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‘Gossip Girl’-Inspired Clothing Coming to a Closet Near You

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For years, style mavens have been lusting after the high-fashion ensembles worn by the ladies of Gossip Girl, and now, we’re one step closer to channeling those impeccable styles.

Contemporary label Romeo & Juliet Couture has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group — the producers behind the CW hit — to create a collection of clothing inspired by the show.

Look for embellished tops, bottoms, novelty sweaters, draped chiffon dresses and more that bear a strikingly stylish resemblance to outfits worn by Blake Lively and Leighton Meester‘s characters Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. But what good is a leather-trimmed skirt without the extras? Never fear: the line’s designers plan to expand to handbags and accessories for spring.

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POLL: Do You Wear White After Labor Day?

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With the intense heat and sizzling sunshine, we can’t even fathom summer’s end just yet. There are still trips to take, frozen treats to eat and shoes to buy! But with Labor Day creeping up ever so quickly, thoughts begin to turn toward cooler weather and fall fashion. When stocking up on styles for your post-summer wardrobe, do you consider white? Though it was once considered taboo to go so light anytime between Labor Day and Memorial Day (or in some cases, perhaps Easter), stars and civilians alike have defied the trend in recent years. Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Blake Lively all stepped out in white in April, and not one fashionista blinked an eye. So why not rock white pants at a fall fête, don a snowy dress to a winter bash or warm up in a stark white sweater? Though it may still feel like breaking the rules, weren’t rules meant to be broken? Tell us: Do you wear white after Labor Day?

WEIGH IN ON BURNING STYLE QUESTIONS IN ‘WOULD YOU WEAR THESE TRENDS?’

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Blake Lively’s New Hair Color? ‘Sierra Sunset’

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She may be headed back to blonde, but Blake Lively isn’t totally a towhead yet. Currently in color transition — she went red in April for her role in Hick — the actress has a new name for her hue, courtesy of Green Lantern costar Ryan Reynolds. “Ryan named my hair color ‘sierra sunset,’ which I like,” she told reporters Wednesday night at the film’s Los Angeles premiere. (So not quite red, but not quite blonde!) In the film, Lively plays Carol Ferris, who happens to be brunette. So how did she feel about going dark? “Having brown hair for this movie was so much fun,” she said. “When I play a character I love to completely transform. That’s the only way I feel like I can disappear behind them.” We can’t wait to see her go jet black — or maybe blue — next time she has a film that calls for a color change. Tell us: What hair color would you like to see Lively rock next? –Reporting by Scott Huver

VOTE ON STAR HAIR CHANGES!

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Blake Lively is Back to Blonde!

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Just in time for summer, Blake Lively is once again a golden girl. The Green Lantern star, who dyed her hair red for her role in Hick, recently returned to a blonder, slightly strawberry hue. When she went red, Lively told PEOPLE she “loved” the look. “I feel like Ariel [the Little Mermaid],” she said. The color change allowed her to get into character, too. “It helps when you’re playing a role, when I don’t feel like myself,” she explained. “And I don’t really feel like myself with red hair.” Lively, who’s been globetrotting with rumored new beau Leonardo DiCaprio, debuted the fresh blonde tresses at a Green Lantern press conference in L.A. last week, then took the look public in New York City last night at the Ghetto Film School spring benefit at the Standard Hotel. We love the starlet as a blonde or a redhead, but what do you think? Tell us: Do you prefer Lively with blonde or red hair?

VOTE ON MORE STAR HAIR CHANGES!

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Blake Lively’s Favorite Hobby: Self-Styling

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She’s a designer’s “dream girl” and has even had a Christian Louboutin shoe named after her, but as it turns out, Blake Lively is the lone force behind her own stylish appearances. In the July issue of Glamour, the Gossip Girl star tells pal Florence Welch that her fashion obsession started at an early age. “My mom modeled and made clothes, so I always had such an appreciation for design. And then Gossip Girl completely blew open the door to fashion for me. I’d go to fashion shows and call my publicist and say, ‘Can I wear that?’” says the face of Chanel Mademoiselle handbags. “I think I became my own stylist by not knowing any better. And once I was told it was time to get one, I thought: This is one of my favorite hobbies! And I’m going to pay someone to steal my hobby from me? That’s a terrible idea!” For big awards shows, Lively (recently linked to Leonardo DiCaprio) says she keeps her beauty routine simple so the clothes have a chance to shine. “I like it to be easy. I don’t feel like I have to do so much with hair and makeup, because I’m the mannequin for these beautiful clothes, so I never want to do anything too distracting,” she explains. “Most of the time, I put my hair in a ballerina bun, and I take it down and it’s wavy, and then I leave. I feel shy when people are fussing on me.” But just because she has to fit into designer dresses doesn’t mean she’ll be skipping a meal. “My diet of choice before events is a chicken potpie from Tea & Sympathy,” she reveals, “because they never have enough food at these things.” Tell us: What do you think of Lively’s self-styling skills? –Kim Peiffer

SEE LIVELY’S SEXY SUMMER STYLE SECRETS!

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Blake Lively, Lady Gaga and More Stars Team Up with Uniqlo for Japan Relief

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Uniqlo has partnered with 10 famous faces to design a special T-shirt as part of the new Save Japan! campaign, helping to raise money for the Red Cross. The T-shirts feature messages of encouragement from artists around the world, and Uniqlo hopes to be able to donate around $1.2 million from the sales to recovery efforts. Famous faces that have designed tees include Lady Gaga (above, left), who has previously designed a bracelet for the relief efforts, Blake Lively (above, right), Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman and more. Get your own tee for $20 in Uniqlo stores starting June 25.

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• Lady Gaga,
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