This week's episode of Gossip Girl, "The Age of Dissonance," marked the return of the series from a six-week break, even if was not entirely what our Gossip Girl fashion contributor had hoped for as far as the show's trendy attire is concerned.

Below, the fabulous Liza L. belatedly breaks down the episode's fashion ...

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Like all true Gossip Girl fans, I was impatiently waiting for the release of "The Age of Dissonance," however I was slightly disappointed - the plot was too gripping for the characters to bother with their outfit changes.

Although, have to admit, I already have identified a selection of items from upcoming episodes - so keep watching this space in the next few weeks!

As for this past Monday's Gossip Girl, Blair and Serena both looked absolutely stunning in these gorgeous Marchesa Fall 2008 gowns selected for the play - Serena's Feather Bust Chiffon Gown is even available online ($1,110, here).

I guess no one will ever understand how even during one of the darkest periods of her life, Blair manages to look perfect (the answer to this of course may be the return of Carter, but who knows) in a Nanette Lepore Blouse from the Fall 2008 collection, a DVF Velvet Skirt ($106, here) and, of course, a Susan Daniels headband ($56, here).

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