Learn how to replace your hoodie drawstring with a durable paracord using simple tools and easy steps. This tutorial shows how to measure, thread, and secure the paracord for a clean, functional ...

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Sure, there's a time and place for totes (especially designer ones). But when you've got lots of miscellaneous items of different shapes and sizes—such as a laptop, a water bottle, snacks, headphones, ...

Remember the shoelace belt trend of 2023, which saw designers like Margiela and Marni use a styling trick usually reserved for skateboarders? Well she's back in a new, re-vamped form for 2025 — enter ...

The “Firkin” bag — also called the “Wirkin’” — became a viral hit last this year due to its close resemblance to the iconic Hermès Birkin. It’s making a resurgence in 2025, partially due to Bethenny ...

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Drawstrings really come in handy when you need to keep sweatpants or shorts secure or cinch up that hoodie to block out the elements. However, as most of us know all too well, drawstrings can easily ...

Jeans are a foundational component of most wardrobes, but between classic silhouettes—like straight-legs and flares—and more controversial ones (skinny jeans, anyone?), it can be hard to decide what ...

Make your own Huggy Buddy with this easy and adorable crochet tutorial – a DIY worry doll that’s perfectly sized for a necklace, keychain, backpack, or purse! This mini companion is designed to bring ...

Whenever I pack for a trip—be it a quick weekend upstate or a no-holds-barred vacation abroad—I have the habit of letting my anxiety stuff my bags for me. Quite literally, it’s the albatross that ...

A damp park map, a soaked granola bar, a fried laptop—there’s nothing worse than water seeping into your travel gear. The only reliable way to keep your valuables dry in wet conditions is to store ...

They were once the accessory of choice for hikers, paupers and pupils. No adult with even vague ambitions of style would be caught dead with one. But backpacks have hitchhiked into greater acceptance.