Leighton Meester

[Melly5525]

I love her in both those Pucci looks, Pucci and Missoni designs are always great on her, young fun and sexyAnd she looks incredibly lovely at the Vera Wang perfume launch, love the hair and makeup so elegant

 

[Boomer]

How about a collage from when she guest starred on 'Entourage'?

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And a magazine shoot from back when...

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[casaanova]

Just have to say...I saw her in Country Strong, and she was amazing!! She looked so beautiful and fit the role so perfectly.

 

[wild roses]

I wonder sometime if her Blair Waldorf looks have given us unrealistic expectations...I mean, even if you don't care for her Gossip Girl UES/Prep look, it is very impressive in it's scope and creativity! Although I must admit Leighton herself could do better on many occasions; heaven knows she has all the necessary looks and personality, it just seems to not be put together very well...

Blair's wardrobe is nothing new. It's an updated, Americanized version of Princess Diana's. From the ruffles to the minimalism, one can see the influence through and through. (Although Eric Damen, being as ignorant as he is, doesn't realize that is exactly who Blair's wardrobe reflects.) And, yes, it's a nice wardrobe, but it's not perfect all the time. Hell, it's supposed to be inspired by Anna Wintour and even Wintour is WAY more adventurous than Blair has been these last two seasons. Nor is Wintour half as matchy-matchy as Blair is.

As for Leighton, she's not Blair. She doesn't identify with the UES woman she plays, wardrobe or personality-wise. She talks about being a geek, about being a musician. Her wardrobe reflects that. And, while I agree she isn't aways "put together very well," at least she takes fashion risks. And has her own personal style. And there is "scope and creativity" in Leighton's style: you just don't see it because you don't like it that she doesn't want to be Blair in real life, style-wise.

I guess I just don't understand why some Leighton fans insist on trying to shoehorn her into Blair's style persona, when she's isn't Blair: she just plays Blair. And she's had many roles before Blair, and hopefully will have many after GG goes off air.

And, besides, she's a 20something Hollywood actress! Most actresses her age have to use clothing to get attention and substainability. Leighton's is one of a very few who gets attention for her ~acting~ and not her style, personal life, scandals.

 

[lawaldorf]

^She's also, imo, the most naturally beautiful person, in one of the most genetically-blessed casts in general yet her looks are usually second to her acting.... on a teen drama on the CW! That's a testament to her talent.

 

[lawaldorf]

Beautiful new hair.

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[girlyevil]

I love it. That last photo is beautiful.

 

[sassisam]

Where's she playing at? So 70's.

 

[kobro22]

I wish she would just concentrate on the acting, the singing at this point seems like a distraction.

 

[dajrekshn]

i love the new haircut! she looks so so cute.

 

[catherine88]

that was great choice to refresh her hair

 

[Aqua Tofana]

She always looked great with bangs

 

[lawaldorf]

In motion~ lol

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The Stand In

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[Boomer]

Where's she playing at? So 70's.

This is 70s Big Time Folk/Pop babe Melanie...amazing how much they look alike!!

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[Label Basher]

Excited about her singing. I really liked her voice in Country Strong. She's on my iPod now

Not excited much about the fringe. Hopefully it will have grown out in time for her to turn back into Blair mode.

 

[Boomer]

^ Would Blair have bangs? I never considered it- somehow I think it is not sophisticated enough for her these days- maybe back at Constance, but not now...

 

[lawaldorf]

Well, Anna Wintour has bangs

Considering she loves Chuck Bass and was okay with being pimped out, bangs are the least of her problems right now. Haha

 

[Psylocke]

Her style is so Florence Welch in those concert pics, I love it!

 

[4everinprogress]

The bangs could be clip-ins. She's had them before.

 

[LolaSvelt]

More pictures:

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I'm so glad her hair is just one tone again. It looks much healthier. I just don't like the fringe. Oh, and cute bag!