My brooch collection

[madamemodiste]

Since we've been talking jewelry tonight, I thought I'd share my ever growing brooch collection. Some are cheap, some are not, all are loved!

Comments

[standgale.livejournal.com]

Cool; I have about 3, and they're all plain silver or other silvery metal, and not all sparkly like yours :D
I find it interesting that a number look like military decorations - are they military decorations or has that actually been a particular fashion in broaches at some point.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

I love the paintings and photos of ladies of high rank wearing their medals, so they have always fascinated me. Two of them are vintage, one is store bought, and the red and blue one was a necklace I turned into a medal by using pirate toy jewelry for the ribbon/pin part. I need a fancy sash to wear my medals!

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

Please leave the double pink crowns, and the little scrolly one with the cross to the right of the feather thing in your will for me?

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

I can't help you with the crowns (purchased at a convention 2 years ago), but the other pin is still available for purchase! Yes, people ask me all the time if it's a real antique.

http://www.victoriantrading.com/store/catalogimages/7g/i10378.html

Enjoy!

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

Haha! but it would be cheaper to get it willed to me. :D

[aseret-black.livejournal.com]

Your collection is lovely! I'm quite fond of the glittery black Maltese Cross and your stupendous "Order of the Goth" fleur de lis.

[colombenoire.livejournal.com]

I'm inspired! Lately I've been looking for brooches to refresh my jackets and coats.. but my collection is much smaller and less regal than yours so far! I did have one that you have here -- with the round black stone in the center, surrounded by smaller black ovals -- alas, it came unpinned and is lost forever. Word to the wise; make sure the clasps are secure!

[medvssa.livejournal.com]

Hmh, I've been planning a collection of "medal" brooches. They are a bit conceptual though. I have never seen medal style brooches for sale anywhere.

[x-in-tenebris-x.livejournal.com]

Oooh I especially like those with the little chains joining them! :) I have quite a few brooches but they're always in my jewelery box, I'm really bad at accessorizing, I always forget to wear necklaces, rings, brooches, etc :(

[my-stitching.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous! Did you say that the especially yummy burgundy one at the top center is for sale at Victorian Trading Co? Ooh... I'll have to look. I love their stuff.

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

OOo, all so pretty! Thanks for posting all the links when forever21 has had good stuff btw. I always love a little costumey bling.

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I figure, not everyone has a Forever 21 that they visit twice-weekly, so if I see something really good, I share :)

Did you get anything or just admire a few pretties?

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

I haven't caved - yet. But I've got my eye on a few things and plan on placing an order soon! I really love the little cameo on the black ribbon and the metals.

[eriss.livejournal.com]

Oooh!
*makes grabby hands*

[weyakin.livejournal.com]

Oooo... pretties! Very nice collection you have there. :-)

[vanessa-lynne.livejournal.com]

Oh, the pretty!