Leighton Meester wore this ensemble recently in Madrid. I loved her look.

Adorable off-white embellished Herve Leger Textured Patchwork Mini Dress with tulle skirt paired with awesome gleaming Pierre Hardy gold metallic sandals.

the dress on the runway

The beading on the dress is amazing.

the shoes

These Pierre Hardys were a bold choice – not the obvious shoe for this dress (see runway photo). However, Meester rarely makes obvious choices, and I like that about her.  These shoes work in my book because they aren’t matchy, and they don’t play in to the summer sun dress look the dress could easily be. The shoes take the dress and the entire look to a whole other level – to a much cooler, edgier – and swoon-worthy place.  They make the look for me. Well played, Leighton.

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