28 Times Blake Lively Dressed Like Serena van der Woodsen in Real Life
'Gossip Girl' prep will never go out of style.
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The California girl has come a long way since her days of ripped hip-huggers and graphic tees on the red carpet. Blake Lively has blossomed into a veritable style icon, with much credit owed to her role as the ever-styish Upper East-Sider, Serena van der Woodsen, in the TV series Gossip Girl. We're taking a look back at her best on-screen ensembles and the off-screen looks they inspired.
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Oxford Shirting Twins
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Waterfall Blue Dress Twins
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Red Alert Twins
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Liquid Gold Twins
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I am an experienced editor, writer, and creative strategist, specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for digital media outlets, as well as video and social platforms. While I currently operate as a freelance contributor/consultant, with such clients as The Zoe Report, my 10+-year background in the industry was cultivated at the dot-coms of elite publications, including Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, and Marie Claire.
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