I had a terrible night last night with pain and I wasn’t able to sleep much. I got out of bed at 5:30am and walked around a bit and my boyfriend got up and made me a new hot water bottle and after a little while I went back to bed where I slept for 3 hours.

I got up and showered but didn’t eat breakfast, instead we just went straight to the x-ray place where I had an x-ray done of my abdomen. The lady told me that not everything shows up on an x-ray and that I shouldn’t be suprised if I get told to have an ultrasound. I have piled up on All-Bran cereal to try and fill my body with fibre incase this is gas related but I have never felt pain like this in relation to gas, I have however felt this pain when I used to have gallbladder attacks. I have been told by the doctor that even though I have had my gallbladder removed, it is possible for me to still pass gallstones.

I shall be going back to the doctor towards the end of the week and hopefully there will be a solution to my problem. At this point some sleeping pills would be nice.

Porcelain Veneers

Your smile can be your biggest asset and your very best feature. There are quite a few ways to boost your smirk such as braces, tooth brightening, etc., but sometimes these strategies are not sufficient to accomplish the smirk you want. With porcelain veneers it is easy to change the form and coloration of your enamel. Porcelain veneers are quite well-liked among celebrities, especially singers, where many attention goes to their mouth. However, now porcelain veneers are a lot more economical and starting to be much more typical everywhere. Any person who is own conscious regarding their smirk can benefit from porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers can fix anything from chipped teeth to gaps in between tooth and discoloration. The process of porcelain veneers begins with finding a dentist that you trust and that understand what you are trying to achieve in getting your set of veneers. Bring in magazine cut-out of what you would like your smile to look like to help give the dentist a visual idea. Your dentist will then take x-rays, impressions and examine your current teeth to see what options you will have and figure out how to construct your set of porcelain veneers.

Once you and your dentist have determined the look you want the dentist will construct the porcelain veneers which can take up to two weeks. When they are finished you will make an appointment to have them installed. The dentist in Oklahoma City will trim off a thin layer of enamel off of your teeth, about the same thickness of the veneers that will be placed there. They will then test the veneers and make any adjustments to them before applying the bonding agent. Once they fit perfectly, the teeth will get cleaned and etched in order to give the cement bonding agent a rough surface to adhere to. The pediatric dentist lincoln uses a unique light to activate the bonding in between the tooth and the porcelain veneer.

Porcelain Veneers

Your grin can be your greatest asset and your ideal feature. There are quite a few approaches to boost your smile like braces, tooth whitening, etc., but sometimes these techniques are not ample to accomplish the grin you want. With porcelain veneers it is possible to tweak the form and coloration of your teeth. Porcelain veneers are quite in style among celebrities, in particular singers, where many extra attention moves to their mouth. Having said that, now porcelain veneers are a lot more affordable and starting to be a lot more typical everywhere. Any individual who is sub-conscious aware about their smile can draw a profit from porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers can fix anything from chipped enamel to gaps between teeth and discoloration. The process of porcelain veneers begins with finding a dentist that you trust and that understand what you are trying to achieve in getting your set of veneers. Bring in magazine cut-out of what you would like your smile to look like to help give the dentist a visual idea. Your dentist will then take x-rays, impressions and examine your current teeth to see what options you will have and figure out how to construct your set of porcelain veneers.

Once you and your dentist have determined the look you want the dentist will construct the porcelain veneers which can take up to two weeks. When they are finished you will make an appointment to have them installed. The dentist in Oklahoma City will trim off a thin layer of enamel off of your teeth, about the same thickness of the veneers that will be placed there. They will then test the veneers and make any adjustments to them before applying the bonding agent. Once they fit perfectly, the teeth will get cleaned and etched in order to give the cement bonding agent a rough surface to adhere to. The pediatric dentist lincoln consumes a special gentle to activate the bonding between the tooth and the porcelain veneer.

Porcelain Veneers

Your smirk can be your best asset and your greatest feature. There are many methods to improve your smile like braces, teeth whitening, etc., but sometimes these procedures are not sufficient to achieve the grin you want. With porcelain veneers it is possible to tweak the shape and color of your tooth. Porcelain veneers are really common among celebrities, particularly singers, the place a lot of attention goes to their mouth. Nevertheless, now porcelain veneers are far more economical and starting to be a lot more common everywhere. Anyone who is self aware regarding their smile can take advantage from porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers can fix anything from chipped tooth to gaps between teeth and discoloration. The procedure of porcelain veneers begins with finding a dentist that you trust and that understand what you are trying to achieve in getting your set of veneers. Bring in magazine cut-out of what you would like your smile to look like to help give the dentist a visual idea. Your dentist will then take x-rays, impressions and examine your current teeth to see what options you will have and figure out how to construct your set of porcelain veneers.

Once you and your dentist have determined the look you want the dentist will construct the porcelain veneers which can take up to two weeks. When they are finished you will make an appointment to have them installed. The dentist in Oklahoma City will trim off a thin layer of enamel off of your teeth, about the same thickness of the veneers that will be placed there. They will then test the veneers and make any adjustments to them before applying the bonding agent. Once they fit perfectly, the teeth will get cleaned and etched in order to give the cement bonding agent a rough surface to adhere to. The pediatric dentist lincoln uses a unusual lgt to activate the bonding separating the tooth and the porcelain veneer.

This happens allllll the time, honey. Use a new or sharp razor every time (apparently, if you run a disposable razor the opposite way against your jeans it’ll ‘sharpen it’), shave at the end of the shower when the hair is softer and your pores are open, and lather up with a sensitive skin shaving lotion. Aside from that, you can either wax, use an electric razor, I think there’s sensitive Nair, and someone even mentioned a sugar scrub thingy. Above all, choose what you want to do. It’s your body.

Started my day with 20 crunches and 10 push ups. After that, I ate some gingerbread and a peach. And now I feel like I can handle the whole world!

5 Muscle Myths

Turn on the music and press the treadmill, because starting Monday, I am officially loosing weight. I am going to build tummy muscles and be thin by the time I go to Burning Man this August.  Go beauty **twirls finger in air while rolling eyes**

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Ran a 10k this morning with my bud, Maza at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2011 at Dataran Merdeka. This is my second time participating in this event, and I have to say it is so much better the second time around. Cause lets face it, last year’s organization was bullshit. Seriously, only two water stations for the entire stretch of 10km. Are you freaking kidding me?

This year however, they man-up, and all the runners were able to rehydrate with H2O and 100 plus at least every 2.5 km. Which explains why I performed so much better this time around. Well, I best my time last year by 10 minutes. I know, big deal, 10 minutes, whatevs right?

It is kinda a big deal considering that it was the hardest thing I ever had to finish in my entire life, ever. The last km was the worst. Like, am I ever gonna get there???

But I did. And I felt thriumphant. Heh.

Just lemme bask in this a coupla days more.

Switch your birth control.

Oral contraceptives contain estrogen, which causes your adrenal glands to produce fluid-retaining hormones, explains Mary Jane Minkin, MD, clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine. The experience is highly individual: Some women don’t notice an increase in bloating, while others feel themselves puffing up within days of starting a new pill. If you fall in the second camp, talk to your ob-gyn about trying another brand. Both Yasmin and Yaz contain the hormone drospirenone, which may ease bloat, since it’s also a diuretic. Of the 70 percent of women in a recent study in the journal Contraception who reported abdominal bloating while taking birth control pills, about half said their symptoms were gone after six months of switching to Yasmin. One caveat: Because drospirenone can increase levels of potassium in the body, women who frequently take other medications that increase potassium (such as NSAIDs and ACE inhibitors) aren’t good candidates for this type of oral contraceptive.

Go easy on diet drinks.

Many sugar-free beverages, candies, and gum contain the sweetener sorbitol. Though it’s a great calorie cutter, sorbitol isn’t digestible, so it sends stomach enzymes into overdrive, Gidus says. When patients with abdominal bloating were put on sorbitol-free and sugar-free diets, nearly half saw their symptoms disappear, one study found. Although the FDA requires companies to put a warning label on products that “may result in a daily consumption of 50 grams of sorbitol,” experts note that as little as 10 grams can trigger stomach trouble. Sorbitol can add up quickly: One piece of sugar-free gum has about 1.25 grams, for instance.

Trim the fat.

You ate fried onion rings on Friday night, but now it’s Saturday afternoon and you swear they’re still hanging out in your belly. It’s possible: High-fat foods delay the emptying of the stomach, which may lead to bloating and an overall feeling of fullness. A study in Australia found a direct correlation between bloating and the amount of fat in women’s diets. “I’ve seen many women who assumed they were lactose intolerant because they felt bloated after eating a bowl of ice cream; it turned out it wasn’t the milk but the fat that was the culprit,” Kirkpatrick says. Don’t eliminate fat: “Foods rich in heart-healthy fats, such as avocados, olive oil, and nuts, are actually low-gas producing,” Dr. Gerbstadt says. “The key is to focus on these good fats and pair them with lean protein, such as chicken or fish, which aids in their digestion.”’

Eat broccoli every day.

It sounds counterintuitive, but regularly eating foods that are likely to cause gas, like beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions, helps your body adjust and learn to break them down efficiently. “I’ve seen women run into problems when they eat these foods infrequently, say once a week,” Kirkpatrick says. “Their digestive tract isn’t used to them, so they produce a ton of extra gas and bloating.”

Slow down.

“A lot of my clients are busy working moms who are eating food either in their car orwalking to the office,” says Jeannie Gazzaniga-Moloo, PhD, RD, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. “The problem with eating on the go is that you take big bites of food and don’t chew properly, so you end up swallowing a tremendous amount of air.” Her advice: Take 15 to 20 minutes to eat each meal — yes, even if you’re munching on the run. “Take a deep breath after each bite and chew with your mouth closed. This forces you to breathe through your nose, which relaxes and slows you down.” While you’re at it, if you’re sipping on the go, opt for a cup, not a straw: The latter promotes ingestion of gas.

Choose supplements carefully.

If you take a calcium supplement, know which compound is in it. One that contains calcium carbonate, like Tums or Os-Cal, is more likely to cause gas and bloating because it’s harder for your stomach to break down than one with calcium citrate, such as Citracal, according to the National Institutes of Health. Either way, taking a supplement with an acidic drink, such as orange or grapefruit juice, will help you absorb calcium. Many women also experience bloating if they use an omega-3 supplement, Gazzaniga-Moloo says. “Put it in the refrig­erator and have it cold; this seems to help reduce the burping and bloating that often come with taking such a supplement,” she says.

Cut back on the sweet stuff.

Fructose, the simple sugar found in syrup, honey, and soft drinks, may be the source of some of your tummy troubles: Three out of four people with unexplained GI symptoms, such as bloating, had fructose intolerance, according to a University of Iowa study. Like lactose intolerance, this condition can be diagnosed with a simple breath test. The good news: Being fructose intolerant doesn’t mean you have to swear off this healthy, sweet diet staple. “Most people are fine with actual fruit, especially if they spread their servings throughout the day, but you may need to steer clear of processed foods or soft drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup, like sweetened drinks or soft drinks,” Dr. Saito says. Juice may also trigger a reaction, since it’s more concentrated.

Get checked for allergies.

If your bloating is accompanied by nasal congestion, allergies may be the surprising reason. “When your nose is stuffed up, you end up primarily breathing through your mouth, which means you swallow a lot of air, which could cause bloating,” Dr. Saito says.

Be takeout savvy.

“Steamed veggie plates seem like a smart option if you’re ordering Chinese food, but if you’re prone to bloating, you should realize that many of the vegetables, like bok choy, can produce tons of gas,” says Jackie Keller, a celebrity nutritionist in Los Angeles.

Skip the salt.

You’ve heard it before, and we’ll say it again: Salt causes your body to retain fluid. That’s good news if you’re training for a marathon. Bad news if you’re trying to squeeze into a new dress for your friend’s wedding. The biggest culprit? “Sauces and salad dressings,” Keller says, “especially at restaurants.” To play it safe, order dressings and sauces on the side, or season lightly with olive oil and vinegar.

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There are plenty of muscle myths out there. Here are five of the most common ones, and the truth behind the fiction:

1. Muscle will turn to fat if you stop exercising.

This muscle myth has been around for a long time. The truth is that muscle and fat are two different types of tissue, so one can’t convert to the other.

The reason why this myth persists is because many of us have seen muscular people who, once they stop exercising, become fat. But the reason why they become fat isn’t because their muscle has turned into fat, it’s because they have stopped working out but have continued to consume the same number of calories as when they were working out. So they end up losing lean muscle mass because they are no longer exercising, and they end up gaining body fat because they are consuming more calories than their new sedentary bodies need.

2. Muscle weighs more than fat.

This is another muscle myth that’s been around for a long time. The truth is that muscle does not weigh more than fat – one pound of muscle and one pound of fat both weigh one pound.

But muscle is more dense than fat, which means that one pound of muscle takes up less space than one pound of fat. This is the reason why you can have two people who are both the same height and weight, but the one with more muscle and less body fat will look leaner than the one with more body fat and less muscle.

3. Muscle loss is inevitable as you get older.

Muscle loss is not the normal result of aging, it’s primarily the result of a sedentary lifestyle. If you don’t use your muscles they waste away. Once the average sedentary person reaches age 65, they will have lost up to 40% of their lean muscle mass compared to when they were young adults.

Multiple studies have shown that older people respond very well to weight lifting and are able to build lean muscle mass very effectively. Even people in nursing homes have been able to increase lean muscle mass when put on an appropriate weight lifting program.

4. Women will develop big, bulky muscles if they lift weights.

The reality is that most women don’t have enough of the hormone testosterone (a key hormone for building muscle) to develop big, bulky muscles. Without using steroids to unnaturally alter their testosterone levels, it’s not possible for most women to develop big, bulky muscles.

It’s important for women to realize that lifting weights will not give them a big, bulky body, but instead it will give them a strong, firm, toned body.

5. Muscle has no effect on fat loss.

Actually, building more lean muscle mass is one of the keys to fat loss. This is because muscle is metabolically active tissue, which means that the more lean muscle mass you have the higher your metabolism will be. The higher your metabolism, the more calories your body burns to maintain itself. The more calories your body burns to maintain itself, the more body fat you lose.

In conclusion, now that these common muscle myths have been dispelled, make sure that weight lifting – the best way to build and maintain lean muscle mass – is a part of your fitness program.

Back to my normally scheduled diet now that in back from Vegas. ...

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Strength training really has paid off.

yayyyy.

Her abs are uh-mazing! I want. 

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Did you know that stawberries are dense enough to keep you full for a long time, as well as being low-cal and low-fat? Yum! (photo by MilkyAir)

Back to my normally scheduled diet now that in back from Vegas. I took advantage of the short holiday weekend to cheat and load up on proteins and carbs I may not normally eat on my strict diet. When I do this I usually see major strides in my lifting the following week.

Fucking. Cereal.

So last month I hit the gym pretty hard (for me at least .I usually go 3 times a week for an hour sometimes longer ) and was seeing zero result along with my usual life stresses,not seeing results was adding too it! I was frustrated about it on a daily basis, for most of the day . I decided to relax and not worry about the numbers on the scale and just enjoy the feeling I get from it . The result: dropped 3 pounds in a week and started actually noticing a firmer body(yay). I notice when I’m not constantly worrying about it is when I see results this article reminded me of that.

Chopping the Flax Seeds




Perfect bushel for a snack

“It may be tiny, but it’s mighty: The flax seed carries one of the biggest nutrient payloads on the planet. And while it’s not technically a grain, it has a similar vitamin and mineral profile to grains, while the amount of fiber, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acids in flax leaves grains in the dust.

Additionally, flax seed is very low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people who limit their intake of starches and sugars. And its combination of healthy fat and high fiber content make it a great food for weight loss and maintenance - many dieters have found that flax seed has been a key to keeping them feeling satisfied.“ 

- Flax Seed: The Low Carb Whole Grain - About.com

I have recently added this amazing little seed into my diet! I put them in my egg-white omelet this morning but they are also great mixed in with yogurt or cereal.

Ideally they should be ground up first before consuming because the real nutrients are found inside. I would use a food processor - but sadly I don’t have one. So for now its an extremely sharp blade and spice board for me.

Also, flax seeds are best for you if they are toasted first (or if you are cooking something warm like an omelet you can just throw them inside). 

here is a link to more tips about flax seeds. Also these are some recipes and “mix-in” ideas you can try. 

Today I tried extra-hard to have a healthy diet, and do some exercise! I was able to use my friend’s Wii-fit, and did some yoga, muscle workout and aerobic exercises. Really enjoyed the boxing!

Breakfast: Special K with blueberries.

Lunch: 2 Tortialla Wraps with salad, low-fat cottage cheese, salmon and low-fat hummus. 1 Apple.

Dinner: Grilled chicken with baby potatoes and peas.

Snack: Low-fat hummus.

Exercise: 28 minutes on the Wii-Fit.

why? they’re low in calories, have enough fiber to give you that “full” feeling, are a good source of vitamin C, and help prevent many diseases. in fact, on multiple websites, i have come across apples as a “power food!”

what else are apples good for?

• pectin (a complex carb in plants’ cell walls) - helps to draw out cholesterol in the bloodstream, while also evening out blood sugar levels
• boron - strengthens bones
• antioxidants - lower risks of asthma and cancer
• said to aid in preventing degeneration of the eyes and brain
• mild acidity - cleanse and brighten teeth

extra info? to get the maximum benefits of this fruit, keep the skin on! :)

Whether it is a new dentist situation or one you’ve endured forever, when your smirk doesn’t glance it’s best, you don’t really feel your best.  Get ready to smile bright, glimpse fantastic and experience confident!  Many people who are unhappy with the appearance of their tooth do not recognize the many means beauty dentistry can heal a smirk. Your Dentistsmany beauty dentistry remedy choices can correct hooked teeth, spaces in between your enamel, discolored or discolored enamel, chipped teeth, damaged or lacking enamel and possessing a “gummy” smirk. Boost your smirk’s appearance and see the positive outcomes ripple throughout your career, your personal life and your internal self-confidence! Cosmetic Dentistry SD may be for you.

Consider a vibrant, bright white smirk.  Porcelain veneers are the key to the majority of celeb smiles and extraordinary tv smirk makeovers.  Porcelain veneers are slim strips of porcelain custom created to fit on the front of your tooth. Veneers are forced to look like real teeth in size, form and shade and are bonded to misaligned, damaged or discolored enamel to improve their appearance. Make a extraordinary, beneficial change in the look of your grin with it prolonged lasting remedy.

You may be fully happy with the form and alignment of your smirk – but years of consuming coffee, cigarette smoking or general put on and tear possess triggered your grin’s brilliance to fade or yellow.  Get back the self-confidence which has been derived from a bright, white colored smile with a tooth brightening procedure.  Tooth whitening in Sioux Falls is safe, efficient and long long lasting.  Dental surgeons provide several  at-home ritual brightening options.

Whether it is a new dental issue or one you’ve endured forever, when your grin doesn’t glance it’s best, you don’t sense your best.  Get prepared to smile bright, look wonderful and sense confident!  Many people who are sad with the look of their enamel do not know the numerous means skin care dentistry can recover a smirk. Your Dentistsquite a few skin care dentistry remedy choices can correct curved teeth, areas in between your tooth, tarnished or discolored enamel, chipped teeth, broken or lacking enamel and possessing a “gummy” smirk. Improve your smile’s appearance and watch the positive results ripple all through your career, your personal lifestyle and your internal confidence! Cosmetic Dentistry SD may be for you.

Picture a vibrant, white colored smile.  Porcelain veneers are the technique to the majority of celeb smiles and dramatic tv smirk makeovers.  Porcelain veneers are lean strips of porcelain ritual designed to fit on the front of your tooth. Veneers are produced to look like real tooth in size, shape and colour and are bonded to misaligned, damaged or discolored teeth to increase their appearance. Generate a astounding, positive tweak in the look of your smile with this extended long lasting therapy.

You may be fully happy with the shape and alignment of your grin – but years of consuming coffee, cigarette smoking or common wear and tear have triggered your smirk’s brilliance to fade or yellow.  Restore the self-confidence which has been derived from a bright, bright white smile with a tooth bleaching procedure.  Tooth whitening in Sioux Falls is safe, efficient and lengthy long lasting.  Dental surgeons offer various  at-home custom lightening options.

Now at KFC, buy half a gallon of soda and they’ll donate $1 to diabetes research!

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TIP: set one day of the week and make that the begining week day. It could be a sunday which tends to work for most but i start my week every monday morning. Make it a goal to weigh less each “start day” buy recording your weight. Also pick a time to weight yourself! i do it once i wake up but yours might be a few hrs after dinner or breakfast doesnt matter

This will help you to see when you gained weight and you can also look back on that week if you did gain and say why… or if you sheded a pound or two you can ask yourself what did i do this week and how can i keep it up.

Happy tracking :)

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I can’t go 24 hours without a food binge. I do this when I’m bored. When I’m at home alone with nothing to do (or nothing that I want to do) I binge. I just ate probably 5 cups of cereal. No joke. Or maybe not that much. I never measured it so I don’t know. Before that I had my healthy lunch and that was all i was suposed to have. but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! mother fuck fuck fuck. ugh

At least I worked out today.

No more eating for the rest of the day. Going to try and go to bed around 8. Tired right now

‘Tis the diving season, Bahamas

Jenna asking for directions from a barber shop owner in Grand Turk.

I feel like most people that were vacationing on this island chose to stay within the confines of their resorts, blatantly ignoring the fact that most of the native people there live in third world country conditions.

SIP: song, inspiration, photo …. of the day

TODAY’S SONG: “Librarian” by My Morning Jacket

INSPIRATION: Office/Studio Inspiration from Free People

PHOTO: Bahamas (photo by chelsea)

Hello again

I guess I’m back.

Thank you to all of my loyal followers. : )

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breeze by K!DDEE on Flickr.

‘Tis the diving season, Bahamas

The feeling of diving and swimming in open waters, clear blue waters. Something that you’ve been itching for while on exchange. Finally.

And the shark dive we did today was awesome. Carribean reef sharks swimming right in front of your face and above your heads. =)

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More inspiration. Betty Grable.

More inspiration. Betty Grable.

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The beauty that lies beneath

When you stop and think about it, life is an endless journey filled with ups and downs, beauty and dark, success and failure. In the end everything has a purpose and a place. The next time you think your journey of fitness is one of negativity and pure challenges with no results, stop and remind yourself that is simply part of the journey. A moment in time presented to in order to force growth and change because frankly, sometimes it needs to be forced. Back down not from challenges, for this time, while being dressed up and disguised as something bad, is one that is truly an ally lying underneath. The only problem is our blindness to the beauty that lies beneath the surface. 

Tomorrow is the start of a new lifestyle. Yes its a bit exciting and stressful. But I think I can work it out. I don’t want to be peppy for two weeks and then just give up. Today my family got most our healthy food and tomorrow we get the rest. We have greek yogurt, lean meats, fruit, low fat cheese, nuts, and honey. We are going to get mushrooms, veggies, and herbs tomorrow. I’ve been swimming a lot. Me and my mom think will go swimming everyday after din dins. It’s also chore day so I’ll wake up and eat,shower,chores,workout. Afterwords I’ll do what I want up until dinner and then swim go to bed. I’ve been getting out of my ocd more and more. My room is actually a mess! Not like a tiny mess. No theres a pile of random shiz on the floor bedding, clothes, hangers. Theres makeup still out on my vanity, and my bed is unmade. My house is an absolute mess as well! My nail polish is chipped and my face is broken out and you know what!? For once I don’t care as much! So I’ll clean tomorrow not in my remotes all lined up perfectly, the world disgusts me way in a normal person way! OVER EXCITED BUT ITS SOME PROGRESS!

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Best Fashion Moments in 2011

The show may be over for the year, but we're still obsessing about Gossip Girl. Ever since its launch in 2007, Gossip Girl has been a fashion feast of style inspiration for a multitude of fans around the world. Placing the same importance on its characters' wardrobe that Sex and the City had before it, clothes that appear on Gossip Girl are often sold out before the show even airs. From Blair's penchant for headbands to Serena's constantly stunning evening dresses, the world has fallen in love with Gossip Girl and its spectaular fashion. Below is our tribute to some of this year's best fashion moments.

Serena (Blake Lively) looked incredible in this dress and debuted the lace-bottomed skirt to perfection. We loved the muted dove grey color with matching shoes. Of course, Serena looks phenomenal in everything.

Blair (Leighton Meester) lost the headband in honor of her birthday party and wore a stunning J. Crew dress with grosgrain belt. Her elegant sideswept hairstyle and dark burgundy jewels were exceptionally flattering.

Serena loves a standout dress and this Diane Von Furstenberg doesn't disappoint. The print, cut-outs, and maxi length look stunning on her!

This look is classic Blair: a mix of stunning prints and matching handbag. Always put together and with a perfectly paired color palette, Blair's look is ultra feminine and very lustworthy.

Could there be anything prettier than Serena and Blair in Paris? Blair's fantastic prints and classic Parisian beret and Serena's choice of brogues (a first for the character) were a fitting choice for the City of Love, and made us want every piece of clothing!

These electric blue pants, pairing sensationally with Serena's metallic blazer, sparked a neon pant trend. Serena's flair for unusual, bright clothing and trends inspire fashionistas everywhere.

We couldn't leave out Gossip Girl's most dapper gentlemen: Mr. Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) always looks incredibly stylish. From his bow ties and waistcoats to his dark ways, we love the way he dresses and commands onscreen attention.

Blair and Chuck are our favorite couple, and here they are both at their sartorial best. Blair's pastel blouse matches Chuck's salmon pink bowtie perfectly, as do their naughty personalities!

We love Serena for many reasons, but her infectious smile, beautiful figure, and gorgeous mane of hair make her look fantastic in any outfit.