blair waldorf: queen b of the upper east side and her 'old money' style

Blair Waldorf said it best herself: "Fashion is the most powerful art there is", and her style undoubtedly expresses who the Queen B of Upper East Side is.

Inspired by Audrey Hepburn's timeless beauty and entrenched in her own old money roots, Blaire takes class, elegance and preppiness and creates flawless fashion. Her style embodies stereotypes of the Upper East Side, highlighting the glamorous livelihoods of the rich. Her outfits vary in colours, though all, no matter how dark they are, contain a pop of colour - be it bright red tights or a green headband. She wears silky and satin textures and polka dot patterns in the imitation of Hepburn, and use of tweed adds yet another layer of sophistication to her outfits.

The staples of Blair's wardrobe are dresses, skirts and tweed co-ords; she is shown wearing them in an array of patterns, colours and styles. From long sleeved to short sleeved, incorporating ruffles, bows and lace, Blair's dress collection is extensive. When at Constance Blair wears collared shirts and blouses, pairing them with mini skirts and tights to create the look of a preppy school girl - straight out of a back to school advert. She often throws a trench coat over her outfits, whether typical shades of brown or black or as flamboyant as red or yellow. In terms of nightwear, Blair wears satin pyjamas, both button downs and slip dresses - elegant even in her sleep. In the mornings, she also wears a long white, flowing dressing gown like something pulled from the depths of Old Hollywood.

It is impossible to mention Blair Waldorf without bringing up her most iconic accessory: headbands. Headbands are one of the most important parts of Blair's stylistic flare. She has them in different colours, in tartan, bejeweled with rhinestones and with bows, adding an air of creativity to her outfits. In addition to headbands, Blair often accessorizes her outfits with berets, adding the Parisian class she adores. She also adds designer handbags, pearls and heels to almost all of her outfits showcasing, once more, her Upper East Side elegance.

With a fashion designer for a mother it's no wonder that Blair's style is as iconic as it is. Mixing class and fun, she certainly dresses to impress.