Katherine's green dress was by far her fashion triumph of her guest stint and it was fitting that she left in it. Marcus finally got a little interesting in the fashion stakes, rocking a blue pastel suit and yellow shirt for his pleading moment to Blair over lunch.

Back to Serena, as this episode was really all about her and her rise back to her regal position. A really awkward three-way (no jokes please) date between Dan, newbie and Serena put the wheels in motion for S to go back to her old ways, and it wasn't long before she began downing martinis and flirting with jocks to make Dan jealous.

Cue a childish argument between the two, where Serena ordered Dan to leave and Chuck, yes him again, coerced Blair's minions to give the newbie a 'Nair martini', in other words, burn the poor girl's hair off.