The Wanderlust Purse

I recently bought a sequined purse from a vintage store that I wanted to revamp into a more modern version. I've been pouring over magazines lately (they're my obession) and have noticed that burnt orange is a staple for spring. Which is absolutely parfait as its one of my favorite shades, reminding me of faraway places like Morocco and invoking a sort of wanderlust. Anywhoo, I stopped by Michael's craft store and grabbed the hottest orange flower I could find--which was conveniently only 99 cents!

Alors, thread and needle check!

Ripped the stem off the flower, then sewed it onto the purse. I should have used a thimble though b/c my thumb was supa sore after. Note, must buy a thimble and old school it. 

I rummaged through my formidable collection of purses and found this broach attached to one of them. (It is this fabulous pink leather ensemble my mother bought me a few years ago that I covered in vintage broaches, to which she was throughly appalled:D I'll post it soon!) Thus, voila! The above photo was the outcome!!!

Of course, once I made the purse I had to debut it at Janelle's (the fabulous layout editor for my magazine, Jet-Lagged) birthday pahtay. The two fashionitas above are Morgan and Moh (Moh is my bestie and Co-Editor.)

Impromptu fashion shoot in Santa Ana<3!!

T'was a gorgeous night with good friends, yummy drinks and thoughts of wanderlust<3