https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:52:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches/page/2#post-2102655 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:28:59 +0000 April 2102655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#17 makes me swoon in a Desperately Seeking Susan awesome way.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches/page/2#post-2102654 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:52:21 +0000 nemosmom 2102654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so creative and pretty, Brooklyn!! I admire your talent and eye for making great use of your pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches/page/2#post-2102632 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:29:42 +0000 columbine(erin) 2102632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that you used a brooch in a skirt! I’ve not seen that before and it looks gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches/page/2#post-2102598 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:08:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2102598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, the hoop is gold. I got it from a local jewellery store. It has a nice patina to it that I liked. Things are much improved here. We’ve had significant rain. We still need more rain to break the drought but it’s such a relief that the fires are out and recovery can get underway. </p> <p>Thanks Anne!</p> <p>Bijou, you need a big brooch with those gorgeous items. I hope you check out Inge’s pinboard </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches/page/2#post-2102467 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:32:15 +0000 lyn67 2102467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Brooklyn, long time no seen, how's the situatiob in Australia, now? Was so sorry for all that your country endured...Hope is all getting better now.<br />You always have the most gorgeous ideas ref. bold vintage jewelry- love the way you style them- but mind you,&nbsp; I want that hoop in nr 10! Is it silver or gold, where is it from? <br />I did have and wore for more than a decade&nbsp; one thinner stlye from silver but broke last year&nbsp; and couldn't find a replacement, yet. I so miss it as was doing my own creative things with it, too....:-( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102453 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:00:17 +0000 anne 2102453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks Brooklyn, and so creative. I had also not known about necklace converters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102449 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:49:00 +0000 Bijou 2102449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn - I have three tweed suits, all by Carla Zampatti and I think she is very influenced by Chanel. I usually wear a long strand of pearls with these, but I could really lift my game in getting creative with brooches. </p> <p>I could definitely see you in a burgundy version of that amazing Chanel outfit, its stunning.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102433 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:01:48 +0000 Inge 2102433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brrooklyn - Yes! I really love the look of cuffs and rolled sleeves too, and you would totally rock that! A matching pair could be fab for that, but non-matchy could work too. Can't wait to see what you come up with:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102429 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:25:00 +0000 Brooklyn 2102429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!</p> <p>Inge, that pinboard is amazing! Lots of inspiration. Brooches on sleeve cuffs or rolled sleeves - going to think about that. It would be nice to have a matching pair of brooches to do it with. Like cuff links. Thinking ....</p> <p>Avicennia, good idea!</p> <p>Katerina, that looks great! </p> <p>ST, if you lived here I’d get DH to make one for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102340 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:29:06 +0000 Katerina 2102340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic ideas! Thank you so much sharing these, what a treat.</p> <p>I repurposed a big belt buckle into a necklace. A bit similar to your no 10 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102305 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:07:54 +0000 Mirjana 2102305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><br /> Beautiful&nbsp; as always and so creative, BRAVO. The jewelry is your signature&nbsp; sign,&nbsp; just your style. I love all, very inspiring.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102288 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:01:08 +0000 cindysmith 2102288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102243 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:58:40 +0000 avicennia 2102243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks! You might consider wearing them on hats. I also love vintage brooches but I can’t wear them pinned on my chest — something about wearing specs makes necklaces and brooches feel to busy for me. So, I’ve taken to wearing my brooches pinned to my hats for a retro, fun look that gets compliments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102227 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:02:39 +0000 Inge 2102227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>These are all fantastic, WOW!! Very creative and very you!</div><div><br /></div><div>I started a pinboard a while back for brooch inspiration, maybe there's something there that might spark even more ideas:</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/IngeGeleyn/personal-style/brooches-and-pins/">https://www.pinterest.com/Inge.....-and-pins/</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102225 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:59:18 +0000 Anonymous 2102225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I like the cuff bracelet the most- think I need one...in tortie.... :)<br /> I've used them on necklaces too, and on hats, and to fasten wrap skirts. Don't have any elaborate ones now but you're making me want to check the op shops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102207 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:25:58 +0000 Brooklyn 2102207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! </p> <p>Lots of people with heirloom brooches. I have a few of those too. I wonder if they could work as part of a group, similar to pic 17. Especially if you combined them with some more modern brooches. It would be nice to wear those heirlooms!</p> <p>Suz and CG, I think I’m a frustrated jewellery stylist. They exist you know!</p> <p>Rachy, I’m going to look that up. </p> <p>Bijou, I could totally see the whole Chanel look on you. If you want some help tracking down some Chanel-esque brooches on Etsy, I’m your gal. I just stumbled on this Chanel outfit from about 10 years ago. I just love the embellishment. The brooches, the belt, the bangles, the headband, the buttons. It’s my dream outfit. But maybe in burgundy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102163 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:47:49 +0000 Suz 2102163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous and inspirational. On phone now but will come back. Seriously want to borrow one of these ideas. You are brilliant with these jewelry creations! It could be a sideline for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102147 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:18:46 +0000 Jaime 2102147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so good at visualizing something and making it happen. These are all gorgeous, and who else would have thought of a brooch on a skirt!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102135 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:17:55 +0000 taylor 2102135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful stuff as always. &nbsp;I love your creativity. &nbsp;It’s something that absolutely must be satisfied. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102120 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:11:03 +0000 Mainelady 2102120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is so much here to love. The pieces are all beautiful. &nbsp;I love the creativity of repurposing these pieces. &nbsp;All are stunning, but my fave is the blue. &nbsp;<br /><div>&nbsp;A retired colleague of mine could rock a brooch and always looked so chic and stylish. I have a few vintage brooches that belonged to my grandmother and every once in a while I remember to wear one. Your post is inspiring me to get a bit more creative.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102089 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:03:18 +0000 Sal 2102089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and DH have done a brilliant job here. What a fab idea and do in tune with your signature style. </p> <p>My Mum left us a gorgeous Scottish Thistle brooch that this might work for.</p> <p>I am going to have a play. Thanks for sharing . Each one is stunning on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102057 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:13:21 +0000 Angie 2102057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, it must be awfully therapeutic and satisfying to have this creative outlet. And with such KILLER results!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2102003 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:22:06 +0000 JAileen 2102003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love seeing your creativity wearing these lovely pieces. &nbsp;The bracelet your husband made is especially nice. &nbsp;You look fab. &nbsp;As usual. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2101999 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:13:37 +0000 Anonymous 2101999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love every single piece here . Such creativity, and beautiful pieces too . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2101991 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:12:19 +0000 Bijou 2101991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn I am in awe of how you have been able to replicate (along with some help from DH) the jewellery of Chanel. Your cuff is such a stunning piece, as is all the brooches turned into necklaces. I have bought a Chanel inspired tweed dress and coat, so copying these is definitely something I would love to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2101982 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:26:22 +0000 RobinF 2101982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the way you use them! I might have some stuck in a drawer from back in the 80's but they aren't as gorgeous as these anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2101979 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:20:50 +0000 Janet 2101979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You rock those brooches, and I love the creativity! </p> <p>I have some vintage ones from when I wore them in the 80s, plus some from my mom that are even older. But they mostly sit in a box where I look at them and reminisce from time to time. Mom loved brooches and they spark good memories for me, even though most are not my style for wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2101977 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:49:51 +0000 wendy 2101977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that is so cool. It would have never occurred to me. I do have a couple of vintage brooches. They were made with both a pin and hoop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2101971 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:20:16 +0000 Helena 2101971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow , beautiful and so creative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-creative-with-brooches#post-2101955 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:59:05 +0000 rachylou 2101955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That bracelet is still the absolute best! I’ve never heard of a converter before; how smart! I’ve been looking at pictures where people dot their whole outfit with brooches... if you’re looking for more ideas... </p>