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Originally appeared on E! Online<\/a><\/p>\n Spotted: Blake Lively<\/strong><\/a> out in New York City.<\/p>\n The Gossip Girl<\/em> alum made her first public appearance in three months on Sept. 5 at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she participated in Glossy’s discussion about the beauty industry.<\/p>\n For the occasion, she wore a see-through top under a brown blazer, matching pleated skirt and knee-high boots with brass buckles.<\/p>\n And Blake had the support of a friend for her rare outing, sharing on social media she was touched to learn that Megababe founder Katie Sturino <\/strong>stayed behind from a previous panel to “cheer” her on. Resharing a photo the influencer took from the event, Blake wrote on Instagram Stories that this “is what girls lifting each other up looks like.”<\/p>\n “I love and appreciate you @katiesturino,” the 38-year-old continued, “as a founder, as a woman, as a friend.”<\/p>\n And though husband Ryan Reynolds<\/strong><\/a> wasn\u2019t by her side, Blake also made sure to give him a shoutout as he traveled to the Toronto International Film Festival<\/a> for the premiere of John Candy: I Like Me<\/em>, a documentary that he produced.<\/p>\n More from E! Online<\/strong><\/p>\n “My husband’s love for John Candy<\/strong> is infectious,” Blake\u2014who shares kids James<\/strong>, 10, Inez<\/strong>, 8, Betty<\/strong>, 5, and Olin<\/strong>, 2, with the actor\u2014wrote in a separate Instagram Story. “He honors him with his words, in his work, and now in this beautiful film.”<\/p>\n She added, “A story full of heart, soul, loss, laughter, friendship, family, art, work, pain and joy.”<\/p>\n For Ryan, working on the project made him see the late comedian in a different light<\/a>.<\/p>\n