If you have ever worn clip-on earrings, chances are you have some odd ones stashed in a jewelry box, hoping it’s mate would show up one day. Even if you don’t wear clip-on earrings, decorative pairs as well as individual ones are easy to find at yard sales, flea markets or estate sales, and there are some very fashionable ways to recycle clip-on earrings and give them new life.

Wearing a scarf is always stylish, a clip-on earring will not only add to the look of the scarf, but will help hold the scarf in place.

Got some pumps that you love but they’re rather boring? Jazz them up by placing a matched set of clip-on earrings on the tops of them. Works well for Croc type shoes too.

Love to wear hat? Place a clip-on earring on the brim of your hat.

When wearing a button front blouse, clip a jeweled clip-on earring just above the top button instead of wearing a necklace.

Adorn your hair with a clip-on earring. Use a clip-on earring instead of a small hair barrette or clip and earring onto your pony tail holder.

Group a few thin metal bangle bracelets together and clip them together with clip-on earring, or wear several necklace chains and use a clip-on earring to adorn them and hold them together.

Place a clip-on earring on purse straps or purse closures or cell phone case for a little personal touch.

Use your imagination and think of ways to recycle clip-on earrings and make a fashion statement of your own.