Everything is coming up (hand-painted) roses these days for Leighton Meester, whose show “Gossip Girl” has everyone talking and who just released the first song “Somebody to Love” off her debut album (listen to her new song http://www.leightonmeestermusic.com/
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So, it’s only fitting the stylish star, who has a flair for more dramatic fashion when not on the "GG" set, would select this painted rose silk dress from new designer Prabal Gurung for an event at the New York Public Library. (Other celeb fans of Gurung's designs include Demi Moore and Rachel Weisz.)

On how she defines great style, Meester says: “At the end of the day, it's about what you feel amazing in.” In that dress, she must feel really great.

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