I'm Bringing Brooches Back (Yeah)

Calling all classy ladies,

Hey, I don't know about you, but I'm feeling twenty-two, but this cold weather snap that's happening down here in Texas has got me feeling a little, well, mundane. Sure at first it was all thrill and excitement as I got to pull out those cozy sweaters and wrap myself snuggly in knitted scarves, but these moments were fleeting. Alas, my closet contains no where near the repertoire of winter clothes needed to maintain these feelings. After a couple of weeks of consistently cold weather all possible combinations of sweaters, pants, boots, and scarves have been maximized. Things are getting repetitive, boring, predictable. 
Then I found these guys:

Now, lets settle a few things before we go making assumptions. When you think brooch, an image of a women with permed grey hair hunching over her walker on her way into church may come to mind. And its time to throw that out.
Brooches and pins ooze class and sophistication.  I give exhibits A, B, and C:


Kate knows how to rock that brooch

A brooch brings elegance and adds that neat vintage feel to an outfit(which I'm really loving). Now that we've established that brooches and pins no longer belong to the grandmas of the world, they are the perfect addition to a winter wardrobe. They are easy, versatile, and allow you to get creative when you seem to be out of new options. That sweater you wore last week? Add a subtly sparkly brooch and BAM. You've got a an outfit with a completely different feel and a new point of interest. Add some lipstick and you've become one classy lady.
Here some ways I've thought of how to incorporate these new gems into outfits. There are so many options with brooches, so get creative, experiment, and find the perfect placement for your new signature item!