I'm a pretty plain person, style-wise. When I look into my dresser or closet, I find a ton of solid black items, gray, brown, white, and navy. I wear the same two pairs of shoes for nearly every occasion, plus an extra pair for running. I have two black purses, a black jacket, and a charcoal gray winter coat. You get the idea. So when I saw the idea of turning a tank top into a purse, my first thought was something pretty plain. Imagine my surprise when I was drawn to this one:
It's definitely a radical departure from the norm for me, but I think that's part of its charm. I like the idea of brightening up an outfit with an accessory, and this one is decidedly brighter than anything else I own. I turned the tank sideways, tucked up the lining to use as pockets, trimmed off a few inches, and sewed the bottom closed. (It took longer than I expected, but really was simple.) For $4, an hour or two, and some creative energy, this was the end result. I love it!
