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In honor of the season finale of Gossip Girl, here is a 'How-to' on dressing like Blair Waldorf.  Who is Blair Waldorf?  Let's pretend you didn't ask that, because anyone with style knows that Blair is a leading character on Gossip Girl and a huge fashion icon.  Originally known for her headbands, Blair's style has evolved since the first series.  Out with the uniform, in with the knee-length, cinched waist dresses.  She is the crème de la crème of high fashion and unfortunately, not everybody has an unlimited budget like Blair, so here are the top five things (for less) to imitate her fashion-scene.

Think Audrey Hetburn Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ~
If you are thinking class, these girls are on the top of your list.  Blair is clean-cut, elegant, and extremely poised.  Both Jacqueline and Audrey had incredible taste in fabrics, wearing silk and cashmere.  They were also always dressed-to-impress.  You would never see Jacqueline in sweats without makeup, and nor would you see Blair in that predicament.  Blair's look, however, is more contemporary.  She wears brighter colors, bolder jewelry, and more youthful makeup.   

Think flirty dresses~
It's rare to see Blair in pants.  In fact, in most episodes she's wearing a Sunday dress or floor-length gown.  Most of her dresses are colorful in some way, with bright yellow, reds, and blues.  For day-time, her dresses are usually cinched at the waist with a ballerina-flair bottom, or tight, above-the-knee.  Floral, block, or textured, Blair has it all. 

Think high waisted ~
Nothing say chic like a high waisted skirt.  They not only are flattering, but they never go out of style.  Blair particularly likes to pair hers with a satin or silk loose blouse, which counterbalances with the tightness of skirt.  They are also usually adorned with bows, or lases.  This is a classic combination because it is sophisticated, smart, and very sexy. 

Think crisp jackets ~
It's infrequent that Blair would wearing a sweater or hoodie.  Instead she favors sweet blazer-style jackets.  Ordinarily darker in color, they vary in material from cotton, to cashmere, to leather, etc.  A single-buttoned blazer shows-off your waist, and, for a more formal look, a double-buttoned blazer can be worn.  Embellishments include styled colors, pockets, buttons, and even tails.   

Think Accessorizes ~
My favorite thing about Blair is that she always, always, always accessorizes perfectly.  She has incredible taste in jewelry, such as large pearl earnings, dainty golden necklaces, pendants, and on special occasions, diamontes.  Blair is always up-to-date on the latest bags from Dior or Marc Jacobs, with matching pumps, tights, or hats.  Blair is on top of all the trends, and creates a few of her own along the way.