Kristen Stewart photographed leaving Balenciaga but not attending Oscars

Kristen Stewart was photographed by paparazzi on February 23rd in Los Angeles. The Snow White and the Huntsman actress was heading to Balenciaga with her publicst, Ruth Bernstein. Stewart ditched the usual black ensemble and wore a yellow tank with her trademark super skinny jeans, worn Vans and Paul Smith Lonnie sunglasses. Photos of Stewart going to Balenciaga are found over at The Daily Mail.

Stewart recently surprised critics by becoming the new face of Balenciaga. She was named fall 2012's face of their new fragrance. She recently said about the new title, "Balenciaga has always stood out to me. Even when I first began to consider fashion and admittedly rarely knew the brand I was wearing, I always recognized and loved Balenciaga," the Breaking Dawn actress commented. "It feels full circle to be involved with something that spoke to met hen and of course continues to excite me now. The brand is just cool. That's the way it is. I feel drawn to it. It provokes on a number of levels. It isn't afraid or contrived. It hits a very cool balance, always. Always pretty undeniable.

Balenciaga's creative director, Nicolas Ghesquiere said about Stewart, "Kristen embodies the modernity of the new Balenciaga fragrance with her unique sensibility and intelligence. From her early appearance in 'Panic Room' to her independent choice to 'Welcome to the Riley's', I've always sensed her progressive character. In 2006, I invited her to appear in a project shot by Bruce Weber. Since then, I've always wished to collaborate with her further, knowing that she shares the radical spirit of Balenciaga."

Stewart was seen leaving the LA Balenciaga store with her assistant carrying a dress. According to The Daily Mail, Stewart and her Breaking Dawn Part 1 co-star Robert Pattinson were not invited to this year's Oscar award ceremony. It is reported that the Oscar's deemed Breaking Dawn not award worthy and neither of the actors will appear at Sunday's award show.