Leighton Meester

When you’re the queen bee of the Upper East Side, it’s never enough to simply be wearing a designer label. Blair put her own luxe touch on her exceptionally elegant Burberry Belted Brocade Dress with an Alexis Bittar Jeweled Magnolia Brooch in the “Reversals of Fortune” episode of Gossip Girl.

We’re not going to lie. Blair’s extravagant finishing piece does cost a pretty penny. But that’s exactly why we sought out to find a brooch just as bold and beautiful at fraction of the price. This Flower Brooch in Gold features center mounted crystals and eye-catching gold petals that will add just as much polish to your look.

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Today, one of our lucky Twitter followers (Hi, @jules792000) won her very own BB Dakota jacket seen on Bella in the movie Twilight. Lucky girl! This week, we’re bringing all our Gossip Girl-loving Twitter fans out there a prize that you will absolutely DIE for. It’s Blair’s soon-to-be-seen Juicy Couture bracelet from next week’s episode, Rufus Getting Married!

Drooling yet? Thought so. Just follow these easy steps to enter:

1. Go to your Twitter page and follow @SeenON.
2. To enter the contest, copy the following tweet and send it to your friends:

You could win Blair’s fab bracelet seen on Gossip Girl! Just follow @SeenON and RT. Winner announced Oct. 13! http://twurl.cc/1ow0

That’s it! If you’ve followed these steps, you’ve successfully entered for a chance to win Blair’s bracelet from Gossip Girl. Get tweeting soon, though - we’re announcing the winner Oct. 13! Best of luck, Tweeples!

xoxo, SeenON!

Spotted: Leighton Meester in full character as Blair Waldorf on the set of Gossip Girl in New York. She wore the Burberry Belted Brocade Dress while filming the “Reversals of Fortune” episode that will kick off Monday night’s big season three premiere.

Blair has a sophisticated taste in fashion that’s light years ahead of her generation, so we’re not that surprised that Monday’s big look comes from Burberry. Ready to wear this chic piece like Blair? Get all the details on her accessories after the jump.

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Spotted: Leighton Meester frolicking on the beach. The adorable Leighton Meester is evolving into a style icon. From her risky Louis Vuitton ensemble at the Met Gala to her more laidback choices, Leighton is proving that she is not afraid to take risks in terms of cut and color. We love this Pencey One Shoulder Tee. It is cute and simple, yet the asymmetrical neckline makes it a more versatile piece that can be worked into the night.

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Leighton Meester’s First Single Leaks - And It Is Actually Pretty Good - Just Jared

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Want the latest trends straight from the fashion capital’s biggest celebs? Check out our New York Style Trends gallery! From their glam gladiators to their street chic eyewear, fall in love with their easy New York style…and shop their looks!

Obsessed's Ali Larter soaks up a warm spring day with boyfriend Hayes MacArthur in New York City sporting a bright tank and glam gladiator sandals.

Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester jumps into full character as Blair Waldorf with the help of bright pink leggings, knee high boots and a cool heather grey coat.

Spotted: Mary Kate Olsen traversing the ever-trendy Tribeca neighborhood in lower Manhattan in a staggered stripe poncho and leather sandals.

Gossip Girl's Jessica Szohr hits the Juicy Couture Flagship store opening in a minty green half-sleeve dress paired with little black booties.

Gossip Girl's Blake Lively is ready for her close-up donning full make-up, a warm plaid coat and tall brown boots while filming on the set.

Hand-in-hand with boyfriend Adam Shulman, Anne Hathaway took a walk through the East Village wearing a denim dress and a tan tote.

Looking sensationally spring-ready in a flowing white maxi dress, Kate Hudson enjoys some time in the West Village with a few friends.

Whitney Port makes a very fashionable splash at the Tribeca Film Festival mixing a floral print frock with a little leather.

Rachel McAdams does some window shopping in SoHo strutting a bright blue kaftan with black accessories.

Kim Kardashian works geometric print dress with strappy sandals while promoting her hit reality show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" in New York.

Obsessed star Beyonce Knowles makes quite an entrance at the "Late Show with David Letterman" donning an all-white sophisticated silhouette.

Lipstick Jungle star Lindsay Price makes her way through the concrete jungle of New York City discretely carrying a brown leather tote and oversized shades.

Hollywood headliner Angelina Jolie makes time to visit Lee's Art Shop with daughters Zahara and Shiloh clad in black attire and accessories.

Spotted: Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf on the set of Gossip Girl wearing these head-turning mary janes by Pour La Victoire. Finish this Upper East Sider’s luxe look with this candy apple patent leather bag!

Krizia from www.myBeautyMatch.com talks to Norman Sands about fall 2008 makeup trends.

Norman Sands is a celebrity makeup artist and he’s also the makeup stylist and trainer for NARS Cosmetics. With over 10 years of experience and countless editorial makeup spreads and countless celebrities as his list of clients, Norman was the logical choice to understand the strongest trends of the season.

I hope you read Norman’s full description of the makeup he did for Leighton Meester (from Gossip Girl) for her front-row seat at the 3.1 Phillip Lim show during New York City’s recent Fashion Week events.

Leighton Meester’s NARS NY Fashion Week Look

Here are the strongest fall 2008 trends:

1) What are the fall 2008 makeup trends?

Norman Sands:

1. Kohl Rimmed Eyes
2. Clean and Simple
3. Bold Lips
4. Luminous Skin
5. Sunset Hues (golden shades)

2) How can women adapt the runway looks to their everyday lifestyle?

Norman Sands: I think it’s always important to keep in mind what we refer to as runway to real-way.  It’s about making a trend that you like work for you.  Modern makeup is about confidence, lifestyle and personal preference, at NARS we call that wardrobing.
Francois Nars says skin is 50 per cent of the makeup so this season it’s all about beautiful skin.

3) Are we still seeing the smokey eye on the runway?

Norman Sands: We are moving from the smokey eye to the smoldering and kohl rimmed eye.  Each season it’s about updating makeup techniques. The smokey eye will always be a timeless classic but the application, color and techniques will change each season.

The perfect smouldering eye is created by layering and blending texures on the eye: 1) At NARS we start with a cream shadow (Zardoz, Lili Marlene or Savage). 2) Next blend a beautiful metallic over the cream shadow (Ashes to Ashes Single Eyeshadow, Isolde Eyeshadow Duo). 3) Then we follow with Cordura Eyeshadow applied with Smudge brush #15 close to the lash line keeps the look more wearable.

4) What are we doing with lists this season?

Norman Sands:

* Red will always be a timeless classic.  NARS is known for the signature red lip. Because we are a luxury lifestyle brand at NARS we tend to let women find the trend that fits their lifestyle.

* One of my favorite bold lips to create is Niagara or Casablanca lipstick with Boogie Nights lip gloss.

* This season at 3.1 Phillip Lim International Makeup Director, Ayako, wanted to achieve a bold, berry-red coloured lip. Ayako, NARS International Makeup Director, applied the NARS Lipstick in Fire Down Below (a pure blood red with no blue or orange) to the entire lip. She blended the NARS Velvet Matte Pencil in Dragon Girl to the centre of the lip to brighten and empower the red.

5) What would you recommend for the 5-minute face?

Norman Sands:

Women have to remember they don’t always have to have a full face … sometimes you only have 5 minutes to get your makeup on and go. These are my recommendations:

1) NARS Brightening Serum a lightweight day-time moisturizer that brightens skin immediately with an illuminating pearlescence.

2) Concealer applied under eyes, around nose, chin and forehead and any areas that need covering.

3) Apply the Multiple colour palette in South Beach, Maldives, or Cannes to cheeks, eyes and lips.

4) Apply powder foundation with the Botan Brush to create the flawless airbrushed complexion.

5) Mascara (of course)

6) Top off the entire look with lips with your favourite gloss … you might want to try Chihuahua or Supervixen Lip Gloss, or a Velvet Matte Pencil (which doubles as a lipliner and lipstick).

Krizia from www.myBeautyMatch.com reveals Norman Sands’ 18 steps to creating the perfect face

Norman created a face chart for Leighton Meester, actress and Gossip Girl star, who is fast becoming one of Hollywood’s “It Girls”. Norman was responsible for giving Leighton a perfect fresh-faced look for her front-row seat at the 3.1 Phillip Lim show during New York City’s recent Fashion Week events.

I had the opportunity to interview Norman a few weeks ago (just before NY Fashion Week), and not only is he one of the most approachable Celebrity makeup artists I’ve come across, he’s also one of the most dedicated and passionate about his craft.

Personally, I think that Norman created the perfect face for Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester (all the makeup used is NARS Cosmetics). Here are all the steps he used to create Leighton’s fresh-face.

18 steps to the perfect red carpet makeup From Norman Sand:

1) After bonding over mutual our love of good skincare, I prepped her skin with Mud Mask for about 10 minutes to make her beautiful skin even more flawless.

2) I used Balancing Toning Lotion to remove the mask, soften the skin and prep the skin for moisture.

3) I mixed Aqua Gel Hydrator with Brightening Serum to give the skin instant hydration and radiance.

4) Aqua Gel is a secret weapon used for photo shoots and during Fashion Week as it is 87% water with Aloe and Grape Seed Oil.  It soothes, plumps and hydrates tired and overworked skin.  The Brightening Serum is a lightweight moisturizer with a pearlescent finish that instantly lights up any complexion.

5) I then applied Firming Foundation in Punjab under the eyes and around the nose with clean fingertips.

6) I also applied the Multiple Bronzer in Tuomota to the cheeks and temples to warm up the complexion.

7) I buffed St. Tropez Powder Foundation into the skin with the NARS Botan brush to set the complexion and bring luster back to avoid a powdery look.

I highlighted her cheeks and the center of her face with the Multiple in Maldives to give a pink-champagne glow.

9) I set the cheeks with Luster blush and then added golden-ethereal finish using the Yachiyo brush #27.

10) For her eyes, I used bright shimmering in Cyprus Single Eyeshadow. I used a sheer bronze as a base and I also smudged it under the bottom lashes.

11) I blended Blondie Single Shadow in the bridge of the eye to give a slight contour and I used the shimmering lilac side of Elsa Duo Eyeshadow on the lid to give the lids a pop.

12) I used damp #2 Push Brush mixturing Single Eyeshadow in China Blue and Bali to line the eye.

13) The eye look was finished with Kaliste Eyeliner Pencil (a true teal) in the inner rim to set off Leighton’s honey colored eyes.

14) I applied two coats of Bamboo Waterproof mascara (a pure brown). This coated the lashes without making the lashes look clumpy.

15) The lips were moisturized with Sabrina Lip Treatment with SPF 20 to give the lips a sheer melon shimmer pout.  Fantasia Lipliner Pencil is one of my favorites because it creates a barely-there-peach when you don’t want to see the lipliner color.

16) I topped off the lips with the Giza/Boogie Nights Gloss Duo (a sheer nectar and metallic raspberry).

17) Final touches:  I blended Super Orgasm blush on the apples of the cheeks.  I then added Luster blush under the browbone (by adding a bit of the blush color it gives the eye a brightening lift).

18) I also used Brightening Serum on her arms and legs for a moisturizing healthy glow.

I’ll admit that might be a lot of steps for the average woman and since you don’t have to walk the carpets of New York fashion week every single day of your life, I’m sure that if you take this face-chart to your nearest NARS Cosmetic counter a beauty expert can help you find the 5-minute face version to this. You’ll also want to take a look at the NARS Cosmetic Fall 2008 collection because the colors are superb!

Question : What do you get when you pair two of our favorite things, Gossip Girl and New York Fashion Week, together?  Answer : A fabulous look!

Leighton Meester settled into the front row at 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Spring 2009 show wearing a sleeveless sheath dress, metallic heels, and carrying a Josephine clutch by Jada Loveless. The color of this pretty little clutch makes the whole outfit pop and shows that she likes to have a little fun! The line also makes a frequent appearance on Lipstick Jungle, so keep your eyes peeled for next season.

Come back tomorrow for another great look of the day!