Fun Alternative Uses for Your Jewelry

Jewelry can do more than just brighten up an outfit.  Some simple tricks can totally transform how certain pieces of jewelry get worn. Check out these fun alternative uses for jewelry, that I got from other bloggers...

USE A HAIR CLIP OR BROOCH TO SHORTEN DRESS STRAPS

Extra long spaghetti straps on a dress?  Use a hair clip with a pin or a brooch to cinch the straps together in the back.  This technique pulls the bodice up a bit, making the dress more fitted.

USE A NECKLACE AS A BELT

If you have a very durable necklace that has no clasps, you can double the strand, feed a ribbon through the loops and tie the ribbon behind you.  Now you have a new fashionable belt!

USE BRACELETS TO DETRACT FROM SHORT SLEEVES

If you have a shirt or jacket where the sleeves are just a smidge too short, don’t throw it out!  Use matching bracelets on each wrist to fill in that empty wrist space!

USE A SAFETY PIN TO SHORTEN A NECKLACE

Use a safety pin by passing the point through one of the chain links of a necklace.  Use the safety pin as the ending jump ring, by attaching the necklace clasp to it!

USE A HAIR CLIP OR BROOCH TO TIGHTEN A BLAZER

If you have a blazer or cardigan that needs a better fit, you can use a hair clip with a pin or a brooch, to cinch in the waist!  Putting the hair clip or brooch in the back works great! Great idea for on-the-go tailoring!

USE A BRACELET TO LENGTHEN A NECKLACE

Any bracelet with a clip closure that fastens securely can be used to lengthen a necklace. Clip the bracelet clasp to the small ring of the necklace, and then attach the small ring of the bracelet to the necklace clasp. Now your necklace is several inches longer. 

USE A HAIR CLIP ON A NECKLACE

Add another 'pop' to your necklace by adding a hair clip to it!  Either right up below your shoulder or adding it to the bottom of the necklace, a hair clip secured by the alligator clip will add versatility to your necklace.

USE ONE NECKLACE TO DOUBLE UP ANOTHER

If you’ve got a clasp-less necklace is too long, try using a clasped necklace to double up the other. Fold the clasp-less necklace in half, thread the clasped necklace through the folds, close the clasp, and voila!  Now you are wearing a double-stranded necklace.

USE HAIR CLIPS ON THE TOPS OF SHOES

Have some shoes that need a little something extra?  Using the alligator clips on matching hair clips, attach them to the top of the shoes for a new fun and cute look!

USE A RING AS A CUTE PONY TAIL ACCESSORY

After putting in your pony tail, wrap a stretchy band ring around it for an extra cute touch!

Some photos and information courtesy of http://www.alreadypretty.com/2010/03/alternate-uses-for-jewelry.html