We all have at least one: the handbag that we reach for almost on a daily basis, the one that follows you from the weekdays to the weekend, and has become such an integral part of your wardrobe. It’s a boring bag routine and you know you’ve fallen deep into it, but we empathise – it’s so easy to become an unexciting creature of habit when it comes to these things.
That’s why the customisable bag strap trend is one of the best things to happen to our accessories wardrobes in the past year. Resembling guitar straps, they come thicker and more embellished than the average handbag strap to add an edgier aesthetic to even the girliest of bags, and more importantly, give you the power of customisation – your handbag now doesn’t have to remain the same forever.
And the bag straps we’ve most recently been into: BONIA’S Colour Blush Straps Collection, a selection of neutral, pastel and brightly-coloured straps that come adorned with floral appliqués, acrylic studs and hardware in gold, silver and gunmetal, on a base of smooth leather.
There’s enough variety within this collection of 9 strap designs to find a style that suits pretty much any of your handbags you want to breathe new life into. Below, some ways you can style the Colour Blush Straps:
Black on black never fails. This black strap with scalloped edges and grey and pink floral appliqués will lend any classic black bag a feminine character.
A pastel pink option, also with scalloped edge, provides a nice contrast to a standard boxy bag in a neutral shade.
If your bag already bears florals of its own, no harm in adding a bit more. This blue, white and pink strap is a more subtle option, that goes beautifully with a neutral colour palette.
We recommend treating yourself to two, or three, of these – it’s completely fine to have some commitment issues, when it comes to the appearance of your handbag.
BONIA Colour Blush Straps Collection, $150 to $250. Available at selected BONIA stores and counters. bonia.com
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