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Diva on A Dime: Red Carpet Edition

Gear-up for award season in these decadent Hollywood-worthy baubles, bags and heels—without the price tag!
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Naomie Harris

Naomi Harris was an angelic sight to behold at the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, literally dripping in David Morris chandelier earrings, in which no glam gown is complete without it.

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Chandelier Chic

Chandelier earrings, Carolee, $65, bloomingdales.com.

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Hold On!

It’s hard to look pass the other sweet David Morris gems Harris was sporting, but if you do, you’ll find a pint-size faceted Rauwolf clutch (upwards of $1,800); a style worthy of a home in every women’s closet.

Diva on A Dime: Red Carpet Edition
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Compact Clutch

Leather and fur evening bag, Zara, $60, zara.com.

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Zoe Saldana

At the  2013 amfAR Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles, Zoe sported a Gucci cocktail dress that took the crown for all LBD’s. But it’s the accessories that made it best-dress-worthy, adding the right finishing touches to the overall look.

Diva on A Dime: Red Carpet Edition
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Crown Jewel

Zoe’s candy-colored David Yurman mandarin-garnet-and-rubellite drop earrings were sweet enough to eat!

Diva on A Dime: Red Carpet Edition
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Jewel Tone

Gem drop earrings, ASOS, $14, asos.com.

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Ruby Stilettos

Nothing says luxe like velvet (or suede)! Saldana completed her look with a pair of Christian Louboutin ruby stilettos to rival Dorothy.

Diva on A Dime: Red Carpet Edition
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Pumped Up

Suede pumps, Cavin Klein, $76, zappos.com.

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Keishia Whitaker

At the premiere of Out Of The Furnace with hubby Forest Whitaker, Keisha Whitaker wore a smoldering cocktail dress, but her accessories were the perfect pile-up of elegance and edge.

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Pretty Pile-Up

A closer look at Whitaker’s jewelry showcases a divine mix of canary and white diamonds worth noting.

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Sparkle

Sterling silver tennis bracelet, Icz Stonez, $50, overstock.com.

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Wrapped Up

Leaf wrap ring, City By City, $18, macys.com.

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Sunshine State

Yellow zirconia tennis bracelets, Rakuten, $65, rakuten.com.

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Mellow Yellow

18K plated yellow stone ring, $58 each, Melinda Maria, maxandchloe.com.

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Fine Threads

Nyong’o wearing a Elie Saab Couture brocade dress, Cartier jewels and Christian Louboutin sandals at the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala.

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Floral Arrangements

Crystal flower chandelier earrings, $20, Haskell, macys.com.

Diva on A Dime: Red Carpet Edition