It would seem that in the world of today's fashion can not be new. Created so many stylish jewelry and accessories that in such a variety can be lost. Despite this, the love of girls for everything unusual and interesting does not disappear anywhere. In addition to expensive precious metals, handmade things are beginning to be appreciated. Brooches in the style of "Boho" - a vivid example of how beautiful can be manual creativity.
Style features
The name "boho" came to us from European Bohemia, chosen by the camps of wandering Gypsies. The fact that this nation is very artistic, appreciates the freedom of expression, youth of the 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 “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, abundance of layers in clothes, various 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, the 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 colors 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 decorations, and “Boho-hippie” leans towards symbolism in its jewelry. In the direction of "Boho Provence" you can feel the real breath of antiquity, the brooches of this style are unique in their decoration and decor.
Materials
There are a lot of materials that are used to make brooches in the Boho style. It can be silk fabrics, and burlap, and lace. Often all these elements can be found in every home, and make a brooch by yourself. If there is no desire to create, then a good solution would be to order a finished product from a good master.
Textile
Textile brooches are the easiest to make yourself. 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 — pale blue, greenish, light lilac. But the basis you need to take one that will stand out - black, dark brown, dark gray. It will also be useful to prepare interesting elements of lace, small draperies, beautiful carved charms or figurines.
Making a textile brooch is very simple.. Cut out from a dense fabric two circles of different size, it is better if they are in contrasting colors. Sew them on each other using tonal threads. When finished, 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 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 style clothing and denim elements? A good solution is to purchase or make an amazing and bulky denim 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 girls who like denim, it can be combined with jeans, a jacket, a light summer dress, shorts.
Especially nice look brooches in the form of roses, decorated with stones and beads. The simplest ones you can try to make yourself - for this you need only a little denim and decor. Beautifully drape the material, putting one layer on the other, to get a flower shape. 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. Interesting things that are obtained as a result, prices are much higher than other products. Working on such decorations, the master seems to give them a piece of his soul, and this is precisely what explains the popularity of the most delicate openwork crafts. Brooches in the style of "boho" usually crochet.
If you know how to crochet well, and you like to create beautiful jewelry in this way, it’s easy to make a brooch. There are two options - to make a few crochet circles and sew them on each other. Having done this, you can decorate the products with small figures or beads. It will turn out very nice knitted brooch, which is well suited to 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 beautiful, the brooch immediately becomes original. Brooches decorated with talismans from other countries also look good.
Vintage
Decorations of this style were popular a few decades ago, and today they cause a real boom among admirers of beautiful antiquities. Such brooches are made of metals - silver, gold, and sometimes even platinum. Designers with might and main try, combining past fashion trends with current trends. And their efforts pay off, because vintage style brooches can be easily worn even under an evening dress, they are so beautiful.
What to wear?
The style of "Boho" is famous first of all for the fact that it combines completely non-combinable things. Therefore, you should never be afraid to look pretentious, even if a very large brooch has become your choice.
Beautiful brooches made of textiles perfectly harmonize with long skirts to the floor, summer air sundresses, colorful trousers. If the decoration is a neutral shade, it can be successfully combined with any color in clothing. But when the brooch is bright, choose the top of 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 thing, and an interesting everyday look is provided for you. As for knitted brooches, it is quite possible to combine them with sweaters, knitted tunics, cardigans, woolen dresses. Such a brooch on a handmade knit hat looks very tender.
Vintage brooches are especially loved by the weaker sex, because they are so elegant and elegant that every girl will want to buy them. It harmonizes vintage style with monophonic clothing. Choose neutral dark or light colors, the best solution is black, pastel, beige, light gray.
It looks beautiful vintage brooch and floral print, suitable for shade. You can combine the product with different types of clothing - a skirt, jeans, a light dress will do.
Despite the fact that the direction of "Boho" often departs from the generally accepted norms of taste and style, designers still recommend observing several rules for wearing brooches. The main thing - do not overload yourself with decorations. As in the classics, you need to focus on any one product.If this brooch, especially a very large one, then it will be the very highlight that will emphasize your individuality.
But regarding other accessories, they need to be taken more. Original handbag, strap, interesting shoes or sandals, stylish sunglasses - all this can make a unique bow. Pick accessories based on your own sense of style. Like everything in the style of "Boho", the best option is voluminous things that evoke thoughts of comfort, comfort and daily convenience.
