TREND: Embellished collars

If there’s an opportunity to add a bit of an edge to a rather conservative piece of clothing, I’ll always take it. Embellished collars usually do the trick. Studs on a good oxford or pearls on a peter pan collar make a statement on their own. You can also wear a collar necklace if you want the same effect, without the bulk of the shirt on a hot summer’s day.

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A lot of people couldn’t help but notice Christina Aguilera’s studded short-shorts, diapers, underwear, bottoms on The Voice last night. I’m so not into the whole Fashion Police thing, opting to celebrate unique fashions instead (you enjoy so much more in life this way), so I’ll spare you the Depend jokes

Still, I’ve noticed the trend on more celebs than just Aguilera, including Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga. They retail for $400 by Norma Kamali. Would you be daring enough to wear them? Office: definitely not. Party: probably not. On a glitzy televised entertainment show? Acceptable.

Still, a lot of tweeters sounded off about the wardrobe choice last night:

Check out Nicki Minaj, below, who wore them too. Read more…