Thursday 18 October 2012

thriftstore thursday: gold bow brooch

Thrift stores are the best place to find some unique accessories or antique jewelry for super cheap. This gold bow brooch cost 50 cents and adds a little bit of vintage flair to any outfit. It's pretty versatile since I've worn it clipped onto my jacket, pinned to shirt pockets, fastened to my brown leather bag, and as a hair decoration. I was thinking I could also take off the backing and glue it onto a belt buckle, or hang it from a chain and make it into a necklace. I'm all about re-using and rewearing the same items in different ways.
 

Oh and the white blouse and my brown "creepy face bag" (see the face?) were also thrifted from long ago. Do you have a bow accessory, and if so, what's your favourite way to wear it? Here's some gold bow inspiration below! I especially love the black bowtie embellished with gold safety pins. That's an easy DIY - now all I need to do is find one of my DAD's old bowties... ;) hahaha.


 
Happy Thursday! =)

22 comments:

  1. Thank you for your comment!I always don't know how to call it,jumper or sweater ahah in england they use the word jumper (thank you for letting me know that,if If I ever go to Canada I'll remeber it hh xD)
    anywayyy,your brooch is so cute,I love the way you used it!on a belt should be amazing too (:
    xx

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  2. it's so cuteee!!! *screaming* hahaha xD love your hairstyle! <3

    http://calitahin.blogspot.com/

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  3. i so agree with u thrift shopping is the best :)
    love these pics so much!
    wanna follow each other?
    following u on gfc now.. hope u visit me n follow back on gfc and my facebook page :)

    priyanka
    www.fshn4us.blogspot.in

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  4. oh ma gaawwwd it looks so awesome in your hair, pretty! I did see the face in your bag, and kinda loved it xxx

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  5. Very cute, especially in your hair!
    tie-dye-eyes.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. Love all the bows and brooch Laura! :D You're my kind of girl as I don't know many that love brooches too :D thanks for dropping by my blog btw I only just managed to see it and reply back :D loving the blog and pictures too! keep up the good work :D Just followed you back :D x

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  7. omg, love that bow tie!love!!!:))
    xx


    p.s let us know if you would like to follow each other
    xoxo


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  8. omg i really love your golden ribbon brooch

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  9. oh these are all so cute!

    http://www.counttofour.com

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  10. i love all these ribbon apparels! so elegant and cute! <3

    Letters To Juliet

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  11. bows???? *3* I love bows!! this post is very amazing!*3*

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  12. Very pretty and classy, love the look :)
    I follow you now!
    Follow me back on facebook ,twitter,and GFC
    love you dear :)

    Marcchanelette.blogspot.com
    Marcchanel'ette

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  13. so cute! i love seeing other's thrifted finds!

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    1. me too! i'm glad you like it. i have lots more to share! ;)

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  14. This bow brooch is so pretty! Never seen 50 cent better invested! :)
    follow you right away..!

    ♥, Nina
    http://style-tagebuch.blogspot.com

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  15. did we buy that brooch together?

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  16. I really enjoyed this post!
    I love your blog! If you get a chance check mine out!
    No pressure to follow I just love getting my name out there!

    http://kristinnoelchronicles.blogspot.com

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  17. You have great ideas darling, i like all of those pictures! In fact, i love your blog, it's very inspiring e really cute! I'm now following you, good luck for the great work, keep doing it!
    Love, D.


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