Gossip Girl Fashion Rundown: Bonfire Of The Vanity
02 April 2009
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We're now 10 episodes into the new series, and it just keeps getting better. Jenny off the rails, Blair plotting against a tiny man and Chuck uncovering Dan's secret and earning his dad's respect. Yep, that's what all lay ahead in last night's fabulous fashion instalment.
Bonfire of The Vanity opened with Dan, about to betray all his morals and beliefs to get what he wants in life, while Rufus looks on disapprovingly. Now, I know i've been a little harsh towards the Humphrey in the past, but this new ruthless, slightly sexy Dan is starting to grow on me.
Shame he's still got a long way to go in the fashion stakes though, as tonight was another classic plaid shirt, brown coat and that hideous tan saddle bag, which he insists on carrying around.
Cut to Blair and her minions, who are eagerly planning her 18th birthday (is it just me, or is she the only one to have a birthday on this show) and B deciding that this year was all about resembling the elegance and charm of Grace Kelly.
She managed it with her style at least, rocking a gorgeous red top, black cardigan and black skirt, while Serena sampled the 80s with her gorgeous fitted white jacket, complete with sequined trim.
You've got to love Queen B's putdowns to Hazel in this episode, as her minions hilariously try and snag any boy with a pulse, while Serena obsesses over the tortured artist that is Aaron Rose.
God, I'm hating this character so far, not least because the guy who plays him looks like a serial killer, and we all know that privilege belongs solely to Chuck and his menacing eyes.
Anyway, it turned out the Aaron surprised Serena at Times Square, giving her the kiss of a lifetime, which was then beamed up on the big screen, for all the world to see.
It would have been really romantic if Serena hadn't had to stoop to give him a smooch, and look so awkward in doing so. Possibly the most uncomfortable 30 seconds of my life, and hers probably...
Away from all the drama in Times Square, we were introduced to Jenny and Agnes this week trying to convince a man, who looked suspiciously like Alistair McGowan, to invest in their business.
Being pushy teenagers and fighting in front of him didn't really do them any favours, but I have to say I'm a fan of Jenny's look this week. The raccoon eyes were still terrible, but the hair was gorgeous and her cute little tweed jacket deserves major style points.
Only she could do glam grunge, as considering it was a business meeting that was the only bit of formal attire she wore, as her skirt was short and her million necklaces and dark nails very much signaled her new punkish style roots.
Back to Blair, who was preparing to meet her mother's new beau, and being Blair she was expecting him to be a Cary Grant type figure. Screaming at Dorota to move flowers and bring out the expensive china, poor B was extremely crushed when a short little Jewish man stumbled out of the elevator.
Loving her brown polka dot dress and elegant hair for the meeting, as she found herself crushed into a hug by the best character to ever grace Gossip Girl- Cyrus Rose. The tiny man already has a catchphrase-'not enough'- and is beyond cute to Blair and her mum in this sequence.
While Blair is reeling from her shock, Chuck is busy planning to get his father's attention with tickets to a hockey game. Thank god he's back to his fashionable best this week in a luminous pink shirt and grey cardigan; how very chic.
Bart brushes him off and Chuck looks gutted, which is nice to see, as it's not often we're privied to the vulnerable side of the Bass. Just as well he's back to his plotting best seconds later however, because Dan has designs on following his father for a story, and yes he's still wearing the brown jacket. Why, Dan why?!
Away from Dan's fashion issues, we panned to Blair and Serena at school, with one musing about her 'gnome' problem and the other mushingly describing her new relationship. Blair looks like she's off to Paris here in a red cardigan and beret, and I think it's safe to say it's a look only B could pull off.
S, as always opted for the laid back look in a grey cardigan and tie hanging loosely around her neck. Yawn. Good job she changed into a grey sparkly dress and tights to pose for Aaron in his studio later, as again I had to cover my eyes in horror at the horrendous kissing going on. What can I expect really, Serena's dress was more like a top, why wouldn't Aaron pounce?!
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