Jessica Szohr still considers herself a fashion novice, despite being on one of TV's most trendsetting series. "I'm learning more and more about clothes and designers from being a part of Gossip Girl and living in New York," explains the 25-year-old. "In fittings now, I'm like, 'I love that Diane von Furstenberg skirt or this Rag & Bone jacket,' whereas before, I wouldn't have recognized those labels. I see all these pieces that my character, Vanessa, wears, and I'm like, 'Wait, I've got to get that!'" Read on for more of Szohr's style discoveries.
"Thakoon dresses fit me really well and always have the best patterns."
"The 1950 film All About Eve shows classic Old Hollywood, when women put so much detail into getting ready."
"You can use this elixir whether you have makeup on or not. It only takes one spray to make me feel refreshed."
"I've been carrying a lot of Rebecca Minkoff bags lately—I think she's good with embellishment."
"It's happened to me so many times: I'll pick something up off a rack and it will inevitably be Marc Jacobs."
"I'm really into big, chunky rings—my collection is huge."
"This tinted moisturizer makes my skin look hydrated and bronzed, like when you get back from a relaxing vacation with a tan."
"I discovered Gary Graham when I saw someone wearing one of his cardigans. I loved it so much that I called the store then and there and put one on hold."
"One night I stayed up late watching infomercials and got the Meaningful Beauty line by Cindy Crawford—it's amazing."
"At Confederacy in L.A., it's hard to know where to begin: It has great coffee-table books, an incredible shoe collection, and a men's section that I shop in for myself."
"No matter how much my style may change, flats will always be a staple."
