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CARING FOR HANDBAGS TEXTURES
CARING FOR HANDBAGS TEXTURES
Five of the most common textures found on handbags include alligator, suede, leather, snakeskin, and patent leather. Each texture should be taken care of diligently and carefully. Caring for the exterior of your bag will allow your bag to appear newer for much longer. Additionally, if you decide to resell your bag, it will be worth more if it is in peak condition.
Leather Handbags: The secret to caring for a leather handbag begins with moisturizer. There are plenty of lotions available at your local show store which can be applied to your handbag, allowing your leather to stay positively radiant!
Alligator or Crocodile Handbags: These handbags should be cared for using the same lotions as you would use on a leather handbag. When choosing a new lotion, use it first in a small, hidden spot of the purse before deciding to rub it all over.
Suede: This is a tricky material to deal with. When storing your suede handbag, be sure not to let anything rest against it, as this can create spots on suede material. Additionally, suede brushes work well at getting imprint stains out.
Snakeskin: The scales on snakeskin material will inevitably change over time. There is not much you can do about this other than to have them lacquered, and even then- there is no guarantee that the scales on your handbag will stay perfect.
Patent Leather: Patent leather perhaps the easiest material to keep flaw-free. If you spill something on a patent leather handbag, simply wipe it away using a little vinegar and water, and you will be good to go!
BUYING NEW HANDBAG. WHAT YOUR WALLET SAYS
BUYING NEW HANDBAG. WHAT YOUR WALLET SAYS
You courted the mall for weeks and found the perfect new handbag to compliment your wardrobe. Now what? Should you just pluck any old wallet off the shelves and shove it in there? Does it really even matter? I mean, no one really sees much of your wallet. What most people don’t realize is that the wallet can make or break the look you are trying to achieve with the style of your purse.
A neon yellow hobo purse with a pink paisley scarf is a statement and if worn with the proper outfit can really make your look pop. So why ruin it by throwing that old black and frayed wallet inside? Why not seek out a complementing pink distressed leather change purse to keep your treasures safe and secluded yet still make your statement?
What about size and shape? Rather than dropping your little tri-fold wallet into the chasm of your new oversized purse, why not obtain a new rectangular pocketbook that is not only fashionable but proportional in size? A smaller purse should contain a smaller wallet in order to leave room for those other satchel essentials.
Should the texture of the wallet match the texture of your purse? They should definitely complement one another! Match leather purses with leather wallets. Coordinate synthetic materials with a silk or poly blend coin purse. Alligator wallets work best matching alligator or leather purses. Studded and bedazzled handbags mix well with less flashy wallets so as not to take away from the pizzazz of the purse.
Whatever you decide, just make sure that your style represents inside and out of your purse.
