The Sun Also Rises - Part 2 of 2 - Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves

Now that I think about it, my title may not be the best representation of the what happens with the ladies in this episode. Although, when you look back, they are the ones taking care of business. As usual.

Time to add one more body to growing pile of dead characters. Later, Jules! At least you’re dying while wearing a killer denim jacket. P.S. - your hair has never looked better. Lazers!

I included this photo because they are standing in my dream apartment. Exposed brick, butcher block counter tops and Barbra Walters-esque soft lighting. Oh, by the way, this isn’t Elena - it’s Katherine. How do I know? The cleavage.

Greta also made her departure in this episode which is too bad because as far as evil witches go, she was totally hot. Maybe it’s the attitude or maybe it was the limitless supply of power but girl was working her role as Klaus’ witch for hire.

 

Come on! When did we ever catch Bonnie in an outfit like that? The leather, the earrings, the beads...my god the earrings. Why does television always kill my favourite characters?!?

 
Remember the sad faces I threw out earlier? It’s over this lady: Aunt Jenna. She looks so demure and sad but you probably would too if you were made a vampire against your will.

Funny how as soon as she was made a vampire she adopted their uniform of a fitted jacket, understated tee and tight, dark pants. At least she looks good.

There she is. Remember this face as a lesson when confronted by the possibility of becoming a legal guardian for your niece whose life has been plagued by death and sorrow. This will be your face when you’re on the brink of death. Wow that’s depressing...who remembers the Royal Wedding!??!

 

Switching gears to the more frilly of the ladies, it’s time for Caroline! First off, I love this coat and its ruffles at the back. Chic in the face of certain death; that’s probably a requirement of Mystic Falls residents. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve found an attractive, wounded werewolf at my front door.

Caroline’s coat in full view is much more impressive. What’s ever more impressive than that is how she kept a cream coloured coat stain free after running through the woods and fending off werewolf attacks.

What were her BFFs up to while she was tending to Tyler’s wounds? Nothing serious, just trying to find a spell that would save Elena from dying (again) and attempting to kill the first vampire in existence. Apparently, working under a deadline makes Bonnie shed her usual layers.

So what does Bonnie do once she’s figured out some kind of plan? She goes all Halle Berry in the X-Men films and lays down the business for Klaus and Greta. Don’t get me wrong, I think Bonnie’s blazer is great but it’s just not as cool as Greta’s leather jacket.

But where is Elena in all of this you ask? Trapped in a ring of fire; I don’t imagine this is what Mr. Cash envisioned when he wrote the song. Nothing particularly stands out with Elena’s wardrobe, as with mostly everyone else, because it’s all utilitarian in this episode. You can hardly wear anything fashion forward when battling Klaus but at least everyone looks presentable.

I can’t imagine why there are vampire obsessed people in the world. There’s nothing sexual about this at all. NOTHING.

As I said earlier, guess who miraculously survives death? Here’s another hint: she’s wearing a purple top and is being watched over by a Salvatore brother.

Jeremy was looking pretty dapper in his funeral attire but Elena is drop dead gorgeous in this photo. Too soon? Even though she looks like she was shrink wrapped into this dress it’s totally working for her.

So what was my favourite choice for the ladies of Mystic Falls? All of their black dresses! Again, it’s sad that it took some serious deaths to get them all dressed up and fancified but I can’t help myself. Neither can Bonnie it looks like and she was so close to leaving billowy fabrics behind.

Oh my god there is only one episode left! Also, this episdoe and the last are titled after two iconic American novels by Hemingway and Faulkner respectively. What does that have to do with fashion? Nothing but who says you can't have fun and learn. Until next time friends!

The Last Day, Part 1 of 2 - The Ladies

Episode Synopsis: Elena resigns herself to death at the hands of Klaus in order for Klaus to be killed by Bonnie and the others. Elijah suggests using a resurrection elixir, but Damon puts the kebosh on it and instead FORCES ELENA TO DRINK HIS BLOOD so that she'll go vamp if Klaus kills her. Elena and Stefan commune with nature in order to prepare for the coming sacrifice. Tyler and Jules show up to check on Tyler's mom, and Tyler and Caroline end up being captured for the sacrifice. Damon meddles with Klaus' master plan, Luka's sister shows up as Klaus' witch of choice, and somewhere in there JENNA GETS VAMPED. Oops.

Let's start with our lovely Caroline. She wears the best jacket of the episode (as deemed by Amanda in the mini-recap) which is a little white number with a little ruffle to it in back and at the waist. Black buttons make it chic and she works it. However, her normally outstanding coiffure is somewhat lacking this time around -- maybe she forgot, with all the chaos of the upcoming sacrifice?

However, her delicate earrings and perfect lashes make up for it. Sort of.

I gotta give Jenna some props for keeping her cool (more or less) and having great hair this episode. Also, this jacket's asymmetrical zipper is cute. Sorry you end up getting vamped, Jenna... Maybe your wardrobe will improve?

When Jules shows up to retrieve Tyler from the hospital where his mom is recovering, she's wearing -- STOP THE PRESSES!!! -- a denim jacket. Her hair looks great, but her role in this episode is pretty minor. Oh, Jules. You and your denim.

Katherine is rocking an uber sexy look this episode. It's some kinda black silk blouse with pirate sleeves over a teal top with a pleated bodice for maximum cleavage. And her hair is ferosh.

Rrrawwrrrr!!

Klaus' chosen witch happens to be Luka's sister. She looks a LOT like him, except, you know, a girl. But she's sultry as all get out -- she even sets ROCKS on fire.

Girlfriend has great hair and knows how to accessorize with drapey, multi-chain necklaces, tribal earrings, and a sweet brass tree bangle.

Oh, and did I mention? A leather jacket!

Elena honestly has amazing hair. Seriously. Also, she sports a dark brown leather jacket and a dark orchid colored shirt this week... a less powerful, more feminine alternative to her usual crimsons and maroons perhaps?

Klaus, Part 2 of 2 - Young Vamps & Loves

When Jen told all the editors she wanted to expand the site to feature other shows, I suggested Vampire Diaries. In my head, it was a great idea - there are so many leather jackets, so many Somersmoulders, so much snark potential! The only problem is, once I started watching a show solely for the clothes I started to realize that apparently, all vampires ever wear are plain dark t-shirts or button downs with dark jeans.

To venture out into the town, Damon goes with a collared black leather jacket - a slight variation on his standard black leather motorcycle jacket.

Don't get me wrong, black leather is a good look for the Somerhalder. I'm just saying, after 100+ years, wouldn't you want to switch it up occasionally? Maybe throw in a royal blue or a dark maroon?

Or not.

Meanwhile, Stefan has noticed the striking lack of mancandy in the past couple episodes. To rectify this issue, he's decided to hunt for Elijah in his undershirt. As we all know, an undershirt and a bloodbag dipped in white oak ash is the best way to lure out a missing original.

Stefan, doing his very best Edward Cullen impression. Dead-eyed and brooding, but with impressively gelled hair.

Elena, whose wardrobe is normally full of cute tops, is kind of looking blah this week. The dark blue is nice, but it doesn't really do anything for her. I like the cream leather jacket - pretty much the same as her black one, only, y'know, cream - but it would have worked better with one of the red tops she favors.

And can we talk for a second about her hair this episode? Normally I'm obsessed with it, but it's looking a little flat and lifeless this week. On the whole, Elena's looking a little worse for wear. I can't imagine why. It's not as if there's a werewolf/vampire hybrid intent on killing her so he can take over the world or anything.

Speaking of looking worse for wear, Jenna returns this week. She is, of course, indignant that the orphaned teenagers she's supposed to be watching but instead abandoned aren't where she last left them. Elena's finally remembered that Alaric and Jenna are an item, so she leaves a frantic voicemail for Jenna warning her to stay away from him.

Jenna has already made plans to grab coffee with Alaric. She has inexplicably decided that this batwing grey top is the best outfit for the occasion.

I mean, really. If you're confronting your boyfriend about failing to disclose his wife's not-completely-dead state, is this the outfit you'd pick? The whole point of such a meeting is to look ridicuously hot, not like you're cleaning the house on the weekends.

Okay, enough lackluster clothing. Andie has really become the unsung sartorial hero since she first appeared as Damon's snack pack. Look at our intrepid girl reporter's business chic. She's wearing the same neutrals as everone else, but at least it's all well-tailored and the dark grey top has a really lovely purple tinge to it.

She's had to be very creative with her scarves, but Andie's really made the scarf thing work. It looks less like she's covering a hickey and more like she's just really awesome at accessorizing. The python print scarf is pretty spectacular on its own, but when paired with her Girl Friday trench coat (ideal for breaking into apartments with her emotionally withholding boyfriend), Andie looks amazing. I want a spinoff starring Andie as a paranormal investigator.

Later, Damon sends her away so he can pout and sulk. Of course, being downright plucky, Andie decides that "Go away" means "Go to my room and strip down in a misguided attempt at conveying that someone cares about me, which is seriously the last thing I want at this moment in time."

So, not the best plan. But at least she does it in a very cute bra and panties set, the highlight being the very cute little bows on the straps.

Oh, Andie, I'll miss you when you inevitably end up as collateral damage.

Klaus's henchwitch Greta is making this recap purely in the hopes that Bonnie is reading it (yes, I realize she's fictional, but I can still hold out hope). See, Bonnie? It's possible to dress well and be a witch. Good fashion and witchcraft is not the kind of imbalance of power that Nature frowns upon.

I love her whole look - so very badass. I would love to see Bonnie adopt at least some of her rocker look now that she's back from the dead. Fewer flowy layers and Earth motherness, more stiletto heels and metal accents.

On second thought, it would give me one fewer thing to snark on, so ... keep up the good work there, Bonnie. Leave the hot witch gear to Greta.