The Lady Vanished, Part 1 of 5 - Dan and Vanessa

Episode Synopsis: Mommy drama, the will they or won't they finally begging the question and bagging each other, typical teenage rebellion, and a lust-filled breakfast...those were the key plot points of this week's episode.  First up under our stylish scope:  Dan and Vanessa.

I think Dan cuts a rather fine figure in his coat...I mean my head would turn.  My head would also turn if I saw someone decked out in Vanessa's garb:

My mother always said, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.  She also told me to watch my daytime minutes (back in the glory days when she was paying my phone bill), but that's just pure folly!  So I'll simply say that Vanessa's hair has been looking pretty good lately and I bet her ensemble is comfortable.  And leave you to make your own judgment call on this sweater-dressish look.

Later on, Dan gets down with the party theme:

Have you bought your tickets yet...to the gun show?  I'll stand in line.  

And V got all decked out for the party too:

I give props where props are due...she looks good!  The print is on trend, the jewelry works with it, she looks like she's ready for some island fun...or some afternoon delight action with D. Humphrey.

Case in point:

What a scene!  What a vibrant color of sheets!  And what, oh what, will happen next?

The Lady Vanished, Part 2 of 5 - Blair and Chuck

Looking dapper as always, Chuck.

And at first I thought this was a "sexy" pic of Blair, but now I think it's more like a senior photo...

I like the tweed...the jewelry is a bit much, but isn't the essence of Blair a bit much at times?  So it works for her.

This is a very Jackie O look from...Chuck's mother?  Con artist du jour?  Lady who was on a bad Lifetime movie I watched last month?  Whoever she is, I'm loving that coat in that shade.

And as the day most likely began, it so ends, with Chuck clad in a pair of pjs only Mr. Bass could possibly pull off.

How can someone look so bereft when they're rocking such stylish sleepwear?

The Lady Vanished, Part 3 of 5 - Rufus, Lily, Nate

Lily is the picture of class and elegance here.  Do you think Serena will grow into this type of look?  Ahh, probably not.

And of course you can't forgot Rufus.  Oh Rufus.  Work out your problems with Lily!  C'mon you two crazy kids!

I call this look, man in a button down is about to give his daughter holy hell for running around with the likes of Damien.  Short and sweet, eh?

And you know what's sweet? (Besides my use of transitions...) Nate.

Now if this incredibly gorgeous creature was waiting for you, on your couch, wouldn't you just rush right home from work?  And those shoes...my God, he is a great dresser.  

The Lady Vanished, Part 4 of 5 - Jenny, Damien

Little J actually looks little.

I mean, don't get me wrong, Little J always looks little (not trying to give T. Momsen a complex over here) but she looks young here.  No Joan Jett thick black eyeliner to speak of, nothing too strange about her hair, I feel like I could purchase that boyfriend cardigan at J. Crew?  I'm proud of you Jen.  Age ain't nothin' but a number, and finally you're staying true to yours.

But Jenny has fallen under Damien's spell, and despite the fact the man KNOWS how to dress (yours truly is a sucker for a man who has style in spades), there's something about him that's still rather slimy.  Nice coat though.

But later Jenny chooses to rebel, and you can't rebel in something from the Crew.  I mean maybe something from American Eagle?  But no Crew.  So Jenny gets back to her oh so old rock and roll roots with some sparkles and crosses at the bottom of her blouse.  Do you feel the angst?  I mean do you feel it?

Here's another angle:

I don't know if I feel her angst in this purse though.  I love the purse, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't say bad boy's gf as much as it says let's go shopping with the girls after we get off the clock at our fresh out of college, internship with the possibility to hire so I must look the part, creative job.

The Lady Vanished, Part 5 of 5 - Serena

You can see it in her eyes.  Her telltale expression.  Serena is really hungry for...some waffles.  She can't wait to lick up all of that...syrup.  She's going to bury her face into...that batch of butter.  I'll put an end to the food laden and sexually laced innuendos, and leave you with two simple truths:

1). Serena's breakfast of champions hasn't included sugary carbs since the early '90s.

AND

2). Homegirl may be wearing a man's shirt, but ain't no way it belongs to Nate-baby.  It fits her just too perfectly.  She probably had this little number just laying around in her T. Burch weekender.  I'm loving the cornflower blue though.  And who doesn't love the way she chose to accessorize:

A gray tube sock.  It amps up the simplicity and innocence of the ensemble, that's for sure.  And with a shirt and socks on, Serena's sure to not catch a chill in the kitchen.  What's that, no pants?  Everyone knows S. has an aversion to covering up those gorgeous gams anyway, plus in about three minutes she and Nate will engage in some mid-morning acrobatics sure to put a flush on our girl's cheeks.

Later, the most shocking, crazy, you can't even believe it, amazing thing happens:  Serena gets dressed.  And she is fully clothed.  Just let that soak in for a bit. And look at her natty coat!

I love how the white buttons add a touch of lightness, but the coat is beautiful in its simplicity.  You look so cute S!  And a gorgeous scarf to boot:

Covering up is fun!  But for S., not as much fun as stripping down.  I'll leave you with this final photo, which doesn't rank terribly high on Serena's scantily-dressed scale, but is still way more skin then other patrons would be showing.  But with youth on her side and Nate on her arm, why not flaunt what she's got?