Fashion

Photo: Those are the strangest shorts we've ever seen. We love them!  (Photo credit: PacificCoastNews)

As witnessed time and time again, Leighton Meester (Blair) is a fashion force to be reckoned with. From insanely sexy, to glam goddess, to casual and cool — she's not afraid of mixing it up. That's one of the reasons we love her so much! And while some of the Gossip Girl stars tend to bore us with their predictable ensembles (ahem, Taylor Momsen), Leighton always manages to whip up fresh and adorable looks.

On September 2, L arrived to set wearing a mesh-back tank, fringed grommet shorts, and nude platform heels. Splashes of orange lend a fun and funky twist, creating an ideal quirky cool ensemble for a late summer day. Better fit in your last few moments of warm weather style now, L. Autumn boots and jackets are right around the corner!

WHAT SHE’S WEARING:
Yves Saint Laurent 6254 Muse Sunglasses: $275
KJ by Kirrily Johnston Mesh-Back Tank: $191
3.1 Phillip Lim Grommet Shorts: $675
Balenciaga Platform Heels: $355
Loewe Amazona Suede Bag: No longer available
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Photo: Katie Cassidy shows how to do nudes, tastefully. (Photo credit: GossipGirlShow.com)

At first glance, the drapey, cream-colored little dress that Katie Cassidy is sporting on the set of Gossip Girl seems a bit over the top for a daytime look, even by the show's "more is more" standards. Luckily, the light color keeps things feeling floaty, and a choker-length strand of pearls adds a healthy dose of innocence. Still, our favorite part of the look is a piece that we've probably all thrown on at some point to add some boho appeal to a basic tee and jeans combo — an oversize fringe scarf. Somehow this easygoing scrap of fabric tones everything down and adds dimension to Katie's sexy shift. Who knew a simple scarf could be such a sartorial game changer? We're currently digging through our wardrobes to find our long-lost favorites, but in the meantime, we've got a few affordable alternatives to recreate Katie's look!