Padma Lakshmi Promotes “Top Chef” Season Finale and Her Debut Memoir in Saint Laurent Pumps

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Padma Lakshmi was spotted at the AOL studios to attend the AOL Build Speakers Series in New York City on Tuesday.

The Indian-born “Top Chef” host discussed the season finale of the reality TV cooking competition show as well as her debut memoir “Love, Loss and What We Ate” (available on Amazon), which was released on International Women’s Day.

On March 8, 2016, Padma Lakshmi attended the AOL Build Speakers Series in New York City to discuss the imminent finale of "Top Chef" and her memoir "Love, Loss and What We Ate," published by Harper Collins/EccoOn March 8, 2016, Padma Lakshmi attended the AOL Build Speakers Series in New York City to discuss the imminent finale of “Top Chef” and her memoir “Love, Loss and What We Ate,” published by Harper Collins/Ecco (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

The 45-year-old author, model, and TV host opted for a casual chic look, teaming a loose-fitting sweater top with a pair of cuffed jeans.

Padma Lakshmi's ensemble consisted of a relaxed-fit sweater paired with stylishly cuffed jeansPadma Lakshmi’s ensemble consisted of a relaxed-fit sweater paired with stylishly cuffed jeans (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

She glammed up the low-key ensemble with a few jewelry pieces and black pumps. The 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) tall television personality completed the look with neutral makeup and long tousled locks.

Adding a touch of glamour to Padma Lakshmi's casual outfit were elegant pieces of jewelry, classic black pumps, and a neutral makeup paletteAdding a touch of glamour to Padma Lakshmi’s casual outfit were elegant pieces of jewelry, classic black pumps, and a neutral makeup palette (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

Padma picked a pair of pumps from Saint Laurent. They are made of black leather and feature pointed toes and about five-inch chunky wooden heels.

The focus of many fashion enthusiasts was Padma Lakshmi's choice of footwear: black leather pumps from Saint LaurentThe focus of many fashion enthusiasts was Padma Lakshmi’s choice of footwear: black leather pumps from Saint Laurent (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

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