Gossip Girl's Jenny and Vanessa in The Magnificent Archibalds
It's Thanksgiving on the Upper East Side this week and we were treated to seeing more of the magnificent Nate, as he came to terms with losing all his friends and putting back together his broken family.
You can't really feel too sorry for the most beautiful boy in the world however, as he did kind of bring it all on himself. He ditched Chuck for Dan, so Chuck deserted him. He kissed Jenny, so Dan punched him. He dumped Vanessa, so she stopped caring, and that leaves poor little Nate all alone, with no-one to turn to. Sad, huh?!
The Magnificent Archibalds opened with Blair moaning about Cyrus moving in, and Serena gushing about Aaron- so really it's just a continuation of last week's epic episode.
What was different was the fashion however, as B rocked a gorgeous purple checked jacket, black bow tie and pencil skirt, complete with her signature red bag, while Serena opted for her traditional laid back look, complete with Heidi the mountain girl hair.
A brown leather waistcoat, tiny skirt and cargo shirt on someone like Serena is slightly incomprehensible to me. Since when did she become like Dan and champion waistcoats, and truly hideous ones at that?!
I blame Aaron for this change, and so do most of the audience from what I can gather, as he is fast becoming the most unpopular character on the show.
Back to poor Nate, who was ignored by Dan at school and then dissed by Chuck in quick succession. I'm not loving C's school look this week, as the briefcase and green golf jumper were a little too OTT even for me, and you know I tolerate a lot of Chuck's fabulous fashion.
As we're left to ponder Chuck's fashion mistakes and Nate's loneliness, we're introduced to Jenny this week and she has a new mullet hair do. Why on earth they have given her this cut, I do not know because she looks like a bad 80s reject, although I do give her some credit for ditching the raccoon eyes this week.
Her black and white striped cardigan, black shorts and tights made her look like an Avril Lavigne reject however, not to mention the million necklaces hanging from her neck seem to multiply each week- not your finest fashion hour, J.
Seems is must run in the family however, as we're treated to Dan showing off his lack of fashion credentials once more, whilst talking to an equally clueless Vanessa. Why does he only ever wear brown, producers?! I mean he's boring enough without you sending me to sleep with his style choices.
That zip up cardigan makes him look around 30, and even the way he holds coffee is old, for heavens sake! Maybe he was trying to compensate for the ludicrously young and hip outfit Vanessa was trying to get away with this episode. A red jumper, gold earrings, and a silver necklace, all topped off with purple eye shadow; this girl is not even worthy of discussing in this fashion dissection.
While we recovered from Vanessa's mismatching fashion, we were suddenly reintroduced to Nate's mum who has been MIA since episode two of the new series, and that wasn't all because, Nate's dad, The Captain is back in town. Duh, duh duh!
Wearing a hideous cricket jumper and sporting a comical moustache, he was back to reclaim his family and whisk them away for a new life in the Caribbean. As it turned out however, he was actually planning to hold his family hostage and collect a ransom from Anne's wealthy parents, so really it wasn't a great plan after all. Poor Nate.
Vanessa was alerted to The Captain's plans through the FBI (yes, really) and because she still carries a torch for Nate, rushed to his rescue, bringing Chuck along for the ride. Ludicrous doesn't even begin to cover it, as for a start Chuck and Vanessa hate each other, and to see them even being a little bit friendly makes me scratch my head in frustration!
Aside from my anger issues about how they came together, at least they were sorting things out, which is more than can be said for Blair, who was still complaining about the mini delight that is Cyrus. How can she not love this man?!
Well, after last year's horrendous Thanksgiving, Blair's favourite holiday was hanging by a thread, so with Cyrus turning her traditions upside down, I can kind of understand her angst. At least she looked gorgeous in an autumnal sheer top and green skater skirt, which is so ahead of the trends, she's practically into next year already!
While Blair indulges in yet another meltdown, we cut to Serena enjoying a cosy meal with Aaron, who patronisingly informed her he was ready to be exclusive. Urgh! Blair is right, Serena wouldn't of settled for this last year, and her trying to change who she is for him is very lame, especially since he appears to have worse dress sense than the Humphrey.
Serena's outfit choice was pretty slutty and short, so normal for her, but Aaron appeared to be wearing a homemade jumper, that had holes in it. I get that you're a tortured artist A, but there's no need to make yourself look even more unattractive than you already are!
One man who knows how to dress is our Chuck, who in this instance was sporting a navy blue night robe and was getting a shave my his maid. I kid you not, this guy is like 50 and still manages to smolder with a single glance. That smirk also means he's up to no good, as his mini-me, aka Eric was searching for answers about Bart, and why he knows so much about his personal life.
While Chuck took Eric under his wing, we were left with B reeling from the news that Cyrus and her mum were getting engaged. I loved her emerald green backless dress in this shot, combined with rumbling locks and berry lips, she looked absolutely stunning.
If she wasn't so bratty in this episode, I would have taken to her a lot more, but at least it gave us a chance to see more of her relationship with Dorota.
As Blair took off to go and feed the ducks, Dorota was too cute for words in her little red cape and her I'm A Slave 4U ringtone, as she tried to convince the stubborn teen to go home for Thanksgiving.
Meanwhile, Vanessa, Nate and Chuck were having a heart to heart, as the FBI kindly informed Nate of his father's plans, which left poor Nate with a dilemma and a few important decisions to make.
Namely, is he planning on going into the Navy?! I only ask because he looked a bit like a Sea Captain this week, what with his navel jacket and blue jumper combo.
With his best friend looking for pastures new, Chuck was back to his smarmy best as he got ready for the Van Der Bass Thanksgiving extravaganza.
Serena and Dan have a heart-to-heart about her past
This may be Chuck’s sexiest ever episode, and you know I don’t say that lightly. Aside from the gross sexual innuendo jokes with Serena, he smolders in a brown shirt, taupe waistcoat, slicked back hair and red patterned tie. Gorgeous!
Serena's dress for the occasion, aside from being very short, was bang on trend with its ruby red and mustard colouring, and teamed with a mass of beaded necklaces, was a smart style move. My only criticism was the fishnets, which looked a tad too stripperish for my liking!
Just as I was recovering from S's minor fashion faux par, in walks the waistcoat mascot demanding to know why Aaron thinks he's lying about her past. Oh dear, this is why you don't lie, Serena- it always comes back to bite you!
Dan does something pretty noble and covers for her though, and leaves looking lamer than ever in his olive coloured shirt and sad little grey waistcoat. How is it that he looks so hideous and Chuck looks smoking in his offering!?
I'd like to say it's in the genes, but Bart Bass is not one of the most attractive men on the UES, and it turns out he isn't the cleverest either, as Lily, Eric and Serena discover his secret files on all of them and promptly up sticks and leave for Brooklyn. Oh dear, a Bart Bass scorned is not someone to mess with.
Likewise, Nate Archibald standing up to his father and convincing him to go to jail, so that he and his mum could have their old life back, was pretty moving, and finally gave Nate something to do, other than standing there battering his big baby blues at every girl that catches his eye!
With all the other loose ends wrapped up, that just left little Jenny Humphrey's storyline to be completed for the week, and fresh from trying to emancipate herself and run off into the sunset with her designer dreams, it was Rufus' declaration of love which finally sent J over the edge.
Ditching the red plaid trucker dress and horrible hair, Jenny returned home. Gone was the mullet, the mass amount of make-up and the OTT clothes, to be replaced by a simpler, altogether trendier look for the 15-year-old drama queen.
A drama queen she may be, but her former BFF Vanessa is a sneaky little snake in the grass. Fresh from getting together with manbangs once more, she uncovers a letter he sent to Jenny weeks previously, and hides it so that she can have Nate all to herself. Oh-er!
So where does that leave us for next week? Well, the Vanessa-Nate-Jenny love triangle heats up a bit, Serena starts to have a few tender feelings for her ex and a tragic accident on the UES changes Chuck and Blair for ever. Check in next week for another fashion rundown with, It's A Wonderful Lie.
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It's Thanksgiving on the Upper East Side this week and we were treated to seeing more of the magnificent Nate, as he came to terms with losing all his friends and putting back together his broken family.
You can't really feel too sorry for the most beautiful boy in the world however, as he did kind of bring it all on himself. He ditched Chuck for Dan, so Chuck deserted him. He kissed Jenny, so Dan punched him. He dumped Vanessa, so she stopped caring, and that leaves poor little Nate all alone, with no-one to turn to. Sad, huh?!
The Magnificent Archibalds opened with Blair moaning about Cyrus moving in, and Serena gushing about Aaron- so really it's just a continuation of last week's epic episode.
What was different was the fashion however, as B rocked a gorgeous purple checked jacket, black bow tie and pencil skirt, complete with her signature red bag, while Serena opted for her traditional laid back look, complete with Heidi the mountain girl hair.
A brown leather waistcoat, tiny skirt and cargo shirt on someone like Serena is slightly incomprehensible to me. Since when did she become like Dan and champion waistcoats, and truly hideous ones at that?!
I blame Aaron for this change, and so do most of the audience from what I can gather, as he is fast becoming the most unpopular character on the show.
Back to poor Nate, who was ignored by Dan at school and then dissed by Chuck in quick succession. I'm not loving C's school look this week, as the briefcase and green golf jumper were a little too OTT even for me, and you know I tolerate a lot of Chuck's fabulous fashion.
As we're left to ponder Chuck's fashion mistakes and Nate's loneliness, we're introduced to Jenny this week and she has a new mullet hair do. Why on earth they have given her this cut, I do not know because she looks like a bad 80s reject, although I do give her some credit for ditching the raccoon eyes this week.
Her black and white striped cardigan, black shorts and tights made her look like an Avril Lavigne reject however, not to mention the million necklaces hanging from her neck seem to multiply each week- not your finest fashion hour, J.
Seems is must run in the family however, as we're treated to Dan showing off his lack of fashion credentials once more, whilst talking to an equally clueless Vanessa. Why does he only ever wear brown, producers?! I mean he's boring enough without you sending me to sleep with his style choices.
That zip up cardigan makes him look around 30, and even the way he holds coffee is old, for heavens sake! Maybe he was trying to compensate for the ludicrously young and hip outfit Vanessa was trying to get away with this episode. A red jumper, gold earrings, and a silver necklace, all topped off with purple eye shadow; this girl is not even worthy of discussing in this fashion dissection.
While we recovered from Vanessa's mismatching fashion, we were suddenly reintroduced to Nate's mum who has been MIA since episode two of the new series, and that wasn't all because, Nate's dad, The Captain is back in town. Duh, duh duh!
Wearing a hideous cricket jumper and sporting a comical moustache, he was back to reclaim his family and whisk them away for a new life in the Caribbean. As it turned out however, he was actually planning to hold his family hostage and collect a ransom from Anne's wealthy parents, so really it wasn't a great plan after all. Poor Nate.
Vanessa was alerted to The Captain's plans through the FBI (yes, really) and because she still carries a torch for Nate, rushed to his rescue, bringing Chuck along for the ride. Ludicrous doesn't even begin to cover it, as for a start Chuck and Vanessa hate each other, and to see them even being a little bit friendly makes me scratch my head in frustration!
Aside from my anger issues about how they came together, at least they were sorting things out, which is more than can be said for Blair, who was still complaining about the mini delight that is Cyrus. How can she not love this man?!
Well, after last year's horrendous Thanksgiving, Blair's favourite holiday was hanging by a thread, so with Cyrus turning her traditions upside down, I can kind of understand her angst. At least she looked gorgeous in an autumnal sheer top and green skater skirt, which is so ahead of the trends, she's practically into next year already!
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