the perfect bridesmaids

I just thought that this was an immensely pretty photo of Blake Lively and Leighton Meester. Feels like a real, behind-the-scenes shot at a wedding, relaxed and perfect, and not staged for the show. They were probably just chatting here. The lighting, the colors, even their body language and expressions, so pitch perfect.

I normally wouldn't go for floral prints, but these ladies managed to make the pattern sophisticated and sweet at the same time...in pink and yellow! So, so pretty... :)

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Lucky Leighton

Leighton Meester graces the August 2008 issue of Lucky magazine. I like this pic of her 'cause she looks very beautiful even with the more natural make-up. Also, she's not too stylized like some of her other pictorials, so it's refreshing to see.

I haven't picked up a copy of Lucky in ages 'cause it's a dangerous mag; it has so many goodies inside I start to covet, so the less I see, the less I'm tempted. However, on the inside of the mag, you can see some of Leighton's personal fashion picks.


See a quickie interview during her photo shoot below. I think she's kinda funny in interviews, 'cause she comes off talking like a tomboy, not very girly at all, which is how she's portrayed on "Gossip Girls."



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What's sexy for Gossip Girl guy Dan?

"Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgely talks about what's sexy to him. I always find the topic of someone trying to describe "sexy" unsexy, 'cause sexiness is a mystique, a chemistry, a feeling that one gets. I don't think it's a very tangible idea, much like how one would try to describe attraction, or even lust.

Anyhow, this is eye candy for any fan of Penn, although I found the incessant list of sexy things he had to list a little ad nauseum, but those who love him will enjoy this very much. And he's my fave guy on the show, so can't complain too much. :P

Leighton missing but I found her!

I'm actually a little dumbfounded by this. Flipping through my June 2008 issue of Self, you see a gorgeous shot of Liv Tyler on the cover, but within the pages is a whole pictorial of Leighton Meester, along with a guide on how to protect your skin. She looks fresh-faced and very pretty. However, there is no mention of Leighton anywhere on the cover. I went to Self.com and did a search for Leighton, but again, nothing. Did the editors forget to mention her? Or do they prefer to surprise the reader?

I suppose in this day and age where every celeb wants/needs exposure, this is the classier approach, to use a celeb to promote a cause, but it isn't necessary to scream their name on the cover? What if they miss all those extra readers who wouldn't normally read Self, but are fans of "Gossip Girl?" Aren't they missing an opportunity to reach those readers? More happy shots of Leighton below.


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are you sick of my Gossip Girl coverage yet?

I'm starting to think I'm turning this into a "Gossip Girl" fan blog (:p), but I liked this photo, so I'm just posting it 'cause I like it. I think Leighton Meester is very pretty, and even in this behind-the-scenes shot, she looks very cute. This scene is supposedly a wedding scene, but for who's wedding? Hmm...

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the most beautiful cast

Here are some behind-the-scenes action of the "Gossip Girl" photo shoot for People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People." Personally, the Nylon clip is more entertaining, but the guys are in this video! :)



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beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Is it me or does she look eerily like Goldie Hawn here, esp. w/ that expression?

People magazine just posted a sneak peek of their "100 Most Beautiful People in the World" list, and looking at the previews, I can't say I'm too impressed. As a kid, this was THE list to look forward to each year, because in the time before the Internet (I'm dating myself here), TMZ, and all of those entertainment news outlets that barrage our every days now, there was a mystique as to the way People selected their beauties, gorgeous photos were dedicated just for this issue, and of course, celebs all wanted to make it on this coveted list.

However, I've all but stopped buying these issues in the past 5 years or so because these lists have less to do with beauty and more to do with popularity. People post the people who are in the news the most. They post the celebs who frequently appear in their covers anyways. There are also way more beautiful pictorials from many other magazines, such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, and W. The photos in People are designed to be "friendly" and "comfortable," and they never push the envelope. What does this all mean? DRABNESS. The photos are dull, the people they pick are dull, therefore, the magazine is dull.

I don't know if I agree that Kate Hudson should have been their cover girl. Yeah, she's all sunny and bright, but to be THE most beautiful?!? No, I don't think so. Maybe back when she had a hit with "How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days," I thought she was adorable in that, and much prettier, but she's pretty worn out looking these days. The Cantonese term I can think of is "chahn." Just, she's not who I would've picked.


I mean, they put Rumer Willis on the list, and sorry if this is mean, but she's pretty darn fug. What has she done? Nothing but be the spawn of Demi and Bruce. Everybody on the list is pretty blah and predictable. Eva Longoria, check. Jessica Alba, check. Carrie Underwood, check.

The only person I liked from the sneak peek was Salma Hayek. There is no debate from me that she should be on this list; she is absolutely stunning!


And at least the cast of "Gossip Girl" made it on. Again, is that because they are THE most beautiful, or because they are the hottest cast on television now? You be the judge.


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more gossip girl pics

Here are more photos from Nylon magazine of the latest "It" girls, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester. They are both absolutely gorgeous in these shots. Enjoy!


See earlier pics here.

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Blake and Leighton mugging it up

While I'm still on my "Gossip Girl" mini-obsession, here are some new pics of the ladies from the May 2008 issue of Nylon magazine. While I've glimpsed cutesier photos of them from mags like Teen Vogue, they are def. showing an edgier look here. I'm not sure if the covers are double covers (2-in-1), or if the mag is trying to cash out by creating 2 independent covers (double the issues, double the revenue), but I think they both look pretty styling.


I love what they did with Blake's makeup, esp. in this pic. She lost that "sunny" look and is rocking a model-esque expression.


Click on the video below to see behind-the-scenes action at their photo shoot.




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Gossip Girl mag update

An update to the New York mag cover I posted last night, here is the article in full if you want to read it. Frankly, I think they are trying too hard to make "Gossip Girl" sound relevant and influential, when the show has barely exited its first season. Comparisons to "Sex and the City," "Beverly Hills, 90210," and the "O.C." are obvious, if not trite, but as much as I love the show, I think it's too soon to say if "GG" will be the success it's attempting to be. Still, a nice article that tries to provide access to some of the personalities.


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OMFG! Gossip Girl is returning!

I'm so excited, "Gossip Girl" is finally coming back. To celebrate their return, New York magazine just graced their cover with the cast dressed in barely anything, calling them the Best. Show. Ever. I need to get that issue!


It's been awhile since the show aired, but the promos have been promising more scandal then ever. They've been getting a lot of criticism for the latest campaign, an image of two lovers in the throes of passion. While all that is well and good, I can't wait to see what the ladies will be wearing. There is nothing more satisfying than a night of high fashion. :)




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