How celebs pull off the barely-there, bejewelled look
Most girls wear their diamonds on their fingers or earlobes. But celebrities aren't "most girls." These days, more and more actresses and pop stars are hitting the red carpet in little more than a few strategically placed jewels, gems and crystals on a scaffolding of sheer mesh. It's perhaps not a look for grocery shopping, but it's certainly one that will grab attention.
Dannii Minogue: Down Under decadence Seen here on the red carpet of the Melbourne Town Hall.File photo / Scott Barbour
Penelope Cruz: Glamour-girl gems Seen here on the red carpet at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.File photo / Andreas Rentz
Nicki Minaj: Bejewelled birthday suit Seen here at her 26th birthday party.File photo / Steven Lawton
Cher: Rock ‘n’ roll glitz Seen here on the Video Music Awards red carpet in 2010.Stock photo / Frederick M. Brown