Who Wore Alberta Ferretti Better?

Who Wore It Better?

A Gossip Girl or Latina Actress



This first time I spotted this gorgeous pink Alberta Ferretti dress, was in April this year, when the beautiful Camilla Belle wore it for a red carpet event. Forward five months and the same dress appears in a scene of Gossip Girl, worn by our favourite television fashionista, Blair Waldorf. The pretty pink dress is from Alberta Ferretti's Fall 2011 collection, and features a tie-up halter neck and embellished doubled tiered skirt.

Left: Camilla Belle wore the salmon pink dress to the 'Good Housekeeping Annual Shine On Awards' on 12 April in New York City. Camilla accessorized with a black Salvatore Ferragamo clutch bag, Cartier jewels and two-toned ankle-strap heels by Christian Louboutin.

Right: Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) is styled in the chiffon frock for an episode of the upcoming season of Gossip Girl. She paired her dress with cream tweed Moschino jacket trimmed with frills and pearls. Blair carries a quilted Marc Jacobs handbag and walks in Roger Vivier buckle-front court heels, both in similar neutral shades.

The dress as shown on the runway by German model Luisa Bianchin. It is worn with thigh-high charcoal grey boots.

 Camilla wore her hair in a slightly messy updo, while Blair added a matching Carissa pink fascinator to her sleek hair style.

Even though I am a a fan of both stylistas, I'm going to go with Blair on this one. Her outfit is styled in a way that is not typical or predictable. I prefer her accessories as well. I had liked this dress from the moment I saw it on Camilla. But after seeing Blair in it, I like it a whole lot better. She takes the original dress and gives it so much more life and character. 

What do you think?

Who Wore Alexis Mabille Better?

Who Wore It Better?

Gossip Girl or Burlesque Star



Dita von Teese was spotted in Paris this week wearing a very memorable gown from Gossip Girl Season 4. I recall watching the episode 'The Wrong Goodbye' and loving Blair Waldorf's ornately embroidered dress. The decorative baroque gown is from Alexis Mabille's Fall Couture 2010 collection. The metallic gold and platinum bodice is intricately adorned with pink petals. The shoulders are accentuated with the same floral appliqués and tulle. The gown descends into a long black skirt. Blair wore her hair up with large stud earrings, whereas Dita favored her retro 1940's waves and drop earrings.

I am a huge Blair fan, but I have to say the gown looks better on Dita. 

What do you think?

Kate Middleton & Blair Waldorf in Jenny Packham

Off The Catwalk

Kate Middleton & Blair Waldorf



The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton looked gorgeous at the ARK 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner held in London last night. The brunette beauty wore a romantic pale rose gown from Jenny Packham's Spring 2011 collection. The dress has soft tulle sleeves and is encrusted with tonal sequins and Swarovski crystals. Kate paired her dress with a matching blush tone clutch and peep toe sandals.

You may recognize the dress, as Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) wore a very similar version on this weeks' episode of Gossip Girl, entitled 'The Princesses and the Frog'. From a real life princess to a TV's fashion princess, the dress is a stunning colour on both. I prefer the design of Blair's dress, but like Kate's hairstyle better.

Below is the original runway version of Blair's tea-length dress.

Who Wore Marchesa Better?

Demi, Serena, Georgina

all dressed in Marchesa



This gorgeous bright pink Marchesa dress was worn by three different celebrities over the past year. The suede fuchsia frock features pretty paisley appliqués and an open back, which is followed by ruffled tiers. It is from Marchesa's Fall 2010 RTW Collection.

The first to wear it was Demi Moore, back in April 2010. The backless design is really show stopping. Demi paired the dress with shiny silver Brian Atwood courts and an embellished Roger Vivier clutch.



Blake Lively aka Serena van der Woodsen was styled in the same dress on the set of Gossip Girl for the 'Petty in Pink' episode. I'm glad she wore her hair in a high ponytail with it.



Finally, Marchesa co-founder, Georgina Chapman wore her own creation last month, with suede ivory lace-up heels by Christian Louboutin.



The dress was originally photographed on Canadian model Addison Gill (far right). I don't like the chunky navy heels with such a girly dress.



Personally, I adore this dress, and not only for the outstanding colour. It's stunning from the front, and when see it from the back, it's even better. No wonder it made a trio of stylish star appearances.