Hey,
So last summer, I purchased a cute, functional light leather bag. It was a subdued tan, had fashionable tassles, and went with just about everything!
After a summer of parties and fun, I took a look, and my poor bag was almost embarassing to carry around:
I really thought my bag was done for, before I spoke to a friend who told me I could get the problem fixed for a steal.
He directed me to a place called Evelyn & San…
A shoe repair shop nestled away at 400 West 83rd street and 1st avenue.
The shop itself was very unassuming…
…but when I took a closer look, I noticed all the Gucci bags, Manolo Blahnik and Louboutin heels…this place was all business!
I asked if my bag could be fixed, and the friendly Italian owner told me that with two weeks (and $75 cash), he could make it good as new. $75 seemed like a lot, but I decided to trust him…besides $75 is nothing compared to the price of buying a new bag.
Three weeks later, voila:
What do you think? The gum is definitely gone, as are most of the darker stains…it’s definitely much better than it used to be! So instead of succumbing to the allure of purchasing a new tote, it seems I can carry my old purse around for yet another season.
If you, too, have a light colored or white bag in your closet that you think is virtually unwearable…hit up your local shoe repair store. You never know. For a small fee, you may be able to rock your bag like new!
Smootches!
So last summer, I purchased a cute, functional light leather bag. It was a subdued tan, had fashionable tassles, and went with just about everything!
After a summer of parties and fun, I took a look, and my poor bag was almost embarassing to carry around:
I really thought my bag was done for, before I spoke to a friend who told me I could get the problem fixed for a steal.
He directed me to a place called Evelyn & San…
A shoe repair shop nestled away at 400 West 83rd street and 1st avenue.The shop itself was very unassuming…
…but when I took a closer look, I noticed all the Gucci bags, Manolo Blahnik and Louboutin heels…this place was all business!I asked if my bag could be fixed, and the friendly Italian owner told me that with two weeks (and $75 cash), he could make it good as new. $75 seemed like a lot, but I decided to trust him…besides $75 is nothing compared to the price of buying a new bag.
Three weeks later, voila:
What do you think? The gum is definitely gone, as are most of the darker stains…it’s definitely much better than it used to be! So instead of succumbing to the allure of purchasing a new tote, it seems I can carry my old purse around for yet another season.If you, too, have a light colored or white bag in your closet that you think is virtually unwearable…hit up your local shoe repair store. You never know. For a small fee, you may be able to rock your bag like new!
Smootches!
Fashion, News, and What Nots
*Calling all designers!
Yaz birth control wants to redesign the iconic birth control case and is looking for aspiring designers for ideas!!
Launched by Nina Garcia, the contest gives designers the chance to redesign a chic, more sophisticated birth control carrying case. Design submissions will be accepted until June 30, 2008. One lucky winner will receive a $10,000 prize to invest in his or her career dreams!! Hey, why not?
Launched by Nina Garcia, the contest gives designers the chance to redesign a chic, more sophisticated birth control carrying case. Design submissions will be accepted until June 30, 2008. One lucky winner will receive a $10,000 prize to invest in his or her career dreams!! Hey, why not?For more information, click here or here.
*Ruth la Ferla of the NYTimes…
...on the Rogan for Target/Barney’s Collabo.
*Bossip has scans of Naomi Campbell…
…in next month’s I-D magazine. Check out her spread here. [Bossip]
*A promo image of the new show, Stylista…
….if you haven’t heard of it, it’s where young hopefuls vie for a spot at Elle Mag. Must see TV!!
*Just for fun. I frickin love this song:
It’s even on My Myspace page!
