Emma Roberts is known for her cutting edge fashion sense and talent for snooping out the latest trends.
But the 22-year-old opted for a more classic look on Friday for an event showcasing the latest Lexus luxury car designs in New York City.
The evening was a star-studded cocktail party hosted by Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, featuring a special performance by neo-soul band The Roots.
Pink bell: Emma Roberts was stunning in an elegant dress for the Lexus: Design Matters event in New York, on Friday
Sweet profile: The 22-year-old actress showed off her graceful fashion sense with a sideways view
The invite for the showcase told attendees to 'dress to impress' and the Scary Movie 4 star was definitely the most impressively attired for the cocktail and hors d'oeuvres party.
Making sure to accentuate her alabaster complexion, the American Horror Story star tied her brunette tresses into a tight bun.
Quite the charmer: The young actress offered a sweet and knowing look to the cameras
By George!: Clooney's girlfriend Stacy Keibler looked lovely in a simple but chic ensemble
A source told: 'They were all over each other.
'She would get up and walk away and talk to people and come back and make out with him again.
'They spent the entire time at the party making out non-stop.'
Stage presence: Broadway singer and television actress Kristin Chenoweth guest hosted the star-studded event
Test drive: Kristin tried out one of the luxury cars
Lacy lady: The blonde bombshell sported a lacy white dress for the evening's festivities
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Much to her chagrin, she ends up working at an adult book shop.
Racy and lacy: Alice Eve dressed down a glamorous and revealing black lace top with a pair of jeans
Graceful appearance: Will & Grace star Debra
Messing let her red tresses hang luxuriously down her shoulders as she
posed with a fellow event-goer
Would you look at this? Debra brought attention to her smartphone
Meanwhile, Emma, who is the niece of Julia Roberts, was not the only one wearing a stunning dress for Friday's Lexus party.Broadway singer Kristin Chenoweth was the celebrity host for the evening and made sure to make an impression.
The 44-year-old donned beige pumps and a stylishly frayed lacy white dress for her duties as MC.
The Pushing Daisies star colour-coordinated with a matching white coat as she clutched a brown handbag.
The vocal liberal Christian wore her blonde tresses lightly over her slender shoulders.
Simple and casual: Julianna Margulies arrived wearing a black T-shirt and slacks
Unstoppable: Rosario Dawson made an appearance in a black leather jacket
Alice Eve, George Clooney's girlfriend Stacy Keibler and famous redhead Debra Messing also showed up for the festivities.The 44-year-old Will & Grace star wore her ginger curls in a sexy tangle as she entertained fellow guests with images on her smartphone.
But she was not the only veteran TV star in attendance as Julianna Margulies, 46, arrived to the party dressed all in black.
The Good Wife actress accessorised with suede pumps and gold bangles as she wore her hair, like Emma, in a top knot.
Stylish receiver: Football star Victor Cruz wore
an off-white blazer with the sleeves rolled up as he sported white
pants and a matching shirt
Eagle eye: The Walking Dead marksman Norman Reedus showed up in a grey shirt and thin black tie
Capping off the evening was a crowd-pleasing performance by The Roots.The hip hop infused funk masters performed some of their best renditions for the Big Apple party, as they took a break from their house band duties for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
It was clear that the veteran musicians were a sensation as they pumped through an inspired set.
Here they come: The Roots provided the entertainment for the evening
Coming out swinging: The hip hop/new-soul band wowed the attendees with a crowd-pleasing set