La La Anthony has long embraced her Afro–Puerto Rican heritage, something she spoke about candidly in a 2016 PopSugar essay where she shared that she was raised in a proud Nuyorican household—and yes, she speaks Spanish fluently.
Her reflections on culture, identity, and family offered fans a deeper glimpse into the woman behind the glamour—insight that also helps explain the warmth and confidence she brings to her red-carpet style.
Standing 5ft 5½ (166.4 cm) tall with a US shoe size 8.5, the Power and Unforgettable star knows how to use bold silhouettes and statement heels to create commanding, camera-ready looks that feel both authentic and aspirational.
Multigenerational Style: La La Anthony Steps Out With Her Son and Mother
Her confidence was unmistakable on May 6, 2017, when La La stepped out with her son and mother for VH1’s Dear Mama: An Event to Honor Moms—delivering one of her most striking red-carpet moments to date. La La lit up the lavender carpet in a fiery, plunging red gown with a thigh-high slit, anchored by metallic gold strappy sandals that wrapped elegantly up her calves.
Her son kept things fresh in a bright green polo and crisp white jeans paired with classic white sneakers, while her mother opted for timeless sophistication in an off-the-shoulder black dress and chic bronze ankle-strap heels. Together, the three formed a perfectly coordinated family portrait of bold color, effortless polish, and multigenerational style.
La La Anthony arrives at VH1’s 2nd Annual Dear Mama event in Pasadena wearing a sleek red Zachary the Label gown and gold strappy sandals, joined by her son Kiyan and her mother, Carmen Surillo, on May 6, 2017, in Pasadena, California (Credit: TNYF / WENN / FayesVision / Instar)
As she told Latina magazine in 2017, she’s spent years challenging stereotypes and reminding the industry that Latina women come in every shade and texture.
But long before those candid conversations, La La was already turning heads with her fashion choices—often using bold, body-con silhouettes and statement heels to mirror the confidence she carries off-screen.
La La Anthony Stuns in a Green Leather Mini and Teal Louboutin Booties
Which brings us back to one of her standout earlier looks. In December 2015, La La Anthony pulled out all the stops when she arrived at New York City’s AOL Build studios to promote her A&E TV series “Unforgettable.”
La La Anthony steps out in oversized round sunglasses and a sleek, center-parted bun while arriving at AOL Build in New York City on December 3, 2015
The then 36-year-old actress, businesswoman, and New York Times best-selling author gave her BFF Kim Kardashian a run for her money in the booty department in a skintight green leather dress.
La La Anthony waves to fans in a curve-hugging green leather dress cinched with a wide belt and paired with teal Christian Louboutin booties
La La, who was born Alani Nicole Vázquez, accentuated her hourglass curves with a black-and-metal belt and elongated her legs in strappy Christian Louboutin booties.
La La shows off the sculpted fit of her green leather mini and the striking silhouette of her cutout Louboutin booties while greeting fans outside the studio
She pulled her hair back into a sleek center-parted bun to show off her statement earrings and finished off her look with minimal makeup.
La La Anthony turns heads in a fitted green leather dress and sky-high teal Louboutins as she makes her way into AOL Build
La La showed off her sexy feet in Christian Louboutin “Karina” booties from the designer’s Fall 2013 collection.
Another fan of these statement heels is Taylor Swift, who wore them with a strapless “Quince” jumpsuit from The Reformation and a figure-hugging bodycon dress by Hervé Léger.
A closer look reveals the python-textured heel counters and bold red soles of La La’s teal Christian Louboutin “Karina” booties
These blue kohl suede sandals are accented with gold metal details and feature multiple interwoven straps, back zip fastenings, leather ankle straps with buckle fastenings, about 2-inch platforms, and 5.9-inch watersnake heels.
The gold hardware and intricate cutouts of La La’s Christian Louboutin “Karina” booties add edge to her monochromatic green look
La La Anthony’s Standout Fashion Legacy
After revisiting some of La La Anthony’s boldest style choices—from sleek leather minis to high-impact red-carpet gowns—it’s clear that her fashion evolution has always been rooted in confidence, glamour, and a love for statement footwear. And these memorable looks are only a glimpse into her broader style story.
To explore more of her most iconic shoe and fashion moments, here are a few standout highlights from across the years:
👠 Explore La La Anthony’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- ✨ Her dazzling metallic peep-toe pumps paired with a shimmering Yousef Ali-Jasmi gown at Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball.
- 👗 The custom, see-through Thai Nguyen Atelier gown she wore to the 2017 Met Gala, featuring black diamond accents.
- 🏆 Acting as a correspondent, she interviewed Nicole Kidman at the 2024 Met Gala about the reawakening of her vintage Balenciaga gown.
- 👠 Stepping out in elevated street style alongside Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush during a June 2009 shopping trip in Beverly Hills.