In November 2013, the 17th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards took place in New York. As expected, some famous and fashionable women graced the event’s green carpet — Iman, Stacy Keibler, Tory Burch, and veteran actress Joan Collins, to name a few.
However, the three ladies who got our undivided attention were Olivia Palermo, Nicky Hilton, and designer Rebecca Minkoff. Their dresses showcased what we wanted to see—standout heels!
1. Olivia Palermo Shines in Aquazzura’s Gold Lace-Up Sandals at the Accessories Council Awards
Olivia Palermo stuns with her sleek updo, soft smokey eyes, natural makeup, and an eye-catching statement pendant necklace
Let’s start with our favorite of the night—the always-chic Ms. Palermo.
Olivia Palermo looking fabulous in a flapper-inspired fringed dress and gold lace-up sandals at the 17th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards held in New York on November 4, 2013 (Credit: C. Smith / WENN)
Olivia channeled flapper glam for the evening by wearing a heavily fringed ankle-length dress and capping it off with standout accessories, including a retro-patterned clutch and some stunning gold lace-up sandals from Aquazzura.
Olivia’s pretty sandals from Aquazzura are called Beverly Hills. They feature 4-inch-tall self-covered heels, lace-up details, and zip closures.
Olivia Palermo dazzles in gold lace-up sandals paired perfectly with a red pedicure
2. Nicky Hilton Rocks Christian Louboutin’s Crystalized Heels at the 17th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards
Nicky Hilton exudes elegance with her sleek half-up hairstyle, bold eyeliner and lashes, soft pink lipstick, and minimal jewelry
Ever the fashionable heiress Nicky Hilton walked the green carpet of the Accessories Council Awards in a pretty printed shift dress from Valentino paired with dazzling red-bottom pumps from Christian Louboutin.
Nicky Hilton in a printed long-sleeved shift dress and crystallized Christian Louboutin pumps at the Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards in New York on November 4, 2013 (Credit: C. Smith / WENN)
Nicky’s shoes are reportedly called “Samira.” They’re lovely, but we could not find them anywhere online.
Nicky Hilton’s sparkling crystal-embellished Louboutin pumps elongate her legs beautifully
3. Rebecca Minkoff Stuns in Her Own Label’s d’Orsay Pumps and Black Dress at the Accessories Council Awards
Rebecca Minkoff showcases her sleek, straight hairstyle, subtle makeup, and edgy geometric jewelry
Designer Rebecca Minkoff was also at the event. And why wouldn’t she be, given that her accessories quickly became a cult favorite among Hollywood’s most fashionable?
Rebecca Minkoff in a black dress and d’Orsay-bootie-pumps at the 17th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards in New York on November 4, 2013
For the awards, Rebecca kept it classic yet modern by wearing a black fit-and-flare number paired with one-of-a-kind pointy pumps that were no doubt from her own collection. Her d’Orsay-bootie-pump hybrids are not available online at the moment.
Rebecca Minkoff steps out in her own label’s edgy d’Orsay pumps featuring bold black straps and pointed toes
Here’s the obvious question for you ladies: Which pair gets your two thumbs up? Let’s forget about the outfits and the celebrities wearing them; let’s focus on the shoes.
We know that all three styles are completely different, so comparing may be unfair. But that’s what makes this “showdown” a lot more interesting. If you had to pick between exquisite metallic lace-up sandals, classic but crystallized pumps, and sleek d’Orsay pumps that are completely modern and architectural, which would you grab?