After my ears burst into cherry - red flames of anger, I was holding the perpetrators over the rubbish bin and stopped with a crazy thought — what if I wore
earrings as brooches?
Not exact matches
Pants: Rafaella (similar here) ~ ~ Blazer: Mom made (similar here) ~ ~ Top: Mom made (similar here) ~ ~ Shoes: 9 West (similar here) ~ ~
Brooch: (similar here, here & here) ~ ~
Earrings: (similar here) ~ ~ Purse: (similar here
as a clutch and here with handles)
Dress: BCBGeneration (similar here with a hi - lo hem) ~ ~ Coat: Beged - Or (similar here not quite
as long or here) ~ ~ Leggings: c / o StyleWe (similar here) ~ ~ Boots: ShoeMint (similar here) ~ ~ Scarf: thrifted (similar here) ~ ~
Earrings: (similar here) ~ ~ Bracelet: Mauzies (similar here) ~ ~
Brooch: (similar here)
I generally forgo my usual bangle bracelets in favour of closer fitting stretch or clasp ones and / or vintage gloves (
as I don't want to risk losing a bracelet in the process of trying clothes on), and keep the rest of my accessories fairly streamlined and close fitting, too (think stud
earrings, princess length necklaces, and only those
brooches in my collection with the sturdiest of fasteners).
A simple gold pendant necklace and gold stud
earrings is all I need for jewelry,
as I'm wearing my large brimmed wool hat with a gorgeous vintage
brooch for some added flair.
Jeans: Fabrizio - Gianni (here in a peacock blue) ~ ~ Blazer: Incognito (similar here in a long version and here
as a bomber) ~ ~ T - Shirt: Melonkiss (here) ~ ~ Shoes: Villager (similar here with metal instead of red flower) ~ ~
Earrings: (similar here) ~ ~
Brooches: (similar here all in one)
Look to unique accessories that will bring a fresh update such
as asymmetrical
earrings or a
brooch.
I also think vintage
earrings would look gorgeous
as brooches or even hair accessories.
As I stated in my article «how to wear jewels in winter ``,
brooches and
earrings have this great interest that they are visible in the street.
Anthropologie Bell Sleeve Top Alice + Olivia Pants (similar) Scarf worn
as Belt (similar) BCBG Feather Clutch (love) Kurt Geiger Pumps (similar, save) Chanel
Brooch (save) Nasty Gal
Earrings Saint Laurent Sunglasses (save)
And though I'm not
as on my game when it comes to things like
earrings (nickel allergy) or rings (way too many shark dissections to make that practical),
brooches are my jam.
Deets: Recycled sweaters skirt / Urban Outfitters, black tank top / Nordstrom's, aqua cashmere cardigan / Bloomingdale's, black leather skinny belt / Norstrom's, plum tights / Hue, black lace tights / Urban Outfitters, black hand - knitted scarf / made with love by Stacy, vintage clip - on
earring worn
as brooch / thrifted, blue topaz ring / unknown, black leather ankle boots / Munro.
She added dainty diamond
earrings and a thin bracelet,
as well
as a sparkly
brooch pinned to her dress» right sleeve.