Janelle Monae and More Best-Dressed Celebs Rocked Pearls on Heels at Independent Spirit Awards

Independent movies were honored at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards today in Santa Monica, Calif.

Of course, the ceremony attracted a star-studded roster of actors stepping out in style.

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Among them, Janelle Monáe made one of the most striking appearances on the blue carpet. The “Moonlight” actress rocked a Salvatore Ferragamo ensemble teamed with an elegant pair of Christian Louboutin “Tudor Bal” heels.

The brand’s fall ’16 footwear features large pearl and gold pyramid stud detail and retails for $1,195.

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Naomie Harris (left) wears Chanel pumps, and Janelle Monae wears Christian Louboutin sandals at the 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards.
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The singer-turned-actress, who also stars in Academy Award-nominated “Hidden Figures,” was joined by her “Moonlight” co-star Naomie Harris, who had on a tweed Chanel dress teamed with black pumps from the brand that had pearl detail.

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Detail of Frieda Pinto’s Nicholas Kirkwood heels.
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Nicholas Kirkwood’s “Penelope” sandals with inset pearls.
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Also incorporating the pearl embellishment trend was Frieda Pinto, who rocked Nicholas Kirkwood’s “Penelope” sandals that include a pearl-inset heel with a yellow Uel Camilo dress. The shoes retail for $795.

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Detail of Kerry Washington (left) and Janelle Monae’s Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Kerry Washington wore a Prada dress that featured floral embellishments around the bodice, and she completed the look with Christian Louboutin’s “Blakissima” sandals. The spring ’17 shoes retail for $1,095.

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Detail of Kate Beckinsale’s Stuart Weitzman shoes.
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Kate Beckinsale looked chic in a Pamella Rolland gown that incorporated feathers and a long skirt. The actress rocked a simple pair of Stuart Weitzman sandals that pulled the look together.

Click through the gallery to see more of the best dressed celebrities at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.

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