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How to care for your authentic snakeskin product
Although snakeskin is undoubtedly the material of the year, it's essential to take proper care of snakeskin handbags, snakeskin belts and snakeskin boots as the organic material can be quite fragile.
The size of the scales should always match the overall size of the handbag, wallet or belt.
Select snakeskin that has been dyed with natural vegetable dye as chemical dyes have the propensity of hardening the skin. The darker the dye, the harder the surface will feel.
Always purchase an exotic leather or skin product from a reputable designer or retail outlet. They will generally focus on selecting only the highest quality skins and the very best natural dying products.
Try and choose a design which is effectively timeless and you'll have an authentic exotic skin product for many years to come.
Accessories with a Bohemian twist
Global warming has, this year, made a conclusive leap into fashion consciousness with green, in any form and flavour, the new, enduring colour of the year, reflecting sustainability, conservation and the ongoing drive for global relief from hefty carbon footprints.
v. Use PayPal or another payment type which gives you recourse to contest a purchase
Don't do a bank transfer it's too risky and you have no recourse should the purse end up being ########. I like PayPal's dispute resolution, which allows you to dispute a purchase if it does not work out due material misrepresentation of an item. Also use PayPal and back it up with a credit card. You must protect yourself as much as possible.vi. Get the item authenticated
Before you bid or soon after the purchase you can have the purse authenticated.
There are several professional authenticators who for a small fee (around $10) will authenticate a purse for you. These folks have years of experience and can also help you with any Paypal disputes. I highly recommend Castira for Gucci, Carol Diva for Louis Vuitton and MyPoupette for other designers.
Large, opulent vibram five fingers sprint (http://www.fine-mall.com/vibram-fivefingers-classic-shoes-c-780_980_981.html), super soft handbags, crafted from snakeskin are making a significant statement this year, so too are exotic leather bags, belts, wallets, purses and shoes, all designed to highlight the unusual and attractive characteristics of natural leathers and skins - ostrich, crocodile, alligator, nguni hide, zebra skin, springbok hide and printed cowhide.
Green - the enduring colour in 2010
Accessories, with a significant Bohemian or 60's hippy twist, are the new rage with organic materials such as genuine snakeskin and crocodile leather an absolute essential. Handbags, in particular, have been dressed up to the proverbial Tee with buckles, laces Wholesale Colorado Rockies Hats (http://www.nice-store.com/colorado-rockies-hats-c-997_1253_1262.html), eyelets and indefatigable tassels a crucial and attractive addition.
Summer 2010 fashion trends are defined by bursts of bright Wholesale Police Sunglasses (http://www.retail-sky.com/police-sunglasses-c-997_998_1016.html), almost neon-like, colours dressed down by an array of neutrals borrowed from flesh tones and slightly, only slightly, imbued with pastel shades.
If well maintained, snakeskin and other exotic leathers have the ability to remain in fashion for many years but there are a handful of important pointers to adhere to when purchasing a genuine snakeskin product:
Simply use a soft, slightly damp cloth and ensure you work in the same direction as the scales. If not, you're likely to damage or break them. It's essential to allow the skin to dry naturally in a cool, dark place. Extreme heat or cold and direct light can and does have a detrimental effect on the overall look of your exotic leather product.
4. CRAIGSLIST:
Another great source is Craigslist, which if you live in a big city like NY and LA, makes it easier to find designer purses. If this the venue you choose, exercise the same caution as listed above. Get a lot of pictures, DO NOT do a bank transfer -EVER!!! and ask a lot of questions.Be Safe! If after following the above precautions, the purse looks good and you're ready to buy. Meet in a public place and bring a friend if necessary. Make sure you're not followed home. Pretty much exercise common sense.When I was a teenager, we used to take our annual holidays in Italy and my mum insisted my father drive non-stop through France rather than risk another horrifying encounter with a French pissoir.
Fashion aficionados are encouraged to shed and bury the dramatic blacks, temperate whites and ineffectual greys of winter and embrace the starling symbols of new life.
As with virtually all natural materials, it's a definite no-no to use any form of chemical or cleaning product on your treasured snakeskin product.
Tip on buying snakeskin products and accessories
Although snakeskin is undoubtedly the material of the year, it's essential to take proper care of snakeskin handbags, snakeskin belts and snakeskin boots as the organic material can be quite fragile.
The size of the scales should always match the overall size of the handbag, wallet or belt.
Select snakeskin that has been dyed with natural vegetable dye as chemical dyes have the propensity of hardening the skin. The darker the dye, the harder the surface will feel.
Always purchase an exotic leather or skin product from a reputable designer or retail outlet. They will generally focus on selecting only the highest quality skins and the very best natural dying products.
Try and choose a design which is effectively timeless and you'll have an authentic exotic skin product for many years to come.
Accessories with a Bohemian twist
Global warming has, this year, made a conclusive leap into fashion consciousness with green, in any form and flavour, the new, enduring colour of the year, reflecting sustainability, conservation and the ongoing drive for global relief from hefty carbon footprints.
v. Use PayPal or another payment type which gives you recourse to contest a purchase
Don't do a bank transfer it's too risky and you have no recourse should the purse end up being ########. I like PayPal's dispute resolution, which allows you to dispute a purchase if it does not work out due material misrepresentation of an item. Also use PayPal and back it up with a credit card. You must protect yourself as much as possible.vi. Get the item authenticated
Before you bid or soon after the purchase you can have the purse authenticated.
There are several professional authenticators who for a small fee (around $10) will authenticate a purse for you. These folks have years of experience and can also help you with any Paypal disputes. I highly recommend Castira for Gucci, Carol Diva for Louis Vuitton and MyPoupette for other designers.
Large, opulent vibram five fingers sprint (http://www.fine-mall.com/vibram-fivefingers-classic-shoes-c-780_980_981.html), super soft handbags, crafted from snakeskin are making a significant statement this year, so too are exotic leather bags, belts, wallets, purses and shoes, all designed to highlight the unusual and attractive characteristics of natural leathers and skins - ostrich, crocodile, alligator, nguni hide, zebra skin, springbok hide and printed cowhide.
Green - the enduring colour in 2010
Accessories, with a significant Bohemian or 60's hippy twist, are the new rage with organic materials such as genuine snakeskin and crocodile leather an absolute essential. Handbags, in particular, have been dressed up to the proverbial Tee with buckles, laces Wholesale Colorado Rockies Hats (http://www.nice-store.com/colorado-rockies-hats-c-997_1253_1262.html), eyelets and indefatigable tassels a crucial and attractive addition.
Summer 2010 fashion trends are defined by bursts of bright Wholesale Police Sunglasses (http://www.retail-sky.com/police-sunglasses-c-997_998_1016.html), almost neon-like, colours dressed down by an array of neutrals borrowed from flesh tones and slightly, only slightly, imbued with pastel shades.
If well maintained, snakeskin and other exotic leathers have the ability to remain in fashion for many years but there are a handful of important pointers to adhere to when purchasing a genuine snakeskin product:
Simply use a soft, slightly damp cloth and ensure you work in the same direction as the scales. If not, you're likely to damage or break them. It's essential to allow the skin to dry naturally in a cool, dark place. Extreme heat or cold and direct light can and does have a detrimental effect on the overall look of your exotic leather product.
4. CRAIGSLIST:
Another great source is Craigslist, which if you live in a big city like NY and LA, makes it easier to find designer purses. If this the venue you choose, exercise the same caution as listed above. Get a lot of pictures, DO NOT do a bank transfer -EVER!!! and ask a lot of questions.Be Safe! If after following the above precautions, the purse looks good and you're ready to buy. Meet in a public place and bring a friend if necessary. Make sure you're not followed home. Pretty much exercise common sense.When I was a teenager, we used to take our annual holidays in Italy and my mum insisted my father drive non-stop through France rather than risk another horrifying encounter with a French pissoir.
Fashion aficionados are encouraged to shed and bury the dramatic blacks, temperate whites and ineffectual greys of winter and embrace the starling symbols of new life.
As with virtually all natural materials, it's a definite no-no to use any form of chemical or cleaning product on your treasured snakeskin product.
Tip on buying snakeskin products and accessories