I rarely find American Idol Season 12 judge Nicki Minaj’s ensembles tastefully put together. She usually chooses to wear risque, eccentric, or even controversial outfits. Does anyone remember the blood-red robe ensemble and the Pope look-a-like she brought to last year’s Grammy Awards?
With that in mind, I was delightfully surprised by her gorgeous New Year’s Eve ensemble!
Nicki Minaj dazzles as host at the New Year’s Eve bash at Pure Nightclub, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, adorned in a shimmering gold ensemble on December 31, 2012 (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN / Joel Ginsburg)
The bombshell singer looked all glammed up and glittering in gold. Nicki welcomed the new year wearing a metallic gold Hervé Léger bandage dress by Max Azria, which she paired with Christian Louboutin 160 glitter ‘Daffodil’ platform pumps.
Nicki Minaj showcases her striking Versace Medusa coin necklace – a bold accessory choice (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN / Joel Ginsburg)
Nicki went all Versace to accessorize, choosing the Medusa coin necklace and bracelet set to make a statement and complement her outfit.
The American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress also added a gold Versace cuff bracelet with a matching cuff ring on her other hand. What do you think of her look? While she might be dressed in gold from head to foot, we believe her whole ensemble was right for her and, most importantly, not overdone.
Close-up of Nicki Minaj’s Versace Medusa coin bracelet, complementing her New Year’s Eve look (Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN / Joel Ginsburg)
We also loved Versace’s coin necklace and bracelet set, which is the perfect accessory for ringing in the New Year.
In some places, wearing coins on New Year’s Eve will bring you luck in the money department all year round (maybe that’s what Nicki was aiming for?) In any case, the coin necklace and bracelet certainly made a statement!
VERSACE Medusa Coin Necklace, $825; Medusa Coin Bracelet, $695
For those who loved the Versace set but find the price to be a bit too high for their liking, here are other similar coin necklace & bracelet sets at more affordable prices:
TORY BURCH Tory Landmark Frontal Necklace, $350; Tory Landmark Frontal Coin & Link Bracelet, $195
KENNETH JAY LANE Gold Coin Chain Necklace, $81.13; Satin Gold Crystal Coin Bracelet, $95
BEN-AMUN Long Gold Coin Necklace, $300; Gold Coin Charm Bracelet, $95
More Necklaces:
LEFT: Stella & Dot Rio Single Strand Coin Necklace, $68.60 / RIGHT: Selma Long Necklace, $55
More Bracelets:
LEFT: Yochi Alexander the Great Coin Bracelet, $60 / RIGHT: Selma Bracelet, $35