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New September Covers: Leighton Meester for Harper’s Bazaar and Jennifer Aniston for Elle

Terry Richardson shot Leighton Meester for the September cover of Harper’s Bazaar. Should we be more thankful that she actually posed for it or that she doesn’t appear licking the same ice-cream cone as Taylor Momsen? That said, she looks so innocent, so naturally pretty.

Jennifer Aniston, on the other hand, reminds us of the ladies who waited in line for hours in the heat at the Sex and the City extra casting yesterday. Elle probably tried to do something different with her — and we’ve certainly seen more than enough photos of her frolicking with puppies on the beach in an oversize sweater and cutoffs — but the black leather bustier would be better suited to someone like Rihanna. On Jennifer, it looks like she’s trying to be someone she’s not (the next member of the Pussycat Dolls?). Her expression suggests she’s equally unsure of her wardrobe. We’re curious to see what the subscriber cover holds.

How do these covers make you feel?

Harper’s Bazaar US September 2009 - Leighton Meester by Terry Richardson [Fashion Gone Rogue]
Jennifer Aniston [Elle via Just Jared]

New September Covers: Leighton Meester for Harper’s Bazaar and Jennifer Aniston for Elle