I really restrain myself in thrift shops when it comes to buying up pins. They're always in abundance and are typically super cheap. But they invariably end up in my 'collection' doing nothing but sitting in my jewel box dedicated to all the pins I never wear ....
This vintage Monet pin, found in the jewellery-brimming cases at Canadian Thrift at 1053 Pape Avenue, was a couple bucks. But I just loved it on sight. Like most of the vintage bling I'm attracted to, I'm guessing it's 1970s. And it's large enough to make a real statement on my winter coat, which is where it's residing now.
Think I'll make a point (get it? tee hee) of showing you some of my pins next week. Maybe we can generate some fun ideas about how to wear them!!
I love vintage pins and brooches, but I never seem to actually wear them--on a winter coat is a great idea. Can't wait to hear more on the subject!
ReplyDeleteI like to wear big brooches on my hats, winter and summer, depending on the style of hat, of course. But they look so perky, and are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way with brooches! I'm always drawn to them and many times end up buying them, but rarely get around to wearing them. I used to wear funky brooches all the time, but then I just started to forget about them. I'm also now usually in more of a rush and don't take the time to fuss with them. You've inspired me to pull them out & start wearing them more!
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ReplyDeleteAk! Now the pressure is on for me to find something to do with all those brooches! Stay tuned!
Anonymous,I have thought of the hat thing - yet I have never done it! May have to try the look with my beret and the new Coro pin I bagged the other day for a toonie - stay tuned!
ReplyDeleteMaryek - you are so right: it takes a certain amount of strategy to wear a brooch right. I am going to try to be creative with a few brooches this week and see what I come up with....
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