It seems that lately Leighton Meester has been doing everything in her power to break free of her Blair Waldorf chains. Clearly conscious of what life beyond Gossip Girl will hold, her new image is polar opposite to her preppy Gossip Girl alter ego; sexy, sultry, and bad-girl supreme.

Seen at the American Eagle Outfitters flagship store party, Meester wore a tiny black Paule Ka leather dress with a revealing neckline, matching leather bandeu, and vampish red lipstick.

Normally reserved for equestrians, the leather gaiter is adapted to a stiletto form in this fashion shoot for Velvet magazine, Italy. The super-high heel gives the shoe a distinctly fetish feel; a theme which is also carried across other elements of the shoot like leather catsuits and see-through lace tops.

Counting down the days, and with only a week and a half to go we catch another glimpse of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2009 / 2010 preparations. This time its a behind-the-scenes video which gives us a peek at fittings, where the Victoria's Secret 'Angels' play dress-ups in lingerie and accessories, and have their parade costumes fitted for the big night.

Want to know how to rock thigh high boots? Model Chanel Iman shows exactly how to do it - with a sleek ponytail, boyfriend blazer, and legs to die for.

As anticipation builds for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2009/2010, the brand's "Angels" have been getting exposure in numerous places. Alessandra Ambrosio popped up recently in a photo shoot for M Guia Brazil.

The shoot is themed around night time and parties; and features ruffles, florals and short hems, perfect for balmy summer nights.

Attending the premiere of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee Blake Lively is spotted wearing a jacket from the Marchesa Spring / Summer 2010 collection.

Clearly a fan of the label, Lively was photographed recently in a feathered Marchesa dress from the same collection.

Deformations, elongations and missing features are all creative editing techniques employed in the latest Gilles Et Dada look book, providing a disturbing yet intriguing viewing point.

The unique style of look book doesn't take away from the beauty of the clothing, however. We love the plaited chuky knit worn as a centrepiece to this outfit, as well as many of the other sharp and edgy pieces featured.

Looking glamorous, Christina Ricci attended the MOCA New 30th Anniversary Gala wearing a longer variation of the Prada cloque baby doll dress. If you saw the pictures from the Prada Spring 2010 catwalk, you'll recall that the outfit was originally an open-fronted top paired with hot pants; so while the sheer detailing remains, this version is definitely more demure.

Nudity as a fashion trend is evolving. Declining is the raw and sordid sexuality popularised by the likes of Terry Richardson, in favour of the sensual. Perfect case in point is this shoot of Edita Vilkeviciute. There's not a single piece of clothing in sight, and yet - despite Edita being completely naked - her modesty remains intact. Artful close-ups of legs, neck, face, and back are instead the focus; making the shoot highly sensual without being explicit.