Daddy Issues, Part 1 of 2 - The Bad Boys

Episode Synopsis: Drama, drama, drama. Elena and Jeremy’s daddy is back, but it’s not a happy family reunion. As Elena states “You may be my father, but I’ll never be your daughter.” Ouch. Elena – 1, Daddy – 0. The two vampire brothers argue about which way to deal with werewolves – the nice way, or… the nice way, in Damon’s point of view. It’s not all fun and games when things get messy between the enemies and Caroline is kidnapped. Werewolves play rough, and Damon’s witty responses don’t always cover every situation.

Why does everyone’s fixed gaze in Vampire Diaries make my heart melt? Tyler’s done it again. A leather jacket? I couldn’t tell. It would seem so typical of him to wear one, seeing as EVERY male character (and sometimes female!) is shown in a leather jacket during every episode.

Well helllooooo Damon. This is one of your best looks so far. Why don’t you wear a towel to school?

Uncle John (or Daddy John?) pulls off the sports jacket with his steaming cup of coffee. I like how the collar is up on the sides, but down in the front.

Damon and Stefan are out and ready to become a boy’s band! With their matching black v-necks and jeans, they decided to dress the same today. Stefan’s hoodie is a nice color, and at least it stops him from performing a Backstreet Boy’s music video in the middle of his living room.

Brady and Jules called each other this morning in order to coordinate outfits. Two casual tops, two leather jackets. Sticking with the Vampire Diaries style.

Jeremy seems to have everything right when it comes to clothing. He knows how to work his casual, effortless style by throwing on a hoodie and a great jacket and calling it a day. If only he bought a comb ...

WOO it’s time for a celebration! Matt is wearing a JEAN JACKET. No leather here! First time in this episode that a scene has passed with no leather in it.

Damon taking a bubble bath. And I thought the hottest he could get was in his towel.

Daddy Issues, Part 2 of 2 - The Innocent (or Not So Innocent) Girls

At first, I thought this outfit was one of Caroline’s best. It was simple, clean, and seemed so natural. The fitted blazer hugged her in the best way possible, and no one can ever go wrong with black jeans and boots. The adorable scarf pulled the outfit neatly together.

Later, I saw this and realized the shirt was patterned. This is when the word "disaster" hit me. I realized the top clashed completely with the scarf. She should learn a few tips from Elena and kept it simple. A white t-shirt would have done the trick. I do have to say that besides her shirt, she looked great. Her hair looked bouncy and playful, and her makeup was clean, smooth, and natural.

Elena has a way of wearing red like no one else does. It suits her extremely well, as she’s noticed (she's worn it several times in various episodes). The neckline is perfect for her necklace, and her hair is up in a "just-walked-out-of-bed-and-made-my-hair-into-a-messy-ponytail" sort of way. In the best way possible, of course.

Aunt Jenna looks very confused here. I would be, too, if I were wearing her dress-wrap-thing. At first glance it’s elegant and laid-back, a lot like Aunt Jenna’s usual style. Then I saw the full outfit:

It looks like some sort of long skirt or layered shirts or something incomprehensible. On the other hand, I liked Alaric’s outfit, even if it is only shown for a few seconds. (Another) leather jacket, but the brown color matched the red button-down shirt quite nicely.

We’re in for a huge surprise when Jules shows up at Tyler’s house wearing ... a leather jacket. I rather liked it because she matched it with a hoodie underneath, giving it a more feminine look. She finally has the female leather jacket look in the bag, as she’s discovered it appears better cropped. Also, her shirt is less fancy and more casual, toning down the outfit into something more wearable during the daytime.

Oh Bonnie. She’s one of the sweetest characters, and she has the most positive energy. If only she channeled it towards her outfits. It’s not very clear here, but the cardigan has a pattern shaped like a cross on the sleeve. She should learn that mixing patterns isn’t always the best idea. The busy shirt, with assortments of flowers and mixes of colors is too much to match the already unique cardigan.

Never mind, it’s not a cross. A bow maybe? The sticky ones that belong on Barnes and Nobles gift wraps. Hm, unsure of what Bonnie was thinking. On the other hand, her bag isn’t visible but the strap has an interesting metal pattern on it.

Well, that’s a little weird to be wearing in a tomb ... to each his own! I rather like what Katherine is wearing, but I would expect her to wear this in a more comfortable environment than a cold, lifeless area.

Mini Recap: Daddy Issues

A vampire/werewolf showdown occurs, Damon can't stop eating pretty ladies, and Elena's the one with the Daddy Issues in question. Maybe that's why she's dating an older man?

Best Outfit
Does "water" count? If so, it's a dead heat between "Damon Showering" and "Damon wearing bubbles."

Leather Jacket of the Week
Jules's leather jacket paired with a grey hoodie.

Unintentionally Hilarious Reveal
Caroline's pathetic "Rarrr" as she turned to attack Jules.

Melodramatic Vampire Moment
"Just kiss me. Be my distraction."

Check back on Sunday for a full recap by Carla!