Woodsen

Leighton Meester has traded her pumpkin spice ginger hair for another fall shade. Listen, nothing says back-to-school season like a Gossip Girl rewatch that makes you contemplate going Serena van der Woodsen blonde.

While Blake Lively’s blonde hair wasn’t always consistant between seasons—which is common for blondes searching for their most complimentary shade—I’m specifically thinking of her look in season one, which featured a cool-toned base and enough bright, thin highlights to completely deplete your colorist’s supply of foil.

On September 21, the 39-year-old actor that famously played Blair Waldorf posted an Instagram video rocking the piecey gold highlights that captivated teens throughout the mid-aughts. An inevitable response to the chunky highlight craze of the early 2000s, the look featured a “mousy blond” base and ultra-thin golden strands to add vibrance and dimension without looking blatantly artificial. The key is to match your brow to your base for a more authentic look.