Leighton Meester (of Gossip Girl) has great style on and off the show, both credited to two very talented stylists, Eric Daman for work and Rachel Zoe for play. There are tons of snarky comments floating around the media about Rachel Zoe, but that’s because people love to hate! She obviously knows what’s going on - Leighton always looks fabulous, and that pink dress - I could die!

It’s so easy to get carried away in a sea of black during the winter, and I love black - but there’s gotta be something to break up the monochromatic monotony - and why not pretty hot pinks? If you’re afraid the color is too daring, too much - I like to think I’d rather stick out like a fashionable sore thumb than blend in!

Urban Outfitters dress $78

Hue Tights @ Bare Necessities $9.37

Forever 21 bow clutch $16.80

Girlprops lucite earrings $4.99

Photo taken from People.com

Calle 13 was my senior year muse. For those of you who don’t know, Residente Calle 13 is a Puerto Rican group that’s huge in Latin America, like our Coldplay but verrrry different. I would ride the E train to Queens (listening to some Reggaeton) trying to make some bills, and then head back into the city for a 6-9 class - all in my boots w/ the fur, 80’s door knocker earrings, and puffer jacket (with more fur).

I was ridiculous! I still have a strong affinity for it though - and now that Calle 13 is ALL over MTV, I’m deeply regressing and daydreaming about nail art in East Elmhurst. When it comes to Latina style, all you really need is color, confidence, and a metrocard.
Nail art via Valleynyc.com in the Lower East Side, but you can get this anywhere, just ask for it!

An absolute favorite - Girlprops.com $9.99

Build your own bag @ Emotional Baggage $100, Etsy.com

Rocawear.com $75