Tyra Banks has been modeling since the age of 15, so it’s no surprise that she’s mastered the art of — and coined the phrase for — “smizing.”
“Smizing,” as Tyra noted euring the 13th cycle of “America’s Next Top Model,” is “smiling with the eyes.”
A very valuable skill for a model to have.
The 39-year-old actress, producer and author, recently took to the grand opening gala of the Lower East Side Girls Club in New York City to show off her “smizing” prowess.
Tyra Banks center parts her hair at the Lower East Side Girls Club Grand Opening Gala held November 12, 2013 in New York City
Tyra sported a chic long-sleeved wrapped dress that showed off her enviably tiny waist. However, the dolman sleeves made the dress look rather unflattering.
Tyra Banks shows off her model figure in a black dolman-sleeved dress
Tyra kept her accessories simple, opting only for a pair of hoop earrings and two large cocktail rings.
Tyra Banks and Rosario Dawson pose in black outfits at the Lower East Side Girls Club Grand Opening Gala
Tyra finished off her all-black ensemble with a pair of Gianvito Rossi pumps. They complemented her outfit and added a few inches of height.
Tyra Banks’s feet in black suede and leather Gianvito Rossi pumps
These pointed-toe shoes are made of suede and are trimmed with tonal patent leather.
These unique pumps also feature a curvy opening wide ankle-wrap cuffs as well as the gold-toned zippers at the back in lieu of traditional straps and buckles.
Tyra Banks’s feet in black ankle cuff Gianvito Rossi pumps
If you want these heels, you’re in luck because they have been discounted at Barneys New York:
Gianvito Rossi Ankle-Wrap Pumps, $865 at Barneys New York
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