A workhorse bag doesn’t have to be bland.

Here, Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively rocks a functional Mulberry Bayswater tote.

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Joe says we need:

• An every day bag, which would be your workhorse bag. A neutral shade like chocolate or black is best and it should be a tote, so it can comfortably fit all over your every day items and then some.
• An oversized clutch, which can go from day to night. Honestly, day clutches are hot, but they’ve only become so in the past couple of seasons. I can see how they don’t suit everyone’s lifestyle, however if you don’t carry around a ton during the day, they can be very functional.
• A dressy clutch, preferably in a metallic shade. If gold and silver are too loud for you, opt for bronze or pewter. Joe suggest sequins, but I think that sounds hideous.
• A weekend tote. This is also often known as a “mommy bag,” as it has the space to hold juice boxes, coloring books and the like. If you go for a weekend tote, opt for cotton or nylon. Something that can be thrown in the washer or wiped down with a damp cloth to get clean.
• The novelty bag. An It bag or a bag sporting of-the-moment trends such as studs.

I think this is a great list of bags that are functional for the modern woman’s wardrobe, but I personally don’t think you need all of them. A workhorse bag, a clutch and a trendy bag are ideal. The weekend tote is useful IF you have children, but many workhorse bags can function as the same purpose. The separate clutches are a pipe dream as most women don’t use clutches in the day.

Tell me about your must-have bags. Do you own all five that Joe suggests?

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When it comes to reality television, I’m the same way. Kristin Cavallari and company bore me to death with their mundane lives of partying and hooking-up, but you can bet money I’ll tune in to The Hills and see Kristin’s casual chic California girl style. Ditto for The City. I have no investment in Whitney Port’s ultra boring “social life,” but I am glued to the set to see Olivia Palermo rock the prettiest dresses, coolest shoes and flawless hair and makeup that she’s known for. Thanks to shows like Sex & the City, fashion has become incredibly important in television. Malansky talked about everyone in the world of costume designing for television has upped their game. Designers also have to be on their mark, creating pieces that are wearable for everyday life, but with that wow fact that still warrants them being on television. In order for the costume designers to pull from designers, the clothes should be modern and functional, just as the character would want in their day-to-day lives.

Are there any TV shows you tune into just for the fashion? Don’t worry…we won’t tell!

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Thanks so much to Stephanie for taking time out of her day Tuesday to talk to us! Here are a few tidbits of what goes on behind-the-scenes of bringing the White Collar characters to life with their “closets.”

• For the character of Neil, Stephanie loves Thomas Pink.
• The cast members merge ideas with Stephanie to create “closets,” which build the characters.
• This upcoming week, Luca Luca, contributed many looks for the New York fashion week episode.
• Burberry, Prada, Hugo Boss, Stella McCartney and Armani are all high on Stephanie’s list for the sleek pieces her characters wear.
• Throughout the season, Stephanie pulls from each character’s “closet” and gradually adds to them as each script is released and she knows that the character needs a specific look.
• Since Sex & the City over a decade ago, costume designers have had to up their ante. Stephanie says costume designers have to work to create a distinguished look that is recognizable on the street, sleek enough to warrant being on television and wearable enough that folks will want to try the look in their real life. She went on to say that shows in New York seem to have a slick, elegant, more refined look. These shows would include White Collar, Gossip Girl and Mad Men (the latter doesn’t shoot in NYC, but takes place there).

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All the “Gossip Girl” fans are either squeeing with joy at the news of Victoria Beckham’s cameo or rolling your eyes. Either way, the former Spice Girl has been making a name for herself in fashion. The show is more appreciated for its fashion versus its plotlines.

The two lead starlets, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester are fans of Victoria’s line (obviously). Blake pleaded with the famous wife of Daivd Beckham to join the cast in a filming. Plot lines were thrown at her involving a role as Ed Westwick’s long lost mother. Vicky, being smart and not wanting to make herself look like someone’s mother, vetoed the idea and offered to play a cougar for him instead.

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Blake Lively and Khloe Kardashian are both wearing this purple Alexander Wang dress. The “Gossip Girl” starlet rocked it as her character Serena van der Woodsen on set. Meanwhile the faux newlywed hit a party in L.A. while wearing the snug mini. You know what they say…two wangs don’t a right! (Ok, terrible pun. I know. It’s Friday.)

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Leighton Meester premiered her new song, “Somebody To Love” on Ryan Seacrest’s website earlier today. It has since been yanked, but we have it for you to listen to here.

Have a listen to the song, below:

[See post to listen to audio]

Leighton said, “I really wanted to make something that’s completely different from anything that’s on the radio right now. I feel like it’s really dancy and fun, but it’s still laid back and relaxed and moody and sexy.”

Lyrics are after the jump!

Somebody To Love:

Paris France to Michigan
London town and through Berlin
I can’t believe this place I’m in
Everywhere and back again
Porcelain and China Dolls
Give me one and I’ve seen them all
Got my back against the wall
Wonder where I’ll be tomorrow?

But wait, now how long could this take?
It’s hard to find a man,
When you’re gone before he wakes.
They say it’s hard to achieve
But can’t a girl believe?

CHORUS:
Is there somebody who still believes in love?
I know you’re out there
There’s got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I can’t seem to find
Somebody to love

ROBIN THICKE:
Baby girl, there you at
Looking at me like a putty cat
Wondering where that thing is at
Wondering where your ring is at
Nobody ever did it quite like this
Nobody ever did it quite like you
Do your hair, I bought you shoes
We can hit the town like superstars do
You lookin’ for love? Then let me show you love
Give me the key to your heart
I can give you what you want
When you’re waiting for love
And you’re lookin’ for someone
I’mma turn this gossip girl into a woman

CHORUS:
Is there somebody who still believes in love?
I know you’re out there (I know you’re out there)
There’s got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I can’t seem to find
Somebody to love

Is there somebody who still believes in love?
I know you’re out there
There’s got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I can’t seem to find
Somebody to love

Je t’adore, Je t’adore (I love you, I love you)
Make a move, do the thing
Turn around, strike a pose
Je t’adore, Je t’adore (I love you, I love you)
Make a move, do the thing
Turn around, strike a pose
Ooh, I like it
Ooh, I need it
Ooh, I want it
Hey Hey

I know it’s hard to achieve
But can’t a girl believe?

CHORUS:
Is there somebody (Is there somebody?)
who still believes in love? (Who still believes?)
I know you’re out there (I know you’re out there)
There’s got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I can’t seem to find
Somebody to love

Is there somebody who still believes in love? (who still believes)
I know you’re out there (who still believes)
There’s got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I can’t seem to find
Somebody to love

(You say hello, I say goodbye) x2
Somebody to love

source: EXCLUSIVE: Listen to Leighton Meester’s First Single “Somebody To Love” – [ryanseacrest]

The show, titled Blue Bloods was about trendy socialite vampires in New York. Mary-Kate was slated to play Schuyler van Alen.

The show was going to be based on the series of the same name and author Melissa de la Cruz personally chose Mary-Kate to play Schuyler. However, the network couldn’t get Mary-Kate on board, even after months of negotiations.

It didn’t help that the show would be very similar to Gossip Girl and the now-defunct The Beautiful Life.

The network then opted to go with The Vampire Diaries, which is now one of their most successful shows.

I don’t know how much truth there is to this, but I think it was for the best MK didn’t go on the CW Network. It’s not really in line with the type of actress she’s trying to become.

Besides, having a big name attached to a television project doesn’t usually pan out. It didn’t for Mischa Barton and The Beautiful Life.

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Below is a video of all of Tyra’s scenes put together, thanks to With Love Tyra! What did you think?

Do you want to see Tyra act again? If so, on what show?

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