Looking for outfit and shoe inspiration for your next cocktail party or red carpet event?
Take a quick dive into the stunning fashion moments from the QVC Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party on February 28, 2014. From statement heels to elegant frocks, these celebrity looks offer plenty of styling cues for occasions that call for head-turning glamour.
Nicole Richie, Kate Mara, Jennifer Morrison, and Jenna Dewan Tatum at the 2014 QVC Pre-Oscar Party held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on February 28, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Bridow)
Held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, the star-studded event welcomed a dazzling lineup that included Nicole Richie, Kate Mara, Krysten Ritter, Stacy Keibler, and former reality TV star Whitney Port.
Mandy Moore, Katerina Graham, Kaley Cuoco, and Nikki Reed at the 2014 QVC Pre-Oscar Party held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on February 28, 2014
Of course, being the shoe fanatics we are, the unforgettable ones were the ladies decked in standout heels.
Brooke Burke, Beth Behrs, Krysten Ritter, Stacy Keibler, and Whitney Port at the QVC Pre-Oscar Party held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on February 28, 2014
Check out the following 11 women who turned our heads with their fab shoes:
1. Gretchen Rossi Dazzles in a Yellow Dress and Glittering Christian Louboutins
Known from The Real Housewives of Orange County, she is a former real estate agent with an estimated net worth of $4 million.
TV personality Gretchen Rossi flaunts her sexy legs at the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
Gretchen Rossi was impossible to miss in her striking poppy yellow dress and dazzling ‘Daffodile’ Louboutins, which sparkled from across the room.
Gretchen Rossi’s striking appearance in her poppy yellow dress and glittering ‘Daffodile’ Louboutins at the QVC Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party underscores the enduring allure of Christian Louboutin’s ‘Daffodile’ pumps among celebrities.
Notably, Holly Madison embraced these towering heels during her pregnancy, pairing them with a form-fitting mini-dress that accentuated her baby bump.
Similarly, Victoria Beckham, while six months pregnant, donned custom ‘Daffodile’ pumps at the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, seamlessly blending maternity fashion with high-end style.
These instances highlight the ‘Daffodile’s’ status as a go-to choice for stars aiming to combine height with high fashion.
Gretchen Rossi shows off her sexy feet in Christian Louboutin heels
2. Holly Robinson Peete Stuns in a Sexy-Back Dress and Two-Tone Peep-Toe Pumps
Holly’s sexy-back dress and two-tone peep-toe pumps were a good match.
Known for her roles as Judy Hoffs on the Fox TV police drama 21 Jump Street, Vanessa Russell on the ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, and Dr. Malena Ellis on the NBC/WB sitcom For Your Love, she has a net worth of $4 million.
Actress Holly Robinson Peete arrives at the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
We’ve never seen these shoes before, though. Can you help us identify them?
Holly Robinson Peete flaunts her stylish black and gold peep-toe heels, highlighting her chic pedicure on the red carpet
3. Jaime King’s Bold Sandals & the Meaning Behind Her Foot Tattoo
Jaime King’s Christian Dior outfit for the occasion looked a little odd. However, her beautiful sandals more than made up for all the weirdness.
Actress Jaime King flaunts her legs at the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
She has blue Spanish writing inked on the side of her right foot, reading “Porque.” Could her shoes also be from Dior?
Jaime King has a Spanish foot tattoo on the inner side of her right heel
4. Jamie Lynn Sigler’s Chic Take on Studded Oxfords for the Red Carpet
Jamie Lynn Sigler went to the party in separates, capped off with a pair of buckled and studded oxfords. She is best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos.
Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler arrives at the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
The look was super chic and elegant yet laid-back and completely copy-worthy. Will you steal Jamie’s style?
Jamie-Lynn Sigler rocks white buckled and studded oxfords
While not exactly studded, this iridescent pair from Steven is an excellent substitute if you want to copy Jamie’s look. The sheen makes these oxfords dressy enough to wear to cocktail events — provided you wear the right outfit.
Steven “Daleaa” Oxfords in Nude, $109
5. Jane Seymour Elevates Her Look with Jimmy Choo Heels—With a Practical Twist
Jane Seymour stepped out for the evening in elegant Jimmy Choo heels. The shoes featured an interesting detail: rubber heel grips.
Many shoe lovers swear by these discreet yet practical additions for extra stability and slip prevention.
Jane Seymour attends the QVC 5th annual red carpet style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
While the extra accessories were distracting, we understand why she installed them.
Jane Seymour steps out in strappy black Jimmy Choo heels, keeping them protected with discreet heel caps on the red carpet
You can score Jane’s Jimmy Choo “Lang” sandals at Nordstrom. For the budget-conscious, the following substitutes from Nina may give you the fix.
Nina “Marisol” Sandals, $89
6. Kat Dennings Makes a Statement in Red Jimmy Choo Cutout Booties
2 Broke Girls star Kat Dennings didn’t seem to enjoy the night. Thankfully, she arrived at the event looking fabulous and completely coordinated.
Also known for portraying Darcy Lewis in the Marvel superhero films Thor and Thor: The Dark World, she has a net worth of $25 million.
Kat Dennings attends the QVC 5th annual red carpet style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
Her Jimmy Choo “Drift” cutout booties matched the red shade of her lips and her dress. She capped off the outfit with a leather jacket to give it a tough-chick twist.
Kat Dennings shows off her hot feet in Jimmy Choo sandals
You can purchase Kat’s Drift booties online. But if you’re on a budget, the “Olivia 2” booties from Louise et Cie are definitely worth considering:
Louise et Cie “Olivia 2” Cutout Booties, $139
7. Kristin Chenoweth Mixes Textures with Christian Louboutin Booties & a Rosette Dress
Kristin Chenoweth also wore leather at the event. But she took hers to a different level by topping it over a frou-frou rosette-detailed dress.
Kristin Chenoweth attends the QVC 5th annual red carpet style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
Unexpectedly, she finished the frock with classic Christian Louboutin booties. Do you like the mix?
Kristin Chenoweth added height with classic Christian Louboutin booties
You don’t need to spend a thousand dollars on classic booties if you want Kristin’s outfit.
Just wear the Vince Camuto “Elvin” booties from Zappos, a bubble-skirt dress, and a faux leather jacket, and then you’re all set!
Vince Camuto “Elvin” Booties, $129
8. Shanna Moakler Brings Pageant Glam to the Red Carpet in Christian Louboutin ‘Highness’ Pumps
When Shanna Moakler stepped in, we immediately recognized her Christian Louboutin “Highness” pumps. She was the winner of the Miss New York USA pageant in 1995 and the first runner-up at Miss USA 1995, and she has a net worth of $15 million.
TV personality Shanna Moakler arrives at the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
Who can miss shoes like that? She coordinated the heels with a black-and-white frock that was very Stella McCartney–inspired.
Shanna Moakler’s choice of Christian Louboutin’s ‘Highness’ pumps at the QVC Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party underscores the enduring appeal of these iconic heels among celebrities. LeAnn Rimes has also embraced the ‘Highness’ design, pairing them with a Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress at will.i.am’s Trans4Mation Experience in Hollywood.
In addition, Danielle Lloyd wore the pink version of the Highness heels with a matching pink dress at the European premiere of Oz: The Great And Powerful. Kelly Rowland styled hers with an embellished mini-dress at the 2013 BET Rip the Runway event.
Finally, don’t miss how Sofia Vergara styled her black Highness pumps with a mermaid-style skirt and a short-sleeved black-and-white crop peplum blouse.
Shanna Moakler shows off her size 6.5 (US) feet in red bottom Louboutin heels
You can channel Shanna’s look either by overspending on those Louboutins (they retail at $1,075) or by grabbing classic platform pumps like these babies from David Tutera instead:
David Tutera “Gran” Pumps, $145
9. Whitney Port Keeps It Effortlessly Chic in Nine West Ankle-Strap Heels
Former ‘The City’ star Whitney Port slipped into a simple but sexy cutout dress for the night.
Actress Whitney Port flaunts her sexy legs at the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
She finished her look with can-afford Nine West ankle-strap pumps and a striped clutch that matched her fully coordinated attire.
Whitney Port’s pretty feet in ankle-strap pumps
To steal Whitney’s style, slip into a cutout dress and finish your look by grabbing the Nine West “Timeforsho” ankle-strap pumps. The natural version is available at Nine West.
Nine West “Timeforsho” Pumps in Natural, $79
10. Kat Graham Turns Heads in a Flapper-Inspired Dress & B Brian Atwood Sandals
Last on our list is Kat Graham of The Vampire Diaries. Ever the risk-taker when it comes to red carpet garb, Kat arrived at the event in a flapper-inspired dress that was fully decorated with feathers.
Actress Kat Graham arrives at the QVC 5th Annual Red Carpet Style event at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 28, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California
She capped off the outfit with sexy t-strap sandals from B Brian Atwood.
Kat Graham displays her hot feet in sexy t-strap sandals
Here’s a look at Kat’s B Brian Atwood sandals. You can score a pair in your size via Amazon. These “Lydia” heels also come in tan and retail at an accessible $350. Do you like them?
B Brian Atwood “Lydia” T-Strap Sandals, $350
11. Nikki Reed Masters Monochrome Styling with Bionda Castana Heels & a Kate Spade Clutch
Nikki Reed shines at the QVC Red Carpet Style Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party, wearing a chic ensemble with Bionda Castana heels and a Kate Spade clutch on February 28, 2014 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Nikki Reed braved the rain in a Tory Burch cashmere sweater, a pencil skirt from ASOS in monochrome stripes, a gold bump ring by N/Tice, a pearly accented clutch by Kate Spade New York, and Bionda Castana “Rosario” heels.
Nikki Reed wore a Tory Burch cashmere sweater with a black Rebecca Minkoff Becky jacket (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The American actress completed the outfit with a signature “Becky” blazer in silk crepe by Rebecca Minkoff.
Nikki Reed shows off her pearl-embellished Kate Spade Georgica Road Emanuelle clutch (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
How do you like Niki’s ensemble? The Rebecca Minkoff Becky jacket features welt pockets at the front and buttons that fasten along the asymmetrical hem.
Rebecca Minkoff “Becky” Jacket, $368
Get More Red Carpet Fashion Inspiration
The QVC Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party showcased Hollywood’s most stylish stars, with standout shoes and jaw-dropping outfits stealing the spotlight. From Kat Graham’s feather-adorned dress to Nicole Richie and Kristin Chenoweth’s dazzling heels, the event delivered plenty of red carpet inspiration.
For those who love bold and glamorous fashion, feather dresses have become a statement-making trend embraced by celebrities like Elizabeth Banks, Laura Whitmore, and Naomi Campbell. Whether styled with sequins, dramatic silhouettes, or minimalist accessories, these dresses add movement and elegance to any outfit.