PERSONALISED WRISTLET CARDHOLDER

 by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

This personalised accessory was originally a timeworn soft leather long wallet, which was once loved by its original owner. 

I have been searching for a weeny wallet suitable for my essential cards where it could fit into my other handbags. Unfortunately, I had not come across one that I perceived as a reflection of my inner psyche. That is why for a few weeks in March on the fits and starts process I began to dismantle the venerable long wallet where I revamped it into a subjective accessory.

RIVETS AND LINING 

The rivets and lining used in customising this accessory are repurposed materials. In particular, the rivets are fragments of my tattered handbags whilst the lining is a surplus material of my unsuitable dress. On the other hand, I also sewed a new pair of crystal heart buttons to compliment the red shade around my custom-made engraved label. 

STITCHING 

I glued the cut-out outer shells and then, used an electric sewing machine to create even gaps for the holes of the thread. This means that there was no inserted thread in the needle whilst I ran through the shells on the feed dogs of the machine. Thereafter, I hand-sewn the shells carefully and neatly. 

This accessory is neither a desirable collection piece nor will hold its value like the iconic designer brands as time goes by. However, the process of meticulously creating it to be worn again is one of my several ways to reduce the harmful disruption and damage being done to the natural world. Thus, I consider this personalised wristlet cardholder a priceless piece.

THE BENEFITS OF ELASTIC WAIST BELTS

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

 

They are not just an accessory and I have several of them in different designs as well as in sizes. Yes, in different sizes...hmmmm! Don't be too lewd my dear as they are just elastic waist belts.

I love wearing dresses more than jeans and heels more than flats. How about you, my dear bellissima?

I have a variety of belts and most of them are the stretchy ones. This type of belt is normally worn by women which will encircle the waist and cinch the outfit together. In the old days, women used a waist cincher/nipper to contour the waist and tummy. It gives a chic shaping effects worn beneath a tight long silky gown.

Techinically, the stretchy material of waist belts countours to your specific body type while the metal buckles provide a freely secure fit. Aside from that, the elasticity of the belts offers you instant body slimming confidence as the flexibility smoothens and shapens your physical structure.

Personally speaking, the use of an elastic waist belt is to accentuate, add definition and break a plain style of a dress. That is why, it gives an ultimate finishing touch before you will hit the town with your glamorous, regal dress. Yes, I have been using elastic waist belts for those reasons. They also act as a corset or waist cincher but are visible from the outside. So, don't waste your time and collect as many elastic waist belts as possible if you would like to maintain the curvaceousness of your body like myself.

Practically speaking, if you can't find the right length of belt for yourself, maybe you are quite slim, then don't worry as there is a convenient procedure on how to make it shorter or tighter. Yes, tighter but still able to make you breathe!

THE D.I.Y (DO-IT-YOURSELF) Procedure

1. Measure the waist of your body and measure the entire length of the waist belt.
2. If you have a fixed idea (inches) of the length you would like to omit, just find the centre of the whole length of the waist belt.
3. Mark it with a straight line and then, fold it inwardly. Then sew it carefully with matching thread (by hand or machine).
4. After securely sewing it, don't cut the excess material and just need to compress it.
5. When it has been equally flattened, sew it carefully on both edges (up & down) of the elastic material of the waist belt.
6. Voila, your personalised elastic waist belt is now ready to use with the help of your delicate hands.

Making yourself beautiful and maintaining the curvaceousness of your body don't necessarily mean going for expensive medical treatments or taking easy to access pills. On the contrary, there are natural techniques/approaches which only need your patience, dedication and a creative mind.