Boho style brooches
It would seem that there can be no new products in the world of today's fashion. There are so many stylish jewelry and accessories created that you can get lost in such a variety. Despite this, the girls' love for everything unusual and interesting does not go away. In addition to expensive precious metals, handicrafts are also beginning to be appreciated. Boho brooches are a good example of how beautiful handcraft can be.
Style features
The name "boho" came to us from European Bohemia, chosen by camps of nomadic gypsies. Everyone knows that these people are very artistic, highly value freedom of expression, youth of soul and creativity. The French called these gypsies bohemians. Later the name was shortened to the word "bohemia", and the term came to mean representatives of noble families. The nickname has survived to this day, and "boho" is its abbreviation.
Boho style is a new and unusual combination of bohemian luxury and casualness. Girls who prefer this direction put freedom and individuality in the first place, they are open and liberated.
Bright colors, an abundance of layers in clothes, a variety of prints - all this suggests that the Boho style promotes a different perception of the world and closeness to nature. Comfort is the main principle of direction, fabrics should be pleasant to the body, light and airy.
As for the color solutions, either bright colors or warm shades of brown, beige, and pastel predominate. The same trends can be seen in jewelry, especially brooches.
Since the "Boho" style has several subspecies, the variety of products in them is different. "Boho-chic" prefers voluminous jewelry, and "Boho-hippie" tends to symbolism in their jewelry.In the direction of "Boho Provence" you can feel the real breath of antiquity, brooches of this style are unique in their decoration and decor.
Materials (edit)
There are a lot of materials used for making brooches in the "Boho" style. It can be silk fabrics, burlap, and lace. Often all these elements can be found in every home, and you can make a brooch yourself. If there is no desire to create, then a good decision would be to order a finished product from a good master.
Textile
Textile brooches are the easiest to make on your own. For this, different types of textiles are used - cotton, burlap, suede, lace, leather.
From the colors it is better to choose warm tones or light cool ones - soft blue, greenish, light lilac. But the basis should be taken one that will stand out - black, dark brown, dark gray. It will also be useful to prepare interesting lace elements, small draperies, beautiful carved key rings or figurines.
It is very easy to make a brooch from textiles... Cut out two circles of different sizes from thick fabric, it is better if they are in a contrasting color scheme. Sew them on top of each other using matching threads. When finished, decorate the brooch with beautiful beads, rhinestones, fringes, symbolic figures. You will also need to sew a small pin on the back, in case you want to make the decoration removable.
Denim
First of all, denim is the prerogative of urban style and street casual. But what about those who like to combine boho clothes and denim elements? A good solution is to purchase or make a stunning and voluminous denim brooch.
Denim has a lot of advantages - such fabric does not get dirty for a long time, it is very practical and comfortable to wear. Plus, the denim elements go well with other types of clothing.
A denim brooch is perfect for those girls who like denim; it can be combined with jeans, a jacket, a light summer sundress, and shorts.
Brooches in the shape of a rose, decorated with stones and beads, look especially cute. You can try the simplest ones yourself - you just need a little denim and decor. Drape the material nicely, layering one layer on top of another to create the shape of the flower. After that, it remains only to beautifully decorate with small elements and rhinestones.
Knitted
Knitting is a beautiful and incredibly painstaking process that can absorb all the attention of the master. The interesting things that come out as a result have prices that are orders of magnitude higher than other products. Working on such jewelry, the master seems to give them a piece of his soul, this is what explains the popularity of the most delicate openwork handicrafts. Boho style brooches are usually crocheted.
If you are good at crocheting, and you like to create beautiful jewelry in this way, making a brooch is not difficult. There are two options - crochet several circles and sew them on top of each other. Having done this, you can decorate the products with small figures or beads. You will get a very cute knitted brooch that goes well with woolen fabrics.
The second option is to knit small flowers, berries or balls and sew on the finished thick fabric. The knitted bird looks very nice, the brooch immediately acquires originality. Brooches decorated with talismans from other countries also look good.
Vintage
Jewelry of this style was popular several decades ago, and today they cause a real boom among fans of beautiful antiquity. Such brooches are made of metals - silver, gold, sometimes even platinum. Designers are trying with might and main, combining past fashion trends with modern trends. And their efforts pay off, because vintage style brooches can be safely worn even under an evening dress, they are so beautiful.
What to wear with?
The Boho style is famous primarily for the fact that it successfully combines completely uncombined things. Therefore, you should never be afraid to look pretentious, even if a very voluminous brooch has become your choice.
Beautiful brooches made of textiles are in perfect harmony with long skirts to the floor, summer airy sundresses, multi-colored trousers. If the jewelry is a neutral shade, it can be successfully combined with any color in clothes. But when the brooch is bright, choose a top in a contrasting shade so that the accessory does not merge with clothes.
Denim models look best in combination with denim. Put on at least one denim item and you are guaranteed an interesting everyday look. As for knitted brooches, they can be combined with sweaters, knitted tunics, cardigans, woolen dresses. Such a brooch on a hand-knitted lace hat looks very delicate.
Vintage brooches are especially loved by the weaker sex, because they are so graceful and elegant that every girl will want to buy them. Harmonizes vintage style with plain clothes. Choose neutral dark or light colors, the best solution is black, pastel, beige, light gray.
The vintage brooch also looks beautiful with a floral print that matches the shade. You can combine the product with different types of clothing - a skirt, jeans, a light dress will do.
Despite the fact that the "Boho" direction often deviates from the generally accepted norms of taste and style, designers still recommend following several rules for wearing brooches. The main thing is not to overload yourself with jewelry.... As in the classics, you need to focus on one particular product. If this is a brooch, especially a very voluminous one, then it will be the very highlight that will emphasize your individuality.
But regarding other accessories, you need to take more of them. An original handbag, a strap, interesting shoes or sandals, stylish sunglasses - all this can make up a unique bow... Choose accessories based on your own sense of style. Like everything in the "Boho" style, the best option is voluminous things that evoke thoughts of coziness, comfort and everyday convenience.