Jessica Alba Masters Day-to-Night Style in Manolo Blahnik Heels and Ancient Greek Sandals

Balancing Hollywood stardom with her growing role as a business mogul, Jessica Alba has always managed to make fashion look effortless.

In September 2014, the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer actress and Honest Company founder reminded us why she remains a perennial style icon when, at 33, she juggled press events and city errands in New York with not one, but two standout looks in a single day.

Jessica Alba Stuns in a Pink Roland Mouret Dress and Metallic Manolo Blahnik Pumps

Christopher Gavigan and Jessica Alba attend the unveiling of The Honest Company Ultra Clean Room at The Mount Sinai Hospital on September 10, 2014, in New York City (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

The Honey actress looked stunning in pink at the unveiling of The Honest Company’s Ultra Clean Room at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Jessica Alba radiates elegance in a hot-pink Roland Mouret sheath dress at the unveiling of The Honest Company’s Ultra Clean Room at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City on September 10, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Her Roland Mouret dress flattered her curves, and its color looked great on her. This effortlessly chic and feminine look was perfect for the occasion.

The mom-of-two selected a pair of metallic silver pumps by Manolo Blahnik for her shoes. Aside from adding the extra height of about 4 inches, these pumps also gave her a feminine look and a modern edge.

She completed the look with metallic silver Manolo Blahnik Specchio “BB” pumps, adding height and a sleek, modern edge to her feminine ensemble

Over the years, Manolo Blahnik’s classic “BB” pumps have become a red-carpet and street-style staple, worn by countless celebrities in polished, chic, and versatile looks. Here are some of the best examples featured on Your Next Shoes:

Silver Manolo Blahnik Specchio “BB” Pumps, $595

Her metallic Manolo Blahnik pumps may have been the highlight of the Honest Company event, but Alba’s style influence stretched far beyond the boardroom. Around the same time, she was also in the spotlight as Marvel’s Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

The sequel to the 2005 film Fantastic Four came with its own pressures — from heavy styling demands to the challenges of playing a superhero on the world stage. Alba later admitted that the rigid direction left her questioning her instincts as an actress; yet, she turned those experiences into fuel for her next chapter, leaning harder into business, motherhood, and fashion.

That balance between Hollywood glamour and real-life resilience is precisely what made her 2014 shoe moments in New York feel so compelling — polished, practical, and authentically Alba.

Jessica Alba exudes glamour in a golden halter gown cinched with a black belt, attending the London premiere of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer alongside director Tim Story (Credit: WENN)

After bleaching her hair for the first Fantastic Four film, Jessica opted for a blonde wig in the 2007 sequel. Looking back in a 2010 Elle interview, she revealed that the experience was so discouraging that it made her question her future in acting.

Director Tim Story even asked her to “cry prettier” so emotions could be added with CGI — a lack of artistic freedom that left her doubting her instincts.

Jessica Alba, wearing a blonde wig as Sue Storm, joins Chris Evans as Johnny Storm in their sleek blue-and-black superhero suits in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Credit: 20th Century Fox)

When Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer premiered in June 2007, the cast spanned a wide age range. Ioan Gruffudd (Mr. Fantastic) was 33, Jessica Alba (Invisible Woman) was 26, Chris Evans (Human Torch) was also 26, and Michael Chiklis (The Thing) was 43.

Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, and Michael Chiklis suit up in coordinating blue-and-black costumes with sleek black boots while filming Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Credit: 20th Century Fox)

Jessica Alba Switches to Chic Street Style in a Peach Jacket and Winged Ancient Greek Sandals

Later that day, the ‘Fantastic Four’ star was seen heading back to her hotel in NYC. She swapped her lovely dress for a more relaxed ensemble, including a white top, a black skirt, and a peach jacket.

The cool and chic number was finished with a pair of flat sandals.

Jessica Alba heads back to her New York City hotel on September 10, 2014, in a peach Rebecca Minkoff moto jacket styled with Carven x Ancient Greek Sandals “Banana Leaf” gladiators (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

Jessica Alba in Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven “Banana Leaf” Gladiators

Jessica Alba slipped into the “Banana Leaf” sandals from a special collaboration between Greek footwear label Ancient Greek Sandals and the French fashion house Carven.

Part of Carven’s Resort 2014 collection, the partnership reimagined the classic gladiator with a playful, chunky twist.

Jessica Alba steps out in black “Banana Leaf” gladiator sandals from the Ancient Greek Sandals x Carven Resort 2014 collaboration, showcasing the bold cut-out design

Drawing inspiration from bananas, the collection delivered a bold statement across three super-flat gladiator silhouettes — high, mid, and low — offered in black, nude, and sunny yellow.

Co-founder Christina Martini emphasized the use of traditional cut-outs and hot-stamp techniques, blending Ancient Greek Sandals’ mythological craftsmanship with Carven’s contemporary Parisian cool.

The winged ankle straps and double-buckle fastening highlight the craftsmanship that blended Ancient Greek Sandals’ mythological inspiration with Carven’s contemporary edge

The ankles feature a wing-like effect, while the back has two adjustable buckled straps.

Ancient Greek for Carven “Banana Leaf” Winged Leather Sandals, $570

Inspired by the whimsical footwear of Hermes, messenger to the gods of Greek mythology, these handcrafted black-winged leather sandals from Ancient Greek Sandals pair a clean and minimalist construction with a Grecian aesthetic for an intriguingly divine look

Ancient Greek x Carven “Banana Leaf” Mid Sandals, $650

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