Style Dilemma: How to be the talk of the town
Clockwise from top left: Brass button cardigan, €28, alwear 'Alexa' dress, €85 by Mina, at the Arnotts Project; 'Caden' coat by Darling available from www.divine.ie; Lucile platform, €75, Schuh; Check mini-skirt, €15, alwear
Friday November 06 2009
I'm a 21-year-old college student and I absolutely adore the TV show Gossip Girl. I especially love Leighton Meester's character Blair's wardrobe. Can you tell me where I can get Gossip Girl style for student-budget prices?
Who doesn't love the Upper-East-Side mix of lady-like chic and preppy style portrayed by the spoilt but ever so fashionable characters of Gossip Girl? All the coolest New York labels are present in the show but they all have eye-watering price tags to match.
Thankfully the high street has some cute copy-cat looks for a fraction of the designer versions. Detailing is everything when achieving Blair's unique style. Look out for preppy styling such as brass buttons, tartan fabric and signature accessories.
alwear is a good place to start. Number one on your list should be their bargaintastic pink and navy cardigan, €28, which would look cute worn with a neck draped in pearls and accessorised with a hairband. Wear with alwear's plaid mini-skirt with statement button front detail.
Hosiery is a key element of the look -- check out Penneys for ribbed navy tights for €3 and River Island for over-the-knee socks.
- Roxanne Parker
Irish Independent
