Small scarves

In this month's update to my site, Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl gets to show a pretty Classic headscarf in an episode of the very first season. I admit I don't watch much TV (I lack the time) so I can be forgiven not knowing a lot about this show in particular, chronicling the lives and loves of a bunch of privileged young adults in NY. This scene however was pointed out to me (and it dates back to 2007!)...

As you can see, Leighton (playing Blair Waldorf) wears an unusual type of headscarf for a character her age. Since in the scene she's after a kind of Glamorous Disguise, a Kelly wrap would have probably been more in tune with the times, and a full large Classic would be too much...

... But then I found out Blair is a huge Audrey Hepburn fan, going as far as dreaming herself in her place in scenes from Breakfast at Tiffany's...


Audrey Hepburn has worn a great deal of headscarves throughout her life and career, including some small Classics.



The small-sized Classic seem to be back in favour with fashion designers as well, as seen in the Prada campaign already discussed here, and in the Autumn-Winter Wheels & Dollbaby "Theatre Dejazet" ad campaign by Ellen Von Unwerth.

So it's no wonder Leighton's character chose that particular style. Browsing about a little I found some pictures taken on the set during the filming of that episode, showing Leighton Meester tying on her headscarf by herself...

... And with the help of co-star Blake Lively.

Had they thought to include those scenes in the extras, it would have been reason enough to buy the series in DVD!

So far I haven't heard of more scenes, but Leighton Meester looks great in a more modern Rear Tie (this from a Self Magazine 2008 photoshoot). I'll keep my eyes open anyway!