Did you catch the 2013 Emmy Awards? There were a lot of familiar faces on the red carpet, each exuding confidence and gratitude for being part of such a prestigious event. As Ann Dowd beautifully said, “When I won the Emmy, the profound sense of gratitude… was one of the most beautiful moments of my life.” Moments like these make the Emmys more than just an awards show; they’re a celebration of talent, style, and individuality.
Of course, while the gowns were breathtaking, they often meant we couldn’t get a good look at one of our favorite red carpet highlights — the shoes! Formal eveningwear has its charms, but let’s not forget the fabulous footwear hidden beneath those elegant dresses.
Thankfully, we managed to catch glimpses of some stunning celebrity footwear picks. Have a look at the heels below and let us know — who do you think deserves the title of “Best in Shoes” for the night?
1. Anna Faris Stuns in Bright Yellow Monique Lhuillier and Jimmy Choo Sandals
Anna Faris rocks a bright yellow gown at the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / Adriana M. Barraza / Visual / Nikki Nelson / WENN / Brian To)
On the red carpet, the quirky and cute Anna Faris rocked bangs and a bright yellow dress from Monique Lhuillier.
Anna Faris stuns in a bright yellow Monique Lhuillier gown paired with gold Jimmy Choo sandals, showcasing how to make a bold color pop effortlessly on the red carpet
The “Mom” actress finished her look with gold Jimmy Choo “Lance” sandals. Sorry, we’re not feeling the bangs here. But her shoes do look fantastic. Do you agree?
Anna Ferris lets her Jimmy Choo-clad foot peak out from a thigh-high slit in her Monique Lhuillier dress
The Jimmy Choo ‘Lance’ sandals have long been a red carpet favorite, gracing the feet of numerous celebrities.
For instance, Jennifer Lawrence paired them with a Jason Wu dress at the ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ premiere, while Victoria Justice showcased them with a Hervé Léger fringe mini dress at the Teen Choice Awards.
Their elegant design complements a variety of styles, making them a versatile choice for many occasions.
Jimmy Choo Lance Wavy-Strap Sandals, $850
2. Cat Deeley Shimmers in Armani Privè and Mesh Strap Sandals
The voluptuous Cat Deeley wore a black glittery cutout dress that showcased her derriere and sexy back.
Cat Deeley attends the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
She finished the Armani Privè couture gown with mesh-detailed sandals that we have yet to ID.
Cat Deeley wears an Armani Privè gown on the red carpet
If you like how the pair looks from the back, a good alternative to grab would be the B Brian Atwood “Lollita” sandals.
B Brian Atwood Lollita Sandals, $395
3. Gia Coppola Keeps it Cool with Monochrome and Matching Pumps
Gia Coppola wore dusty blue from head to toe at the Emmys. She received a lot of flak for the monochromatic ensemble, but we don’t think she looked terrible.
Besides, we were too distracted by her matching blue ankle-strap pumps to even care if she looked perfect.
Gia Coppola wears head-to-toe dusty blue at the 2013 Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on< September 22, 2013/em>
Update: Thanks to one of our loyal readers, Lucía Mancuso, we discovered that Gia sported Zac Posen from head to toe — a set from the designer’s Spring 2013 runway.
4. Heidi Klum Turns Heads in Versace and Red Christian Louboutin Sandals
Oh, Heidi Klum, you never cease to amaze us. All eyes were definitely on the queen of “Project Runway” when she walked the red carpet yesterday.
Heidi Klum wows at the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
The model wore a showstopping red gown from Versace. She teamed the dress with matching satin sandals from Christian Louboutin.
Heidi Klum completes her red-on-red red carpet look with a pair of red Christian Louboutin sandals on her feet
5. Jessica Paré Pops in Oscar de la Renta and Cuffed Sandals
Jessica Paré chose to wear a beautiful bright blue Oscar de la Renta gown on the red carpet.
Jessica Paré attends the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
She added the finishing touches with cuffed sandals from the label and some sparkly jewelry.
Jessica Paré wears a bright blue gown from Oscar de la Renta on the red carpet
What do you think?
Jessica Paré finishes off her red carpet look with a pair of Oscar de la Renta cuffed sandals on her feet
6. Julia Louis-Dreyfus Sparkles in Monique Lhuillier and Crystal-Trimmed Louboutins
Congratulations to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for winning an Emmy yesterday!
Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses with her trophy at the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
The actress wore a dazzling dress from Monique Lhuillier.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus wears a Champagne-colored dress from Monique Lhuillier on the red carpet
She finished her literal award-winning look with crystal-trimmed satin pumps from Christian Louboutin — the Super Vic 100 mm, the same shoes Anne Hathaway wore.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus finishes her look with a pair of crystal-trimmed satin pumps from Christian Louboutin
7. Julianna Margulies Dazzles in Reed Krakoff Gown and Sandals
Julianna Margulies was all smiles on the red carpet as she showed off her uniquely designed Reed Krakoff gown.
Julianna Margulies poses with her husband, Keith Lieberthal, at the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
She finished the dress with PVC-trimmed ankle-strap sandals from Reed Krakoff.
Julia Margulies finishes her ensemble with a pair of PVC-trimmed sandals from Reed Krakoff
We couldn’t find the pair online, but a slightly similar style from the label is currently being sold at Neiman Marcus if you are interested.
Reed Krakoff Tricolor Ankle Harness Sandal, $595
8. Julianne Hough Dares in Sheer Jenny Packham and Jimmy Choo Heels
Julianne Hough wowed in a sheer beaded frock that showcased her legs and gorgeous Jimmy Choo heels.
Julianne Hough wears a beaded dress at the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
We can’t say that the see-through frock was the best choice for the occasion, but she did look fantastic in her Jenny Packham Spring 2014 gown.
Julianne Hough shows off her backside in a sheer Jenny Packham Spring 2014 gown
She completed her ensemble with Daniel Swarovski jewelry and a Swarovski clutch.
Jimmy Choo Kuki Glitter Platform Pump, $850
9. Kate Mara Goes Angelic in J. Mendel and Charlotte Olympia Sandals
Kate Mara looked absolutely angelic on the red carpet in her mesh-paneled gown from J. Mendel.
Kate Mara attends the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
Her gown looked like a two-piece ensemble featuring a wrap-like skirt and pocket. Truth be told, we even almost forgot to look at her shoes!
Kate Mara shows off her blunt haircut in a white dress from J. Mendel
Kate wore a pair of white mesh-detailed sandals from Charlotte Olympia. We couldn’t find them online, but a pink “Paris” version is available at Farfetch if you need a reference.
Charlotte Olympia Paris Sandals, $855
10. Kiernan Shipka Charms in Floral Delpozo and Gold Jimmy Choo Sandals
Cutie-pie Kiernan Shipka wore a smile and a colorful dress on the award ceremony’s red carpet.
Kiernan Shipka attends the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
Her flower-printed dress from the Delpozo Spring 2014 collection ideally suited both her age and her charming personality.
Kiernan Shipka waves and shows off her Delpozo Spring 2014 gown on the red carpet
She teamed the floral embroidered frock with gold wrap-around sandals from Jimmy Choo — the Juliet.
Kiernan Shipka displays an ankle blister in a pair of Jimmy Choo sandals
11. Lena Headey Channels Gothic Glam in Alessandra Rich and Snake-Print L.A.M.B. Pumps
Resident queen of “Game of Thrones,” Lena Headey, wore a black lace gown from Alessandra Rich for the event. She teamed the textured frock with a pair of snake-print pointy pumps from L.A.M.B. — the Camryn.
Lena Headey attends the 2013 Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
12. Lily Rabe Glows in Dove Gray and Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps
Lily Rabe exuded ethereal elegance at the Emmys, pairing bold Bordeaux lips with a flowing dove-gray draped gown that highlighted her legs.
Lily Rabe attends the 2013 Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
She completed the look flawlessly with towering Christian Louboutin pumps, adding a touch of glamour to her timeless ensemble.
Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps in Mirror Bronze, $625
13. Michelle Dockery Shines in Two-Tone Prada and Embellished Prada Sandals
Michelle Dockery took our breath away as she walked the red carpet in a two-tone Prada gown.
Michelle Dockery wears a Prada gown to the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
The “Downton Abbey” actress finished her ensemble with classic crystal-embellished sandals that we have yet to ID. Do you like her look?
Update: Michelle Dockery sported Prada sandals. (Thank you to one of our readers, Lucía Mancuso, for the information)
Michelle Dockery wears a pair of embellished Prada sandals on her feet
14. Taylor Schilling Keeps it Minimal in White Halter Dress and Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandals
We have to say that Taylor Schilling was delightfully boring at the Emmys yesterday.
Taylor Schilling wears a minimalistic look to the 2013 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
She slipped into a plain white halter gown that was thankfully just a tad sexy. For added drama, she teamed the dress with gold ankle-strap “Nudist” sandals from Stuart Weitzman.
Taylor Schilling shows off her white manicure as she holds a geometric clutch in both hands
15. Zooey Deschanel Embodies Old Hollywood in High-Slit Blue Gown and Charlotte Olympia Paloma Pumps
“New Girl” star Zooey Deschanel was beautiful in blue from head to toe. The actress wore a floor-length frock that featured a high slit. Zooey finished her look with a pair of Charlotte Olympia “Paloma” pumps.
Zooey Deschanel wears a monochromatic outfit at the 2013 Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013
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