Gossip Girl

Last Monday's episode of Gossip Girl, "In the Realm of the Basses" featured drama, intrigue, new characters and, of course, eye-opening Gossip Girl fashion.

Below, our Gossip Girl fashion contributor, the fabulous Liza L., belatedly breaks down the episode, telling us where we can get some of its amazing attire ...

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On the first day of school, Blair Waldorf looked prepared for the New Year with a Christian Dior Lady Cannage Bag (similar, $1,200, here) and a DVF Nueva Short Sleeve Jacket ($207, here) and a DVF Marta Skirt ($365, here), as well as in the Nanette Lepore Shake it Cardigan ($123, here). Meanwhile, straight to school from the airport, Serena arrived in a Mackage Hip Length Leather Jacket ($455, here).

For Chuck Bass' party, both girls wore amazing outfits. The symbol of modern elegance, Blair appears in a Milly Wool Cap Sleeve Rhinestone Sequin Dress ($269, here), while Serena rocked in an Alexander McQueen sleevles t-shirt (approx. $200, here).

Isabel and Penelope, while losing the high school battle to Jenny, wore a variety of amazing accessories: Tory Burch Women's "Meghan" Colorblock Pumps ($350, here), Stacey Lupidus headband, ($100, here), Balenciaga Giant City (a.k.a. Motorcycle) in Pink Bubble Gum ($1,695, here) and a Lacoste Women’s striped pique headband ($14, here).