Gossip Girl star and Hollywood up-and-comer Blake Lively is rapidly making a name for herself as a fresh-faced fashion It-Girl with unpretentious couture tastes. Although native to California, the 20-year old made the big move to the Big Apple to film the CW hit Gossip Girl - on which she portrays the sympathetic socialite with lots of baggage (and an even bigger wardrobe), Serena van der Woodsen - and has since adopted a youthful Uptown-chic-meets-Downtown-hip style. On the red carpet she’s sported many a mini dress and opaque black tights combo - with fab heels, natch - but it’s her casual-cool style that we love most. To copy her look, start with your favorite jeans in a medium-dark wash (we love the 7 for all Mankind Straight Leg in Los Angeles Dark, $162, Revolveclothing.com - use discount code “JT” for 15% off) and over-the-knee boots - hers are Prada, but the Chinese Laundry Strate Boots in Brown ($99, Zappos.com) are super similar, and were even worn on Gossip Girl by none other than Serena! Finish the look with a short-sleeve cashmere tee (we recommend the Cullen Cap Sleeve Casmhere Tee in Flannel, $120, Nordstrom.com - or a regular cotton t-shirt if you’re on a budget), a statement making coat (our favorite is the Loeffler Randall Butterfly Coat, $695, Activeendeavors.com - use discount code “TOUTIE” for 20% off), and a chic colorful tote (we went with the Laura Tote Bag in Burgundy, $58, Shopsueyboutique.com - use discount code “HAPPY” for 20% off through December 31). This layered look is super flattering for the figure, and flat boots mean you can dance the night away and still be on your feet for that New Year’s kiss!