Lupita Nyong’o in Elie Saab Cocktail Dress and Sculpted Nicholas Kirkwood Pumps

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Lupita Nyong’o painted the town red in spicy heels from Nicholas Kirkwood at the Paris premiere of ’12 Years a Slave’. The actress was all smiles as she joined director Steve McQueen and co-star Chiwetel Ejiofor on the red carpet.

The Kenyan actress and filmmaker wore a sleeveless cocktail dress from Elie Saab, which features sequins, intricate embroidery, sheer panels, and beautiful red lace. Her gorgeous earrings from David Yurman complemented her outfit, and her sculpted pumps from Nicholas Kirkwood completed another stunning look from the stylish actress.

Lupita Nyong'o painted the town red in spicy heels from Nicholas Kirkwood at the Paris premiere of '12 Years a Slave'

Lupita Nyong'o with director Steve McQueen and co-star Chiwetel Ejiofor at the premiere of 12 Years a Slave held at UGC Normandie in Paris, France, on December 11, 2013Lupita Nyong’o with director Steve McQueen and co-star Chiwetel Ejiofor at the premiere of 12 Years a Slave held at UGC Normandie in Paris, France, on December 11, 2013

We couldn’t find Lupita’s exact pair of shoes from Nicholas Kirkwood that feature red leather and gold pin heels. However, we did find them in gorgeous red suede at Ssense.

Nicholas Kirkwood Pin-Heeled Pumps in Red SuedeNicholas Kirkwood Pin-Heeled Pumps in Red Suede, $444

Lupita was also spotted wearing another pair of red heels at the 23rd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. She joined Rashida Jones and a bevy of other stars at the event. She made a stylish entrance in a belted black coat, which she later removed to reveal her strapless white frock from Lanvin.

Her tea-length dress features a pretty bow accent, a grosgrain trim, and a full skirt. She completed her effortlessly elegant look with diamond earrings from Fred Leighton, an embellished clutch from Lanvin, dark cherry lips, and red satin pumps from Lanvin.

Lupita Nyong'o made a stylish entrance in a belted black coat

Lupita Nyong'o removed her coat to reveal her strapless white frock from Lanvin

Lupita Nyong'o was also spotted wearing another pair of red heels at the 23rd Annual Gotham Independent Film AwardsLupita Nyong’o at the 23rd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on December 2, 2013

These shoes from Lanvin feature tapered platforms, sculpted heels, and lustrous red satin. We couldn’t find Lupita’s shoes online, but we did find gorgeous alternatives for red satin pumps:

Ann Taylor Satin Perfect PumpsAnn Taylor Satin Perfect Pumps, $128

Lanvin Layered Satin Platform PumpsLanvin Layered Satin Platform Pumps, $529

Charlotte Olympia "Paloma" Pumps in Red SatinCharlotte Olympia “Paloma” Pumps in Red Satin, $895

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