Big Spender or Spendthrift? Silk flower pins and brooches
December 11, 2008 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Accessories
I think almost everyone is trying to be a little more thrifty these days – even with their jewelry purchases!
I’m going to have an ongoing series here called “Big Spender or Spendthrift” where I’ll compare different pieces of jewelry – and find options that will work with the average woman’s wallet.
The first pick is the lovely Chanel Camellia brooch:
image: Bluefly
This particular one is plastic-covered knit fabric, made in France. Elegant, iconic – and rings in at $680.00 on sale.
That’s not in my price range these days…
So what’s a thrifty fashionista to do? Look to indie designers of course!
Etsy turns up hundreds of pages of flower brooches and pins, including this lovely Champagne colored silk one by Lindsey B’s:
image: Lindsey B’s
Is it identical to Chanel? Of course not! That’s not the point though – we’re trying to shop smarter and stay stylish. Be creative and you’ll keep your fashionista status, no matter what the economy does…
hey, chloe, this is such a great idea! with almost everyone trying to be the wise buyer to get the most out of their money, having the perfect alternative for that extremely expensive piece of jewelry is just wonderful! i guess i’m one of those who belongs to your “thrifty fashionista” group and i’d definitely stay in tune to more of your “Big Spender or Spendthrift†articles!