Blair Waldorf was a Style Icon some months back but Serena van der Woodsen hasn't been. Now, however, the actress who plays her seems to be the darling of the fashion world and the latest style crush of many a fashion blogger, including Forty Not Out and Fashion Foie Gras.
It seems the American actress can do no wrong:
Blake Lively is best known for playing trouble teen, Serena van der Woodsen in New York-based series Gossip Girl, where she has a very enviable wardrobe:
But in recent months, Blake Lively has been wowing off-screen too:
It was Blake's mother - a former model from Georgia - who first encouraged her to take an interest in clothes, this girl clearly took notice and picked up a thing or two.
Her fashion star has been on the rise for a while now and she appeared on her first Vogue cover in February 2009.
What do you think of this Gossip Girl's style?
If you have missed the previous style icons featured on the blog, check them out here.
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