C.J. Braden • 5 Minute Read
How to Wrap Purse Handles With a Scarf
I recently purchased a stylish charging laptop bag, as I often travel around with my laptop. You never know when writing inspiration will strike! I love the bag, as it is a faux croc print, slim, yet roomy and holds my laptop perfectly.
Faux croc printed laptop tote
However, as I usually do, I decided to make it even fancier looking. I ordered a set of long, slim scarves for my scrunchie scarf project, and thought they would look cool on my bag as well.
The bag is black, but I needed it to match my navy pantsuit. I decided to add some printed red and navy scarves to the handles to help it match my outfit.
Interview outfit idea
After wrapping the laptop bag handles with the scarves, I thought it may be an idea to pass along to others who want to either protect their handbag handles, conceal cracked handbag handles, or just make your handbag look more fancy as I did!
Read on to see how to wrap purse handles with a scarf.
Protect purse handles with a scarf
WATCH THE 52 SECOND TUTORIAL IN MY VIDEO BELOW:
All you need is the following:
Purse or tote with handles
Short Hair Inspiration
How-to:
Knot one scarf at the base of your handbag handles.
Wrap it diagonally around the handle.
Knot it again when you reach the other end of the handle.
Neutral makeup idea for work
You may need 2 scarves per handle as some handbag handles are longer than others. You also should wrap them on the tight side, so they don’t unravel.
Don’t feel bad if you have to try this several times to make it look right. I didn’t get mine perfectly wrapped the first time I tried it either. It can be tricky to make sure the scarves are even, but just be patient and you’ll get it!
French Braided Short Hairstyle
My outfit is just an older CAbi style. I have been in love with the CAbi brand for many years now and though pricey, the pieces do last a long time! I choose pieces that aren’t super trendy so I can wear them year after year. My shoes are CAbi too.
When I buy CAbi, I usually buy them when they are discounted at the end of each season. The discounted pieces are usually samples from a CAbi stylist. You can also get discounted CAbi pieces from Zulily about 2 times a year and from CAbi outlets.
Work hair style
I didn’t plan to style my hair in this way, but as I’ve written before, sometimes you just gotta let your hair do what it wants to do. I french-braided it along my forehead, secured the braid with two bobby pins and then pulled the rest back into a messy bun-like ponytail.
I included it with this post because I thought it may be a hair style ideas someone would like to try. I think it makes a cute, yet clean workplace hairstyle for any age.
Hide cracked purse handles with scarves
My earrings are faux fur leopard button style post earrings. I got them from a local gift shop, but you can find similar ones on Amazon.
The best laptop purse for work
I actually worked with the Yapito brand to help them create this bag. I only offered my design and style advice as they presented me with bag concepts. They are so sweet and gifted me a bag for my feedback.
I’ve worked with a lot of brands over the years and they really are a great company. And I love to support great companies!
Long skinny scarves for purse handles
I love how the bag turned out. You can insert your laptop into the padded side, then connect it with the included USB plug. Then the plug on the side of the bag can be used to charge your phone or other electronics.
Laptop tote with storage
The bag itself does not have a battery for charging, as this would have made the bag more expensive AND heavier. I just like how slim it is, as many of my other laptop bags have been very bulky and heavy.
I own another one of their bags and even with daily use for over 6 months, it’s still in perfect shape. It’s VEGAN and CRUELTY FREE, meaning it’s made out of faux leather! I’ll take a faux leather bag over a real one any day if it’s as durable as the Yapito!
Stylish laptop purse tote
Did you try this DIY do something similar? Let me know by leaving me a comment below!
C.J. Braden is a regular contributor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Little Ways to Get Back To You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.