| Traditionally, a brooch or pin is worn on a jacket lapel, | | | | As mentioned earlier, pins and brooches are |
| but modern jewelry trends have suggested new and | | | | traditionally worn on a lapel. However, these days |
| creative ways for getting the most out of your | | | | women are stepping it up on the style meter and |
| collection. With a little knowhow and the proper | | | | moving their pins to the shoulder area of their jackets, |
| placement, you can use a single pin to dress up any | | | | blazers and even sweaters. A solid color turtleneck |
| outfit, add some new life to your accessories or just | | | | goes from warm to 'wow' with the addition of a simple |
| enjoy your jewelry in a whole new way. | | | | pin. You can choose a sterling silver and cubic zirconia |
| Add Some Pizzaz to Your Purse | | | | design for a style that looks as though you've adorned |
| Did you know that a pin can instantly take an | | | | your shoulder in diamonds, or you can choose a |
| everyday purse and transform it into a dazzling | | | | gemstone or enamel pin to add some color to your |
| accessory? For instance, a simple black purse is | | | | ensemble. |
| classic. It's easy to accessorize and a lot of women | | | | Accessorizing Your Accessories |
| prefer the sleek styling of a solid color design. But, | | | | If you are like many women, you wear scarves at |
| what if you wake up one morning and your simple | | | | certain times of the year. Whether it's for reasons of |
| black purse looks just that - simple? Perhaps you want | | | | warmth during the cold winter months or simply a style |
| to dress it up or add a little sparkle to your day, which | | | | preference, you can dress up your scarves with |
| you can do by adding a pin to the handbag itself or by | | | | nothing more than a simple brooch. If you enjoy the |
| placing it where the strap meets the purse. | | | | look of a wrapped scarf, place the pin in the front or |
| What's Up With Your Hat | | | | slightly off to the side so that it's visible. Everyone who |
| The right pin can take a casual hat from everyday | | | | sees you will know that you are a woman of fashion. |
| wear and turn it into a trendy statement in fashion. | | | | If you prefer to wear your scarves long and open, |
| Whether you're spending some time at the beach and | | | | consider a compromise. With the scarf draped across |
| want to add a fun pin that features a dolphin, seashell, | | | | your neck and hanging down in the front, bring the two |
| palm tree or other symbol that's reminiscent of a day | | | | ends together as though you were about to tie them |
| at the shore or you want to dress up a hat for an | | | | midway down. Instead of tying them, add a pin to |
| afternoon of shopping with your girlfriends, the choice | | | | secure the two sides together and you will instantly |
| is yours. Either way you look at it, adding some style to | | | | have the look of a tie or ribbon that's sure to be an |
| your hat is a smart way to use your head. | | | | attention grabber. |
| Shoulder Style | | | | |