Season after season, Cynthia Steffe makes cute clothes that a lot of my friends (and yours) either wear or would want to. You don’t expect to see anything directional, and that’s no different for SS 2010.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I like that the line, for the most part, doesn’t try to be something it’s not. Even when it comes to the hair and makeup. It was easy and wearable and a pleasant way to ease into my day.

The best parts of the show were the colors, particularly the periwinkle and seafoam green. Because you know what I’ve decided? There’s not enough seafoam in my life. The big bow headbands, however, seemed like an attempt to bring the bunny ears phenomenon to the people, but I wasn’t feeling it. Bunny ears should just be bunny ears. And that’s that. However there were some super cute lightweight denim jackets and blazers that I’m very much looking forward to wearing.

And apparently, I’m going to be embracing my distinct swimmer shoulders this spring, because literally everyone is showing one-shouldered numbers. On the other hand, this bare midriff thing I’m starting to see, well, that’s a whole different issue that may involve revisiting the pool.

“Okay, off ze top of mein head—a yellow Adrienne Landau printed chinchilla rex rabbit newsboy hat, worn mit ein Cynthia Steffe blue-violet velvet cadet jacket over a Cavalli back-belted chunky oatmeal sweater vest on top of a Cacharel gala shirt in silver, matched mit John Varvatos stretchtwill-brocade sailor pants over Stella McCartney patent snakeskin monk shoes offset by Costume National elbow-length leather gloves, und to accessorize, maybe a rudraksha-bead twenty-two-karat white-gold Neil Lane Infinity Pendant. Simple. Timeless. Classic.” Bruno on his definition of “creative black tie” to GQ. Sorry, we’re kind of obsessed today.

Last month, we spotted necklaces that looked like elaborate collars, and literally transformed outfits because of their broad size and bold design.

This month, we can report the trend is spreading, and also seeping the other way:

Last week, intern Natalie (left) wore a Marni necklace with her tattered t-shirt. It took us all day to realize the black leather cuff wasn’t part of her top.

Then we got Cynthia Steffe’s holiday look book (right), and noticed the reverse:

Giant jeweled collars that looked like necklaces, sewn directly onto her sheath dresses.

As Chloe keeps flaunting their embellishments and Galliano soaks himself in jewel-encrusted nostalgia, expect to see more of these collared pieces on the runways -

But the exciting thing will be if more designers like Marni churn out the detachable pieces somewhere between a necklace and a bib.

Imagine being able to transform your outfit with a simple snap at the neck…