On “Gossip Girl,” Jessica Szohr plays a low-key Brooklyn girl mingling with spoiled uptown trust-funders. In reality, the West Village resident — whose character won’t be returning next season — is just as “downtown,” with shopping habits to match. “I’m frugal and get old T-shirts from garage sales and jeans from the Gap,” says the 26-year-old brunette. The Wisconsin native is also a no-nonsense consumer: “As much as I love getting new stuff, I hate trying things on at stores,” she confesses. “I’m in and out.” While she’s normally a solo shopper, Szohr is kicking off the “Dove Go Sleeveless Fashion Challenge” at dovegosleeveless.com, where women can design a top to have a chance to win a $5,000 shopping excursion with the fashionista herself. Here’s where she might take you. By KIRSTEN FLEMING Amanda Schwab/StarPix
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Oak, 28 Bond St., near Lafayette Street “They have vintage and new things [like Alexander Wang glasses, left], so you can be creative and work all the pieces. It’s so reasonably priced and when I go there, I end up taking almost everything they have.” Astrid Stawiarz
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Zadig & Voltaire, 409 Bleecker St., near Bank Street “I have a gold watch with a black face and gold skull that I live in. I also bought a black trench with 3/4 sleeves. It’s not too thick, so when I’m traveling it’s great. Or if it’s chilly, I can put a sweater under it.” Astrid Stawiarz
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Topshop, 478 Broadway, near Broome Street “When I go there, I’m dropping a lot of money. I get a lot of their shoes. I probably shouldn’t say this, but Louboutins hurt my feet and the heels wear down. But I go to Topshop and get a great pair of shoes for a third of the price, and they’ll last for two years. Don’t get me wrong, I love Louboutins. They’re so gorgeous that sometimes you have to buy them.”
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Vince, 833 Washington St., near Little West 12th Street “I always find comfy shirts there and just got the most amazing flannel button-up. I think it’s from the guy’s section. It’s comfy and to be honest, I like going to Target and getting boys size 12 white V-necks and wearing them with jeans. I go to Target when I’m home in Wisconsin or out in LA.” VICTORIA WILL
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All Saints, 512 Broadway, near Spring Street “I like All Saints because it looks a bit vintage, and I love the color schemes. They make great boots. I have this pair of gray ankle boots with a studded flap that you can fold up or down. They’re tall so you can wear them with a skirt or mini jeans. I need to find another pair because I lived in these for a while.” Chad Rachman/New York Post
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Alice + Olivia, 80 W. 40th St., near Sixth Avenue “Their dresses always fit just right and make me feel feminine without feeling too girlie. The latest dress I wore is strapless and has a heart-shaped neckline over the chest that’s leather (left, “Annie” Front Zip Dress). It is stretchy material and zips up the back.”
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Bird, 203 Grand St., near Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn “They have tons of necklaces, scarves and hats here. I have this dainty bird necklace, which is great because it adds elegance to a simple outfit. I’m a fan of getting things that you can dress up and dress down. It’s the outline of a little bird, and I love it so much that I kind of want to get it as a tattoo. I already have 12. They’re very addicting.” Caitlin Thorne Hersey
