Accessorizing – Graceful Rags

10 Ways to Wear a Brooch

By Graceful Rags on January 26, 2022February 8, 2022

Today I’m teaming up with the Magnificent 8 to showcase different ways to style brooches across all ages. Over the past few years, I have amassed quite the collection of beautiful pins, from vintage pieces that belonged to my grandmas to a sparkly martini brooch I was gifted for my 21^st birthday. I just think pins are such a pretty way to accessorize your favorite dresses, jackets, and even hats, especially since I don’t have my ears pierced; brooches are a cute alternative to bring some sparkle around my face. So without further ado, here are 10 different ways I’ve styled pins in past blog posts! Continue reading “10 Ways to Wear a Brooch”

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Same Outfit, Different Accessories

By Graceful Rags on August 13, 2020

navy-polka-dot-shorts-summer-outfit

Today I want to start a lil’ seasonal series to showcase how you can take the same base outfit (top and bottoms) and make two totally different looks by switching up the accessories. You know how much I love versatility and minimizing cost per wear for all my clothing items, so this post is perfect for accomplishing both of those things. It’s not realistic to wear a different outfit every single day, nor is it necessary—I repeat outfits all the time! But this post is a fun way to make the most of your closet and get creative with the pieces you already own. Today is the summer edition of the series, but I’ll be doing the same kind of post in fall, winter, and spring as well! Continue reading “Same Outfit, Different Accessories”

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3 Simple Accessories to Give Your Outfit That Extra “Umph”

By Graceful Rags on April 1, 2019

spring outfit, blue floral shorts, denim jacket

When it comes to fashion pet-peeves, one of mine is when your outfit is lacking the perfect accessories—you can just feel that something’s missing, ya know? Thankfully, I’ve discovered a simple little trifecta to take your outfit from “just eh” to “mmmm, werk it girl.” (Okay, so maybe these accessories won’t take your look *quite* to that level, but you get the point.) Continue reading “3 Simple Accessories to Give Your Outfit That Extra “Umph””