Our friend Malie, Founder and Editor of  Vintage Shopping Guide, guest blogs for us this week on how the use of brooches and pins to add instant glamour to any outfit.  Read more below: 

Brooches and pins become trendy from time to time. During the holiday season they are especially popular because they easily add sparkle to any outfit. However, they are really a year round accessory. They are so versatile in the many ways (and places) you can wear them. Today I wanted to show you some new and unusual places to add your zing this holiday season. I chose a festive bow to demonstrate the many ways it can be wore. Here is one brooch, seven new ways to wear it!

1) Wearing a strappy shoe to a holiday party? Pin a sparkling something around the ankle strap or T-strap of your shoe. It is unexpected and fun!
2) If you want to turn a simple belt into a chic accessory pin a brooch that will cover the buckle. This also works well if you have a sash or wrap dress or top. You can pin it to the area where the knot is.
3) Attach a sparkling pin to a head band or head wrap.for a glamorous look.
4) Turn your daily leather gloves into evening chic with a pin near the wrist or up towards the top.
5) Pins have been used for years to hold in places scarves and wraps. This is a very old Hollywood look.
6) Take a tip from Coco and attach a small pin to a simple strand of pearls. It will make your look unique.
7) If you have a solid colored clutch or purse you can add a pin to the closure area or even on the strap. That’s a little trick to make a inexpensive accessory look ultra lux!

Thanks Malie for this great post!  You can read more from Malie on her Vintage Shopping guide website and blog.