Loathsome: (Adjective) Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

I'm browsing through photo galleries this morning, and I see a thumbnail for these photos of Leighton Meester. So I clicked on them, naturally thinking it was my beloved Eliza Dushku -- which tends to happen on a fairly regular basis. But before I had time to once again curse the gods of "Gossip Girl" for their incessant trickery -- I stopped cold and thought: "Wait a damn minute. Is she wearing culottes?!"

Really, now? So I guess I didn't get the memo then, that culottes are back in style? Or as dictated by "Gossip Girl," presumably. Seriously? Sometimes I just have to wonder if there is some evil, diabolical gay man with mommy issues who masterminds these fashion trends upon us poor, unsuspecting women. I don't care what anyone says, culottes are flattering on no one and should be reserved for women over 60 who have officially given up on life and prefer comfort over style. I am five foot two, and I'm telling you right now those pants would make me look like a circus clown. Look at poor Leighton, even! New fashion trend or attempt to conceal chronic constipation? We may never know. So is this really the kind of statement we want to be making with our wardrobe? That we haven't pooped in a week?

Eh. I do love that purse, though.

Editor's note: On this thrilling episode of "Gossip Girl," Blair talks on her cell phone! Tune in next week for some hot Serena on Nate texting action!