Whether you\u2019re re-watching Gossip Girl<\/em><\/a> or discovering this group of Upper East Siders for the first time, the characters\u2019 lavish lifestyles \u2014 as well as the series\u2019 constant stream of drama \u2014 are a big part of what makes the show so addicting. After seeing enough episodes of Blair Waldorf enjoying over-the-top vacations in Paris<\/a> or wearing a nearly $800 silk blouse<\/a> while on the town, it\u2019s easy to forget just how luxuriously these NYC teens are living (yes, even Dan Humphrey). However, when you actually break it down, living like Constance Billard\u2019s queen bee, Blair Waldorf, for a day wouldn\u2019t be cheap. <\/p>\n Since the show came out, fans have theorized about the wealth of each family on Gossip Girl<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>with the Waldorfs comfortably sitting in the middle. Some viewers believe the Waldorfs were worth a few hundred million at most \u2014 including approximately $130 million from Eleanor Waldorf\u2019s career as the head of Waldorf Designs plus $14.5 million in family money<\/a> (Gossip Girl<\/em>\u2019s Waldorfs are based on the real-life family responsible for the Waldorf-Astoria hotels), then about $10 million a piece from Blair\u2019s dad, Harold, and her stepfather, Cyrus, both of whom are lawyers and probably make the same as the highest-paid lawyers in New York City<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s fun to dream what you could do with that multi-million budget, so I calculated how much the Gossip Girl<\/em> Upper East Sider spends on her closet, bougie activities, and all the cabs she takes in one day to see what it really costs to actually step inside Blair\u2019s Christian Louboutin heels.<\/p>\n To truly live the Blair lifestyle, there are some long-term expenses that Eleanor is footing the bill for. Starting off, you need an opulent roof over your head. On Gossip Girl<\/em>, Blair lives the luxe life in a Fifth Avenue penthouse apartment \u2014 1136 Fifth Ave. to be exact \u2014 which sold for $30 million<\/a> back in 2015. For a rental comparison, a similar UES penthouse apartment<\/a> at 988 Fifth Ave. near the Met was listed for $80,000 a month on StreetEasy in 2021. Going off of that, it would be about $2,581 a day to live like Blair. In her home, you would also want to factor in any daily expenses as well, which includes a housekeeper.<\/p>\n Dorota, Blair\u2019s beloved housekeeper, lives at the Waldorf Penthouse with her. According to ZipRecruiter, a top-earning housekeeper in New York City can make up to $123,990 annually. Since Dorota loves the Waldorfs<\/a> and they can obviously afford to pay well, let\u2019s assume this is at least how much she\u2019s making, which would cost about $340 a day. <\/p>\n Blair also attends Constance Billard, which is a fictional private school based on the Nightingale-Bamford in Manhattan. The cost of tuition at Nightingale-Bamford<\/a> for the 2023 to 2024 school year is $61,655. Dividing that by how many school days there are, that\u2019s about $346 a day. You would also want to add in her uniform cost, which is about $200 per outfit<\/a>.<\/p>\n Total: $3,467<\/strong><\/p>\n 6:30-6:45 a.m.: <\/strong>Blair\u2019s perfect morning would begin with some sweet macarons from her favorite French p\u00e2tisserie, Ladur\u00e9e. After getting her box of treats ($24 for six pieces) delivered to her, Blair would enjoy her macarons while soaking in the tub like she did in Season 4, Episode 8. <\/p>\n 6:45-7 a.m.: <\/strong>Following her relaxing start, Blair would get into her morning skin care routine<\/a>, which she\u2019s mentioned includes a few La Mer products. While she never shared her full routine on the show, it\u2019s safe to assume she\u2019d use a cleanser<\/a> ($95), exfoliator<\/a> ($140), moisturizer<\/a> ($570), and SPF<\/a> ($115) from the brand. <\/p>\n 7-7:30 a.m.:<\/strong> With a clean face, Blair would do her simple, quiet luxury-inspired makeup routine using a light foundation, blush, eyeliner, mascara, and lip gloss next. Gossip Girl<\/a><\/em>\u2019s head makeup artist, Amy Tagliamonti<\/a>, revealed her go-to products for the actors back in 2009, but most of those products are no longer available. However, some current-day dupes include Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation<\/a> ($43), Clinique Cheek Pop Blush<\/a> ($29), Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel<\/a> ($13), Lanc\u00f4me D\u00e9finicils High Definition Waterproof Mascara<\/a> ($33), and Make Up For Ever liquid lipstick<\/a> ($25) if you want to recreate a Queen B GRWM routine yourself. <\/p>\n 7:30-7:45 a.m.:<\/strong> Before heading off to school at Constance Billard, Blair would get dressed in her uniform and finish off the look by doing her hair. Betsy Reyes, Gossip Girl\u2019s<\/em> stylist<\/a>, told American Salon in 2010 that during the show, they would curl Leighton Meester\u2019s hair and use TiGi\u2019s Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo<\/a> ($24) for texture. Since Blair can afford it, she\u2019d likely be using the viral Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler<\/a> ($600) today. Then, she\u2019d throw on one of her signature headbands<\/a>, like a plaid Jennifer Behr Evelina Tartan Crystal-Embellished Headband<\/a> ($155). <\/p>\n 7:45-7:55 a.m.:<\/strong> Once she\u2019s ready for school, Blair would definitely opt for the $10 taxi from the Waldorf penthouse at 1136 Fifth Ave. to school instead of taking the bus.<\/p>\n Morning total: $1,876<\/strong><\/p>\n 8-11 a.m.:<\/strong> During the day, especially if she\u2019s got class, Blair isn\u2019t spending a ton of money. <\/p>\n 11-11:20 a.m.:<\/strong> While she typically likes to eat lunch on the steps of the Met with her minions, Blair also wouldn\u2019t pass up the chance to have a meal at one of her favorite spots in the city, Gramercy Tavern<\/a>. A cab there from Constance Billard at 719 E 82nd St. to 42 E 20th St. would be about $20.<\/p>\n 11:20 a.m.-Noon: <\/strong>A three-course meal for lunch is about $78 per person, plus the taxi back to school would be around $20. <\/p>\n 3:45-6 p.m.: <\/strong>After school, Blair might spend some time in Central Park, either walking around with Chuck Bass or her bestie Serena. A free photoshoot like the one S and B did in Season 1, Episode 4 is the way to go with your own BFF, and it gives you more money for your night out.<\/p>\n Afternoon total: $118<\/strong><\/p>\n 6:30-7:30 p.m.:<\/strong> Blair always had a different social function to attend in the evening, but one of her go-to traditions was getting dinner at one of her favorite restaurants, Butter<\/a>. She\u2019d likely change out of her uniform and into something nice, like a preppy, floral dress. Since fans know Blair is a fan of Oscar de la Renta after spotting her wear the infamous red dress in Season 4, this Oscar de la Renta floral midi dress<\/a> ($4,290) seems very fitting for a night out in the city. She\u2019d also need a new headband<\/a> ($141) to match. <\/p>\n 7:30-8 p.m.: <\/strong>To avoid showing up fashionably late, Blair would grab another cab from the Waldorf penthouse to Butter in Midtown at 70 W 45th St., which adds about $15 to the total. <\/p>\n 8-9 p.m.: <\/strong>Based on her order of seared squabs in Season 1<\/a>, Blair would likely get the Slow-Roasted Scattered Acres Farms Chicken ($40) with a glass of champagne ($27) at Butter. <\/p>\n 9-10:30 p.m.:<\/strong> After dinner, Blair might schedule a rendezvous with Chuck at the Empire Hotel<\/a> for a drink. Her pick? The XOXO Gossip Girl cocktail at its rooftop bar \u2014 a mix of vodka, peach puree, and Prosecco for $20. The 15-minute cab there on 63rd Street would be about $11. <\/p>\n 10:30-11:30 p.m.:<\/strong> At the end of the night, Blair would take yet another cab home (about $20), then would get ready for bed in her silk robe set<\/a> ($175), while reading the latest from Gossip Girl.<\/p>\n Night total: $4,739<\/strong><\/p>\n In total, a breakdown of Blair\u2019s morning, afternoon, and night expenses including long-term costs would be about $10,200 a day. The bulk of her budget would include her skin care, fashion choices, and penthouse apartment (which she wouldn\u2019t be paying for daily). However, knowing that Blair isn\u2019t as well-off as Serena and Chuck may make you worry about her spending habits. While she may have had a rep to protect as the queen of Constance Billard, that luxe living often got her in financial trouble \u2014 like when Chuck had to step in to pay Blair\u2019s dowry to end her marriage to Prince Louis of Monaco.<\/p>\n If Chuck hadn\u2019t been there, Eleanor would\u2019ve had to declare bankruptcy \u2014 even at the peak of her career, as one fan pointed out on Reddit that this all went down after Eleanor got her Victoria\u2019s Secret deal and her clothes into high-end detail stores. In Season 1, the Waldorfs would have been worth way less with Blair still spending thousands every day. Perhaps she should have been \u201cliving life with Blair Waldorf\u2019s taste<\/a> on a Dan Humphrey budget.\u201d<\/p>\n Daily total: $10,200<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Long-Term Expenses: Blair Waldorf Has A Pretty Cushy Life Set Up For Her<\/h2>\n
Blair\u2019s Morning Routine Includes Macarons, Skin Care, & Her Signature Headbands<\/h2>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>Blair\u2019s Afternoon At School Would Save You Some Money<\/h2>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>Blair\u2019s Night Out On The Town Would Include Dinner And Drinks With Serena And Chuck<\/h2>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>Overall, Being Blair For The Day Would Be $$$<\/h2>\n