Sunday, February 17, 2013

I love you Blair Waldorf

I'm wearing:

1. Oversized pea coat, Maison Martin Margiela for H&M.
2. White shirt with grey sleeves and collar, from H&M.
3. Black super skinny jeans, from Asos.
4. Gray suede desert boots, from Pull & Bear.
5. Watch-frame necklace used as a tie, Maison Martin Margiela for H&M.
Cheating, drinking, drugs. It's all fair game.
In case you haven't read, February is a month dedicated to the Greatest Teenage Girls (real or fictional), and this one is pretty iconic, not only for her fashion sense but also for her charming and deep personality. That's why I love you: Blair Waldorf. 

Let's time-travel back to 2007, the year Gossip Girl was born. I've never been exposed to a show like that (obviously I didn't ever care for the O.C) and it was the first time I saw a character like Blair Waldorf. She was incredibly cool, her outfits were amazing and she made me realize how much I want to marry (or at least be the boyfriend of) a preppy girl who wears coloured tights and headbands. 

Blair was a conquerer, a romantic and a drama queen. But she was also loyal, layered, intense and complex. I've always felt like I could relate to her and her choices, I truly understood her; except when it came to Chuck Bass (I completely feel like her relationship with him and college were the two factors that ruined the show, but that's another day's talk). Blair was, beyond everything else, intelligent, passionate and a dreamer. She fought for everything she had and, I believe, will be the most remembered character of Gossip Girl. Blair Waldorf, thank you for defining my generation. 

// Por si no me han leído en los últimos días, les recuerdo que febrero está dedicado a las "Greatest Teenage Girls" (reales o ficticias), y la de hoy es icónica, no sólo por su gran sentido del estilo, también por su encantadora y profunda personalidad. Por eso, te amo: Blair Waldorf.

Volvamos en una máquina del tiempo a 2007, el año en que nació Gossip Girl. Nunca había sido expuesto a un programa como ese (obviamente no me interesó The O.C., jamás) y fue la primera vez que vi un personaje como Blair Waldorf. Ella era lo más padre, su ropa estaba increíble y ella hizo que me diera cuenta cuánto quiero casarme (o al menos ser novio) con una niña preppy que use medias de colores y diademas.

Blair era una conquistadora, una romántica y súper dramática. Pero también era leal, con muchas capas, intensa y compleja. Siempre he sentido que puedo comprender sus acciones y decisiones, en serio la entendía; excepto cuando se trataba de Chuck Bass (siento que su relación con él y la universidad fueron las causas inminentes que acabaron con el show, pero esa es plática para otro día y otro post). Blair era, sobre todas las cosas, inteligente, apasionada y soñadora. Ella luchó por todo lo que tenía y, creo con sinceridad, será el personaje más recordado de Gossip Girl. Blair Waldorf, gracias por definir mi generación.
My friend Mara wanted to do a shoot in this really beautiful building and the outfit idea was formal but with my own twist. I love, love, love my oversized pea coat and the watch-frame used as a tie. I think I did a good job capturing an Upper East Side scent and a little preppy vibe from Blair.

// Mi amiga Mara quiso hacer una sesión de fotos en este edificio muy bonito y la idea del atuendo era formal pero con mi propia personalidad. Amo, amo, amo mi abrigo gigante y el collar de carcaza de reloj usado como corbata. Creo que hice un buen trabajo capturando una brisa del Upper East Side y una vibra del buen gusto de Blair.
XOXO (hehe),
Hen.

Photographer: Mara.

Currently listening: Goldfrapp - Caravan Girl.

20 comments:

  1. I'm obsessed with Blair and Gossip Girl, I wish the show didn't end.

    Donald

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    1. I really loved the first two seasons (though I love Blair until the very end!), hehe.

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  2. Thanks for stopping by my blog as well, it means the world to me to! What a wonderful place to be! I love the mixture of content on your blog, how you mix the fashion photos, with the teenage inspirations! So excellently done

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    1. You're very welcome. Your comment was really nice, thanks for making my day a little bit better (:

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  3. Es el ex edificio de correo postal del DF no? siempre me ha fascinado ese edificio y vuela mi mente con miles de fotos/outfits en el, me gusta tu camiseta esta muy wow, el personaje de BW siempre fue de mis favoritos en la serie :) por cierto vi tu entrevista en Dscuentos! que lindo la mencion de mi blog en ella, lo aprecio mucho :).
    Izael
    xxxx

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    1. Sí, es el edificio de correos. Una amiga me llevó, yo no lo conocía pero está bien bien padre. Si algún día vienes al DF, podemos ir a tomar fotos ahí (;

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  4. That necklace...OOF SO GOOD! Love this look, and Blair<3

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