The headline kind of says it all, honestly: I saw those and actually shouted, “OOOOH,” at my computer screen. The ruby is such an underappreciated gem, but these certainly aren’t subtle about honoring them. And I can get behind that. Especially because nothing in the rest of the outfit is even trying to compete:

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Outstanding Performer of the Year

I mean, it’s perfectly fine, but let’s not kid ourselves about what the showpiece is here. I almost wonder if they picked out the earrings and then built around it as gently as possible.

Oh, and because these photographers seem to care about Ye Olde Bloggers, we have an EXTREME close-up, too:

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Outstanding Performer of the Year

It’s almost like a very beautiful gemstone insect. Which… I realize does not sound like a compliment. I should just clam up and let the ogling continue in silence.

[Photos: InstarImages.com]