Naomie Harris shines bright in a beaded gown at BFI London Film Festival screening of Moonlight

Naomie Harris was certainly sparkling in the Moonlight on Thursday night, as she turned out for the red carpet screening of her new film.

The Skyfall actress shone bright in a colourful embroidered dress, topping off the look with cerise shoes as she walked the red carpet at Embankment Garden Cinema.

As one of the stand-out stars of the new 2016 drama, Naomie was keen to showcase the flick at 61st BFI London Film Festival.

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Shine bright: Naomie Harris dazzled on the red carpet at the BFI London Film Festival on Thursday night, to showcase her new film Moonlight

Shine bright: Naomie Harris dazzled on the red carpet at the BFI London Film Festival on Thursday night, to showcase her new film Moonlight

Picking out one key shade from her rainbow garment, Naomie cleverly co-ordinated her lipstick with her colour pop footwear.

To bolster her beauty look, the stunning screen star wore her hair in retro waves that featured a high-gloss finish.

In the film, which is set in a rough Miami neighbourhood and chronicles one man's lifetime, Naomie plays Paula, his mother who is funding her growing drug habit with prostitution.

Glittering: She was one of the stand-out stars of the film
Stunning star: Her lipstick matched her shoes

Colourful: She teamed cerise shoes with a bright, embroidered gown

Colour pop: Her cerise shoes clashed with the red carpet as she arrived

Colour pop: Her cerise shoes clashed with the red carpet as she arrived

Heading inside: The screening was held in Embankment
Glossy: Her hair featured a high gloss finesse

Rainbow display: She was the star of the night, keen to showcase her new film

On the evening, Naomie's co-stars were out in force, including Trevante Rhodes and Andre Holland. 

Trevante plays Chiron and Andre plays Kevin, while musician Janelle Monáe plays a character named Teresa. 

Janelle looked suitably cool on the red carpet, adding a masculine smartness to her ensemble with a tuxedo jacket and a bow tie.

On her lower half, Janelle's playful ensemble featured a tulle tutu skirt and delicate, super-flat shoes. 

On the red carpet: Naomie was accompanied by Janelle Monae on the red carpet

On the red carpet: Naomie was accompanied by Janelle Monae on the red carpet

Slick: The look was top-to-toe monochrome
Suited and booted: She wore a jacket and bow tie

Comfort first: She arrived in super-flat shoes, proving that heels were not needed to make an outfit complete

Bow-tiful: The cute shoes featured a bow design at her ankles

Bow-tiful: The cute shoes featured a bow design at her ankles

Finally, she offset her monochrome look with a bright red lipstick, ready to make an appearance in the hotly-anticipated flick.  

It is the story of his struggle to find himself is told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love while grappling with his own sexuality. 

Director Barry Jenkins also looked pleased to see his masterpiece head to the big screen. 

Looking slick: Actor Trevante Rhodes looked super-cool in a mauve suit

Looking slick: Actor Trevante Rhodes looked super-cool in a mauve suit

Dapper chaps: Trevante and his co-star Andre Holland (right) were among the stars delighted to see the film on the big screen

Delighted: Director Barry Jenkins is responsible for bringing the film to the big screen

Delighted: Director Barry Jenkins is responsible for bringing the film to the big screen

Cute twosome: Janelle and Naomie made quite the glamorous pair

Cute twosome: Janelle and Naomie made quite the glamorous pair

 

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