XOXO to Gossip Girl...

It's the end of an era: after 6 seasons, Gossip Girl has come to a revealing end. All wrapped up in a neat little bow, everybody is happy, we finally know who Gossip Girl really is, and that's it for our favourite Upper East Siders.

I thought that seeing as it's party season and Gossip Girl has always been the epitome of glamorous party chic, what better way to see them off then to put together a few Christmas party outfits in the styles of the most poignant characters from the show...

Serena

The thigh-high split on this sequin maxi is so Serena Van Der Woodsen, add some big drop earrings and some well engineered underwear to give your natural assets a boost and you're good to go!

Emma Gunmetal Sequin Bandeau Split Leg Maxi Dress - £85 - Oh My Love
Jewelled Shard Earrings - £20 - Asos
Black Diamanté Hand Clamp - £10 - River Island
Black Design Forum Laser Cut Mesh Shoes - £100 - River Island
Ultimate Strapless Bra & Ultimate Strapless Lace Thong - £28.80 & £9.20 (sale) - House of Fraser
Hadane Black Shiny Metal Clutch Box - £26.99 - Missguided

Blair

A Blair Waldorf outfit wouldn't be complete without a headband and some jewels. Some sexy lingerie to keep everything in it's place beneath the prim and proper exterior of your demure ensemble will leave you feeling naughty but nice.

Scallop Lace Skater Dress - £39 - Miss Selfridge
Annalise Rhinestone Headband - £34 - Rock N Rose
Rhinestone Skirt Bracelet - £20 - Topshop
Reitsma Strap Platform Court Shoes - £56 (sale) - Asos
Ooh La La Corselette & Ooh La La Thong - £35 & £7 (sale) - Gossard
Jen Lace Clutch Bag - £18 - Boohoo

Jenny

For a Jenny Humphrey look, it needs to go a bit goth and with plenty of black and plenty of studs, this outfit is sure to do just that. Not the hottest lingerie you've ever seen, but it's perfect to hold you in in all the right places in a get-up as sexy as this.

Lace and Faux Leather Victoria Top - £45 - Oasis
Black High Shine Tube Shorts - £25 - River Island
Fierce Studded Shoe Boot - £35 - Chockers
Articulated Ring & Chain Diamond Two Finger Ring - £8.50 & £10 - Topshop
Pack of Two Smooth Double Cuffs - £15 - Asos
Missoni Spike Knuckle Duster Clutch - £21.99 - Amazon
Ultimo Black Miracle Plunging V Shape Body - £45.99 - New Look

Vanessa

Seeing as the dress is a bit more covered up, you can opt for some cuter underwear this time. The accessories are where it's at for the Vanessa Abrams look, the hat and the chunky boots give the tie-dye dress more of an edge and the statement necklace is a must.

Tie Dye Maxi Dress by Love - £48 - Topshop
Plain Fedora - £25 - Topshop
Layered Chain Necklace - £14 - Rare London
Miso Multi Fixed Bangles - £8 - Republic
Black Metal Block Heel Ankle Boots - £100 - River Island
Freya Piper Longline Bra & Freya Piper Thong - £32 & £13 - House of Fraser
Vividly Clutch - £29 (sale) - Kurt Geiger

Good luck with your GG inspired looks!
Happy holidays! XOXO

Lets go hell for leather...

Sorry I've been a little absent of late guys, final year is kicking my ass. Standard behaviour I guess. So this will just be a quickie but I wanted you to know I'm still here!

Top of my wishlist at the moment is effectively, any leather item of clothing (or faux leather as the case may be!). Just like last year, leather has come back for winter. It looks to be one of those staples that consistently resurrects itself like a phoenix from the ashes. With that said, here's a few gorgeous and affordable pieces to get you contemplating your dark side, whether you're after biker chic, whips and chains or really just something that will keep your legs warm...

Clockwise from top left
Burgundy Leather Case - Miss Selfridge - £30
Premium Cutout Leather Shell - Topshop - £75
Oxblood Faux Leather Trousers - H&M - £24.99
Miso Leather Leopard Print Gloves - Republic - £20
Cameo Rose Black Leather-Look Skater Skirt - New Look - £14.99
Black Leather Look Hotpants - River Island - £30

My personal favourites have to be the H&M trousers, I have such a crush on this colour right now-I love how it can make such a tough material like leather (or "pleather") look more feminine and stylish. I do however have a bit of a penchant for the skater skirt; the style is so on trend and for £14.99, how can you argue?!