I love all kinds of pins and brooches. They might sound old fashioned but can be whimsical and fun at the same time.
During my research, I discovered several ways to play with a vintage pin.
Pin them up like TV characters, such as Joan Holloway ("Mad Men") or Emma Pillsbury ("Glee")
Joan's way is more classic. Normally she just pins it on a cardigan or dress.
source: jewlr.com
Emma is a current day character who happens to love regal pin-up style. Her signature pin is normally a giant enamel flower pin.
Among all the style icons, Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie Kennedy probably are two of the most famous stars because of their large collections of brooches.
Since the passing of Elizabeth Taylor some of her stunning jewelry collection have emerged in auctions, including some of her brooches.
The one that always cacthes my attention is this diamond brooch she wore on the wasit of a ivory dress, unexpected yet very classy
Jackie Kennedy's sunburst pin is one of the rare pieces that she bought herself in 1961 in London. Rumor has it that she even didn't have that amount of money to pay at once but the store, used to attend her mother as regular, allowed her to make several payments. The way she wore it in this presidential event made it truely worth the $$$
She looked more like a royal princess than the first lady. :) This brooch was one of her favorite pieces.
A closeup on the sunburst brooch
The Queen of England Elizabeth II probably is not as known as a fashion icon, but along with her most standard English accent, her dress up style has its own followers and admirers.
I think it's really cool to pin a scarf like this. :)
source:hipstertipser.tumblr.com
I don't remember since when I started collecting vintage and old brooches. No, I don't think I have ever owned a true antique piece, but the enjoyment they brought to my daily life is just priceless.
Wearing it on the necklace
Pin it on a hat. See how to DIY here.
On a fur collar
On a overcoat
During my research, I discovered several ways to play with a vintage pin.
Pin them up like TV characters, such as Joan Holloway ("Mad Men") or Emma Pillsbury ("Glee")
Joan's way is more classic. Normally she just pins it on a cardigan or dress.
source: jewlr.com
Emma is a current day character who happens to love regal pin-up style. Her signature pin is normally a giant enamel flower pin.
Among all the style icons, Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie Kennedy probably are two of the most famous stars because of their large collections of brooches.
Since the passing of Elizabeth Taylor some of her stunning jewelry collection have emerged in auctions, including some of her brooches.
The one that always cacthes my attention is this diamond brooch she wore on the wasit of a ivory dress, unexpected yet very classy
Jackie Kennedy's sunburst pin is one of the rare pieces that she bought herself in 1961 in London. Rumor has it that she even didn't have that amount of money to pay at once but the store, used to attend her mother as regular, allowed her to make several payments. The way she wore it in this presidential event made it truely worth the $$$
She looked more like a royal princess than the first lady. :) This brooch was one of her favorite pieces.
A closeup on the sunburst brooch
The Queen of England Elizabeth II probably is not as known as a fashion icon, but along with her most standard English accent, her dress up style has its own followers and admirers.
I think it's really cool to pin a scarf like this. :)
source:hipstertipser.tumblr.com
I don't remember since when I started collecting vintage and old brooches. No, I don't think I have ever owned a true antique piece, but the enjoyment they brought to my daily life is just priceless.
Wearing it on the necklace
Pin it on a hat. See how to DIY here.
On a fur collar
On a overcoat
4 comments:
戴在腰上和头上还是挺有创意的，我很少带brooch，我妈妈倒是挺喜欢
阿街新年快乐！
今早发现一件我很喜欢的DKNY的长开衫在右胸上面竟然有个洞，555,哭S，我准备戴个胸花了，实在不舍得扔掉呀！
Jess
jess, 能缝上吗? 是moth? 高级牌子的毛衣好象都配的线的吧. 戴胸花也不错. 不过有个洞在那好象也挺别扭的.
春节快乐!
一语惊醒梦中人！好象有线，待我去挖挖看。。不晓得是不是moth, 我家应该没有moth呀。。一会把放毛衣的那几层都抖出来看看。
Jess
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