Leighton Meester touched down in Madrid on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of Elizabeth Arden’s new perfume, Eternal Aura, held at the Santo Mauro Hotel. The global face of the fragrance, the “Gossip Girl” alum echoed the garden-themed fête — cohosted by Vogue — in a pink floral dress from Markarian’s pre-fall 2025 collection, paired with strappy gold metallic sandals.

Meester chose a pair of sandals with a sculptural toe detail, featuring crisscross, double straps across the toes, anchored by a small central twist that added a subtle focal point and dimension to the otherwise understated design. The sandals had a low, slender heel, an elongated sole, and were secured with a slingback strap at the ankles. A bright red pedicure offered a bold contrast against the metallic gold shoes. Though the brand of her shoes has yet to be identified, labels such as Aquazzura, Larroudé and Schutz carry similar designs. 

The actress’ dress was especially fitting for the occasion, as its rich pink hue mirrored Elizabeth Arden’s floral red carpet backdrop, which Meester posed in front of ahead of the event. Designed by Alexandra O’Neill, the Markarian Amina number was adorned with a sequined floral pattern and featured an off-the-shoulder silhouette with elasticated straps that amplified the bold design. Meester opted out of jewelry, instead finishing the look with soft pink makeup and ombré hair styled in a middle part with her signature bangs.

In February, Meester was named the global face of Elizabeth Arden’s first flagship fragrance launch in eight years, Eternal Aura, which blends airy florals and warm amber tones. “I’ve been a fan of Elizabeth Arden since I was a little girl, and being part of such an iconic brand for the launch of Eternal Aura feels like a full circle moment,” Meester said in a statement. Indeed, it’s a full-circle moment for the actress.