My Love for Brooch Runs Deep

My love for brooches started as a child. My grandmother, Madame Louisa Charles Descadres had impeccable style. I am realizing how much she influenced my style the older I get.

My late grandmother with a brooch pinned on her jacket.

Same brooch styled as a button on her shirt.

A brooch is an understated accessory and yet powerful. Its versatility makes an easy piece to style. A brooch can enhance an outfit or be the star of the outfit. You can pin more than one brooch on your jacket to pump up the drama!

I styled both the Upcycle - Udo Brooch and Upcycle - Akou Brooch. How is that for drama?

A brooch can be a symbolic accessory. It can express your many loves and passions in life. For me, nature is the gift that keeps on giving. My personal collection includes: a silver leaf, a brass gold bird nest and a dainty butterfly with pearl.

I am wearing the UPCYCLE - LANI BROOCH

My most treasured one is a crystal white flower with rhinestones gifted to me by grandmother. It was my something old on my wedding day. I also wore it to her celebration of life.

Wearing my grandma’s gifted brooch at her funeral

I was invited to be a part of the Black Entrepreneurs Series to speak to high-school students at the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School in February. I designed the Starfish X Brooch and styled my outfit around it.

In route to the Black Entrepreneurs Series wearing the Starfish X Brooch

Now that you know a brooch is a versatile, stylish and powerful accessory shop the edit below. And remember to like, comment below and tag us on social media. We want to feature how you style it!

With Gratitude,

Marie-France.