Crystal footwear has long been one of Blake Lively’s quiet signatures—never overpowering, always intentional. Across different red carpets and nearly a decade apart, she’s shown how sparkle can shift from sculptural drama to refined glamour, depending on the moment.
From a jewel-forward awards night in New York to cinematic elegance at Cannes, each appearance tells a distinct style story—starting with her modern, body-con take on crystal heels at the 2022 Gem Awards.
Blake Lively Stuns in Sergio Hudson and Crystal-Covered Christian Louboutin Pumps at the 2022 Gem Awards
On March 18, 2022, Blake Lively arrived at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City for the Gem Awards—a night dedicated to celebrating excellence in fine jewelry and watch design—and immediately set the fashion bar for the evening.
The actress chose a sculptural, body-conscious midi dress from Sergio Hudson’s Fall/Winter 2021 Return to Glamour collection, a look that balanced precision tailoring with strategic skin-baring confidence. The result was unmistakably Lively: polished, deliberate, and styled with an understanding that modern red-carpet impact comes as much from restraint as from reveal.
Blake Lively pairs her Sergio Hudson cutout midi dress with crystal-covered Christian Louboutin “Super Vic” pumps, letting the strass sparkle sharpen the look’s sleek, body-con confidence at the 2022 Gem Awards on March 18, 2022 (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
The 34-year-old actress showed off her enviably toned physique and washboard abs in the sleek mixed-media frock that fit her body like a second skin.
It has a high-waisted wool pencil skirt and long sleeves with structured shoulders, balancing the daring plunging V-neckline and large cutout at the torso.
Blake Lively poses with Lorraine Schwartz, who was honored with the Jewelry Style award (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages)
The Shallows star was pictured on the red carpet with American jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz, who received the Gem Award for Jewelry Style that evening.
Adding some glitz to the look, Blake wore a pair of sparkling drop earrings and several gemstone rings. She pulled her tresses back into a sleek bubble ponytail and glammed up with soft pink makeup.
Blake Lively pulls her tresses into a sleek bubble ponytail and wears soft pink makeup (Credit: ROGER WONG / INSTARimages)
Carrying her stuff in a Chanel calfskin Canebiers medium net flap bag in dark gold, Blake rounded out her ensemble with Christian Louboutin’s “Super Vic” pumps.
These pumps are covered in strass crystals and feature crisscross straps adorned with light-catching crystals.
Blake Lively completes her sleek and sexy outfit by showing off her feet in Christian Louboutin Super Vic strass pumps (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
Years before her Gem Awards moment, Blake Lively was already using crystal footwear as a deliberate red-carpet device—one that balanced glamour with control rather than excess.
Rewinding to the early 2010s, her approach felt less sculptural and more cinematic, leaning into classic starlet elegance while still ensuring her shoes had their moment.
Blake Lively Elevates Her Gucci Cannes Gown With Casadei Crystal-Strap Sandals at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival
In May 2014, Blake Lively started our 2014 Cannes Film Festival fashion coverage with a bang.
Blake Lively with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry in a Gucci Premiere gown at the opening ceremony of the 67th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 14, 2014 (Credit: Joe Alvarez / WENN)
Proving once again how perfect her pairing is with Gucci, Blake snagged the top spot on our best-dressed list in a divine wine-colored Gucci gown.
Not many are fans of the thick, unbrushed braid, but we think her messy ponytail hairstyle paired beautifully with the dress’s goddess vibe.
Blake Lively highlights the thigh-high slit of her wine-hued Gucci gown, deliberately revealing crystal-strap Casadei sandals that add precision sparkle to the Cannes red carpet moment (Credit: Joe Alvarez / WENN)
And here’s the primary reason why we chose Blake Lively: she knows how to present all the details of her look, like showing her leg through her dress’s side slit to make sure the cameras got pictures of her shoes.
A close-up reveals Blake Lively’s Casadei suede sandals, detailed with delicate crystal straps that echo the red-carpet glamour of her Cannes gown without overpowering it (Credit: Joe Alvarez / WENN)
Blake Lively is a living Barbie doll, alright. It’s no wonder designers are all lining up to dress her. Blake complemented her Gucci gown with these Casadei crystal-strap suede sandals:
Casadei crystal-strap suede sandals feature a slim stiletto heel, open toe, and shimmering multi-strap detailing that delivers refined red-carpet sparkle
Blake Lively’s Most Dazzling Crystal Shoe Moments, From Cannes to the Red Carpet
Crystal shoes aren’t an occasional flourish for Blake Lively—they’re a recurring signature that anchors her most memorable fashion moments. Whether styled as a subtle accent or a full-on statement, each pair reflects her instinct for balance: sparkle with purpose, glamour with control.
✨ Blake Lively’s Dazzling Crystal Shoe Moments:
- 💎 The iconic Christian Louboutin “Follies Strass” crystal-embellished pumps she wore to the Cannes Opening Gala dinner in 2016.
- 🌈 Her ombre crystal-embellished Christian Louboutin “Me Dolly” Strass Boreal Sandals, paired with a mint green Tamara Ralph gown at the Another Simple Favor screening.
- 💙 The baby blue suede Gucci “Mallory” sandals featuring crystal-embellished straps worn with a whimsical Atelier Versace gown at The Adam Project premiere.
- 🌟 Stepping out in head-to-toe sparkle with the gold crystal Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Strass” Pumps at the 2016 amfAR New York Gala.