Kristen Bell led the star-studded opening night of the 25th-anniversary revival of Reefer Madness: The Musical, clad in a navy-blue slip dress that accentuated her enviable physique.
Originally appearing in the cast of the 2005 musical comedy based on the 1936 exploitation film of the same name, Bell now serves as one of the musical revival’s producers alongside Alan Cumming and Christian Campbell.
Kristen Bell attends the 25th-anniversary revival of Reefer Madness: The Musical, in which she serves as a producer (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
The cast includes J. Elaine Marcos (Annie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Nicole Parker (Mad TV, Wicked), Anthony Norman (The Prom, Dear Evan Hansen), and Darcy Rose Byrnes (Big Shot, Sofia the First). It will have an eight-week run at The Whitley through July 21.
Kristen Bell Embraces Understated Elegance in Marina Moscone
I love how Bell opted for quiet elegance, which is ideal for the musical event, wearing a simple, straightforward slip dress by Marina Moscone. Founded in 2016 by siblings Francesca and Marina Moscone, the womenswear label caters to ladies who value fine craftsmanship and timeless design.
Bell’s satin dress, which combines a classic form with delicate feminine details, perfectly captures the brand’s identity. Its plunging V-neckline shows a hint of cleavage, subtly concealed by a sheer see-through panel. The dress would have been too dull without the mesh panel.
The bodice, held in place by thin spaghetti straps, perfectly hugs her tiny waist. The skirt flows into a column shape with a side slit that reaches her knees and delicately falls to her ankles, revealing a sliver of leg.
Kristen Bell embraces quiet luxury in a navy-blue slip dress by Marina Moscone featuring a sheer-paneled V-neckline and a side slit (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Embracing Minimalism with Black Aquazzura Heels
Thanks to her dress’s slit, I was able to see her black suede heels rather well. She wore a pair by Aquazzura, although I’m unsure if they were the iconic “Bow Tie” sandals that celebrities love or just a regular pair with ankle and toe straps.
The famous bow shoes have a vertical bow at the rear, accentuating the ensemble’s feminine feel. They are finished with approximately 4-inch-high stiletto heels, thin ankle straps with buckles, and open toes that showcase Bell’s coral-red pedicure.
If you’re looking for classic sandals, you might want to consider these Aquazzura heels, on sale for $498 (from $544) at Farfetch. You can also check them out at Mytheresa in many color variations and as pumps and flats.
Kristen Bell teams her navy slip dress with black suede Aquazzura open-toe sandals, showcasing her coral-red pedicure (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Minimalist Finishing Touches
The Veronica Mars star kept the simple aesthetic of her outfit by adding only a few sparkles, which her stylist Nicole Chavez put together.
She fastened the statement Demarson “Marisa” hoop earrings to her ears, retailing for just $250. These 12k shiny gold-plated brass earrings have pave crystal detailing with intersecting vertical pave rings.
She also added a couple of chain bracelets to her wrist and finished the look with her engagement ring from her husband of 11 years, Dax Shepard.
Jenny Cho styled Bell’s blonde hair in a deep side part, with one side tucked behind one ear and the other falling over her shoulder. Simone Siegl, meanwhile, accentuated her inherent beauty with soft pink makeup. He highlighted her blue eyes with mascara and glittery pink smokey eyeshadow and finished the look with pink blush and lipstick.
Kristen Bell wears soft pink makeup and styles her hair with a deep side part, showcasing her Demarson Marisa hoop earrings (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Kristen Bell and Angelina Jolie’s Friendship
To everyone’s surprise, Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne attended the event.
Apparently, Jolie is good friends with Bell. She brought along Vivienne, who has a strong passion for theater—remember when she worked as Jolie’s strict production assistant for The Outsiders?
The mother-daughter duo wore matching pantsuits for the occasion. Angelina opted for a black suit with a white tee printed with a gray necktie from Tokyo-based label Beams. She teamed the sleek ensemble with flared trousers and what appeared to be platform heels.
Vivienne also donned a black suit with a black vest, a blue long-sleeved button-down shirt, and blue Converse sneakers.
Jolie’s outing followed the report that her 18-year-old daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is dropping “Pitt” from her last name.
Angelina Jolie and daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt pose with Kristen Bell at the opening night performance of Reefer Madness: The Musical at The Whitley Los Angeles (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)