I know when I return from a day of traveling I usually look more road weary. But if you are spoiled rich kid from Manhattan's Upper East Side returning from a stint in boarding school you tend to dress a little better.

In the pilot episode of 'Gossip Girl,' the character Serena looked like she stepped right out of a catalog. She's wearing a striped top, black straight-legged jeans, a camel colored jacket, and, of course, a Louis Vuitton piece of luggage.

Please remember that Serena is in high school. When I was in high school my outfit would have looked something like this: a Jansport backpack, Mudd Jeans and a top from Wet Seal. I suppose times have changed, huh?

I have carefully crafted Serena's outfit so you can look just as chic, but for a bit less.

• Sammy Trench from Forever 21
  
• Cotton striped tee from Tablots
  
• Black straight legged jeans by Paper Denim + Cloth
  
• Brown belt from the Gap
• Luggage by Louis Vuitton (some things you just can't save on)

Please note that these are "inspired" looks created by me and not the pieces used in the show, but they are pretty darn close.