Blake Lively credits mom for her fashion sense

(CBS/AP) It's just like the saying goes: Moms do know best.

Such is the case for actress Blake Lively, who says it was her mother who helped to shape her own fashion sensibilities.

Video: Lively talks "Gossip Girl"

Lively - the new face of Chanel's "Mademoiselle" handbag - was honored by the famed fashion label at a dinner Wednesday night. At the event, Lively gave credit to her mother for educating her about fashion.

She said her mother is a former model, so she was always exposed to beautiful clothes. Her mother would also make clothes, and bring her daughters with her to buy fabrics.

Lively added that besides the right look, confidence is key in making an outfit work. Though critics may disagree on one of her red-carpet looks, Lively says as long as she feels comfortable about what she's wearing and is being herself, she loves it.

The 23-year-old is best known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen on the TV series "Gossip Girl" and will appear alongside Ryan Reynolds in "The Green Lantern," which is set to hit theaters June 17th.