Apparel accessory and securing method

An ornamental article configured for attaching an outer garment to a bra strap, the article comprising:

• an ornament;
• a first stud member extending generally in a first direction away from the ornament to a first stud end;
• a second stud member extending generally in a second, opposite direction away from the ornament to a second stud end a distance from the first stud end;
• an elongated base member extending to two opposite ends, each of the two opposite ends including an aperture therein wherein the apertures are spaced a distance less than the distance between the first and second stud ends;
• the first stud member removably extending through a first one of the apertures, and the second stud member removably extending through a second one of the apertures;
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• a protective cover on each of the first and second stud ends.

A system for securing an undergarment to an overlying outer garment, the system comprising:

• an outer garment having a portion adjacent the shoulder of a wearer of the outer garment;
• an undergarment having a strap portion adjacent the shoulder of the wearer and beneath the outer garment portion;
• an ornament;
• a first stud member extending generally in a first direction away from the ornament to a first stud end for penetrating the outer garment portion and the undergarment strap portion;
• a second stud member extending generally in a second, opposite direction away from the ornament to a second stud end a distance from the first stud end for penetrating the outer garment portion and the undergarment strap portion;
• and
• a protective cover on each of the first and second stud ends;
• the system thereby securing the undergarment to the outer garment.

A kit for providing a decorative and utilitarian accessory for a garment, the kit comprising:

• at least one ornament including a first stud member extending generally in a first direction away from the ornament to a first stud end, and a second stud member extending generally in a second, opposite direction away from the ornament to a second stud end at a distance from the first stud end;
• at least one elongated base member extending to two opposite ends and including two apertures, one of the two apertures located adjacent each of the two opposite ends, the distance between the two apertures being less than the distance between the first stud end and the second stud end whereby the first stud end may be inserted through one of the two apertures and the second stud end may be inserted through the other of the two apertures;
• a plurality of protective covers configured to attach to the first and second stud ends of the respective first and second stud members whereby the protective covers may be attached to the first and second stud ends;
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• a container configured to enclose the at least one ornament, the at least one elongated base member, and the plurality of protective covers.