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Monday, September 8, 2008

Floral Attachments

What do you do when an outfit begs for a little something extra? I like to add some pizzazz by throwing on a brooch of some kind and that usually takes up the style factor a few notches. There are many brooch styles out there, but you can never go wrong with good ole' flower pins.

The delicate flower shape makes for a stylish and captivating addition to any outfit in any season. Eye-catching jewelry and accessories are very popular this fall and these pins are a fantastic but subtle way to make a fashion statement.

Take a look at the girl in the photo below that I found on The Sartorialist. Her outfit is already a cool and quirky mix of pieces but the pink flower pin on the lapel of her blazer adds a little colour and feminine flair to the mostly monochromatic look.


photo courtesy thesartorialist.blogspot.com


Check out these lovely, inexpensive flower brooches available online.



Lacquered Flower Pin
Price: US$5.80



Chiffon Polka Dot Corsage
Price: UK £7.00 (US$12.34)




Flower Feather Corsage
Price: UK £6.00 (US$10.57)






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40 comments:

  1. Rebecca JaneSeptember 9, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    OH I love flower brooches! They are fabulous. I think my favorite one in the photos you've got is for sure the Fall Flower Bouquet - stunning!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    i'm still all about large flowers in hair or on clothes, thanks to carrie bradshaw! great picks here...and be sure to check out i wore one to the mtv vmas this weekend :)

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  3. S (formerly of Modern-Guilt)September 9, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Such a great compilation from you, as always :D I love this trend!

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  4. Sharon September 9, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    A lovely post-I must wear my floral brooches more often this autumn!!

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  5. CULTURE CREATORSSeptember 9, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    I LOVED the fan in her hand, what a great action shot...god i love the sart.







    xCC

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    Love the post! Now we can all embrace our inner Carrie Bradshaw!

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  7. SiennaSeptember 9, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Flower brooches are lovely.

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  8. jessSeptember 9, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    I've never thought about brooches much befor, the ones you showed are lovely

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  9. AsianCajunsSeptember 9, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    I haven't worn brooches in a couple of years, but your post has inspired me to dig them back out!

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  10. ElizabethSeptember 9, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    What a great post, I love flower brooches. They can take a look in the modern or retro direction instantly.

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  11. starbrainedSeptember 9, 2008 at 11:00 PM

    I'm huge fan of brooches! Floral brooches here I come! And I would love to link- I've added you right now

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  12. Egle Z.September 10, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    That pink flower pin looks very chanel!
    PS. You've been tagged ;)

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  13. Lil MidgetSeptember 10, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    I love the black flower :) I think I prefer stone brooches...Shiny...(I have some magpie tendencies :P)

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  14. HEELSHATSSeptember 10, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    I like your blog!!!!!!!

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  15. Christina LeeSeptember 10, 2008 at 11:43 AM

    I went through a pin phase and now have them sitting in a drawer. Hmmm...

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  16. TriciaSeptember 10, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    i love the tweed and feather pins, and the feather corsage!! They're such great materials.

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  17. SeekerSeptember 10, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    What a great post dear, I love brooches, and you picked such beautiful ones.

    xoxo

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  18. KristinaSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    I have pins in all shapes and sizes... they can really make a statement, if you pick the right ones of course, and I mostly wear them in the winter with scarves and such. I like all of the above;)

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:39 AM

    love the bouquet broach

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  20. UnknownSeptember 11, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    ooh, that second one is so so pretty. i adore little accessories like this.

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  21. CULTURE CREATORSSeptember 11, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    OH and uh YAY! for our new myspace friendship! hahaha:)






    xCC

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  22. Vain and VapidSeptember 11, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    I love the way the woman in the photo wears hers.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    What a great addition to an outfit. =)

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  24. ♥ Marta ♥September 12, 2008 at 3:04 AM

    I love brooches, they are to unique and give an outfit so much character :)

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    Lacquered Flower Pin is miraculous ) great spotting )))

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  26. WinnieSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    I used to wear brooches a lot...I don't so much anymore but I love the look of wearing lots all at once. It's so eclectic!

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  27. Diana CoronadoSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    All them are gorgeous

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  28. LibbiSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    Oh they're great!
    I like the last one, so cool to dress up an outfit!
    Libbi
    x

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  29. BliciousSeptember 12, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    i love!! such a great accessory!

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  30. TINASeptember 12, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    Oh, flower brooches are just fabulous! I love them.
    I would love to link! I'll add you right now. :)

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  31. WendivaSeptember 13, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    a touch of floral completes perfection...love this post!!!

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    I just stumbled upon your blog, and it is Fabulous! I love the Brooches. I am currently pinning them to Headbands for some fierce fashion statements. I also love the studded heels, this is something that I also do. So fun! Keep up the great blogging!
    http://rachelmwallis.blogspot.com
    ~R.Wallis

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  33. laraSeptember 13, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    beautiful brooches!!

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  34. laraSeptember 13, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful brooches, I wanted to buy a big flower, but it doesn't fit that good to me I think :)!

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  35. PageSeptember 13, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    I was just reading Nina Garcia's book and she mentioned how brooches are one of the 100 things that every girl must own.

    I love the ones you picked out!

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  36. thatgirl!September 13, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    oooooooooooo i love them all!

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  37. SecretistaSeptember 14, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    o0o

    I want!!

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  38. SydneydollSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    hey

    hair pieces can look really good.
    especially with dresses
    black & black is wonderful.

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  39. UnknownSeptember 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    I love the flowers. I am not one to wear pins but I would def. wear that feather flower pin - it is gorgeous!

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  40. Blonde hair, Blue jeansSeptember 16, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    the last one, the one with the feathers is incredible!

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