Lindsay Mannering

Lindsay Mannering

Posted April 27, 2009 | 09:10 AM (EST)

Put A Pin On It: Hillary's Best Brooches And What We Think They Mean (SLIDESHOW)

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If you're thinking about becoming a Secretary of State, you better know how to spell "brooch" and how to pin one on silk blend. Hillary Clinton, not missing a beat, paid attention to Madeleine Albright's brooch love affair and has started a tryst of her own. But something's missing. Albright's said her brooches symbolize a certain mood or occasion, but Clinton hasn't admitted to anything yet. So Hill, know you're busy, thought I'd help.

If you're thinking about becoming a Secretary of State, you better know how to spell "brooch" and how to pin one on silk blend. Hillary Clinton, not missing a beat, paid attention to Madeleine Albrig...
If you're thinking about becoming a Secretary of State, you better know how to spell "brooch" and how to pin one on silk blend. Hillary Clinton, not missing a beat, paid attention to Madeleine Albrig...
 
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- Pema I'm a Fan of Pema 46 fans permalink
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The pin of the brooche should be worn four fingers up from the collar bone. This is why the brooches look weird. She also needs a larger brooche when wearing the pearlzilla necklace, honestly, the pearls are just too big.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:10 AM on 04/27/2009
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Four fingers up from my collar bone is my neck.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:03 PM on 04/27/2009
- jazabelz I'm a Fan of jazabelz 19 fans permalink

I think she means four fingers "down"!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:05 PM on 04/27/2009
- rayy I'm a Fan of rayy permalink

ha ha ha--I guess some people here don't understand the concept of "humor".

At least we have a Sec. State that is a serious person.

Just please, please, don't show us your workout routine!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:02 AM on 04/27/2009
- ladydragon I'm a Fan of ladydragon 12 fans permalink

those pins don't mean anything, stop reading into something that's just not there. I have lots of pins and broaches that don't mean anything other than they look nice with the jacket or whatever I'm wearing.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:01 AM on 04/27/2009
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I hate where she positions them. It's weird and unbalanced. I would prefer something on the lapel.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:32 AM on 04/27/2009

Brooches can enliven a severe or lackluster outfit (or pantsuit!) They can be elegant, whimsical, chic, relay a message, or just be plain old fun. Brava to Hillary for brightening her ensembles with these baubles!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:24 AM on 04/27/2009
- Mum I'm a Fan of Mum 31 fans permalink

You've got to be kidding. She's the Secretary of State, not your fashion commentary pinata.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:22 AM on 04/27/2009
- wayoutleft I'm a Fan of wayoutleft 39 fans permalink
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i love hillary and madam secretary albright; but the right has taken lapel jewelry into realm of icons, intaglio, and amulets.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:45 AM on 04/27/2009
- boredwell I'm a Fan of boredwell 8 fans permalink
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WIth MO you can tell she has an affinity for her brooches. She wears them naturally, blithely. Like that omnipresent belt, her boleros and kitten heels. Albirght is of a generation that appended brooches for sartorial drama. Hillary's use of them is distracting, I think. They look like afterthoughts. She should forego the brooches and brandish her smile instead. I notice she's smiling more.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:42 AM on 04/27/2009
- afgail I'm a Fan of afgail 59 fans permalink

Since I retired I have a big box of brooches that I don't wear anymore. Think I'll pick out the best ones and send them to Hillary as a token of my admiration for her.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:34 AM on 04/27/2009
- afgail I'm a Fan of afgail 59 fans permalink

Sheesh, get a grip. Brooches are a good way to brighten up and individualize a big batch of drab professional suits that tend to look like all the others. Nothing deep or complicated. Haven't any of the women on this tread worked in an environment that required a certain degree of uniformity in women's suits very much like the sartorial standards for male executives?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:30 AM on 04/27/2009
- Steamboater I'm a Fan of Steamboater 177 fans permalink
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All these brooches mean is that Hillary is over 50.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:41 PM on 04/26/2009

I do think it is the signal for the mood our state secratories have a cetain time,day or date.Bette­r flashy and big.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:28 PM on 04/26/2009
- lmvd3 I'm a Fan of lmvd3 18 fans permalink

Following in the tradition of Madeline. Be your own woman, Hillary! Plus, she's pinning them on incorrectly; they are too high to the point of nearly being on her shoulder.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:18 PM on 04/26/2009

Why do the brooches have to "mean" anything at all?? Mayb e she just liked the way they looked on her?? But, i'm just a guy what do i know anyway??

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:37 PM on 04/26/2009
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You are correct. There is no meaning...­she just liked the pin on the blazer. It does tend to break up the severity of formal business wear.

But Madelaine Allbright's brooches--sheesh, Xena could have used it as a shield.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:18 PM on 04/26/2009
- NCYvonne I'm a Fan of NCYvonne 45 fans permalink
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>>You are correct. There is no meaning...­she just liked the pin on the blazer. >>

And you know this how? Hillary told you personally? That explains those voices in your head . . .

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:30 PM on 04/27/2009
- Maezeppa I'm a Fan of Maezeppa 24 fans permalink

Hillary's brooches are a gesture of affection for her friend and mentor, Madeline Albright.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:09 PM on 04/26/2009
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