'Gossip Girl' Star Leighton Meester Chops Off Her Long Locks: "It Was Time For a Change!"

Leighton Meester showed off her new look last night at Ink restaurant in West Hollywood while celebrating her new Flaunt magazine cover.

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The 26-year-old told Just Jared, "Yes! I chopped off my hair after Gossip Girl wrapped."

The actress had her hair stylist from the hit CW drama that comes to an end December 10, Lizzie Reilly, give her a new 'do.

“My long, wavy hair got a lot of mileage, so it was time for a change. The girl who did my hair on the show chopped it off and I love it. I hop out of the shower and it takes five minutes to dry!"

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Leighton, who wore a Mary Katrantzou dress and Christian Louboutin shoes to the event, enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the party which were served on platters featuring her Flaunt cover.

“You’re serving food on my face!” Leighton laughed, after grabbing a bite to eat.

What do you think of Leighton's new look?

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