I saw this new trend mentioned on The It Lists blog and thought it worth investigation.

Actually, I've noticed the trend of encrusting tops with faux gemstones popping up in the local malls already, but I was ignorant about celebrities like Nicky Hilton fueling the craze. Or is it one even?

I normally don't look to any of these "girls" for fashion forward thinking, or for that matter, thinking, but obviously, someone tells them what to wear.

Pictured are Nicky Hilton in a long green gown encrusted with jewels around the neckline. No need for a necklace, yet she seems a little over done with the bracelet and earrings. Maybe keep the bracelet and wear slightly smaller earrings?


Next is Sienna Miller. Hmm...maybe this looks better in person.


Mischa Barton - Again, I'm not impressed. The stone look too large for the size of the dress, and you can see her slip.


Now this dress worn by Lindsay Lohan is kind of cute. This works. The stones look good against the black material on this piece, and she didn't over do it with excessively large jewelry.

These photos are form InStyle.com who have this to say about this jewelry slash clothing trend:

Call it built-in bling. L.A. lovelies are donning duds with gems sewn right into the neckline for instant, easy chic. Super-stylist Rachel Zoe helped Mischa Barton choose a jewel-bedecked Burberry Prorsum dress for an appearance with the brand's creative director, Christopher Bailey. "It was perfect for her," Zoe said. "Mischa loves anything with sparkles." As for how to wear the youthful style, Zoe has a firm recommendation: "Keep everything else simple." Barton and fellow Zoe client Lindsay Lohan followed her advice, choosing sleek hair and understated accessories to go with their embellished minidresses.