I thought I’d make a fun little “what’s in my bag” post, so here we are! I made the bag myself after seeing the infamous American Apparel leather pouch pretty much everywhere. I just couldn’t justify dropping 60 bones on a simple bag that I could make myself, so I bought this huge piece of amazing yellow leather off eBay for 40 bucks, nylon thread, a leather needle and a metal zipper and made one. It’s so easy to throw your stuff into and it’s the perfect thing to hold your resumés in for interviews! But wait–the best part? I made a blue and red lining so my stuff wouldn’t scratch the underside of the leather (a major annoyance with the original pouch)…and it’s a divider too!
The rest of the stuff in my bag is pretty self explanatory. iPhone with a cute vintage camera-case? Check. Colour blocking leather wallet? Check. Keys, mints (not gum, I hate gum), lash curler, hand cream, fave sunnies? Check! And I can’t forget my three favourite lip products: Nivea SPF 30 lip balm, Revlon’s Love that Red and MAC’s Morange.
PS. I set up a poll over on my Facebook page about what you’d like to see more on CHEAP THRILLS. Check it out and let me know!
By cherryred August 29, 2011 - 8:36 AM
>Very nice post, you did a great job!!!
Mac's morange: something i can't live without!!!
By heartmonster August 28, 2011 - 9:06 PM
>i would love it if you could do a more in depth diy on this, i would love to learn how you made this :)
By Barbara Scarlett Brayovic August 27, 2011 - 7:27 AM
>your bag looks awesome
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By alexandratherese August 26, 2011 - 8:48 PM
>Wow – the bag is incredible. I always get really impressed by people who've made their own clothes/accessories. Absolutely LOVE the vintage camera case for your phone too. Also, this is weird, but we have exactly the same Eiffel Tower key ring on our keys! Except mine is in bright pink but most of the paintwork has come off now so it is once again resembling silver.
By JESSICA LANDER August 26, 2011 - 7:14 PM
>Great color!
By Antonia August 26, 2011 - 3:10 PM
>Your bag is so cute!
Nice pics!^-^
xoxo
Antonia
FASHION IMPERATIVE
By Raspberry & Rouge August 26, 2011 - 8:52 AM
>Love the pouch and these kind of posts, a little personal insight :) Happy friday! XO Rebecca
http://raspberry-rouge.com
By M.R. August 26, 2011 - 6:38 AM
>I love the yellow leather- so pretty!
mindofmr.blogspot.com
By Noelle Chantal August 26, 2011 - 6:10 AM
>Love the cat eye glasses on you! I miss visiting your blog. Love the faux fur too! :)
By Briana Le & Merissa Ren August 25, 2011 - 7:06 AM
>good lord. that yellow is fantastic. also i love the lining, pratical primary and phenomenal.
By men tuxedos August 25, 2011 - 3:28 AM
>I've expected that there's always something amazing on your mini bag! I've noticed that you like yellow and pink colors! That's great, we got the same taste!
By noura. August 24, 2011 - 9:06 PM
>the colours are the best
By Mónica C. Welton August 24, 2011 - 4:56 PM
>i love the pink + yellow combo there.
Love,
http://www.chicksinfeathers.co.cc
By Olivia August 24, 2011 - 3:32 PM
>nice iphone case! I love your clucth too! :)
By Eli August 24, 2011 - 5:41 AM
>You made this pouch?! That is so simply amazing! Especially since you made the lining too, very very awesome
By kimberlyronning August 24, 2011 - 4:55 AM
>Love that iphone case!
By Linda Lu August 24, 2011 - 4:02 AM
>I've been eyeing the AA leather pouch for months and haven't been able to bring myself to spending that much. It never once crossed my mind to make one. I probably deserve a slap on the head.
By Andrew August 23, 2011 - 11:37 PM
>how much leather did you get? I'll take one, please & thank you ;)
By Zoe's Inspirations August 23, 2011 - 10:13 PM
>awesome
X Zoe X
http://intrepidinspirations.blogspot.com
By Milda August 23, 2011 - 8:29 PM
>I did not know you could sew?!? The leather pouch looks far better than the original, and I adore the added features.
By Anna G August 23, 2011 - 7:57 PM
>You don't like gum? You must be crazy. I love those clutches. I've been hoping to find one around a vintage store. I might have to find some scrap leather and make one.
By Meena Dhuga August 23, 2011 - 6:45 PM
>cool photos! love this post, something different! and i do love a fun 'what in my bag' post! might do one myself, if i get round to it!
http://pinklemonsorbet.blogspot.com/
Meena ♥
By FASHION ICE August 23, 2011 - 5:10 PM
>these posts are so fun, really like that sweet Danier wallet. yes, those clutches are so fab, actually got a simple blue clutch from Target of all places, but your yellow one is pretty sweet!
By Mae August 23, 2011 - 12:59 PM
>Love the wallet and the purse! Very cute :)
xoxo
http://www.whatmaewears.blogspot.com/
By rouli August 23, 2011 - 12:53 PM
><3 everythin here
kiss
By Jessamyn Read August 23, 2011 - 12:33 PM
>That yellow bag is beautiful!
http://jessamynread.blogspot.com/
By thehautepursuit August 23, 2011 - 11:56 AM
>oh glysomed. i love that stuff. whenever my family visits from HK they buy that stuff like CRACK! and that neon pink fox tail RAWR!!!!!
xo
V
By The Fancy Teacup August 23, 2011 - 10:28 AM
>Your DIY clutch is remarkable, and adore the fox tail as an accent. Those shades are so retro chic and adore the phone cover!
♥, Jamie
http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
By soph (owl vs. dove) August 23, 2011 - 9:42 AM
>Love these kinds of posts (I'm so nosy haha). Your clutch bag turned out really well. I was actually thinking about DIY-ing my own version today too – just need to get my hands on the materials first!
By lilyfm August 23, 2011 - 9:17 AM
>I love your bag and everything in it, that's a really cool phone case too. I'm in love with your header too. I love those fox tails The yellow and pink looks so good.
Lots of Love,
Lily from Red Brick Lipstick
By Magnet August 23, 2011 - 9:17 AM
>um wow, good job on the construction of the bag, I thought it was an AA one! I love that fluffy pink thing that is attached to the zip. Awesome. Ha ha I've seen those vintage camera looking cases, they're pretty cool.
By Dominika August 23, 2011 - 8:55 AM
>what a great post!
love the bag, and i love the furry keyring (?)!
<3
http://www.fashionphilosophy.net/
By Violet August 23, 2011 - 8:02 AM
>god who doesnt like gum!!! that is a first lol. great job on the diy bag and i like the phone case very cool
XX
Vi from Cali
By Vasilieva August 23, 2011 - 7:06 AM
>awesome colours, perfect marriage of pink and yellow
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
By P a i g e August 23, 2011 - 6:51 AM
>Amaazzzazzazzziiiingg!
By The Desert Fox August 23, 2011 - 6:49 AM
>somehow i imagined you carrying a big knife in there, because you remind me of a warrior princess some times.
nevertheless, i love these posts, and the colors are so appealing, especially the pink tail!
xx
By augustalolita August 23, 2011 - 5:54 AM
>i love your yellow pouch and and wallet!! and cute sunglasses <3