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Looks like Hollywood stylists have a very tiny budget for jewelry, and are looking for cheaper alternatives to gold and silver – like say, safety pins? Yes, safety pins have recently been spotted on the ears and necks of such stars as Hilary Duff, Agyness Deyn, Pamela Anderson, Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Bynes, and Miley Cyrus.

We think Hilary’s studded safety pin earrings are a cool twist for double pierced ears. But Pamela Anderson’s necklace looks like one of her kid’s made it as a school project. Hmm, could this be the case?

A cross between preppy and punk, this is a kind of cute and inexpensive trend that everyone can mimic (just disinfect any pins you find lying around your house before sticking them in your ears, please). If you're not into DIY, here are some cute safety pin-themed choices we found and like that can actually be considered jewely:

From left to right: Betsey Johnson School Girl Linear Safety Pin Drop Earrings ($41, zappos.com), Rachel Rachel Roy Earrings, Antique Goldtone Safety Pin Crystal Accent ($75, macys.com), CC Skye Safety Pin Earrings ($125, shopharmonylane.com)

From left to right: Pin Charm Chain Necklace ($6.80, forever21.com), Agent Provocateur safety pin necklace ($150, agentprovocateur.com), Marc Jacobs safety pin necklace ($456, brownsfashion.com)

Would you stick a safety pin in your ear? Do you like this trend? Hate this trend?

Faye Brennan is an Assistant Editor at BettyConfidential.com