Which celebrity do you think we’ll see more of this week: Lindsay Lohan (Twitter tells us she’s already in town), Taylor Momsen (her band’s playing at FNO and we sense that’s only the beginning), Maria Sharapova (ousted by America’s new sweetheart at the Open this weekend…speaking of who’s going to snag Melanie Oudin first?), or Sophia Bush (ridiculously omnipresent season after season)?

Looky-Loo: Little J landed her own cover. She’s looking exceptionally cute and age appropriate on the cover of Teen Vogue’s September issue. {TeenVogue}

Fort Lauderdale, Really? One of our favorite hairstylists, Ted Gibson, is opening a salon in the former Spring Break mecca. But he promises it’s cool now. {W}

Now That Makes More Sense: We were confused about the whole Balenciaga/Air Tahiti uniform situation when we first read about it. The Times sorts out the matter. Who knew there was such a licensee as Balenciaga Uniforms? {The Moment}

Gilt Grows: Come August 12th we’ll definitely be checking out the more affordable Gilt Fuse to see if the sales are anywhere as good as so many of those on their big sister site. {Slaves To Fashion}

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why the mullet’s become the hot cut in Hollywood?

I blame Taylor Momsen. She dabbled in mullets late last year. Then Taraji P. Henson inexplicably traded in her chic bob for a neck cape. And now Kristen Stewart? (Yes, we know it’s for a movie, but still.)

Why would anyone with access to the best of the best hair gurus choose to wear a style that’s more redneck than red carpet? And perhaps more importantly, what self-respecting stylist actually thinks this is a good idea for their client? Do they really want to be known as the master of the mullet?

On top of the catastrophe of the haircut itself, it makes any outfit look awkward. Can you imagine Taraji’s mullet topping off that gorgeous white Roberto Cavalli dress she wore to the Oscars? It does the designer a serious disservice because we’re all too busy staring at a loopy hairdo instead of even glancing at the the garment.

Usually when a style takes the celebrity world by storm (the Rachel, the Pob, etc.), it’s because it’s flattering even if you don’t look like a celeb, but I really don’t think there’s anyone, model or celebrity alike, who could pull this look off.

Unless of course I’ve missed the point and it’s supposed to be cool and kitschy? Please tell me it’s not.

—MEGAN MCINTYRE

So Little J Taylor Momsen’s collaborating with Jen Kao.

Momsen’s the singer in her band, Pretty Reckless, and they’re in need of costumes for their summer tour (going on tour at fifteen sounds crazy).

We didn’t know the Gossip Girl actress dabbled in design off set and we’re kind of impressed that her first foray into the industry is with the super talented and kind of under-the-radar Jen Kao.

Jen collaborated with jewelry designer Eddie Borgo for Fall 09 - only her third full collection - on a tight and successful edit of triangle-themed dresses.

Celebrity clothing lines are usually a disaster but this one’s full of promise.

This was my first Anna Sui show. And it went pretty much as I had hoped.

This is what I saw: Photographers going crazy over Taylor Momsen (we really want to know who her publicist is). Peaches Geldof, on the other hand, sitting completely unnoticed (much to her dismay, we’re sure) and beside Hilary Alexander (much to her to dismay, we’re sure). Coco Rocha trumped them all by having a camera crew of her own; we seriously can’t wait for her E! Canada segments to air.

Agyness opened the show, her first Fashion Week appearance so far, wearing a feathered hat with her usual quirky aplomb. There were more feathered caps to come - almost every look was topped with a feather-adorned beanie. The first looks were all black and white, and we were beginning to think we’d be seeing a completely monochromatic show until a turquoise paisley dress popped up, after that, saffrons, navys and dark chocolates were mixed in.

At first, we were convinced the show would be military-inspired. And then we thought it referenced Russian peasantry. And then, after seeing the paisley dresses and the brown leather fringed purses, we were definitely feeling the ’70s. Finally, we decided it was a little bit of everything and in true Anna Sui style, it totally worked.

—HAYLEY PHELAN

We’ve never seen a couture dress in person - at least not that we were aware of - but we always imagined it’d look a little something like the dress at left.

Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig showed their Fall 09 Marchesa collection at the Chelsea Art Museum this afternoon. The girls, all of whom looked about twelve, were split into triptychs and apparently instructed to look miserable.

No matter, the clothes spoke for themselves. There were a couple of recycled Marchesa ideas but who really cares when recycling looks like that? We spotted a few McQueen inspired dresses, lots of sequins, shimmer and lace. Their inspiration? “Fairytales,” said Keren.

The shoes, square toed platform satin ballet slippers from Christian Louboutin had us practically swooning into the arms of Matchbox 20’s Rob Thomas. We can’t imagine having a reason to wear such frothy gowns, but thank goodness we’ve got six months to justify the shoes.

Oh, and for the record, Little J’s raccoon eyes are so back.

Alexander McQueen’s Target muse, Leila Moss, is scheduled to play at Williamsburg Music Hall smack dab in the middle of Fashion Week.

You know what this means, right?

She’ll be making some very strategic fashion show appearances decked out in McQ for Target - think front row at Alexander Wang - and make Taylor Momsen green with rock n’ roll envy. We can’t help but hope she also has a guest performance scheduled at one of the few parties left during the week, too.

The Duke Spirit show is scheduled for February 16 at 7:30 - you can buy tickets here.

And in the meantime, we’re hoping that if we’re super duper nice to her, maybe she’ll let us sit with her at the McQueen show in Paris.

Pop Quiz!

This really weird video that starts out with Taylor Momsen and ends with an equally bleached blonde stunt double is:

a) Part of Nike’s new underground campaign - note gratuitous shots of Little J’s sports bra’s swish and insanely bright Nike sneakers.

b) Part three of Gossip Girl’s sneaker invasion, Ed for KSwiss, Leighton for Reebok? (Can Chace land Puma? Will Blake follow up her Vogue cover with an Adidas campaign? Will someone on Gossip Girl actually wear sneakers?)

c) The missing part of Taylor’s awkward Teen Vogue gym story (in which she’s also rocking Nikes)?

d) Part of something we don’t know about, and you’re going to tell us…

“If Abigail Lorick’s the designer behind Eleanor’s line, who designs Little J’s? Because I’m pretty sure it’s Avril Lavigne.” - Kyle, on J Humphrey Designs, from you know what.

Let’s talk about Jenny’s outfits from last night, shall we? Because, in a very true to life manner, Jenny’s turned 15, picked up a huge attitude in the process, and is diligently reflecting her newfound not quite a woman self with over-the-top outfits and almost as much eyeliner as Jodie Harsh.

Her new look? A cross between Betsey Johnson, to channel that young designer vibe, and 80’s Madonna via gobs of wannabe Gothic jewelry and a new don’t-mess-with-me walk.

We love that Eric Daman goes so out of his way to reflect what the characters are up to sartorially (got to love Blair’s Communion Day white socks in thigh-high form for Chuck seduction), but gray, fishnet knee-highs? In public? At work?

Quite a jump from her polka-dot socks / headbanded curly hair / big bag swinging from her elbow days, no? But maybe, since she’s in high school, that’s what makes it so real.

“Sorry J, but in the real world, you can’t take a note to the principal when the drunken model eats your homework.” - Gossip Girl, after model Agyness (we can play) leaves wearing the design Jenny’s given up to Eleanor.

 
This just in:

Another bit to add to Wednesday night’s Little J revelations -

Once again, after the jump, so no crying if you click to regret it.

We know something you don’t know.

But since everyone knows how touchy things can get when Gossip Girl spoilers are strewn about right on homepages, we’re keeping this one safe from regretful eyes, after the jump.

Just one carrot: It does have to do with fashion…

“Duh nuh nuh NUH nuh…” - Jenny’s cell phone ring whenever her boss from Eleanor Waldorf calls, on Gossip Girl - The same ringtone as Andrea’s in The Devil Wears Prada.

Chris Benz Spring 09 Timeline:

5:47 - We arrive at obscure, far west location way too early.

5:59 - Adorable girl pulls up, gets out of black car, is wearing yellow pants, blue jacket, we swoon. Take her picture for a streetwalker but then Scott Schuman pulls her away and his photo skills might be a bit better than ours.

6:07 - Obscure, far west location turns out to be really cool theatre. Bare looking, concrete set with painted wood, garbage pile-like thing on one side. A window. Three walls stage right.

6:13 - Little J, aka Taylor Momsen, takes her eighth row seat. Seriously. She might be so far back because she has a mullet now.

6:17 - We’re told they’re waiting for Anna and Proenza’s just ended. (Little do they know Anna’s skipped Proenza and ditto Chris to cheer on Federer at the US Open).

6:23 - We spot Rachel Hunter, woah, as the lights go down.

6:24 - Chris Benz shows signature Chris Benz. It’s comfortable, it’s pretty, it’s innocently sexy. We wish we could take it home.

He’s pretty cute, too.

“What is that? … Oh, lace. Ugh.” - Jenny’s internship advisor on the dress she made for her, on last night’s Gossip Girl.

We’re assuming that, like us, you stayed up to watch the women’s all-around gymnastics face-off, and already know that Texan (via Russia) babe Nastia Liukin took the Gold.

Since she’s the next big female athlete, endorsement-wise, and happens to also be beautiful in an incredibly swanlike kind of way, PLAY: The New York Times Sports Magazine is already wondering whether she’ll go beyond her current commercials, like AT&T, to something more “adult”.

Nastia’s already done some smiling for Cover Girl, but other than that, it’s been pretty non-girly so far. But we’re pretty sure we know the next best thing for her:

Wouldn’t she make the most adorable Neutrogena girl ever? It’s age-appropriate, it fits her target audience, and we could totally see her talking about how it’s the only thing she’ll use, or whatever.

In fact, we think she’s more perfect for it than Taylor.

Today, Taylor Momsen’s test shots were posted on the IMG Website.

Momsen was recently signed to the agency’s women’s board, where she joins the ranks of Daria, Stam, and Kate Moss. Except that Taylor is fourteen, and yes, on Gossip Girl.

A source from the shoot - in Brooklyn - tells us that “Taylor was so nice and so cool. She took the subway from her apartment in Chelsea to the set, with her mom. They said they didn’t want to do the usual obvious stuff that a teen TV star would do; they were looking for really high-end things.”

Which means that instead of the Neutrogena and Dooney and Bourke route - as traveled by Hilary Duff, Mischa Barton, and now, Emma Roberts and Vanessa Hudgens - Momsen is reaching for Miu Miu, Chanel, and other luxury brands that move between major models and major stars.

But let’s not forget that up ‘til now, Taylor is basically just a teen soap star. She’s very pretty and seems very cool, but is she aspirational enough - at a junior high age - to sell $4,000 bags?

Someone will probably think so. Stay tuned.

Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl fame just got signed to IMG models.

This make her one of the youngest girls on the roster, since Taylor is fourteen - a year younger than Gemma Ward when she scored her first Prada campaign and leaped from IMG’s development board onto their women’s one.

There’s no denying that Taylor has model looks and model height, but it’s interesting to note IMG’s scooping her up so quickly, since she has yet to score any big campaigns or magazine covers.

Expect a big Teen Vogue spread soon, and also probably some sort of Neutrogena / Clinique / Lip Smackers partnership, unless she sails straight past the Dooney and Bourke market and scores some Gap ads.

Also: IMG signed Mischa when she was about sixteen and turned her from a child actress into a sex bomb. It would be silly to think that isn’t also their strategy here.

Stay tuned!