Thursday, November 18, 2010

Granny Chic

While working at Beauty Chat we were asked to describe our style for a site bio. Mine is best categorized as granny chic. I love pearls, oxfords, argyle and pretty much anything that your grandmother probably used to wear. Paired with modern items, I think that the aforementioned items work as staple pieces that never go out of style.

One of my favorite fashion pieces is one that isn't as popular today as it was in years past, the brooch. I think it's the easiest way to add a little class, or pizzaz, to any outfit. I have one that I adore and it was only a few bucks at Forever 21. I need to buy more!

What's cool about them is that you can buy vintage inspired brooches or more modern ones.






What's your take on brooches? All about 'em, or too old fashioned for you?




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22 comments:

  1. AlyssaNovember 18, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    I'm a lover of the brooch! you can shove them on anything and they dress up an outfit or make it look a little more cute straight away. and can always me made into a necklace!!

    I just bought a fantastic vintage one on ebay that is a coat of arms.

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  2. MyFashionAddictionsNovember 18, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    I LOVe em, but don't wear them so much. They're pretty to look at and buy but I'm not sure what outfits to work them into lol.

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  3. this free birdNovember 18, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Pass me a knitted brooch and I'm in! I love that bumblebee!!

    xo,
    carrie
    hows your head??

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  4. Claire KieferNovember 18, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    I was just talking to Micaela about this! In theory, I think they're really pretty, but I never wear them. I don't know why, I just never think to put one on. Maybe on coats!

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  5. Chocolate & ChantsNovember 18, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    I love the bee one! Although i'd personally forget to pin one on. I'm already bad when it comes to necklaces and bracelets.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    I like brooches. I actually wore a brooch with my sweater on Monday :)

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  7. MegNovember 18, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    The last one is very pretty.

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  8. MimiNovember 18, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    i looooooove brooches! the ones you have here are beautiful! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  9. GracieNovember 19, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    I love brooches! They are a nice little extra on an outfit. I would love to wear them more often though.

    P.S. You must start watching the Harry Potter movies!!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    I guess my style is a bit of Granny chic too... I like all of the things you describe. Perhaps we are old souls at heart. Have a wonderful weekend... headache free. xo

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  11. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    I guess my style is a bit of Granny chic too... I like all of the things you describe. Perhaps we are old souls at heart. Have a wonderful weekend... headache free. xo

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  12. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    I guess my style is a bit of Granny chic too... I like all of the things you describe. Perhaps we are old souls at heart. Have a wonderful weekend... headache free. xo

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  13. the runaway romantiqueNovember 19, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    I love brooches, I think they're making a comeback, especially modern ones on the corner of a nice blazer :)

    Just wanted to drop by and say hi and that you have such a lovely blog! Maybe we could follow each other!

    - the runaway

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  14. KDC EventsNovember 19, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I would not call it Granny but more "classic". I love your look =)

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  15. bananas.November 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    i still love brooches...and pretty much anything antique-y looking. i don't wear them as much though.

    btw my disney swag is not from the new f21 collection...most are directly from d-land. but thanks for telling me about it. i actually ran to the nearest f21 during lunch and picked myself up a few things.

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  16. Alison KinseyNovember 19, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    i love all of these pretty brooches! i admit i've never bought one for myself, but i could see them looking great dressed up with a blazer or tweed jacket!

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  17. SageNovember 19, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    I love that terminology of "granny chic" if I had to choose, I would say I have my own style. I do though love sportswear.

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  18. ENovember 19, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    That second brooch is so beautiful.

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  19. ivy's closetNovember 20, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    So pretty! & very vintage.

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  20. better daysNovember 20, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Sweet blog. A very fun post.

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  21. ellieNovember 20, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    So great to think about this kind of things for the holidays, too.

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  22. JulesNovember 29, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Pearls and argyle are two of my faves as well and they will always be a classic. I’m all about the brooches too. I add them to otherwise plain outfits to give them a little something. I wore a dress to a wedding a few weeks back, threw a brooch around the satin waistband and bam, instant glam ;) I love the 2nd brooch and 4th brooches you posted.

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