A Quick Look On The Queen Brooches And Creative Ways To Look Cool On Wearing A Brooch July 6, 2020 – Posted in: Blog
Brooches are an excellent way to accessorise yourself and to add that final touch that will complete your look.
A brooch is like a magic touch from a fairy godmother, it either can make you look stylish or foolish. Make it too large, and people won’t notice your face, make it too small and people won’t notice any difference if they don’t have one. Put a heavy brooch on a thin dress and you’re asking for unattractive saggy creases, put an elaborate and colourful-too-much brooch on a formal dress and you’ll attract unwelcome attention.
Most people like to wear brooches as a fashion accessory that keeps them with the fashion trend or just to make their outfit more appealing. One thing is for sure – a brooch will make you stand out.
Brooches have always been an essential part of anyone’s wardrobe. Get yourself a good collection and you will be prepared for any occasion. If you don’t already own any brooches, it’s never late to start one. Every woman should have several brooches to go with different looks, but in any case, at least one for the formal dress and another for casualwear.
AuGrav represents a big variety of tastes, styles, colours and prices. Take your time and choose the one that is truly yours and you’ll be rewarded with compliments from everyone around you.
DO AND DONTS WHEN WEARING A BROOCH
Do Look for designs and shapes that complement your style like flowers, animals or abstract objects
Don’t force yourself to wear something that you aren’t comfortable with.
Do Ask for a friend’s advice or get a stylist if you are completely lost for choice of your jewellery.
Don’t disregard the impact you could make if you choose the right accessories.
Do Spend some time when choosing a brooch, compare similar style brooches, pay attention to the general feel of it.
Don’t buy a brooch if it doesn’t match any of your clothes. Brooch is an accessory for a dress, not the other way.
Do Experiment with your old brooches, you might re-discover them if you wear them in a new and unusual way.
Don’t be afraid to add new brooches to your collection and give the old ones away.
Do Create and recreate again your own style.
Don’t blindly follow the latest trends.
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Queen Elizabeth’s jewelry collection is among the most impressive in the world, full of oversized diamonds, rubies, pearls, and more. But the pieces’ aesthetic caliber and monetary worth are considerable though they are often rivaled by their sentimental value and historical significance. That’s particularly true for her brooches, which are often gifted to the Queen or commissioned for special occasions. Here, the meanings behind Some of the Queen’s most stunning brooches.
1.THE SCARAB BROOCH
The Queen received the Scarab Brooch as a personal gift from her husband, Prince Philip, in 1996. Because of this, it carried a special meaning when she wore the gold, ruby, and diamond piece for her and Philip’s official platinum anniversary portrait.
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2. THE CENTENARY ROSE BROOCH
Queen Elizabeth commissioned this brooch as a 100th birthday present for the Queen Mother, and it is framed by 100 diamonds—hence the “centenary” in its name. Collins and Sons made the piece, which features a hand-painted Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora Rose on rock crystal.
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The Queen wore this brooch for her 2002 Christmas broadcast, which took place nine months after her mother’s death, and included a special memorial message for the Queen Mother, per Ella Kay.
3. THE DUCHY OF LANCASTER BROOCH
Queen Elizabeth actually holds another, curious title: the Duke of Lancaster. Ever since 1399, the monarch has held this title—and regardless of the current reigning monarch’s gender, they’re always known as the Duke of Lancaster, not the Duchess. Today, the Duchy serves as a key source of income for the royal family.
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This brooch mimics the Duchy’s coat of arms, and the Queen is known to wear it while visiting Lancaster.
4. THE BRAEMAR FEATHER BROOCH
The Braemar Royal Highland Society gave this feather-inspired piece to the Queen in 2002 in celebration of her Golden Jubilee. It mimics the feather of an eagle, one of Scotland’s native birds, according to Ella Kay.
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Ever since receiving the brooch, the Queen has often worn it to the Braemar Gathering, a storied highland games competition.
5. THE CHELSEA IRIS BROOCH
Famously, one of the Queen’s favorite events is the Chelsea Flower Show, put on every year by the Royal Horticultural Society. The RHS bestowed this piece on the Queen, their royal patron, to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Its shape is taken from that of the Iris Unguicularis, a flower associated with the show.
The Queen often wears the Chelsea Irish Brooch when visiting the Show.
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CREATIVE WAYS TO STYLE THEM WITH YOUR OUTFITS
1. WEARING THE BROOCH ON THE OUTERWEAR
Traditional placement for a brooch worn on a jacket or coat is the upper bodice, either right or left, about halfway between the shoulder and the jacket opening. Since jackets and coats typically are fabricated of substantial material, this is a good spot to wear a weighty brooch.
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2. WEAR THE BROOCH IN YOUR HAIR
A jeweled brooch can make the perfect hair accessory. For a simple way to tuck your brooch into your hair, pin the clasp to a headband or pass it through a ribbon. Then, slip on the headband or tie the ribbon around your hair for a unique new hairstyle!
If you want to wear a brooch directly in your hair, spray your hair with texturizing spray. Then, find a place on the clasp where you can secure a bobby pin, and use that to attach the pin to your hair.
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It is really pop. Join a party or attend a wedding ceremony, wearing it in your hair is absolutely an unique way.
3. STICK YOUR BROOCH TO THE WAIST OF A SKIRT FOR AN UNEXPECTED TOUCH.
If you want to emphasize your waist, pin your brooch through the waistband of a fitted skirt. You can either pin it right in the center, or you can pin it off to the side if you prefer how that looks.
Other unexpected ways to wear a brooch include on the neck of a turtleneck or on the cuff of your pants leg.
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4. USE A LARGE BROOCH TO SECURE THE END OF A SCARF.
If you love wearing a big, cozy scarf, but you don’t like to have the ends hanging down, a brooch is the perfect solution! Wrap the scarf comfortably around your neck, then use the brooch to pin the end of the scarf in place. This will add a pretty touch that’s as functional as it is stylish!
You can pin the scarf in the center of your chest, or you can add the brooch closer to your shoulder if you prefer.
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5. DECORATE A PLAIN PURSE WITH A LARGE BROOCH.
Add extra flair to a simple bag by pinning on a decorative brooch. Try pinning it where the strap is attached, to the center of the bag, or on the purse flap.
Avoid using a brooch that’s highly valuable. If you brush your bag against something, you could accidentally knock the brooch off or damage the clasp.
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Keep in mind that brooches and pins are more noticeable if they contrast with the background. Bright garments ask for black and dark-coloured brooches, while silver and diamante brooches will look best on black or dark coloured clothes; so if you really want your fashion brooch to stand out – remember this simple rule.
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