Ready for Thanksgiving

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone already. Whew! The holiday season has officially started, and that means that the festivities are here! To get you thinking about your next show-stopping outfit for your holiday party circuit, here’s the details of my latest ensemble inspired by the fun style of Gossip Girl Vanessa Abrams.

Dress: Anna Sui for Target

Tights: Express

Shoes: Nine West

The fashion designer, who was recently  honored with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award by the CFDA, was inspired by the ladies of Gossip Girl to create a collection that is amazingly affordable for fashionistas like us! “My collection for Target combines elements of art and the spirit of New York City with my signature prints, silhouettes and use of color,” said Sui. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my design aesthetic with women everywhere at an affordable price.”

The Anna Sui collection for Target will be available at 250 stores nationwide and at Target.com starting September 13.

Jessica Szohr in Anna Sui for Target

Gossip Girl Jessica Szohr’s incredible style never ceases to amaze me. The actress has proven that she knows her style smarts. The fashionista celebrated the 40th anniversary of the original lunar landing hosted by Louis Vuitton at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History. I love how she effortlessly mixed high-end labels with a fab budget collection from Target. Szohr wore a lace minidress from the highly-anticipated Anna Sui for Target line, and layered a butterfly-print vest from DKNY over the cute dress. She topped her creative ensemble with pricey pieces, a haute band jacket from the British brand, Temperley London, and in accordance to the theme of the event, a Louis Vuitton bag and shoes. I am thinking that she must have received the dress in advance to promote the Anna Sui collaboration. Not only has she seen the exclusive collection before it arrives to the masses, but she gets to wear the clothing. Lucky girl!

Szohr has been very busy filming the third season of Gossip Girl, which returns on September 14. Just in time to help you rejoin the gossip of Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa, the new collection from Target will debut on September 13. I can’t wait for September!

The collection will launch at selected Target stores and Target starting on September 13 through October 17. Are you excited about the Anna Sui collection?

Gossip Girl

A native of Wisconsin, the brunette beauty still gives her love to the local boutiques in Milwaukee, which is close to where she grew up. Like Vanessa, Szohr chooses looks that  are put together in an effortless way, such as piling chain necklaces and sweeping her hair into a messy twist. She likes to wear her outfits with funky accessories, such as star-shaped earrings and long strands of pearl necklaces. In her daily life, Szohr likes to dress for herself, which is something I admire about her. At a recent event for Target in Chicago, she wore a sleeveless black dress with a beautiful knotted necklace.

How refreshing it is to see a  woman whose career is in the spotlight, follow her own style and stay close to her roots!

Vena Cava for Gap Design Editions

For each piece the designers infuse their creative spirit, including the cool dresses from Vena Cava and the trench coats and the motorcycle jackets from Wang, while keeping Gap’s casual ease. Wang’s runway shows of citygal looks have been on my radar for awhile, but his prices are not in my budget. I am looking forward to checking out his take on an iconic look, and with prices starting at $39.50, these will be going fast. Look for the Gap Design Editions to be available in Gap stores and at Gap.com starting June 16th.

Anna Sui Spring Show 2008

Soon all recessionistas and frugalistas will be able to enjoy the bohemian designs of the fabulous Anna Sui! The folksy artist will be the second designer of Target’s Designer Collaborations series, following in the footsteps of Alexander McQueen.

The Detroit native, whose designs were launched in 1991 with the encouragement of her friends, models Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista, will draw her inspiration for the collection from the popular TV show Gossip Girl. The designer was attracted to working with Target because of their new approach with designer partnerships, and was excited that she was able to choose her muse for her line. Mark your calendars for Sept. 13 when the collection launches. I have high hopes that this line will be fun!

Leighton Meester for new Reebok line

Our fashion gals from Gossip Girl finally return to TV tonight. Over a month has passed since we have last seen our beloved Blair, Serena, Chuck or Dan. Even though there haven’t been any new episodes, the Upper Eastsiders have been keeping busy working on their other projects. Blake Lively has been promoting her new film, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, where she plays the title character in her teen years. My other fashionista to watch, Leighton Meester has traded her Christian Louboutins for Reebok high-tops, as seen in the ad above. The actress partnered with Reebok for their new footwear collection, Fly Generation, which features fashion forward styles in bold colors and a sporty silhouette for the urban girl. The city gal shows off the new retro Top Down sneaker, which is priced at $60, and available at Lady Foot Locker Locations this spring. I love the casual and sassy look of high-tops with a cute skirt, don’t you?