How To Heal Your Handbag In 7 Easy Steps
Monday, February 11, 2013
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I thought it only fitting to kick off the week of love with some words of wisdom on a subject that most style-lovers consider near and dear to their hearts—handbags.
When a shiny promising relationship ends in disaster, most people will admit that the hardest thing to deal with {besides missing the beloved} is their own crushed dreams. When we first fall in love with a beautiful handbag, we imagine how it will make our life more glamorous. Like a dashing lover, we expect this fabulous bag to reflect something of our own personality--good taste {it’s the perfect color}, good values {the craftsmanship shows our appreciation of quality}, grounded {it’s practical}, and that extra je ne sais quoi {perhaps wit and whimsy if we’re lucky}. But when things fall apart, time does not heal all wounds when it comes to handbags. The sooner that you get around to “fixing” your bag, the better!
If you've ever thrown the bag that was once dearest to your heart into the darkest corner of your closet and turned your attentions elsewhere, then you're just like a suitor that dodges and runs at the first hint of trouble in paradise. Believe me, I've had handbag shame myself and know what it's like to start looking immediately for a younger fresher model. But if you’ve had some good times, and think your beloved is worthy of taking the trouble to heal your relationship, then I can help!
When a shiny promising relationship ends in disaster, most people will admit that the hardest thing to deal with {besides missing the beloved} is their own crushed dreams. When we first fall in love with a beautiful handbag, we imagine how it will make our life more glamorous. Like a dashing lover, we expect this fabulous bag to reflect something of our own personality--good taste {it’s the perfect color}, good values {the craftsmanship shows our appreciation of quality}, grounded {it’s practical}, and that extra je ne sais quoi {perhaps wit and whimsy if we’re lucky}. But when things fall apart, time does not heal all wounds when it comes to handbags. The sooner that you get around to “fixing” your bag, the better!
A WORD TO THE WISE: ALL ADVICE IS NOT GOOD ADVICE
Remember that friend who advised you to make a list of the 10 qualities that you most want in a partner and then rip it off after #3 and toss the rest because you really can't expect more than that in life? Just like bad love advice, there's plenty of misinformation on the web that will ruin not repair your beloved bag.
If you've ever thrown the bag that was once dearest to your heart into the darkest corner of your closet and turned your attentions elsewhere, then you're just like a suitor that dodges and runs at the first hint of trouble in paradise. Believe me, I've had handbag shame myself and know what it's like to start looking immediately for a younger fresher model. But if you’ve had some good times, and think your beloved is worthy of taking the trouble to heal your relationship, then I can help!
Being a handbag designer, I get a lot of questions about how to care for leather. When it comes to this subject, I trust my leather dealers implicitly. These guys buy, sell and man-handle leather skins all day in a giant leather warehouse and have been doing so for decades.
If you'd like the low-down on keeping the romance with your favorite handbag{s} going, sign up for my new weekly newsletter. I'm excited to share many tips and tricks of the trade with you so if you're interested just go to the top right hand side of the index {where it says: Sign up for our Newsletter}and sign up for my weekly newsletter. It's completely free, you won't be spammed and you can unsubscribe whenever you like. But I don't think you'll want to because each week there's going to be some great handbag care tips, my fun and easy to follow trend cheat sheet, plus some other goodies and trust-your-style inspiration that I hope you're going to love!
If you'd like the low-down on keeping the romance with your favorite handbag{s} going, sign up for my new weekly newsletter. I'm excited to share many tips and tricks of the trade with you so if you're interested just go to the top right hand side of the index {where it says: Sign up for our Newsletter}and sign up for my weekly newsletter. It's completely free, you won't be spammed and you can unsubscribe whenever you like. But I don't think you'll want to because each week there's going to be some great handbag care tips, my fun and easy to follow trend cheat sheet, plus some other goodies and trust-your-style inspiration that I hope you're going to love!
That’s it for today style lovers! There were will be more Handbag Healing to come in the near future. Hope these tips and tricks of the trade help you to heal your own handbags in need of some loving RX!
xo Mary Jo
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posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Monday, February 11, 2013
I'm Mary Jo, a handbag designer living in sunny California. TrustYourStyle is where I share inspiration and connect with other style lovers. Did I mention I celebrate 
28 Comments:
These are great advises! I wish I had them ages ago after following the advise of someone telling me to clean the leather. Oh well, I don't use much leather now any ways :) But, it's very wise to know these things, they will save you time & money. I hope you have a wonderful week Mary Jo!! xox
Such great advice Mary Jo! I've always resorted to vacuuming my handbags since I'm kind of lazy but it makes so much sense not to! Do you have any tips on removing watermarks from leather? Or is that a lost cause too? Would also love some advice on cleaning lambskin. It feels a lot more delicate than cow hide and somewhat porous if that makes sense. Hope you had a great weekend!
xx Jenee C.
{camo meets couture}
Interesting - great tips! Didn't know about the vacuuming bit. Good to know! xo
I love this post!!! I have one bag that I love and take good care of it... Sadly it has become a little small to wear it if I have to Cary my iPad with me.
I want that leopard dress!
Thanks Blond Duck! It's from my couture collection.
Mary Jo
nice transformations!! i have to try this!! Its a great thing to do before putting your winter purses away
xo
MOSAMUSE
www.MOSAMUSE.com
Oh what great tips! I am so picky about the handbags I get that when I find one I really like I usually just pretty much wear it out! So I am always glad to know how to keep them looking nice. We are so glad that you are liking the soap! Thanks.
Great leather tips, Mary Jo ... such good information, thank you! And I love the way you compared bags to lovers ... so perfect for this week! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous week, Mary Jo. Your bags are delicious. xo ~S
SANDY M Illustration
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com
I am bookmarking this! This is really great advice :)
Ok I am seriously going to print these out and hang them on my closet wall...because I always feel like I'm googling for answers constantly, and who knows what advice you're getting. Thank you!
It's a very nice and interesting transformation.
So pretty bag.
Nice post Mary Jo.
xo
You will know from my post this week that I am a handbag lover so this post was perfect for me. Great tips!
http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/
Great advice, Mary Jo! I have a few Rebecca Minkoff bags, and I refused to so much as leave the house with them until they were conditioned - it works wonders! :)
Great tips Mary Jo! I try to condition my bags when I can as well - some good conditioner and a touch up can really revitalize a purse!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
This was fabulous Mary Jo! I love how you tied in Valentine's Day with this post. I did not know all of this about leather. It definitely requires proper care. Thanks for mentioning these doll.
http://www.averysweetblog.com/
What a great and useful post, Mary Jo! I'm bookmarking this!
Ada
PS: Mary Jo, have you received my emails? I have the impression they got lost on the way again. :)
Great and helpful advise Mary Jo. I also love Martha's site, it's one of my favourites! xo
Thank you SO much Mary Jo!!!!!
This post is awesome not to mention informative!!!!!
Hope you're having a fabulous week!!!!
Hugs,
Shannon
These are very good tips! Thank you Mary Jo! I have a couple of bags which are in need of a proper cleaning - healing! Thanks again for your advice
Xx
Alexandra
www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com
I definitely love all of the tips. I use the "lovin' my bags" brand products and they have worked really well so far. I'm always on the hunt for new products though because I'm psychotic about keeping my bags cleaned, which is why they rarely get taken out! :)
:)
Allison
A's Fashion Files
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This is great. I really need to try this, a lot of good advice which I wouldn't have thought of.
Thank you so much for sharing, Mary Jo!! You are wonderful!!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
xoxoxo MM
Absolutely fantastic post! Love this!
Hope you've had a wonderful Valentines!
x.o.x.o
Great post! I'm afraid I don't take very good care of my handbags, but then most of them started out pretty cheap to begin with. I like the idea of storing them with tissue. I've heard it before but have never done it. Ill try!
Thank you so much for these expert advices! And I'm going to tweet about it because it is important to share this kind of information...From another bag lover!
Helpful tips, thanks for sharing!
Great tips! Much appreciated. Thanks.
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