Taraji P. Henson Rocks Rose-Gold ‘New April’ Ankle-Strap Sandals

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Taraji P. Henson sure knows how to make an entrance. The “Empire” star livened up the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards with her stunning presence. She strutted down the blue carpet in a fun and flirty Giambattista Valli dress, which featured a long train that she worked to her advantage. Taraji styled it with a pair of “New April” platform heels from Jimmy Choo.

Taraji P. Henson at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit AwardsTaraji P. Henson at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards held in Santa Monica, California, on February 25, 2017

The 46-year-old actress and author wore a sleeveless dress from Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2017 couture collection, which featured lace embroidery and beaded embellishments. The dress also has a thin white waistband and draped detailing in addition to a short skirt that showed off her toned legs and a sweeping train.

Taraji kept her hair and makeup simple. Her hair was styled in a side-parted wavy bob, and her makeup was done in pastel hues.

The actress completed her look with a pair of “New April” platform sandals from Jimmy Choo. These rose-gold peep-toe shoes feature ankle straps and side-buckle closures, in addition to chunky heels and platform soles. Unfortunately, this particular style is currently unavailable, but you can purchase other versions of the “April” sandals at Jimmy Choo and Net-A-Porter.

Taraji P. Henson wearing a Giambattista Valli Floral Dress and Jimmy Choo 'New April' Platform Sandals

Taraji P. Henson in a sleeveless dress from Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2017 couture collectionTaraji P. Henson in a sleeveless dress from Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2017 couture collection

Taraji P. Henson's hair was styled in a side-parted wavy bob, and her makeup was done in pastel huesTaraji P. Henson’s hair was styled in a side-parted wavy bob, and her makeup was done in pastel hues

Taraji P. Henson wearing New April platform heels from Jimmy Choo

Taraji P. Henson wearing New April platform heels from Jimmy ChooTaraji P. Henson wearing “New April” platform heels from Jimmy Choo

1. Jimmy Choo ‘April’ in plush dark-brown velvet trimmed with grosgrain, $895 at Net-A-Porter

 Jimmy Choo April grosgrain-trimmed velvet platform sandals

 Jimmy Choo April grosgrain-trimmed velvet platform sandals

2. Jimmy Choo ‘April’ in metallic crinkled-leather, $925 at Net-A-Porter

 Jimmy Choo April metallic crinkled-leather platform sandals

 Jimmy Choo April metallic crinkled-leather platform sandals

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