Rising Style Star! Leighton Meester's Best Looks of 2012 – So Far (PHOTOS)

Blake Lively may have the fashion world eating out of the sole of her Louboutins, but Leighton Meester appeals to the every woman in us – even if her glam standard is still pretty friggin' high. The Gossip Girl star shifts from sexy to chic to boho chic so effortlessly; and while her peers may opt to go for the shock-and-awe factor, a maturing Leighton grabs our attention by making simple look stunning. Here are the actress/singer's best looks of the year so far!