It would seem that in the world of today's fashion there can no longer be new products. So many stylish jewelry and accessories have been created that you can get lost in such a variety. Despite this, the girls’ love for everything unusual and interesting does not disappear. In addition to expensive precious metals, handmade items also begin to be valued. Boho-style brooches are a good example of how beautiful handmade art can be.
Style features
The name "boho" came to us from European Bohemia, a favorite of the camps of nomadic gypsies. The fact that this people is very artistic, appreciates the freedom of expression, youth of soul and creativity, is known to everyone. The French called such gypsies bohemians. Later the name was reduced to the word "bohemia", and the term began to mean representatives of noble families. The nickname has been preserved to this day, and the “boho” is its abbreviation.
The Boho style is a new and unusual combination of bohemian luxury and negligence. 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, various prints - all this suggests that the Boho style promotes a different perception of the world and proximity to nature. Comfort is the main principle of direction, the tissues should be pleasing to the body, light and airy.
As for color solutions, either bright colors or warm shades of brown, beige, pastel color prevail. The same trends can be observed in jewelry, especially in brooches.
Since the Boho style has several subspecies, the variety of products in them is different. Boho-chic prefers voluminous jewelry, and Boho-hippie is inclined to symbolism in its jewelry.In the Boho Provence direction you can feel the real breath of antiquity, brooches of this style are unique in their decoration and decor.
Materials
There are a lot of materials that go into 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 make a brooch on your own. If there is no desire to create, then a good decision will be to order an already finished product from a good master.
Textile
Textile brooches are the simplest in their own production. To do this, use different types of textiles - cotton, burlap, suede, lace, leather.
From the colors, it is better to choose warm colors or light cool ones - soft blue, greenish, light lilac. But the basis must be taken such that will stand out - black, dark brown, dark gray. It will also be useful to prepare interesting elements from lace, small draperies, beautiful carved key rings or figures.
Making a brooch from textile is very simple.. Cut out two thick circles of dense fabric, it is better if they are in contrasting colors. Sew them on top of each other using thread matching. After finishing work, decorate the brooch with beautiful beads, rhinestones, fringe, symbolic figures. A small pin will also need to be sewn on the back, in case you want to make the jewelry removable.
Denim
First of all, denim is the prerogative of urban style and street casual. But what about those who like to combine Boho clothing and denim? A good solution is to purchase or make a stunning and voluminous jeans brooch.
Denim has a lot of advantages - such a fabric does not get dirty for a long time, it is very practical and comfortable to wear. In addition, denim elements are perfectly combined with other types of clothing.
Denim brooch is perfect for those girls who like denim, it can be combined with jeans, a jacket, a light summer dress, shorts.
Especially cute look brooches in the shape of a rose, decorated with stones and beads. The simplest ones you can try to do yourself - for this you need only a little denim and decor. Beautifully drape the material by applying one layer to another to form a 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 a master. Interesting things that result, have prices an order of magnitude higher than other products. Working on such jewelry, the master seems to give them a piece of his soul, and this explains the popularity of the most delicate openwork crafts. Boho style brooches are usually crocheted.
If you know how to crochet well, and you like to create beautiful jewelry in this way, it will not be difficult to make a brooch. There are two options - crochet to make several circles and sew them on top of each other. Having done this, you can decorate products with small figures or beads. It will turn out a very cute knitted brooch that fits well with woolen fabrics.
The second option is to knit small flowers, berries or balls and sew on the finished dense fabric. The knitted bird looks very beautiful, 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 their best, 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?
The Boho style is famous primarily for the fact that it successfully combines completely incompatible things. Therefore, you should never be afraid to look pretentious, even if your choice was a very voluminous brooch.
Beautiful brooches made of textiles are in perfect harmony with long skirts on the floor, summer air sundresses, and colorful trousers. If the decoration is a neutral shade, it can be successfully combined with any color in clothes. But when the brooch is bright, select the top in a contrasting shade so that the accessory does not merge with the clothes.
Denim models look best in combination with denim. Wear at least one denim and an interesting casual look is guaranteed. As for knitted brooches, they can be combined with sweaters, knitted tunics, cardigans, woolen dresses. Such a brooch on a handmade knitted openwork hat looks very tender.
Vintage brooches are especially fond of the weaker sex, because they are so elegant and elegant that every girl wants to buy them. Harmonizes vintage style with plain clothes. Choose neutral dark or light colors, the best solution is black, pastel, beige, light gray.
Looks beautiful vintage brooch and floral print, matching the shade. You can combine the product with different types of clothes - a skirt, jeans, a light dress are suitable.
Despite the fact that the Boho direction often deviates from generally accepted norms of taste and style, designers nevertheless recommend observing several rules for wearing brooches. The main thing is not to overload yourself with jewelry. As in the classics, you need to focus on any one product. If this brooch, especially very voluminous, then it will be the highlight that will emphasize your personality.
But with regard to other accessories, they need to be taken a little more. An original handbag, strap, interesting shoes or sandals, stylish sunglasses - all this can make 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 inspire thoughts about comfort, comfort and daily convenience.
