Styling with Vintage Brooches

When I first started buying vintage pieces it was mostly because I was broke and need cute and cheap furnishings for my college apartment. Little did I know it would be the beginning of a love affair. However, it wasn't until my early twenties that I began dressing with vintage pieces.  I was a little hesitant that I wouldn't look normal...I've now realized that is the point!

I began my journey by adding small vintage pieces to my outfit everyday. I began small with vintage brooches! I became very creative with how I would incorporate them into my outfits. Here are some of my favorite ways to accessorize with brooches.

Pin a brooch to a necklace...

or pin it on your evening clutch!

Brooch too big for your handbag? Try a scarf!

Or even a French beret!

Makes me miss Paris...

Or, perhaps my favorite, in your hair!

Of course, if you're not in a brave mood, stick with the traditional location on a sweater or blazer lapel!

I have completely changed my mind in regards to wearing vintage. I am now fully committed to wearing vintage and vintage-inspired pieces in my everyday life. There is something very special and unique about wearing a vintage piece. I feel one-of-a-kind and distinctive. I can't help but make up stories about the woman who wore the piece before me and the wonderful places it has traveled. 

Salut!

The Vintage Chanteuse

Vintage Newspaper Hats

My nephew has been spending the week with us at my parents in Beatrice, Nebraska and we have been playing non-stop! Our days are filled with his favorite things: Wagon rides and waving tiny American Flags at every person we pass. I adore my special time with Maxwell and we decided since it is 4th of July week what could make this even more American? Newspaper Hats! Vintage newspaper hats have been a favorite of adults and children since the early 20th Century.  Since then they have become a childhood staple.

Here's what you need:

• Half Sheet of Newspaper (Child Size Hat)
• Full Sheet of Newspaper (Adult Size Hat)
• Scissors
• Tape

Instructions:

1) Fold the newspaper in half

2) Fold the two top corners to make a triangle

3) Cut off the excess paper at the bottom of the triangle

4) Fold up the bottom edges

You can use newspaper, scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, or recycled bags for your hats. We decorated with our hats and added little American flags for added Americana.

Maxwell LOVED his hat and wore it to buy popcorn at Traubel's Popcorn Stand in downtown Beatrice.