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Wondering What’s New With Leighton Meester?
Then pick up the July issue of Lucky magazine because she’s the celeb fashionista cover girl of the month! Her character, Blair Waldorf happens to be one of my favorites on the show Gossip Girl – and I’m looking forward to seeing her in her new movie role in the film, That’s My Boy.
Leighton Meester is donning a look by Dolce & Gabanna on the cover.
Photo: Ben Watts/Lucky
In the July issue, an interview is featured which gives a glimpse of Leighton’s thoughts on love, what success means to her and how her character on Gossip Girl has changed her personal style. Here are the highlights:
On her latest film That’s My Boy: “It’s different than anything I’ve ever done before,” she says, “100 percent comedy, very funny, super-raunchy.”
On working with Adam Sandler: “Adam is so personable, so good to everyone. I’ve never been able to improvise my own jokes and lines before, but Adam created an environment where that could happen.”
On the undergarment she detests: “A little-known fact is that when I’m performing, I like to wear a bodysuit beneath whatever I’m wearing,” she confides out of nowhere. “I hate bras, at least when I’m singing.”
On knowing if she’d be successful: She pauses for a minute, “I don’t know. Yes?” she finally ventures. “But you can’t count on success in this business. And anyway, being famous or rich or making a certain kind of movie—none of that means ‘success’ to me. Success to me is being happy and fulfilled, truly fulfilled, and being proud of myself and doing different things all the time. So thus far, yes, I’ve been successful.”
Photo: Ben Watts/Lucky
On if she wants to get married: “Not yet,” says Meester. When asked if she could envision getting married, she replies, “Yes! Especially now that I know you don’t have to be married to have children; when I was a kid I thought marriage was sex, but if I ever am in a situation where I want to be married, I don’t think I’ll have a big wedding. Hopefully it would be about something way more secure than that.”
On how her Gossip Girl character, Blair Waldorf, has changed her style: “My friend says that before the show I dressed like a homeless person,” says Leighton. “I used to buy everything at garage sales. It was hard to give up! I’d be like, ‘But this crazy sweater is amazing, and it only cost 25 cents!’” “I’ve learned from Blair, though. Now I like to pepper in something designer”—she tugs at her Isabel Marant sweatshirt—“with my usual stuff.”
Photo: Ben Watts/Lucky
On her makeup routine: “I’ve stopped wearing makeup when I’m not working,” she continues, kindly ignoring my poor cruise-director-ing. “For a while I thought I had dark circles and bad skin, and then I realized I was seeing myself that way because I didn’t recognize myself anymore without makeup. Now when I wear it, I think I look really weird!”
On falling in love: “I love love,” says Meester. “It’s the most intriguing universally understood emotion, and it comes in so many forms: family love, love of friends. I fall in love with everybody all the time.”
On having roommates vs. living alone: “I used to have roommates all the time. Living alone—it’s so great to get to know yourself, and how weird you are, which can be pretty weird. … You can be like, ‘I spent all day watching that?!’”
On her guilty pleasure: “I loooove Giada De Laurentiis and Nigella Lawson, and Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar are so charming and funny and make everything look super-easy,” she sighs.
Photo: Ben Watts/Lucky
Related Articles in Lucky:
Leighton Meester’s Best Hairstyles
http://www.luckymag.com/beauty/2011/10/leighton-meester-hair-styles
Love Her Style: Leighton Meester
http://www.luckymag.com/celebs/style/2011/07/love-her-style–leighton-meester
In Honor of Gossip Girl’s 100th Episode, Our 100 Favorite Outfits So Far
http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/luckyrightnow/2012/01/In-Honor-of-iGossip-Girlis-100th-Episode-Our-100-Favorite-Outfits-So-Far
Lucky Stars: Leighton Meester in Miu Miu AND Prada
http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/luckyrightnow/2012/02/emLuckyem-Stars-Leighton-Meester-in-Miu-Miu
Say Cheese Just Like Television’s Favorite Family….
While one parent’s special day just wrapped up last month…now, it’s time for Dad’s holiday.
Although we have over a week to prepare, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Mason are in on the gift prep just a tad early. The three of them went by the Photo by Walgreens Father’s Day Canvas Studio in Santa Monica to take photos to give Scott and Bruce for Father’s Day.
Thinking that a photo gift would be a great idea for your Dad, too? Well, Walgreens has some cool gift ideas that can be made using Dad’s favorite photo or one that you think he will love.
Photo by Walgreens
A Designer In Common…
I’m REALLY loving the dresses from Spring 2012 Shoshanna collection and apparently a fondness of the designer was made clear over the weekend by two style icons. Both Alek Wek and Angela Lindvall wore classic white Shoshanna dresses to events that they attended.
On Saturday, Alek Wek wore a white short sleeve lace dress by the designer to the Fifth Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic that was held in Jersey City, NJ.
Alek Wek
Photo: Getty Images
While in Santa Monica, California – Angela Lindvall wore a white short sleeve lace dress from the designers collection to the Global Green USA 16th Annual Millennium Awards.
Angela Lindvall
Photo: Getty Images
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James Jeans Sample Sale This Week!!
If you happen to be in the NYC area on these days and have looking for jeans – James jeans is having a sample sale you won’t want to miss!
Tuesday, June 5th 9am-7:30pm
Wednesday, June 6th, 10am – 5:30pm
Thursday, June 7th, 9am – 7:30pm
These Envelope Bags….Pure Insanity
Actually they are – and I mean that in more ways than one! These envelope clutch bags by Pure Insanity are stylishly insane! These clutches can totally add major edge and funk to a summer denim look with bold stone jewelry.
For some, belts happen to be overlooked when tying a look together. If this sounds like you, then come the Fall 2012, you may want to consider singing a whole new tune. There will be a major belt revolution. So, for summer you should consider giving belts a try and be ahead of the hot trends that’s to come. Not sure of where to start? Well, Andrew Cotton, the Creative Director of Linea Pelle has a few tips share for when you’re shopping for a belt.
What’s the hottest belt in your current collection?
Oh so many – We have the most gorgeous belts! No one has colors like Linea Pelle Collection! We have embellished belts with signature hardware, buckles and studs or hand lacing or vintage w/studs and vintage stretch. ALSO, belts that are versatile, meaning either a braid or a multiple hole belt, that way you can wear from waist to hip and it’s like having two belts for the price of one! We have an amazing vintage style that has holes the entire strap & this is killer!
How can you tell when a belt really fits?
Technically when it’s on the middle hole, but it also should be able to move and not constrict you.
What kind of body type is best suited for wide belts?
Women with longer legs and shorter torsos are very successful with wider waist belt styles. But remember there are so many variations of widths for wide belts, that there literally is something for everyone. A waist belt with any contour shape can be magnificent on all body types, but again pay attention to the width.
What kind of body type is best suited for skinny belts?
Almost everyone can wear a skinny. If you have a long waist, this could work against you at the waist, however wear the skinny a little more low slung on your hips for a great look which will compliment your body type. Add studs, embellishments and play with color! You can have even more fun & double it up to create a double wrap style!
There’s A Sale Going On That You’re Sure To Love!!
FYI, ladies…Nicole Miller’s Summer sale starts tomorrow, June 1st through June 30th! During the sale, Summer merchandise will be marked down of up to 70% off in Nicole Miller boutiques and on www.nicolemiller.com. So, if you have had your eyes on something from the Spring and Summer Nicole Miller Artelier and Nicole Miller collection styles then you may just want to check this sale out!
Suspension Midi Dress:
Original Price: $400 / Sale Price: $240
And for your own special formal affairs and events you can never go wrong with this dress on sale.
Strapless All Over Sequin Gown:
Original Price: $625 / Sale Price: $187.50
Oh, Cut It Out…
One of the sexiest trend of the seasons is the cut-out trend. Now, in case you don’t think that you can get in on the look…surprise, surprise, you can absolutely wear the trend simply by trying a dress or shirt with the shoulder area cut-out – which works for any shape, age or size!
Lea Michele of Glee Spotted in the trend.
Some fashionistas may opt to be a bit more bold and wear the cut-out in the mid region – however, the key to a seamless look is no bulge. Wondering how to stay trim for the trend? Feel free to check out my article “Ready, Set, Tone For Spring 2012 Trends”, where I share tips from a personal fitness trainer and the Director of Brand Advocacy of Weight Watchers International.
Here are four cut-out picks of the season:
$88 – quiksilver.com
£20 – janenorman.co.uk
$44 – quiksilver.com
Glamorous cut out top
£22 – bankfashion.co.uk
Pop The Cork in These 10 Accessory Picks
Nothing says warm weather style like the hot cork accessories of the season!
1. Gold Coast Cork Clutch, Kate Spade, $278, katespade.com
2. Dazzler, Chinese Laundry, $69.99, heels.com
3. Louise Multi-Chevron Cork Clutch, Lauren Merkin, $200, LaurenMerkin.com
4. L’autre Chose cork heel, lindestore.com
5. Caroline Cork Tote, Stuart Weitzman, $375, stuartweitzman.com
6. Matchup, Nine West, $99.00, zappos.com
7. Cork Clutch, Diane Von Furstenberg, $345, dvf.com
8. Paddie, Romantic Soles, $40.99, zappos.com
9. Make It Cork Clutch, Modcloth.com
1o. Suede Cork Wedges, Sergio Rossi, $400
Such A Tees: Hot Summer T-Shirt Picks
$172 – my-wardrobe.com
$35 – romwe.com
$33 – romwe.com
$30 – usa.frenchconnection.com
$136 – my-wardrobe.com
£51 – farfetch.com
$30 – romwe.com
Scoop neck t shirt
$27 – romwe.com
It’s A Tie – Now, Get The Look
Celeb fashionistas Jessica Alba and Drew Barrymore were recently spotted on laid-back casual days wearing tie-dye jeans.
Want to try the look yourself? Check out the latest and hottest trend that has hit Lester’s and Lesters.com!
The Smokestack Python Stiletto Jean, by Current Elliot $198 on Lester’s.com
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