Style Icon: Blake Lively

She is by far one of Hollywood’s strongest rising stars, shes funny, down to earth, talented, fashionable, enviously gorgeous and this weeks Style Icon. Its Blake Lively of course.

In 2007 she made what I believe was her strongest impression on people through her role on the hit show Gossip Girl. The show is not only glamorous and funny but it’s HIGHLY addictive. With Blake playing the role of the ever so lovely Serena Van Der Woodsen she caught people’s attention with her gorgeous face, beautiful cascading blonde hair and of course that bangin body!

In 2008 fashion critics labeled her as the “girl to watch” however 2008 wasn’t the best year for Blake in terms of fashion. Although Blake had been in showbiz for quite some time, in 2008 she was still adjusting to the attention she was getting and all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Some of her looks were amazing and some needed work.

But in 2009 Blake turned the tables around. With every single appearance she made she was popping up in best dressed polls and made people green with envy. Whether it’s sexy, glamourous, casual, shabby chic, classic Blake impressed time and time again. The star says that her role on Gossip Girl and the style team have really helped her find her own sense of style and that she can’t believe she is  style icon.

 I absolutely love Blake’s style. She always looks gorgeous and very very fashionable indeed. Unlike other stars Blake keeps things interesting, she never shies away from colour or takes the safe route. Along with a beautiful wardrobe Blake is always picture perfect with flawless make up and incredible hair, however it’s styled. She dresses appropriately for her age and gives off a fun, fresh and youthful vibe all the time that never seems over done. Some people have criticised Blake for flaunting her goods too often, but I think if you’ve got it, flaunt it!

Blake Lively is one of the most promising stars of her generation. As well as being a style icon across the globe, she is also hugely succesfull and an incredible role model. With a gorgeous attitude, a lovely personality and a promising career I can’t wait to see what Blake Lively has in store for us in 2010.
Have a look through our gallery to see some of Blake’s best looks in the last 12 months.
 

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