Gwyneth Paltrow [1] looked white-hot in LA on Monday, posing for pictures at an event celebrating designer Windsor Smith and her new book, Homefront [2], which features a foreword by the actress. Gwyneth wore an alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet dress for the occasion, flashing a big grin when she linked up with Windsor for a photo.

Earlier this week, Gwyneth and her kids made headlines when the actress shared an adorable picture of Apple [3] and Moses. Although her 11-year-old daughter is wearing a large helmet in the photo, it's clear that she looks just like her mom, and the Instagram snap comes just a couple weeks after Gwyneth shared a throwback picture of her mom [4], Blythe Danner, whom Gwyneth definitely resembles. Keep reading for more pictures of Gwyneth at this week's event, then steal some party hostessing tips [5] from the star.