Gossip Girl Fashion: 'G.G.' – The 100th Episode
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This week's episode of Gossip Girl was a special one not only because the one and only Blair Waldorf is finally getting married but also because the show celebrated its 100th episode. It's kind of crazy to think we've been watching for 5 years now!

I can honestly say this episode is anything but disappointing, which is refreshing after the last couple of episodes. Fashion-wise it was interesting to say the least as bridal attire can go either way just by adding a bow or a lace sleeve. I loved Blair's Vera Wang dress even though I expected something slightly more... grand. I missed the original lace top and I would have gone for a more classic hair style, perhaps done up rather than wavy and down –that wasn't very Blair.

As it often happens, Serena looked better than her BFF. Also in Vera Wang Bridal, S looked really stunning in pale pink. I loved the detail of the bustier covered with chiffon and tied at the shoulder. The sort of beehive hair was also perfect, a tad Chanel, no?

Otherwise, everyone looked great at the wedding, even the 'cupcake trio' (see below) who looked a bit like upside down roses also in Vera Wang –she got a pretty sweet advertorial deal, right?

Even with plenty of drama and a wedding going on I would say the highlight of the episode was the beginning. There is nothing I love more than a classic GG moment of a character's dream. This time Serena dreams up the iconic Marilyn moment singing about her sparkly best friends. This soon turns into some sort of surreal yet brilliant face-off with Audrey Hepburn (Blair) who fights her to get Dan. The funniest bit is looking at the boy's faces –Nate and Chuck really crack up at some point and Dan looks totally into it.

Random as this moment was I can't think of two glamourous and iconic characters that go so well with the characters' personalities. Maybe they should do a special episode of everyone in costume? A sort of Gossip Girl version of 'Midnight in Paris'? I would LOVE that!

The year of M&M

It is that week of the year when the Internet is bombarded with all the new advertorial campaigns for next season. I normally try to have a quick look to see who's doing what but I don't like looking at the whole series of adverts because I love the feeling of opening a magazine and seeing big and glossy an image I haven't seen before. For SS11 is not the models, celebrities or themes which have caught my attention but a particular photography duo. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott have shot some of the most important brands in their very particular way. This got me thinking about some of the things I have read about them and what I remember they have done in the past. Looking closer at photography credits of my little archive I have realised I have been attracted once and again to their work without even noticing. I love the plasticity of the colours as much as Steven Klein's and how exquisite all their (over)tweaking is. From their SS11 ads I would choose Loewe's as my favourite. Mariacarla Boscono and Andrés Velencoso look phenomenal in the Andalusian house, which serves as the set.

After shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Missoni, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Bulgari, Gucci and editorial spreads for Vogue, W, and Pop they have become one of the most sought-after photographers in the industry. Some of my favourite work from them includes all their Vogue Paris covers and stories, their work for Interview magazine, their LOVE covers and also their Miu Miu adverts.

I'm off.

[Pictures: TFS]

classic craze

I'm not sure everyone will like my reinterpretation of the Vogue Paris 'Zoom' section. I thought placing a different image of the same bags over the original would look kind of ironic. Haha, oh well. Just like we talked about yesterday, the May issue of the French bible is coming loaded with exciting editorials and (more of the same) SS10 iconic pieces. The main reason why I liked this one below is because my favourite bags of the season, the classics, are included in it.

The Céline SS10 leather and canvas shopping bag is, as you already know, up in my list of the best bags of the season. I am simply in awe of everything Phoebe Philo. The second, Loewe's Amazona feels as part of my life as it has always been a staple in Spain. The house is celebrating the bag's 35th anniversary by launching the Amazona in several colours, sizes and even a couple mens versions. Last, another staple —the Givenchy Nightingale. It is famous for hanging from the forearms of many celebrities and now it is reinterpreted into a carry-on. And the black croc may even make it work as a chic masculine travel bag!

I'm off.

[Pictures: TheFashionSpot.com, e-shop.Loewe.com, FarFetch.com, Givenchy.com]

midsummer night's dream

Jak & Jill triggered it, we followed, and then this. W magazine's January issue presents us with a girl's dream wardrobe in the soft colours and fabrics of the season. THANK YOU.

'Run of Show'

W magazine, January 2010

Photos by Craig McDean

xo Giuls

smells of tv

Ever since Stuart Vevers entered the house of Loewe in January 2008 the whole appearance and feel of the brand has evolved from the rather sloppy and unfocused Spanish brand that it once was to a more sophisticated and internationally known one. This Christmas they have launched a new perfume and advert (I believe only in Spain) which very much caught my attention. I love the photography, the colours and the model in it.
Click here to watch the Aire Loco de Loewe advert.

I'm off.