a Studded Handbag. Burberry style.

Burberry.

 That place in snobville Southpark mall that I feel almost embarrassed about entering.

 The sales associates know that I, in my ae DIY cut-offs + f21 accessories, don't belong there.

They are always polite and nice, but its that...please-don't-touch-anything-because-you-can't-afford-a single-sock-in-here nice. 

I don't blame them really.

Especially when they see my cracker-encrusted tot squealing and touching everything.

Well,  my friend and I have braved it anyways to solely drool over their classic boots and trenches. It is important to drool over good designs, my dears. I very often gather inspiration from upscale shops in order to put together more affordable look-alike outfits elsewhere. 

...& that is why the DIY part of my brain started plotting when I saw Burberry's new line of studded accessories...

the supplies:

old handbag

  (I took off the old straps a long time ago...that's why you don't see them, fyi:)

chain (etsy)

flat-back studs (etsy)

tough glue (any craft store)

the steps: 

1. remove the old straps from the handbag + attach the chain 

(you will need jewelry tools or pliers in order to open and close the links)

2. begin studding! 

There you have it.

It's a Burberry inspired studded handbag.

Simple, clean and chic.

I plan on bringing it with me to the Charlotte International Fashion Week runway show I am attending this Friday night.

This will be the first year (ever) that I am taking part in any Fashion Week event.

Excited is an understatement.

:)

Heck yes I will be sharing the whole experience with you.