Dare Devil, 1 of 4 - Serena

Episode Synopsis: Serena and Dan go on a date. Blair intimidates Little J, and Jenny comes through. It's only temporary, though. No one gets laid, but there is some brief girl-on-girl action.

Not much Serena in this episode...

Rock n' roll is in the blood (what with Lily having been a groupie and all) and Serena channels that with this cool leather jacket and messy tie.


This is her date outfit. Except, it's not, as you'll see soon. She's kind of got a southwestern thing going on here with the bag and the silver earrings. Interesting top, too.


Long shot. Silly girl, don't you know those long scarves can be dangerous? Just as Isadora Duncan.


So, here's the outfit she ended up wearing on the date. LOVE IT!


Uh-oh. Do NOT love the white tights. They remind me of ballet recitals. Bare legs would have been a better option.


Two kids out on the town. Aren't they a charming couple?

Dare Devil, 2 of 4 - Blair

This is one of those hilarious costume-y moments on Gossip Girl. One can almost imagine Blair standing before her closet, hands on hips, mulling over the day's plans. "Time to give orders. Better put on a schoolmarm outfit." Nice wedge heels, though. I have a similar pair, and they are great, especially when you need to wear formal shoes to an event held on the grass.


Please note her manicure. This is the right way to do it. Red nailpolish should only be worn on SHORT nails! If you're wearing bright polish on long nails, I'm going to assume you charge by the hour.


Oh goodness...I am in LOVE with this sweater!


I mean...sequined argyle! Brilliant! Nice bow headband, too. Those sweet little bows that she's so fond of wearing are such great juxtaposition to her decidedly un-sweet personality.


Now we're at the sleepover. It's the social event of the year, according to Blair. This confuses me, because I thought Kiss on the Lips was the social event of the year. Or isn't it the cotillion? How can there be three "social events of the year" in the space of a few months? Perhaps the world of GG operates on the Mercurial calendar, where one of their years is equal to 87.97 Earth days. When they start celebrating multiple Christmases and Spring Breaks, that's when we know they've officially gone all Sweet Valley High on us.

Anyway, the sleepover. I know when we had slumber parties back in the day, we always used to make up dance routines. I guess people are still doing that, because here's Blair, all set for a can-can number:


This is better. I like the sleeves. Also, I love how she tries to act sophisticated by serving martinis, but then holds the glass with both hands, like a child. Oh Blair...you're still a kid!


Hee! Blair puts on a very funny act at Eric's treatment facility, playing the part of an Rx junkie. Not crazy about the plastic bangles, but the red jacket looks good with the black dress, shown above.

Dare Devil, 3 of 4 - Jenny

Look, Little J gets her very own recap!

I apologize for the blurry pic, but check out this school outfit. She's rocking the plastic bangles and some chartreuse tights, which appear to be patterned. Crazy kid.


Here's what she wore to Blair's sleepover. Don't get too attached to this outfit, because she's about to go on a little wardrobe whirlwind...


"Too Beyonce" declares Blair. Personally, I think she looks very Miami or L.A.


"Too Mary Kate." Yes, I agree with that. Little J need not wear Big Shades.


"Too Hannah Montana." I just recently learned of Hannah Montana, so I'll trust Blair's assessment. I think it makes her look like an average mall-rat teenager.


Jenny decides to ditch the sleepover and go to the big school dance. No, I'm kidding. She's still at the sleepover. This is what she's chosen to wear for the rest of the night. Yes, seriously.


And here's the coat she put over it. I'm torn. Does it look like something they carry in the old-lady section of department stores, or is it retro and trendy? You decide.


Long shot.


The Eleanor Waldorf jacket, which Jenny has been dared to steal. They sure do love yellow on this show.


Victorious J, in the jacket. It looks nice on her. Oh, and see that fierce look in her eyes? Yeah, that's the last time you'll see it, ‘cause she goes right back to being meek Little J in the next episode. So disappointing.

Dare Devil, 4 of 4 - All the Rest

Whoa, Dan! Been working out? Your shoulders look huge!


I like this jacket less upon closer inspection. It's a little too Members Only for my taste.


Dapper Dan, ready to pick Serena up on their Big Date. Interesting pattern on his shirt. It reminds me of...um...ohhhh...what were those things called? Not amebas, not paramecium...the little cells with a whip at the end. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Was it just me who slept through science class?


I'm pretty sure I have this shirt, except in blue. At any rate, Lily is looking very UES here, what with her status bag and Hermes belt.


I call this a Serious Bag, because you only carry it when something Serious is about to occur. Very good for parent-teacher meetings, court proceedings, job interviews, and of course, for ditching your kid at a rehab center.


Cute chocolate and pink nightie.


A great example of Rock Lily meets UES Lily. She's got the great leather jacket (like daughter, like mother) but is also carrying a Birkin bag


Should've left the jacket on. This shirt does absolutely nothing for her. The cut and the color are both awful.


Squeee! The K&I letters are back! Check out I's cute tights. They're a little Lolita, but that's probably the point. I also like her hat. Don't care for K's long shorts.


So, you thought Jenny's sleepover dress was silly? Check out K&I's dresses.


Ok, these girls FREAK ME OUT. I don't know their names, but I've started referring to them as The Minions. They're so Children of the Corn, no?


Apparently one of them is moonlighting on Real Housewives of Orange County. Ha! Kidding again! This is at Blair's sleepover.


Outfit #2 for the party. I have nothing to say about this.


Group shot. What the HELL is K wearing??