LOOKING UP TO MOM

Posted Mar 09 2009 @ 05:43 PM

"Gossip Girl" cutie Leighton Meester was spotted fulfilling her spokesperson duties at the Reebok Top Down Launch Event in NYC on Saturday afternoon, March 7, looking cute (although I have to say, these kind of sneakers are not the most flattering for most girls legs). Starting with a ruffled leather jacket (check out Gold Hawk's Ruffle Leather Jacket in Moonless Night) over a frilly, off-white frock (take a look at similar options from Cleo Brands, like the Iris Dress in Tan, or from Gold Hawk, like the Sleevless Flower Eyelet Dress in White Essence) and with a pair of her black hi-top Reeboks. She kept her hairstyle casual with a few wispy waves, and accessorized with a gold statement ring (try Robyn Rhodes' Heidi Cluster with Leaf Ring in Gold) and a delicate gold chain necklace. What are you thinking about Leighton's look here, love it or lose it? Leighton is seen in the newest issue of InStyle magazine (and in a pretty floral Fendi dress, no less) speaking out about her fashion inspirations. She says, "I think it all started with me looking up to my mom. She has great style. She was definitely out there when it comes to fashion but now I have a bunch of stuff she wore back then. I usually get complimented on them!" Ah, it's true - you gotta love great pieces that have been passed down. She continues, "I do love fashion and I do love clothes but it’s more about expressing yourself than expressing a designer. I’m not snobby about what I wear as far as designers. I just want to have fun with fashion, that’s what it’s about." I do agree with her about that!

Leighton Meester seen in New York, NY on Mar 07 2009.