Almost everyone I know has watched Gossip Girl, or at least has a basic understanding of the characters and plot. One of the main girls in the show is Blair Waldorf; a rich, rather vicious, and seriously well dressed upper east side socialite. While I may not admire most aspects of her personality, she is probably one of the most well dressed female T.V characters of all time. Inner me is totally Blair Waldorf (again, minus the snobby persona) but outer me? Definitely a lowly Brooklyn commoner as Blair would say. Let me just break down for you what it’s like to be someone who adores high class fashion but just doesn’t reflect it, because I definitely know I am not the only one with this very important struggle.
Hair: Blair’s hair is literally flawless 24/7. She wakes up with perfect hair, she goes to bed with perfect hair. She has the most gorgeous brunette locks, and amazing formal up-do’s for special occasions. Or normal occasions. Inner me totally has flawless hair. Outer me? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Therefore, I cut it all off!
Makeup: Blair’s makeup is always on point. Always. She clearly never has messed up eyeliner, her lipstick never smudges, and her complexion is blemish free. I’m actually really good at doing makeup, but again, ain’t nobody got time for that hour-long makeup routine everyday. And every girl understands the massive challenge to get eyeliner even presentable looking most days. And lipstick? Say cheese and it ends up decorating your teeth as well. Blair does not have this struggle.
Clothing: Designer dresses on a daily basis is the life of the fabulous Blair. She can just walk into Barneys, buy a several-thousand-dollar dress, wear it once, and it’s no problem. You rock those designer dresses Queen B. In my dreams, I totally have this capability. Reality: “Oh this is pretty! Oh, it’s $50? Guess I won’t be getting that. Must preserve the dollars.” The struggle is truly real. Outer me is usually working, and therefore adorning the highly fashionable polo and khakis that many jobs require. I shall dream on.
Social Life: Queen B’s social life is bursting at the seams. She is invited to every important party and event, although she is rather lacking in the genuine friends department (I will not be trading that, no thank you). She goes to masquerades, charity balls and dinners. Heck, she even has dinners with royalty- did I mention she almost BECAME a royal. She was basically in a Kate Middleton situation before Kate Middleton. Inner me is a socialite goddess. All the parties I tell you. Outer me? Netflix and moi please and thank you. Okay but really, I definitely have a better friend situation than Miss Blair.
