Here in Austin, it’s currently 91 degrees. My entire wardrobe has been turned upside down while acclimating - I’m still wearing gladiators and carrying around floral bags, and will probably do so until December (gasp). Last fall in New York I was stressing about having to be the first person to wear a chunky knit and colored tights in the office…in August.

So, I’m sure anyone (dreaming of fall) who opened the new Anthropologie catalog got chills looking at the chunky textures, asymmetry, and whimsical appliques - with that contrived-yet-adorable assortment they never fail to deliver. Who says direct is dead?

For retail, the bad news is that the economy should have taken a lesson from Tommy Hilfiger - you can’t hand out loans like candy, nor can you merchandise to yuppies & rappers at the same time. The good news is that the only thing selling in apparel right now is novelty - so Anthro has 23 pages solely devoted to sweaters with enough detail to last you through the recession.

Enjoy! Visit Anthropologie.com.

Blair Waldorf is to my adult life what Cher Horowitz was to my tween years. Case in point, the White Party.

In GG world, this is a Marc Jacobs dress & Jennifer Behr headband. I once knew a girl at V who had the J. Behr Prada turban equivalent. For a minute I thought Omg I need it I want it I have to have it - $100 dollars later I realized I was not the intern with a private jet. That being said - see the always more interesting, Blair-worthy, alternatives below. XOXO.
Bebe $159

Top Shop $160

Nordstrom $68

Forever 21 $3.80

Urban Outfitters $20

All of my fabulous five readers out there will have to forgive the fact that I’m starting this GG fashion commentary a tad bit late, but I am transitioning from NYC to ATX to say the least! To make it up, to all five of you, see below article from NY Mag.

“Gossip Girl” Tosses a Nairtini in Our Faces

Yessss! Finally, I only had to wait one season for it. Thank you, Forever21! Being the Wal-Mart of fashion really does help a girl out when she wants a $4g YSL necklace for $5.99.