# Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags This Activity Lets You Turn Out-of-Date Purses into Colorful Items By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-handbags References: [prettylifeanonymous.blogspot](http://prettylifeanonymous.blogspot.ca/2013/03/pla-diy-neon-trimmed-purses.html) While old and out-of-date purses are often thrown out or discarded, these vibrantly accented [DIY handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-experience) showcases a simple way to revamp your ordinary purses into [colorful spring accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection). It's hard to find accessories that reflect your style and personality, which is why customizing something to your own personal taste is a great way to add some new accessories to your collection. Simply choose a bag, preferably one that has some sort of leather trim on it, and place tape all along the trim area. Choose a fluorescent color of your choice, and paint all over the leather trim. The addition of vivid colors serves to make these otherwise [plain handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind) extremely fun and fresh. Featured on the blog 'The Pretty Life of Anonymous,' this DIY activity is a great way to turn something inexpensive or old into something completely new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Accessories:** Customizing and revamping old items to fit personal style and taste. - **Upcycling DIY:** Turning old and out-of-date items into something completely new and fresh. - **Vivid Color Accents:** Adding fluorescent colors to plain accessories for a fun and eye-catching look. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could incorporate this DIY trend into their products by featuring customizable accessories and upcycling techniques. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers could offer a platform for DIY enthusiasts to sell their upcycled and personalized products. - **Retail:** Physical retail stores could offer workshops and DIY classes to customers looking to customize their accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Resurging Quilted-Denim Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-tabby-shoulder-bag.md) - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md)