Best Brooches: Michelle Obama

Mrs.Obama sure loves her brooches. She has worn them in every way possible, showing the versatility of the brooch as an accessory.
She shows how brooches can add style and flair to even the most conservative of outfits. Her simple solid colored shift dress becomes a statement piece with a large enamel flower brooch at the shoulder. A brooch transforms stuffy cardigan or blazer into a playful and retro, yet refined outfit.

LUXXOR Vintage on Pinkbow.net Part 2

I love how she styled the Sarah Coventry brooch with the retro peter pan style coat collar.

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Brooches at LUXXOR Vintage

Today is LUXXOR's 1 Year Anniversary

That's right. LUXXOR Vintage was born on a lonely February 14th one year ago. Making this Valentine's Day the shop's one year aniversay! 

Celebrate with 20% off your entire order from now through February 14th, 2011 with coupon code VDAYM20.

Jewelry is more fun than romance anyway...

LUXXOR Vintage on Pinkbow.net

 

When I first came across Pinkbow.net I fell in love with her romantic style and beautiful photography. I feel so honored that LUXXOR Vintage was featured. The photos turned out amazing!

Valentines Day Outfit

Vintage Popcorn Crochet Lace Dress by Cloudninevintage

  Vintage 12k Gold Filled Heart Locket By LUXXORVintage 

           Preen Woven Pod Coat

      Vintage Avon Ring with Garnet and Rhinestone by LUXXORVintage

Vintage Vera Cruz black leather lace-up ankle booties by kenaione

Advanced Style

One of my favorite things is the blog Advanced Style.
My favorite thing about the site are the video interviews of stylish older women discussing fashion and personal style.
Here is one if the best (and quirkiest) ones, with the incredible Ilona Royce.

Best Brooches: Little Edie

Brooches are one item of jewelry that hasn't quite made it into the 21st century. Personally, I think they are a versatile and chic addition to any jewelry collection. I think the fact that they are not overly popular now makes wearing one even more fun. They are so decidedly vintage looking that wearing one is always and expression of personal style. With some creativity you will find that there are endless ways to wear a brooch.

That's why I am staring a new segment called Best Brooches. I hope it will inspire you to try wearing a brooch.

For the first edition I am happy to feature cult fashion icon and brooch revolutionary Little Edie Beale. If you don't know who she is, watch Grey Gardens (and preferably not the Drew Barrymore version.)