Charlize Theron is one of those celebrities whose star power just refuses not to shine, even when she’s wearing a hoodie on her way out of the grocery store. So when girlfriend turns it up in a perfect Lanvin cocktail frock, the effect is practically blinding. Check it out, after the jump.

The shiny little dress is everywhere for spring (Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Diane Von Furstenberg all showed them on their runways), and I’m totally obsessed with Charlize’s version of it. The sleek and simple hair, black accessories, and dark manicure help give the look an edginess that totally works for her. I also love that she left her legs bare–black tights would have given this and 80s-redux type of vibe, instead of the totally right-this-minute feel it really has.