ELLE OF THE BALL

Posted Oct 23 2009 @ 08:44 AM

Making a rare public appearance at Elle's 2009 Women in Hollywood Tribute in Beverly Hills on October 19, Katie Holmes was in great spirits while working the press wall at the Four Seasons Hotel. I honestly can't remember the last time she looked so polished and happy – clearly taking a little time off after filming in Australia over the summer did her good! I'm not really crazy about the visible bra under her Azzedine Alaïa sheer top and skirt (opt for Generra's Empire Waist Top in Black with Tt's playful Sabrina Skirt in Black), but at least it's not bright blue like Christina Aguilera sported a few weeks ago. Lingerie isn't exactly appropriate for this event, but it's not like Katie to show any skin so I'll let her pass on this one. She paired the look with classy pumps (try Samanta's sassy Viv Pump Wide in Black Patent) and a petite black bowler bag (like Elaine Turner's Tammy Patent Leather in Black). In the accessories dept Katie could have made this more exciting but it's so refreshing to see her smile it doesn't matter that she's not trying too hard to impress. What do you think of her bob growing out – should she keep it this length or crop it again? I kind of like the curls at the bottom, but it gets a little droopy around the ears IMO. Katie was presumably obligated to attend this event because she is on the cover of Elle's November 2009 issue, dishing on her fav designers that clearly inspired her attire at this event: “I love Alaïa, for sure. Stella McCartney. I like Ralph Lauren because I feel like it’s very American, and I’m pretty all-American, from Ohio. Isabel Marant and a new designer, Sari Gueron.” Katie has also been busy lately with her own venture into the fashion world. Holmes & Yang is now for sale at Maxfield in LA – stay tuned for more updates!

Katie Holmes seen in Beverly Hills, CA on Oct 19 2009.