Brooch Styling is a great way to freshen up your wardrobe!

Do you enjoy using your accessories to create fresh looks? Maybe you like to tie a scarf on your bag strap, or you love adding a belt to your coat. 

Accessories are the icing on the cake of your outfit, and can elevate your outfit to the next level. Take some time to enjoy the fun of playing around with your accessories, and see what a difference it makes to your wardrobe.

Have you considered Brooches, as one of the easiest accessories to style?

Of all the accessories I love, brooches are one of my very favourites, because they can transform a simple item of clothing into a statement piece - in a flash!

There are a multitude of different, creative ways that you can wear brooches. If you have unworn brooches sitting in your jewellery box, start by adding one to an old coat, and see how it transforms the coat into a glamorous, red-carpet worthy robe. 

Brooches are self-expressive too, not only because you can style them in many different ways, but because they can incorporate your favourite gems, colours and motifs.

How about a pearl brooch for classic chic. Or even a blue pearl brooch to add a shot of colour to your day. 

Animal brooches give a quirky and uplifting twist to your outfit. Try a pretty butterfly brooch if you're a nature lover - to celebrate the arrival of Spring!

Whichever brooch designs you love the most, the key is to just get started and to try adding this brilliant accessory to your looks. You'll find that they give so many pieces in your wardrobe a fresh twist. 

I'm excited to share with you 3 Ways I've worn brooches recently to freshen up my winter wardrobe. 

Each of these 3 ideas is an easy way to get started with Brooch styling. Even if you already wear brooches, you might not have tried all of these ideas. 

I would love to discover which idea you love the most to bring new life to your wardrobe - or if you have a different way you love to wear your brooches!

Please comment in the notes below, and then we can all inspire each other. 

With love, Amanda X

1) Wear your Brooch on a Cardigan or Bolero

I love the textures and sparkle on this cardigan, and pulled it out of my drawers a few days ago. I hadn't been wearing it, because it didn't quite close properly.

Ah - a brooch would be just the thing here I thought to myself! I happily pulled out my Sunflower Brooch with Pearls and was delighted to discover that it worked well with the tones in the knitwear, and was just the right finishing touch to hold the cardigan together securely. 

If you're anything like me, you like to pile on the layers in the winter to stay warm, and a brooch can be the perfect finishing touch so that those layers feel glamorous and intentional, (and you don't feel like you're turning into a marshmallow with all the layers!)

This idea works well with wrap cardigans too, or with a shrug or bolero if you're going out in the evening. In fact, it's the perfect way to stay sparkling and yet warm, if you're out in the evening for a drink or a meal, and you're sitting a little too close to a draughty door!

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2) Wear Your Brooch on a Beret or Hat

Berets, or indeed any type of hat, are perfect showcases for a favourite brooch. They transform your hat from a practical piece of clothing to a super-cute accessory that completes your whole outfit. 

I do love berets, and so they have become a signature look for me in the winter (that's a whole other blog post!). However, I know that berets are not everyone's cup of tea, and if you want to try your favourite brooch on a different type of hat, then a beanie a great alternative. 

I gave my mother-in-law a leaf brooch a few years ago. She's not one for dressing up, but she styled it beautifully on a beanie, and it was a delight to see her getting creative with her brooch styling!

To create my look in the photo above, I've simply pinned to my beret a Vintage Brooch with Pearl and Crystal (the crystal I've chosen here is hematite.. I love its modern feel). 

I like to wear my brooch pinned to one side, asymmetrically. You can adjust to whichever position feels comfortable for you. 

I felt really great wearing this beret down Brick Lane in London recently. The arty vibes of the beret were given a modern twist with the hematite on the brooch. This felt like the perfect accessory for a putting a spring in my step out and about in the City!

I've chosen a pearl brooch for my hat, but so many motifs work well on berets and hats. Choose your brooch to express your mood for the day! Will it be a bird, bee, or butterfly?

3) Wear your Brooch on a Bag

My third way to wear a brooch is perfect for adding a personalised touch to a regular piece that doesn't (yet) have much personality. If you have any plain bags in your closet that could do with a fresh touch - try adding a brooch!

This idea can take your bag from daytime to evening too - so it's a great trick to have up your sleeve for a holiday for example, when you are packing light. 

Bring a plain, satin purse to use for your phone, lipstick, and sunglasses during the day. Then for the evening, remove the strap, add a brooch and your plain bag is transformed into a gorgeous clutch!

In the photo above I've transformed a simple satin bag that I found at my local charity shop, by adding my favourite Sunflower Brooch with Pearls. It elevates the bag and turns it into a unique and expressive accessory. 

I've matched the brooch to the bag's strap, but if I remove the strap then I don't have to factor that in. This idea would work beautifully with Animal Brooches too, to add real personality to your bag, and turn into a talking point!

I hope you have been inspired - if you love these tips, then I've got something fun for you...

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With love, Amanda X

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