In March 2019, Shay Mitchell turned heads at the iHeartRadio Music Awards with a striking new blonde hairstyle, rivaling Taylor Swift’s pink-streaked ponytail. The event also featured notable appearances by Heidi Klum, who dazzled in a Christian Siriano animal print mini dress, and Halsey, who showcased her anchor foot tattoo while performing on stage.
While Taylor only chose a pink-streaked ponytail, Shay went all out and traded her black tresses for a shocking blonde lace-front wig.
Shay Mitchell wears a highly reflective, mirrored ensemble with a blonde wig at the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards
Julien Macdonald’s Barely‑There Sandals Steal the Spotlight
To keep the spotlight on her bold new hair, the “Pretty Little Liars” star opted for clear‑strap sandals by Julien Macdonald — the Welsh designer celebrated for his glittering, high‑octane creations.
👠 Explore Celebrity Moments in Julien Macdonald:
- 📸 Taylor Swift in a daring Julien Macdonald cut‑out dress at an InStyle/Golden Globes after‑party, styled with Jimmy Choo “Lottie” suede sandals — sleek yet edgy, capturing her bold red‑carpet persona.
- 🌟 Taylor Swift dazzles in an emerald Julien Macdonald mini dress at the 2019 AMAs, paired with over‑the‑knee Casadei Techno Blade boots — a standout moment mixing glamour with haute street‑style.
- 💎 Jenna Dewan‑Tatum sparkles in a champagne Julien Macdonald gown at the 2017 AMAs, styled with crystal‑embellished Giuseppe Zanotti “Dionne” sandals — ultra‑glamorous meets footwear artistry.
- 🏛️ Krysten Ritter stuns in a red lace Spring 2016 Julien Macdonald gown at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, completed with Kurt Geiger metallic pumps — classic and sophisticated with a modern twist.
- 🎤 Lucy Hale in a Julien Macdonald Fall 2015 ink‑blue mini dress at the Teen Choice Awards, styled with strappy sandals — youthful elegance on the red carpet.
A former creative director at Givenchy and an OBE honoree, Macdonald is known for dressing icons like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Naomi Campbell, making his barely‑there heels the perfect match for Shay’s show‑stopping mirrored mini dress.
Shay Mitchell wears clear-strap, high-heeled Julien MacDonald sandals with black soles on a red carpet
Shay Mitchell Shines in Nicolas Jebran’s Mirrored Masterpiece
Shay also gave Taylor some competition in the dazzling department. The 32-year-old actress stunned in a Nicolas Jebran 2019 jacket and mini dress featuring floral-shaped mirror cutouts throughout.
Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time Shay hit the red carpet in a Nicolas Jebran creation. At the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, she turned heads in an eye-catching orange mini dress from the designer’s Spring/Summer collection, paired with Aquazzura’s ‘Sweet Lover’ sandals, showcasing her affinity for bold and glamorous fashion choices.
Shay Mitchell in a Nicolas Jebran 2019 mirror-cutout jacket and dress, AS29 earrings, Julien MacDonald clear-strap sandals, and carrying a Tyler Ellis clutch
Shay completed her gleaming outfit with a silver Tyler Ellis clutch.
Shay Mitchell paraded her legs on the red carpet at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on March 14, 2019 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN)
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Shay Mitchell’s Ongoing Fashion Influence
From daring red‑carpet ensembles to chic street‑style moments, Shay Mitchell continues to prove herself as a fearless fashion icon. If you enjoyed her iHeartRadio look, explore more of her standout shoe and outfit highlights below.
👠 Explore Shay Mitchell’s Most Iconic Shoe & Fashion Highlights:
- 📏 Shay Mitchell’s Sexy Feet & Long Legs in High Heel Stilettos — A stunning Pre‑SAG Awards party appearance and 2018 events, showcasing elegant pumps including Manolo Blahnik slingbacks.
- 📏 Shay Mitchell Displays Killer Figure at MTV Movie & TV Awards in Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals — Red carpet glamour with a Roberto Cavalli gown and black Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
- 📏 Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson Reunite at PaleyFest — Wearing a Cushnie et Ochs dress paired with velvet Giuseppe Zanotti “Harmony” sandals.
- 📏 Shay Mitchell Stuns in Mustard Cardigan and Thigh‑High Boots in Milan — A chic street‑style moment featuring Stuart Weitzman “Highland” thigh‑high boots.
- 📏 Shay Mitchell Channels Barbie in Béis Luggage Campaign Ad — Sporting black open‑toe stiletto mules styled with a cream‑leather co‑ord set.