How to Wear Statement Heels: Lessons From Blake Lively’s Brandon Maxwell & Oscar de la Renta Looks

When it comes to masterclass press tours, few can rival the sartorial marathon Blake Lively performed in New York City on October 16, 2017.

While promoting her psychological drama All I See is You, the actress turned the streets of Manhattan into her personal runway, showcasing a series of high-fashion transitions that prioritized bold color and statement footwear.

Blake Lively Kicks Off Her Style Marathon in Brandon Maxwell and Charlotte Olympia ‘Ninivah’ Pumps

Blake Lively greets fans outside Good Morning America in New York City, lifting her phone for a selfie while wearing a canary-yellow Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018 look

Her first standout look of the day featured a monochromatic masterstroke: a canary-yellow Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018 ensemble.

Beneath the floor-sweeping hem of her trousers, she added a whimsical touch with gold-and-teal Charlotte Olympia ‘Ninivah’ pumps.

Accessorized with jewelry by Ofira and Lorraine Schwartz, the outfit set a high bar for the morning’s appearance on Good Morning America.

Blake Lively poses curbside in Manhattan, showcasing the clean tailoring and dramatic flared sleeves of her monochromatic Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018 ensemble in New York City on October 16, 2017 (Credit: WENN)

A Swift Wardrobe Change: Oscar de la Renta Florals and Christian Louboutin ‘Madame Menodo’ Heels

Blake Lively arrives in New York wearing a strapless Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 dress accented with bold graphic embroidery and drop earrings

Before departing the studio, Lively executed a swift wardrobe change into a sequin-embroidered strapless dress from the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 collection.

Blake Lively walks curbside amid fans and security, revealing the column silhouette of her Oscar de la Renta look paired with statement heels

She grounded the shimmering look with the Christian Louboutin ‘Madame Menodo’ pumps, a striking pair of watersnake heels featuring a leopard-print bow and the brand’s signature red soles.

Blake Lively pauses outside Good Morning America, highlighting the sculptural bodice and sequined detailing of her strapless ensemble in New York City on October 16, 2017

A close-up captures Blake Lively’s snakeskin Christian Louboutin ‘Madame Menodo’ pumps, finished with a signature leopard-print bow and red sole

Her pointy-toe Christian Louboutin ‘Madame Menodo’ watersnake pumps with a leopard-print bow reflect the kind of statement heels still found among the most recent styles from the iconic French footwear designer at Nordstrom.

Christian Louboutin’s ‘Madame Menodo’ pumps feature a pointed-toe silhouette in mixed watersnake leather, finished with a leopard-print bow, striped stiletto heel, and signature red sole

Blake Lively’s Enduring Love Affair With Christian Louboutin Heels

From polished press tour appearances to red carpet statements and off-duty street style, Blake Lively’s footwear choices consistently reinforce her status as a modern fashion icon.

While this Good Morning America moment captured just one chapter of her style evolution, her long-standing relationship with Christian Louboutin has produced countless memorable heel moments—each blending confidence, craftsmanship, and bold design.