Ok so I’ve never been much of a bag-matches-shoes kinda girl – usually out of sheer laziness – but come day 3 of Australian Fashion Week I’d thrown together (last minute – naturally) a s/s12 Phillip Lim inspired pastel ensemble, but had no bag to complement the palette. My mind wandered briefly to nipping in to American Apparel and buying a white envelope clutch on the way to the venue, but that felt like sheer madness and not in the DIY spirit at all. I then spied a white paper bag that the guys at Michael Lo Sordo had given me when I was in their studio and realised there was a Jil Sander inspired mini project to be had! Now I know this little guy probably doesn’t require any explanation – simply cut the top off and roll down – but I’m included some basic steps for those of you who need visuals.
You Need:
– A white paper bag
– Scissors
How to:
1. Cut the top of the bag off.
2. Fill with your bits and pieces and then roll the top of the bag down like a lunch bag to create the clutch.
And, like, that’s it. I’m sure we can put this down as the easiest project (if it can even be called that)in histort! For me it was a case of learning to make do with what you have in your house when it comes to putting together outfits – the crop top was also a last minute project.
Wearing:Ā
paper bag clutch – DIY
mint blazer – ZaraĀ
lavender trousers – my own design
white calico crop top – DIY (made like the top of this dress)
white heels – vintage
sunglasses – karen walker
nail polish – essie ‘cocktail bling’
Photos by Jysla Kay, bottom full length pic via Facehunter
I also love this picĀ Jess took of my paper clutch hanging with her alexander wang – clearly opposites attract in the case of bags – I felt bad dragging them apart!
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You look incredible!
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
Ahhh this is great! It’s such an easy diy but looks really good! Thanks for the diy idea!!
wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/
Soooooo clever!!!!!
So simple, so chic. Now onto the DIY leather version! š
Thats such a cute idea
that actually looks pretty chic
http://herpersona.blogspot.com.au/
http://herpersona.blogspot.com.au/
Incredible look I love it!! Zara blazer is fab. Love the post.
Amazing! So cleaver.. who would have thought it was so simple! Thanks for showing!!
Style Willow
Style Willow
SW x
I love the paper bag shape, I used material to do this sort of DIY and make a more permanent clutch.
It’s on my blog, here is the post: http://becoming-urban.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/first-diy-upholstered-paper-bag-clutch.html
This is such a great idea!
x
http://www.shades-of-style.com
Perfect because everyone has scissors and a bag.
You can make everything look like a thousand dollars! So creative!
Olya
modafile.blogspot.com
wow – you are so incredible. I cannot believe that that bag is simply a paper bag… killing me with chicness!
xx
Lovely! I remember seeing this outfit on Facehunter. Such a great idea.
http://life-muse-ings.blogspot.com
genius! and your paper bag clutch looked like it’s worth a hundred bucks. š
You look amazing! Love the clutch idea, and your outfit!
http://stainsofpaint.blogspot.com/
Genius! Love your paperbag clutch.
x
Michelle
http://www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
Amazing idea!! And it looks gorgeous with the outfit! The things you can do if you just dare is… incredible… š
xoxo
Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
woooow, cool idea, i love it! doesn’t look like a paper bag at all.
xxx
http://www.cristeene.blogspot.com
this is such an amazing idea – who would have thought! Thank you for sharing! x
http://currentlylovingblog.blogspot.com/
great idea and you look so beautiful.
http://www.thepinkshades.blogspot.com
xx Amy.
amazing clutch!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.com/
this diy is incredible; and from a simple everyday item! i love the entire outfit!!!
http://www.thatgoodgirlchi.blogspot.com
This is so clever! x
please check out my blog sometime xx
http://www.herlux.blogspot.com
Fantastic idea!
Now I know what to do with my tons of “nice” bags I collected from some stores.
xoxo
http://touchkajal.blogspot.com
Your outfit is absolutely gorgeous! I love those violet pants. Thanks for the amazing DIY!
xoxo
Meera
Fantastic!
x
Fashion Readings
http://fashionreadings.blogspot.com.au/
This is probably the most success guaranteed diy tutorial i have ever seen in blogland;-) nice!! it looks very nice – i like mininalism a lot:-)
those shoes you have!! they are very nice!! thumbs up from copenhagen!!
love
modepistol
Wooww It’s incredible!! This’s a great idea!!! looks really good.
xoxo from MĆ¼nchen
La Vie Quotidienne
http://www.laviequo.com
LOVE IT! Best part is, that you can use the bag to make popcorn after.
Very cute, even I could do that one! xx
South Molton St Style
Of course only you could make a white paper bag look oh so chic. Love it, hun!
xx Love & Aloha
http://elisharon.blogspot.com
YOu are just perfect! Simple but classy!
Amazing idea! I love it!
Sarah x
http://www.tellhershesdreaming.com
Stunning, absolutely incredible palette of pastel tones! Lovely look! This is going straight onto my Pinterest! xxx
http://aurelieandangelo.com/
Fabulous!!!!
Me ha encantado la idea!
Visita mi blog
http://www.violetajanji.blogspot.com
http://www.violetajanji.blogspot.com
I attempted to make on out of faux leather from a fabric store..but this is an easier solution!!!
SHEWOLF
http://stylelolajaro.blogspot.com/
love the bandeau, way to be resourceful girl!
-Jessica
http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/
love those pants!
Love your outfit, those pants are simply incredible!
prudenceandaustere.blogspot.com
It actually looks really really nice and chic!
http://shopaholicoverhere.blogspot.com/
i would never think of doing that. but you make it work!!!
http://jenalyenns.blogspot.ca/
I love the idea of paper clutch&so easy to make! Your white blazer is amazing!
Oh wow, that doesn’t even look like it’s made from a paper bag!
How creative! Also those lavender pants are great š
So funny! I might try this on leather š
My mind wandered briefly to nipping in to American
You can’t be serious. š This is ingenious…but it’s a paper bag still.
I love love love this!
melavond.blogspot.com
Geneva, I love it! And how easy! But is that all looks good on you, even a paper bag ….. very very elegant
this week are my DIY sandals MIU MIU inspiration, I leave the link and you tell me you think!
http://www.desdetenerifeconamor.com/2012/05/diy-miu-miu-cherry-sandals.html
SOO simple, yet so amazing!
I love the simplicity of this idea, i will definitely be designing one soon!
i really love this. i think its so clever!
http://www.stylemapblog.com
too chic! you are fantastic!
from Venice…
http://silviainvenice.blogspot.it/
I loooove your pants, they are amazing!
So simple and cute.
http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com
I love the look š xoxoxo Marga
Ive done this before as ive been lusting after The Brave Brown Bag for years (http://bravebrownbag.com/) …literally at least 8 years! But i always find something else to spend my money on – but this is something i can certainly afford š Thanks so much for sharing! Your outfit is fantastic!
katie
http://kfitzdesign.blogspot.com
i love that you DIY-ed the clutch rather than buying an AA clutch. so inspirational! You truly show that fashion and style isn’t about what brand or how expensive something is, it’s all about how you style and how you pull it off!
x
karen
http://www.thechicndamned.blogspot.com
Do you have a tutorial on making those trousers? I absolutely love the cut, and unfortunately I have a strange wasit/hip/thigh ratio that makes shopping for trousers an absolute nightmare :/
Do you have a tutorial on making those trousers? I absolutely love the cut, and unfortunately I have a strange wasit/hip/thigh ratio that makes shopping for trousers an absolute nightmare :/
Do you have a tutorial on making those trousers? I love the cut! Unfortunately I have an uncommon waist/hip/thigh ratio, which makes finding a nice pair of high-waisted trousers a nightmare :/
The clutch is awesome and so incredibly easy to make.
http://www.antoniaivana.blogspot.com
Hey Geneva, check out these clutches, which were similar to your paperbag one, but these are made of leather. Paperbag trend is slowly creeping in!
http://shop.marieturnor.com/
The clutch is Amazing.
I will try to do it this afternoon!
X
V.
How simple! yet cute!
I love DIYS and I love your blog. You look great, I dont thin I could pull off a bandeau without feeling weird so props to you
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