Kate Beckinsale gives flip flops the flick as she hits Malibu beach in towering wedges

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But when it comes to sensible beachwear, there is clearly a space in Kate Beckinsale wardrobe.

The British actress spent the day soaking up the sunshine in Malibu with her nine-year-old daughter Lily on Monday.

New heights: Kate Beckinsale proved her devotion to fashion knows no bounds as she hit Malibu beach in a towering pair of wedges

Posh moment: It appears Kate has been taking notes from her new friend and high-heel lover Victoria Beckham

But while her white, lace dress perfectly managed to combine style with practicality, her choice of footwear was not as well thought out.

Donning a pair of towering five-inch wedge sandals, the star tottered gingerly along the sand looking ready to topple at any moment.

Shunning the example of fellow beach-goers who were mostly barefoot, it was clearly more important for Miss Beckinsale to boost her 5ft 7in frame.

Play date: Kate was joined by her daughter Lily, who sensibly opted for no shoes at all

And her decision to go for high-heels looked even more ill-advised as she battled to keep up with an energetic nine-year-old.

The 34-year-old was among a host of celebrity guests attending a lavish beach party held by singer Gwen Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdales.

The couple threw the cowboy-themed event to celebrate their son Kingston James McGregor's second birthday.

Hosts: the beach party was thrown by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale to celebrate their son Kingston's birthday

Miss Beckinsale's rather overly-dedicated approach to fashion on this occasion could be a result of her growing friendship with style-icon Victoria Beckham.

The pair have bonded since the former Spice Girl arrived in Los Angeles last year, with the actress recently spotted happily wearing a pair of her pal's designer jeans.

The actress moved to Los Angeles five years ago after meeting her film director husband Len Wiseman.

She abandoned her nine-year relationship with Welsh actor Michael Sheen, with whom she had nine-year-old daughter Lily.