Be Creative

Hey there! Here we go again ...

   Are you getting tired of your old purse(?) Well we all know this moments... Time to make a decision.

Here are several options. You can: 



1- Keep your bag as it is... and save money. Not very exciting 
2- Get a new bag and forget about money saving. Not money wise 
3- Find an exciting + money wise option 

     Let's talk about option #3 which obviously sounds like the best one to many of us. What is you could  re vamp, zest up and at the same time customize your purse without spending a dime ?

To start with, grab your favorite scarf/ scarves and your favorite purse. Then think about your day: 
-will you hold you bag  all day long?
-Will you have to put it on the ground?
-Do you intend to go shopping with elegance?
- Will you attend and event? 
    In any case, time has become to dress up your bag. Below are a few ideas: 

    On all these photos, I am using silk scarves 36"x 36" or 30"x 30" which I fold either in a short band or a long ribbon before tying them with a large square knot or a bow. Remember that straps, buckles, zips, (viva Longchamp and Lancel) are perfect places to tie a scarf. 

                                  Short band around one handle 

30" x 30" Scarf pulled through the front buckle and tied with a bow.

Flowing trails 

Wrap around style 

One short scarf 

If you are looking for a bold look, you also have the option to totally wrap your purse in a scarf. This style will turn any old handbag  into a stunning accessory: Place you handbag at the center of your scarf. Grab the first two tips and tie them at the bottom of the handles. Do the same with the two other tips. No worries: you  will still be able to access the (probably numerous) things which are inside your bag and that - like many other women- you need several times a days 

Total wrap. New look purse. 

If you like the total scarf-bag look, you may also want to try to turn a scarf into a bag. This old tradition an art in Japan. It is called "Furoshiki". The video bellow will show you how easily do it. All you need is a pretty large scarf ... and a little training... 

                         

How do you customize your purses? Are you ready for the "Furoshiki" art? I'd love to hear from you.