Blake Lively occupies a rare niche in the fashion world: She's a star on
Gossip Girl by day and on the arm of Karl Lagerfeld by night. Her rise to fashion prominence this year is due in large part to an inspired sense of personal style that it at once disheveled, often unexpected, and always fashion-forward. Lively, who famously does not employ a stylist, works directly with designers to procure their best dresses. Such was the case when she wore the first look from the Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 runway at the
Spike TV Scream Awards in Los Angeles in October. And, of course, her love affair with Anna Wintour doesn't hurt: Lively has graced multiple Vogue covers already, including the cover of its special
Best Dressed issue in November.