I think Blair is more beautiful than Serena but that Serena had better, more interesting style on the show and was a more appealing character, at least in the first season (Blair got much more interesting as the series progressed). Blair's clothes were always impeccable but boring -- she was supposed to represent the classic UES ideal, but as a teenager. Serena was supposed to be more worldly and her fashion was more specific to her.

But I think Leighton Meister is more beautiful than Blake Lively (and also seems like a more likable person).

Anonymous wrote:I think it was a closer call 15 years ago, Leighton has definitely aged better than Blake.

She's certainly had less drama than Blake.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All I will say is that the characters are very loosely based on them but enough so that they (and people who knew them back in the day) are aware of it. Neither is anything like their characters now. Both are nice, good people. Wealthy, yes but very down to earth. Each has a couple of kids and I will leave it at that.

No, the characters aren't based on them. Leighton Meester was born in federal prison and both of her parents were incarcerated. She grew up poor. I think her mom later sued her for some of her acting money.

lol the PP you are replying to was talking about the real UES inspiration, not the actors.

I think it was a closer call 15 years ago, Leighton has definitely aged better than Blake.

Anonymous wrote:All I will say is that the characters are very loosely based on them but enough so that they (and people who knew them back in the day) are aware of it. Neither is anything like their characters now. Both are nice, good people. Wealthy, yes but very down to earth. Each has a couple of kids and I will leave it at that.

No, the characters aren't based on them. Leighton Meester was born in federal prison and both of her parents were incarcerated. She grew up poor. I think her mom later sued her for some of her acting money.

BLAIR

Blair

Anonymous wrote:I know the inspiration for both and they both still beautiful at age 50.

No you don’t. Ceci isn’t that crass.

Blair

Anonymous wrote:I can’t relate to either of them any more. I am all about Lily now.

Ha! I somehow missed most of the show when I was the right age for it and have made it my laundry folding distraction lately. I keep thinking how pretty Lily is ... the main characters pretty ... but girls! There is a supporting actress that sits on the steps with them who is really striking.

Blake.

I can’t relate to either of them any more. I am all about Lily now.

blair is beautiful. serena is more hot than beautiful. most people notice her body and height before they hone in on her face. blair has a unique beauty about her, but the fact that she's shorter and slimmer than serena is probably why serena is sometimes considered prettier. there's a huge difference between hot and beautiful. blair is hot too, just not as much as serena.

It will always be Blair. I love Serena too. But Blair has those defined facial features and the perfect pair of lips. She is beautiful, slender, delicate and polished. Serena is warm like sunshine, she can instantly brighten up anybody’s mood. Anybody can be with Serena but to be with Blair one must be worthy of her.

Anonymous wrote:Serena.

Blair looks like what happens when you give someone average money. Serena has the confidence and more unique look.

Such an astute observation. On the button.

That said, I truly never understood how Serena / Blake Lively became a fashion "it" girl for like a 6-8 year run. She's pretty but there's nothing about her that makes her pop. She's boring pretty, if that makes sense. No wow factor or charisma.