The Best Celebrity Shoes at CarnEvil: From Aquazzura to Thigh-High Boots

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When it comes to high-fashion costuming, few events rival the spectacle of the CarnEvil Halloween Party in Los Angeles.

Held at a sprawling Bel-Air estate, this star-studded gala has become a premier destination for A-listers to showcase avant-garde style, custom couture, and—most importantly—statement-making footwear.

Hosted by supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and nightlife impresario Darren Dzienciol, the event serves as a perennial mood board for those looking to blend spooky themes with red-carpet glamour. From archival designer pulls to custom-made character transformations, the fashion at this Los Angeles landmark celebration offers a masterclass in elevating a costume into a high-fashion moment.

Below, we’ve curated the most impactful looks from the event, highlighting the shoes and styling details that turn these celebrity transformations into timeless style inspirations.

1. Alessandra Ambrosio’s Crystal Queen Fantasy in Aquazzura Platform Sandals

As the party host, Alessandra Ambrosio made sure all eyes were on her as she left little to the imagination in a white high-cut leotard featuring crystal embellishments and a navel-grazing plunging neckline, designed by For The Stars Fashion House.

Alessandra Ambrosio dazzles as a crystal queen in a plunging, jewel-embellished white bodysuit with dramatic feathered wings, shimmering fishnet tights, and metallic silver Aquazzura “Josephine” platform sandals that elongate her legs and amplify the icy, ethereal glamourAlessandra Ambrosio dazzles as a crystal queen in a plunging, jewel-embellished white bodysuit with dramatic feathered wings, shimmering fishnet tights, and metallic silver Aquazzura “Josephine” platform sandals that elongate her legs and amplify the icy, ethereal glamour (Credit: Mega / Avalon / WENN)

She also sported huge furry white wings and teamed the icy cool look with shimmering fishnets and Aquazzura “Josephine” metallic silver platform sandals.

Staying true to her crystal queen character, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel wore a long pale blue wig styled with a medieval-like spiky crystal headpiece. She also accessorized with a diamond necklace and several rings.

As for her makeup, Alessandra glammed up with winged eyeliner and shimmering crystals around her eyes.

2. Doja Cat’s Miss Sara Bellum Transformation in Towering Pleaser Platforms

Rapper-singer Doja Cat transformed into Powerpuff Girls’ Miss Sara Bellum, the loyal secretary, top aid, and brains behind the Mayor of Townsville.

The Say So hitmaker channeled the character in a custom Garo Sparo outfit, flaunting her legs in a red skirt suit and highlighting her tiny waist with a chunky black belt.

Doja Cat channels Miss Sara Bellum in a fitted red skirt suit cinched with a wide black belt, pairing the cartoon-inspired look with sheer tights and towering black patent platform Mary Jane pumps that add height and dramatic flair to the bold, retro-glam ensembleDoja Cat channels Miss Sara Bellum in a fitted red skirt suit cinched with a wide black belt, pairing the cartoon-inspired look with sheer tights and towering black patent platform Mary Jane pumps that add height and dramatic flair to the bold, retro-glam ensemble (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Paying attention to detail, Doja Cat accessorized with a black choker necklace and wore Miss Bellum’s voluminous curly ginger wig and signature red lipstick.

She then added a plush of the Mayor as a boutonnière and finished off her look with towering black platform pumps from Pleaser Shoes.

3. Victoria Justice’s Seductive Skeleton Look With Burberry Thigh-High Boots

Giving the classic skeleton costume a modern, seductive twist, Victoria Justice arrived at the party in a cleavage-baring mesh corset top and a black leather A-line miniskirt.

Victoria Justice gives the classic skeleton costume a sultry twist in a black mesh corset, leather A-line mini skirt, and structured blazer, finishing the look with fishnet tights and sleek black thigh-high leather boots that add dramatic height and edge to the gothic ensembleVictoria Justice gives the classic skeleton costume a sultry twist in a black mesh corset, leather A-line mini skirt, and structured blazer, finishing the look with fishnet tights and sleek black thigh-high leather boots that add dramatic height and edge to the gothic ensemble (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She covered up with a gold-buttoned cropped blazer and added black fishnets and a pair of Burberry thigh-high leather boots, creating a sultry vibe.

To keep the spooky vibe going, the Victorious star accessorized with a spiky necklace, chain earrings, and a skull cane. She also wore a black top hat and a half-black, half-white Cruella de Vil-like wig.

The winning part? Her skeletal makeup, done by Jacob Vega.

4. Lexi Jayde Channels Christina Aguilera’s “Dirrty” Era Glam

Emerging singer-songwriter Lexi Jayde paid homage to ‘90s pop princess Christina Aguilera as she recreated one of her most iconic looks.

Lexi Jayde channels Christina Aguilera’s early-2000s “Dirrty” era in a yellow-and-black string bikini top with matching chaps and chain details, finishing the bold pop-throwback look with chunky black platform boots that ground the edgy, stage-ready ensembleLexi Jayde channels Christina Aguilera’s early-2000s “Dirrty” era in a yellow-and-black string bikini top with matching chaps and chain details, finishing the bold pop-throwback look with chunky black platform boots that ground the edgy, stage-ready ensemble (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She opted for the yellow-and-black string bikini top and chaps that the Genie in a Bottle singer wore at her Dirrty performance on MTV’s TRL Presents: Christina Aguilera Stripped in NYC 2002 special.

Lexi also copied Christina’s hair and makeup, sporting extra-long blonde hair with black streaks, complete with blue contact lens, eyeliner, and nude lipstick.

5. Helen Owen’s Buzz Lightyear Remix With White Thigh-High Boots

Forget the brawny Buzz Lightyear. British-American bikini model Helen Owen graced the party in a suggestive Halloween costume inspired by the toy Space Ranger superhero.

Helen Owen puts a playful spin on Buzz Lightyear in a neon green, purple, and white two-piece costume complete with matching arm cuffs and mini jetpack, finishing the space-inspired look with sleek white thigh-high boots that elongate her legs and add a futuristic edgeHelen Owen puts a playful spin on Buzz Lightyear in a neon green, purple, and white two-piece costume complete with matching arm cuffs and mini jetpack, finishing the space-inspired look with sleek white thigh-high boots that elongate her legs and add a futuristic edge (Credit: Mega / Avalon / WENN)

She showcased her figure in an $85 Fashion Nova bikini set that features Buzz Lightyear’s green, white, and purple colors. She also wore fingerless gloves, a matching backpack, and space sunglasses on top of her head.

To amp up the space cadet vibe of the look, Helen styled her tresses in a double bun hairstyle and completed the costume with white thigh-high boots.

6. Josie Canseco’s Riddler Moment in Black Heeled Boots

Logan Paul’s ex Josie Canseco channeled DC Comics supervillain The Riddler. She highlighted her figure in a skintight green jumpsuit that’s decorated with question mark prints all over.

It has a zip front fastening, which she partially left open to reveal her black bra and cleavage.

Josie Canseco channels the Riddler in a curve-hugging green question-mark jumpsuit, accessorizing with a sculpted cane and finishing the villain-inspired look with sleek black pointed-toe ankle boots that add sharp polish to the comic-book ensembleJosie Canseco channels the Riddler in a curve-hugging green question-mark jumpsuit, accessorizing with a sculpted cane and finishing the villain-inspired look with sleek black pointed-toe ankle boots that add sharp polish to the comic-book ensemble (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

While she didn’t wear Riddler’s green eye mask, Josie sported a red-orange wig and accentuated her eyes with eyeliner. She also carried a cane and completed her look with black heeled boots.

7. Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook’s Burlesque Fantasy in Fishnets & Suede Booties

Christie Brinkley’s look-alike daughter opted for a Burlesque-inspired look, parading her bronzed legs in a black floral lace lingerie dress with a tasseled hem.

Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook embraces burlesque glamour in a black floral lace lingerie dress with a tasseled hem, pairing fishnet tights and matching lace opera gloves with black suede ankle boots that ground the sultry, vintage-inspired lookSailor Lee Brinkley-Cook embraces burlesque glamour in a black floral lace lingerie dress with a tasseled hem, pairing fishnet tights and matching lace opera gloves with black suede ankle boots that ground the sultry, vintage-inspired look (Credit: Mega / Avalon / WENN)

She added matching opera gloves and slipped her shapely pins into a pair of fishnet tights and black suede ankle boots. Continuing with the sultriness of her look, Sailor Lee wore a black lace eye mask and a swipe of bold red lip color.

8. Larsa Pippen’s Victoria’s Secret Angel Look With Statement Thigh-High Boots

Proving age is just a number, Larsa Pippen, 47, left very little to the imagination in two-piece black lingerie that put her assets on full display. Not only did she flaunt her ample cleavage, but she also had her bum in full view.

Larsa Pippen turns heads in a sultry black lingerie set styled with lace-trimmed garters and dramatic feathered wings, completing the daring angel-inspired look with glossy black thigh-high stiletto boots that add height and high-shine impactLarsa Pippen turns heads in a sultry black lingerie set styled with lace-trimmed garters and dramatic feathered wings, completing the daring angel-inspired look with glossy black thigh-high stiletto boots that add height and high-shine impact (Credit: Mega / WENN)

NBA superstar Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife paired her sexy outfit with thigh-high boots and wrapped a racy suspender belt around her waist.

The mom-of-four let her long tresses fall loose around her shoulders and finished off her look with shiny black angel wings.

9. Meagan Good’s Rhinestone Cowgirl Costume With Thigh-High Boots

Showing a sultry take on cowgirl costume, Think Like a Man actress Meagan Good flashed the flesh in a custom creation by Michael Ngo.

Meagan Good delivers high-octane cowgirl glamour in a crystal-fringed bra top and glossy black shorts layered under a leather trench, finishing the rhinestone-heavy look with sleek black patent boots that sharpen the edgy Western-inspired ensembleMeagan Good delivers high-octane cowgirl glamour in a crystal-fringed bra top and glossy black shorts layered under a leather trench, finishing the rhinestone-heavy look with sleek black patent boots that sharpen the edgy Western-inspired ensemble (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She put her curves on show in black leather hotpants and a studded black bra that both feature rhinestone fringes.

Sparkling fringes also trim her black cowboy hat and thigh-high boots. She then covered up with a black leather coat and accessorized with a buckled crystal choker.

Giving the look some added drama, Meagan wore bold red lipstick and bottom wing eyeliner.

10. Tyga’s Barnabas Collins Revival in Gothic Suiting and Green Shoes

Just a few weeks after turning himself in to police following domestic violence accusations by his ex-girlfriend Camaryn Swanson, Tyga showed up at the Halloween party looking barely recognizable.

Tyga channels gothic drama as Barnabas Collins in a dark three-piece suit layered under a sweeping green overcoat, completing the vintage vampire look with polished green leather dress shoes and a classic black cane for theatrical flairTyga channels gothic drama as Barnabas Collins in a dark three-piece suit layered under a sweeping green overcoat, completing the vintage vampire look with polished green leather dress shoes and a classic black cane for theatrical flair (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Kylie Jenner’s ex painted his face white with dark smokey eye-makeup as he dressed up as Barnabas Collins from the ABC ‘60s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. He wore the fictional character’s signature bangs and perfected his look with long pointy nails.

As for his outfit, Tyga wore a trench coat over a navy suit, a white collared shirt, and a red scarf. He paired the look with green shoes and held a black cane while posing on the red carpet.

11. Jamie Foxx’s Inflatable Gizmo Costume

Jamie Foxx keeps it playful in an oversized inflatable Gizmo costume inspired by the beloved Gremlins character, pairing the puffed-up suit with casual white sneakers peeking out underneath for a humorous red-carpet twistJamie Foxx keeps it playful in an oversized inflatable Gizmo costume inspired by the beloved Gremlins character, pairing the puffed-up suit with casual white sneakers peeking out underneath for a humorous red-carpet twist (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx leaned into playful nostalgia, disguising himself as a tipsy Gizmo in an oversized inflatable costume inspired by the beloved 1984 classic Gremlins.

12. Murda Beatz’s Michael Myers Costume With Slasher-Inspired Styling

Record producer Murda Beatz channeled Michael Myers, a fictional character from the Halloween series of slasher films.

Murda Beatz embraces slasher-movie menace as Michael Myers in a navy zip-front jumpsuit and eerie mask, grounding the chilling look with understated black lace-up shoes that keep the focus on the haunting costume and prop bladeMurda Beatz embraces slasher-movie menace as Michael Myers in a navy zip-front jumpsuit and eerie mask, grounding the chilling look with understated black lace-up shoes that keep the focus on the haunting costume and prop blade (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

He slipped into Michael Myers’ signature blank, emotionless mask and paired it with a navy zip-front jumpsuit layered with crystal-embellished chains, finishing the slasher-inspired look with a faux-bloodied prop blade for full horror-film impact.

When Costume Meets Couture: The Shoes That Complete the Halloween Fantasy

From crystal-encrusted platforms to thigh-high patent boots and villain-approved heels, this year’s CarnEvil celebration proves one thing: the right pair of shoes transforms a costume into a full-fledged fashion moment.

Whether channeling angels, antiheroes, or pop-culture icons, each celebrity elevated their look from playful to polished with intentional footwear choices that delivered height, drama, and unmistakable red-carpet impact.

For more spine-tingling style inspiration and statement-making Halloween shoe moments, explore our curated roundups below.

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