Zoe Saldaña Stuns in Elie Saab Dress and Brian Atwood Heels at Cosmopolitan Latinas Party

In May 2012, Zoe Saldaña—standing 5 feet 6 ½ inches (168.9 cm) tall and wearing a US shoe size 8—celebrated her cover debut for Cosmopolitan for Latinas at the Press Lounge in New York City.

Slightly taller than the average American woman, Zoe Saldaña played up her statuesque frame in a blush-toned Elie Saab dress and gleaming metallic Brian Atwood pumps—a dreamy, feminine look that offered the perfect counterpoint to Leighton Meester’s sleek, modern spin on the same standout heels featured later in the piece.

Zoe Saldaña stuns in a floral-embellished Elie Saab dress at the Cosmopolitan for Latinas premiere issue party in New York City on May 9, 2012, in New York City (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN / Ian Wilson)

She displayed her foot tattoo in Brian Atwood pumps and an Elie Saab Spring 2009 Couture dress. Her heels, called the ‘Claudia Bis,’ are from the Resort 2012 collection.

Zoe Saldaña pairs a tiered Elie Saab dress with metallic Brian Atwood pumps and a sparkling Bottega Veneta clutch, posing alongside NFL player Victor Cruz

Zoe’s look masterfully blends soft femininity with modern edge—her ethereal blush-toned Elie Saab dress pairs seamlessly with metallic Brian Atwood pumps in a striking steel-gold hue, creating a red carpet moment that feels both romantic and refined.

“Arriving at the Launch Dinner for the 1st issue of @CosmoForLatinas magazine,” she tweeted. “So excited to be here and Celebrate w/ friends & family – ZS.”

She finished the ensemble with a shimmering Bottega Veneta “Intrecciato” satin knot clutch, adding a touch of elegance and texture to the overall styling.

Zoe Saldaña reveals her elegant Arabic-script foot tattoo while wearing metallic Brian Atwood’s ‘Claudia Bis’ platform pumps adorned with gold and crystal detailing

Zoe Saldaña delivered a standout style moment with this look, seamlessly combining romantic textures and metallic accents. Her Brian Atwood ‘Claudia Bis’ heels added the perfect edge to her feminine Elie Saab dress. While this exact style is no longer available, the look remains a memorable example of red carpet elegance.

The Brian Atwood ‘Claudia Bis’ pump features a striking metallic finish, sculpted platform sole, and an ornate heel embellished with beaded and embroidered detailing for a bold, luxurious statement

While Zoe went for romantic elegance, another star brought a contemporary twist to the same standout heels.

Leighton Meester Puts a Modern Spin on the Same Brian Atwood Heels

Actress Leighton Meester also stepped out in the Brian Atwood ‘Claudia Bis’ pumps, styling them with a fresh, fashion-forward look at the MTV Movie Awards.

Leighton Meester keeps her look fresh and polished with soft makeup, coral lips, and a sleek white vest at the MTV Movie Awards

She paired the embellished heels with a Christian Cota Spring 2012 sleeveless jacket, pleated-front shorts, and a soft silk top, proving the versatile appeal of these statement shoes across very different red carpet aesthetics.

The outfit was completed with Neil Lane gold jewels and a nude Jimmy Choo Cybelle clutch.

Leighton Meester showcases a chic summer look in a white Christian Cota sleeveless jacket and matching shorts, styled with Brian Atwood heels and a nude clutch at the MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2012