https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 18:14:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106596 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:58:34 +0000 Ana 106596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome bag, Julie! I loved reading your story, and I can't wait to see the outfits you put together with your new prize. When I'm REALLY happy and excited with a purchase, I do the same thing--take it out, look at it, put it back. That's a good sign. I'm so happy for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106513 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:33:14 +0000 rute 106513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah ah.. you are lovely! The bag is gorgeous! It's so good to lgo crazy once in a while! We all need that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106505 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:19:59 +0000 RoseandJoan 106505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, I haven't worn the bag out yet, but a really stupid confession, I keep taking the book out of its dust bag, having a look, then putting it back.</p> <p>Please note, this is not my usual behaviour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106452 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:40:18 +0000 Dawn 106452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh that bag is pretty... and may I say, you are a really good writer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106436 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:55:10 +0000 Sihaya 106436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome bag Julie - thanks for sharing the story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106367 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:21:48 +0000 Boof 106367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, that bag is unbelievably gorgeous! You will be such a stylish, happy bunny with your new bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106359 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:13:45 +0000 RoseandJoan 106359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bigi, thanks again for all of your help with choosing the handbag, it was love at first sight when I saw this particular leather at Caroline's workshop, even though I was adamant on choosing a colour when I left the house.</p> <p>I'm happy the handbag gets YLF approval because I really love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106358 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:04:22 +0000 bigi 106358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you went for silver! It's gorgeous, I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106346 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:38:11 +0000 Angie 106346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER bag. And a lovely story, Julie. Just what I needed to read after that awfully depressing movie. Thank you!</p> <p>I'm a happy bunny too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106319 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:42:08 +0000 greenglove 106319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely stunning!! I love that you adore unusual pieces. I would also be a happy bunny. I am so glad you chose that color, I think it adds to the elegance of the piece and keeps the focus on the shape. Beautiful!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106314 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:32:55 +0000 marianna 106314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh look at that beauty! Gorgeous! Great color choices, Julie. Enjoy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106310 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:54:00 +0000 marianne 106310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, it's beautiful! What a great choice. Thank you for the lovely story, too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106309 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:36:48 +0000 Ariadne 106309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is incredibly gorgeous. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106297 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:05:20 +0000 Maya 106297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look how shimmery it is! Happy bunny indeed. It's stunning. Love the bright burst of color on the inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106294 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:58:47 +0000 Louise 106294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's beautiful i can see why you're a happy bunny x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/confession-of-a-custom-handbag#post-106292 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:52:29 +0000 RoseandJoan 106292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was a cold bright autumn day, the afternoon I travelled to Harestains, a beautiful country estate. The old stables and outbuildings of the estate had been renovated and converted to studios where local artisans and craftsmen where selling their wares. I passed through the heavy wrought iron gates and peered through the windows, handmade jewellery, pottery and abstract landscapes greeted me by return.</p> <p>The distinct smell of leather filled the air, nestled into the corner of the stables was Cuero handbags, I stepped into the workshop come studio and I was smitten, candy coloured handbags of all shapes and sizes filled optic white pigeon holes and the hum of a sewing machine resonated in my ears. </p> <p>There it was, amongst the large squishy bags and oversized totes was a black pleated handbag, lacking in hardware and reminiscent of the vintage fan shaped handbags I covet. Senses overwhelmed, I stroked the large pieces of leather draped over wooden rails trying to decide on the colour of MY CUSTOM HANDBAG. Pistachio green, fuchsia pink, teal blue, eggplant, patent and suede the possibilities where daunting.</p> <p>I finally settled on a distressed piece of silver leather, the crackled finish revealed a deep dark grey beneath, and I instantly fell in love with a lime green and silver shot silk lining, I hoped the finished design would be stunning and the results are......</p> <p><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/RoseandJoan/?action=view&#038;current=DSC02453.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s575.photobucket.com/al.....C02453.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/RoseandJoan/?action=view&#038;current=DSC02454.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s575.photobucket.com/al.....C02454.jpg</a><br /> I’m a very happy bunny</p> <p>Custom made pleated leather handbag £85.00<br /> Designed by Caroline Marr<br /> <a href="http://www.cuero.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.cuero.co.uk</a> </p>