*SPOILER - If you haven't yet seen the finale where A is unmasked (seriously, what have you been doing with your time?), then prepare to find out!
On Monday nights finale episode "unmAsked", we found out that Mona was A all along (although in my opinion, they didn't really tell us much seeing as there's the whole A team behind everything and they only showed us Mona - but that's a story for another post!) and at the end seen Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily begin to feel as though they might finally be able to put the death of their former BFF Alison DiLaurentis to rest. This relief was short lived however, when the girls get home and find that a body has been discovered - this body thought to be Maya, Emily's girlfriend who was previously missing after running away.
The episode created a roller coaster of emotions and left us on a cliff hanger with Mona speaking to a secret somebody whilst in the mental institution.
With the show synopsis out of the way, I thought I would dedicate a post to the girls fashion choices throughout the series;
I think it's safe to say that when it comes to Aria Mongomery's fashion sense, anything goes. It is truly wonderful seeing the different outfits that she puts together (for talking sake, as though she were a real life person) and you are almost always guaranteed to see something quirky, punky and different. The image to the right shows the Genetic Denim Stud Dress that Aria wore in episode 2.21 - probably my favorite if I'm honest!
CHARACTER STYLE: SPENCER - PREPPY
Spencer Hastings; Spunky, smart, wealthy, over-achiever. These are words which immediately come to mind whenever you see or hear Spencer. Her fashion sense reflects her personality to a T and in various ways, I admire her. Although at times her style can sometimes reflect that of someone older than her 18 year old self, she always wears outfits which are classic and different. This trench by W118 by Walter Baker Milly combines both elements of Spencer's personality; black faux leather sleeves to represent her spunky attitude, and the classic belted body to show her classy and mature side. Why, oh why must this trench be sold out online? (sad face)
Emily Fields is the athletic one. She is on the school swim team and can be usually be seen in sportswear and jeans. It is when a school dance, or particularly special event comes around that Emily's fashion sense comes out to play. I don't know why the stylists do it, but they always dress around her chest. I mean, I totally get it; "if you've got it, flaunt it" - but she's a sporty brunette, not a busty blonde. It's just now how I would dress her personally. Nonetheless, the outfits that they put her in for these special events, are always gorgeous. Take the finale masquerade ball for instance. Emily wore a floor length jewel blue gown, with tight corseting up top and a layered skirt on bottom (see what I mean with making her appear overly busty?). She looked stunning with the mask on to finish the look though, no?
CHARACTER STYLE: HANNA - ECLECTIC
"Hefty Hanna" wore sweat pants, baggy jumpers and every other piece of clothing that would pin-point a mental breakdown and lack of self-confidence. The new and improved Hanna Marin however, is so stylish she takes a piece of inspiration from each of her three BFF's to combine a look that can only be described as 'eclectic'. This was the reason that I left her to last. Out of the four girls, she is probably the one that I get the greatest satisfaction from in terms of outfit choices. You just don't know what she's going to be wearing next. The one look that stood out for me in season 2 would have to be Hanna's Juliet costume for the finale masquerade ball (seen above). Her hair, mask, dress, make-up and flower garland head band just looked perfect on her and was a great choice on her stylists behalf. It's safe to say that I will be tuned into ABC Family on June 5th for the Season 3 Premiere to see what other outfits they girls will appear in! Will you be watching?