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Compared to other kinds of jewelry like rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, even watches, there really are not a lot of people who are into wearing brooches. While this kind of jewelry may be fun to look at and collect, not a lot of people are keen on pinning such things on their clothes just to accessorize. Not only would it be so much safer for their precious clothes to just be accessorized with jewelry that they can just wear, they also do not realize how a simple brooch can do so much in sprucing up a certain look.

However, this has not stopped accessory designers from designing cute brooches especially for the youth. Plastic brooches of every color and shape have been popping up everywhere, and these are not just for the young ones as popular fashion designers like Marc Jacobs, have been coming out with quirky designs for brooches.

Stocking up on cutesy and quirky plastic brooches do make for a nice collection and will certainly come in handy when your outfits need some spicing up, still, you also need to acquire some more elegant kinds of brooches like diamond brooches or gold brooches for a more polished look.

Yes, do take note that elegant brooches such as those are not merely reserved for formal occasions like an evening at the opera or for seriously old ladies – those who usually go to the opera; one can certainly make used of diamond brooches, gold brooches, or even a costume jewelry brooch when adding a touch of class to your everyday outfits.

• If you are going for a more ladylike look, keep your overall look feminine but still fresh by laying off the chunky costume jewelry brooch and use something more simple like a moonstone brooch. If you are into quirky animal or insect designs, an opal butterfly brooch pin could also work well for the look that you are aiming for.

• For business meetings or lunch outs with a client, classy diamond brooches are the way to go. Although do limit it to just one if it is a chunky brooch and make sure the design is not something tacky or too formal looking. Pin it on your tailored blazer’s lapel, if you are using small brooches, arrange a nice cluster on your lapel or somewhere in the chest area. Cute shapes that still look classy are bows and stars, but it is up to you on which kind of brooch you want to use. Just make sure to keep the quirkiness level to a minimum – generally, you do not want to bling out the people you are talking business with, you also want them to see your high quality taste in jewelry.

• Glamming up for a special date? Opt for a tasteful costume jewelry brooch, something gold, silver and with pearls. Make sure that the design does not look so ‘80s as this can easily date your outfit and turn off your date. But why costume jewelry brooch for such a special occasion? It allows you to choose your mood easily while not tying up your budget.

Have fun and enjoy experimenting!

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