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No matter how hard I tried (and believe me, I tried), I couldn't bring myself to appreciate Leighton Meester's look at the 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala.

While the "Gossip Girl" actress's smoky blue, ruched Elie Saab dress with allover sequin embellishments was no doubt sensational, I was perplexed by her similarly-blue range of accessories, including matching suede platforms and cobalt, crystal-capsule jewelry.

Leighton topped off her look with a frizzy updo, blue eyeshadow and bushy eyebrows.

See more celeb styles from the 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala on All the Looks.

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