Traditionally, a brooch or pin is worn on a jacket lapel, but modern jewelry trends have suggested new and creative ways for getting the most out of your collection. With a little knowhow and the proper placement, you can use a single pin to dress up any outfit, add some new life to your accessories or just enjoy your jewelry in a whole new way.



Add Some Pizzaz to Your Purse

Did you know that a pin can instantly take an everyday purse and transform it into a dazzling accessory? For instance, a simple black purse is classic. It’s easy to accessorize and a lot of women prefer the sleek styling of a solid color design. But, what if you wake up one morning and your simple black purse looks just that - simple? Perhaps you want to dress it up or add a little sparkle to your day, which you can do by adding a pin to the handbag itself or by placing it where the strap meets the purse.

What’s Up With Your Hat

The right pin can take a casual hat from everyday wear and turn it into a trendy statement in fashion. Whether you’re spending some time at the beach and want to add a fun pin that features a dolphin, seashell, palm tree or other symbol that’s reminiscent of a day at the shore or you want to dress up a hat for an afternoon of shopping with your girlfriends, the choice is yours. Either way you look at it, adding some style to your hat is a smart way to use your head.

Shoulder Style

As mentioned earlier, pins and brooches are traditionally worn on a lapel. However, these days women are stepping it up on the style meter and moving their pins to the shoulder area of their jackets, blazers and even sweaters. A solid color turtleneck goes from warm to ‘wow’ with the addition of a simple pin. You can choose a sterling silver and cubic zirconia design for a style that looks as though you’ve adorned your shoulder in diamonds, or you can choose a gemstone or enamel pin to add some color to your ensemble.

Accessorizing Your Accessories

If you are like many women, you wear scarves at certain times of the year. Whether it’s for reasons of warmth during the cold winter months or simply a style preference, you can dress up your scarves with nothing more than a simple brooch. If you enjoy the look of a wrapped scarf, place the pin in the front or slightly off to the side so that it’s visible. Everyone who sees you will know that you are a woman of fashion.

If you prefer to wear your scarves long and open, consider a compromise. With the scarf draped across your neck and hanging down in the front, bring the two ends together as though you were about to tie them midway down. Instead of tying them, add a pin to secure the two sides together and you will instantly have the look of a tie or ribbon that’s sure to be an attention grabber.