How to Add a Shoulder Strap to Your Birkin! Life Changing!

If you are tired of carrying your Birkin on your arm and dream of having a shoulder strap for it, I have the solution! Watch this video to learn which items to buy to make this happen and step by step instructions!
My instagram friend who gave me the strap idea:
/ hpluxe
My dress:
rstyle.me/+dV9Kk2czxgdltZR8Bs...
rstyle.me/+sITYZEveSpZiFcg3Sb...
Link to the mini Birkin bag charm:
minitwilly.com/
Mini Birkin Bag Charm Instagram:
/ tweeetygal
Birkin Loop (Comes as a set of two):
www.etsy.com/listing/93213546...
Birkin Shoulder Strap:
www.etsy.com/listing/75575366...
Link to the store so you can search for other straps:
www.etsy.com/shop/Shoulderbag...
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[@carlitosinmonogram6807]

I mean.... you are an engineer so if you say is not gonna damage my imaginary Birkin I believe you!!! lol

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

Ha ha ha you crack me up!!!!!!!

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

Thought the same thing... I need to find the strap for my imaginary birkin

[@lisahumphries3898]

You know what they say, necessity is the mother of invention! Beautiful!

[@TheMetizic]

Thank you so much for posting this! Saved me a lot of time at the leather alterations! No sewing involved!

[@catherinemason7802]

Hi Erica. I never comment but this time I couldn't resist! I've been trying to find a solution to this Birkin strap issue for quite a while and now I am blessed and happy to find your channel and the solution! Birkin is also my favorite for every day's use compared to the Kelly as it's more practical a part from the fact that it doesn't have the strap to have hands free. Thanks a million for sharing.

[@mymakeupparty3865]

Life changing, I’ve actually injured my elbow from carrying my Togo birkins. I have tennis elbow because they’re so heavy! And I always want to travel with my birkins but they are a pain in the airport with just being handle bags!

[@paulareynaga-quintanilla2916]

Thank you for this! I've been staying away from buying another birking for that sole reason. This is a game changer!

[@billiexluxury]

What a genius idea!! Love everything about this video and that pink Birkin OMG!

[@ChowmutLe]

Omg this is brilliant! I've seen people use a scarf on the actually closure strap and it ends up stretching out. I love this. My birkin is 35cm so I usually have the straps locked anyway. Such a game changer!!

[@mk1973]

What a great idea! And I love the bag charm sooo cute!!!

[@hawaiiankansanfeindel7131]

The color is perfect for Rose! Great idea! Love you 💕

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

Awww thank you! Love you right back!😘😘😘😘

[@Dakiniwoman]

Erica... thank you so much for this video. I have not been using my Birkin for just the reasons you mentioned. I also like to have both my hands free especially when I am shopping for clothing and looking through the racks of clothes... We definitely will appreciate a strap on the Birkin for these times.

[@skihillsandy]

That strap kit IS a game changer! 🙏🏽❤️

[@TeacherInspirationStation]

I love your Birkin! The pink and white is pretty.

[@shanlei]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL I SUBSCRIBED IMMEDIATELY! I was so hesitant to make my first purchase (preloved of course, I’m not in the position to build purchase history at hermes 😭) but now I’m running to buy!!! Thank you!! 💕

[@DaniOchannel]

Thank you!!! Thank you for the hack and the super cute bag charm xx

[@mizzpink98z24cavi]

I love your bags! Such a clever idea 💜

[@MissSusieF]

This is LIFE CHANGING! Thanks for sharing!

[@darealbfp1480]

ERICA IM OBSESSED WITH THIS!!!

[@wanglinda8860]

Thank you for the great idea Erica! 👍👍👍😘😘🌺🌺🌺💕💕💕

[@channellynsims5711]

I am sitting with my my open!! Shooketh!! Love this so much!!

[@5onCover]

Love your presentation style. The pink and white outfit is stunning. I mean really out of this world.

[@laurenreise]

I love that bag. Holy moly

[@Janetmouse]

It looks perfect!

[@queenbee165]

Thanks Erica! I just purchased my strap for my Birkin👜35 ☺️

[@jacque883]

First!!! I was trying to figure this out for the longest time! Obrigada meu amor! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

That makes me so happy! Yay!!!!

[@jacque883]

@@EricasGirlyWorld Yes!!! A thousand thank yous!! 😘😘😘

[@dancngal]

Of course an engineer came up with adding a strap for support. I actually like this idea. Very practical. Take note Hermes!

[@MomentsWithLarraine]

Absolutely gorgeous bags💃🏽🤗💃🏽

[@MoniqueSinha]

Such a great idea 👍 thanks for sharing

[@davidglodoski2525]

super helpful!!! thank you for the wonderful info

[@dinavienna]

How genius is this !! I was sure you had to poke a hole or sew something on! Wow !!!

[@dmlkcs8620]

Brilliant idea! 👍

[@carolinewidjaja8782]

Erica, can you do a video showing you put all your necessities (wallet, keys, makeup bag) inside the bag? I want to see how it looks AFTER you put those things inside the bag. Thank you!

[@_PAIGE94]

GENIUS!

[@michelewetmore8257]

This is amazing.

[@vivianvoon]

omg i am so excited to add strap for my birkin

[@rapunzel4117]

So creative whoever came up with this. Great idea! Just got the new LV large new tote luckily it comes with a strap.

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

Totally agree! I wish Hermes had created this!

[@rapunzel4117]

@@EricasGirlyWorld I am visiting FL this week from southern CA and going to Orlando Outlet mall for GUCCI after watching ur video on it.

[@wb-lr9ig]

Awesome idea.

[@wissalqueen9676]

Wow amazing

[@karenalowe2210]

It really begs the question as to why Hermes haven't thought of this - such a smart idea :-)

[@valerienkansah6298]

I was thinking the same thing. I bet they will now though lol

[@LaSombraa]

Only problem is, wouldn’t this wear down those leather tabs eventually overtime? Especially if the bag is really weighted down...

[@bryxoiiLEE02]

Ive seen replica bags do this ahaha

[@MeaGOfficial]

I think the reason is that the weight distribution wouldn’t allow the Birkin to have a strap there. Once I was told this by a LV SA that a strapless LV speedy would be damaged if I attached straps to the hoops because the bag was not designed in a way to have a strap there. That’s why you can see the speedy bandouliere in a way that there is a reinforcement from the side of the bag so when you wear the bag and the weight pulls down the bag it won’t be damaged over time. This isn’t something that can happen in a few wear, but years of stretching out the leather. Now you can see Hermes coming out with shoulder strap option for Birkin but in a different way, which allows the bag to keep its shape and doesn’t damage the sides of the bag. Erica’s idea is absolutely amazing and really smart whoever came up with this BUT I personally wouldn’t wear my bag like this all the time because at the end of the day the bag was not designed to be worn like this, with that said it will make a huge difference on those days when you really want to carry it on your shoulders after you got tired by carrying it on your arms, and for that it is a great solution but I don’t see Hermes doing the same thing.

[@raguindinpatrickelijahe.1804]

it’s more on what the body of the bag is, i saw other brands that are the same exact copy of the birkin but with added shoulder strap and it did not end well for the bag

[@Eddyvoyage365]

Wow need one!!!

[@paulaazevedo6724]

Amazing!!!!!!❤

[@AP-qr5vy]

Game changer indeed

[@ANGELSLVME]

For the price of that bag , it needs to automatically come with a strap, wallet and 2 dust bags

[@alinakorotych9749]

It doesn’t come with a strap but comes with 2 rain coats for the bag 🤣🤣🤣

[@therealshakeen]

This is genius!

[@user-jl6ii4xz8i]

Wowww amazing! I have the speedy without the bandouliere, ,do you have an idea how I could add a strap?

[@JOO-vf8jz]

Genius!

[@luxlovejourney2016]

Thanks for sharing this. Now i am sold with B25:)

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

It is life changing!

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Genius 👍 erica 👌

[@ginanguyen4821]

Erica, i got the loops and strap from your recommendation and i love my Birkin more 🤣. Question: do you store the bag with these loops?

[@adalls2088]

Erica from reading the reviews I think you can have the color custom made to match your other Bags by sending them photos or a message

[@chloeto6189]

idk if this is gonna work with togo, clemence or swift because the leather is much softer. epsom is more tough

[@Ivy-7788]

That's too cute.

[@hpluxe6905]

I appreciate the shout out Erica and I’m so happy you love this little hack. I agree with you it doesn’t really put much stress on the sangles at all the way it’s designed. Yours looks sooo adorable in that pink color! 💗💗

[@kaytothed3447]

Great idea! I might consider getting a B25 because of this now! Irene, is Etsy the only place you sell on? What color do you think would be closest/compliment Marron D'Inde? Thank's Erica!!!

[@greeneyedcatwink]

Can you close the bag with these side pieces in place? Does this work as well on a 25cm?

[@lo645]

Coming from Asia??😊 these are made in China, Mecca of lands of replicas. I am not a big fan of adding items to the original design of the bag, especially the craftsmanship that goes into the bag. But I agree with you that wish Hermes could have been coming up with their own products that fits the idea.

[@marladeutsch3996]

You’re the best ....... Where is the website ? I don’t see it👀❤️

[@-AutumHall]

Hello! Do you still use this method on your Birkin? Has you seen any wear because of the additional loop?

[@bacchamae]

Are you still able to close the flap?

[@marianna2453]

This is a great idea and I love the look.

Hello, looks like the links no longer work. Do you know the store name on etsy? Or other links that will work to get these two items? Thank you!

[@valerienkansah6298]

Not related to the straps, but where are your earrings from!?! They are really cool looking 😍

[@wb-lr9ig]

I need to figure out a way to use this for my Celine luggage tote

[@TheGummybears101]

Love this color! Would you say the value of the Birkin bag will increase over time? I’m looking to invest in Bitcoin and sell my preloved bag. Just curious what people think!

[@marglitzy2467]

Where do I find link to purchase the strap and hardware

[@phylliscloak6082]

Everyone should watch your “Rags to Riches” video. Had my granddaughter’s watch it too.

[@galinashum]

I can’t find the link to order strap. Pls help

[@shauncasey1028]

What’s the site where you get these?

[@nickyalbadi4060]

It looks good but I don’t think in the long run is good for the bag.

[@fhm247]

I think it's good to have it as an option say to have the strap in your bag for a long day out and when your arms are tired, you can rest them for a little bit by adding on the should strap, but majority of them time, still carry the B as how it suppose to.

[@wilfredajovillamayor46]

where to buy the loop and the strap? Thank you

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

Just be careful not to carry too much because it will add stress to the Birkin’s leather flap as it wasn’t built and designed to be carried that way

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

It is super sturdy actually because the loop is supported by the snagle and the two folds from the bag! I would add concrete blocks to it but it can definitely handle the regular items like wallet, keys, make up... Thank you so much for watching!

[@markmartinez1290]

😊​@@EricasGirlyWorld

[@HotSixty]

Smart👍🏿❤️😍

[@teresagomes1064]

Hi where is the link?

[@mariamhoffman1053]

any way you can update the link for the strap please? it is not working. I know this is 1 year later but still. thanks so much!!!

[@luxurydoll6007]

That bag is so heavy it’s a good ideal ❤️

[@mariamgmariam]

Any chance you can share who the seller was on etsy? Your links don’t work. Thanks so much

[@PumpernickelCoconut]

Oi Erica! Tudo bem? I have started learning Brazilian Portuguese on my own and have been looking for stylish Brazilian channels and accidently came across YOUR Portuguese channel! I loved it!!! Who else's channel would you recommend for me? I am interested in the subjects of beleza, moda, negocias de moda, gestao de moda, comunicação de moda, e vitrinisimo. Please send me your suggestions and tips. I love your channel and confidence - thank you for being an INSPIRATION!

[@baptiste1968]

She has a channel in Portuguese?!? I have to see that, love this language, what is the name of it ?:)

[@PumpernickelCoconut]

@@baptiste1968 !!! Do you want to be my conversation partner??? Are you learning the language too??? Why are you learning it? I cannot wait to hear about your language journey! Erica's Portuguese channel is USA Chic kzbin.info/door/zvSX1uu513iDoN0CGYYEEQvideos

[@baptiste1968]

@@PumpernickelCoconut Thanks for the sharing 😁 no unfortunately i m not on portuguese but dutch at that time 😊 boa sorte para aprender português :)

[@PumpernickelCoconut]

@@baptiste1968 Thank you!

[@SW-qv7gi]

You should do a video on how the Birkin has beat the S&P for the past 25 years, investment/fashion vlog.

[@kristinegonzales]

I don’t see the link can you please reply with it again, thank you.

[@marguerittetwinkle3624]

Great idea. I hope that it doesn't hurt your unicorn bag though....

[@zakenannie]

I feel like ppl would think I’m wearing a fake bag if i did this though

[@TubnQT]

So??? You know it’s real so why worry what others think. That’s ridiculous.

[@johndillinger8056]

The links no longer work Please help 😩

[@ricajl]

Where to purchase?

[@paulareynaga-quintanilla2916]

The etsy stores aren't available 😢

[@klavdiiabukina4098]

I am actually thinking about the weight transfer. Especially if the strap is fixed on the leather handles from the sides, isn't it a bit too much pressure for them? Meaning, that it will unnaturally pull the leather and can stretch it? Especially when the bag by itself is heavy plus the weight of the items inside? Curious to hear your thoughts! But looks amazing! Have been always putting buying a Birkin aside due to the strap, now it is a game changer!

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

You would have to see it to understand. There is a very small piece of the sangle that is supported by the folds on both sides which are super structured and tough. Let’s put it this way: I would never jeopardize my most precious bag impossible to replace which is my Special Order. It is a personal decision but I wouldn’t present something that I believe would damage someone’s bag :)

[@Pursfiend]

Store no longer open😢

[@muslimahhusseinpratama8359]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephq4008]

they absolutely should add a strap! just like LV did with their speedy!!

[@clairesflair]

Link to the strap and loop not working :(

[@olgavaughan7655]

What lipstick you wearing ❤

[@stormmatthews]

Hmmm…. How does this not put a strain on the sangles, especially when your purse is not empty?

[@kriscastillo2585]

omg your birkin is so beautiful! is it a special order? i love the colors!

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

It is! theres an unboxing she did for it... it gourg

[@TracyJoy]

❤️🥰❤️

[@miami3479]

I am not a fan of modifying Hermes bags. 🙃🙃🙃

[@ruby8392]

Of course. It is like changing art. I live in France We can not get why people try to do this. It is not something we in europe can understand.

[@fhm247]

Just for everyday life convenience. Don't have to use it all the time but when the arms are tired, the option is there.

[@Escoveeche]

Oh, lemme just go grab my birkin.

[@joydarling314]

Cool idea only thing maybe some will think your bag is a fake because they don't have straps on a real Birkin.

[@mjamri6627]

Where is your bink birkin I love it

[@taramiller3046]

Where are the links? Thank you.

[@taramiller3046]

oops, found the links! Love the video😁

[@shauncasey1028]

Where’s the links?

[@jamescole871]

Ug I love this so much but I’m so on the fence about it. I’d be worried that it could possibly hurt the bag. 🤷‍♂️

[@EricasGirlyWorld]

I am super picky and I have no concerns. I wouldn’t pack it with concrete but it is totally supported for every day items ❤️

[@suzieplum05]

So Erica... I dont have a Birkin but....I DO like to be unique. Your two Birkin bags have the sinch straps in complimentry colours right??? Can you not take the cinch straps from each of swap them? Now your red Birkin has a shot of white offa your custom Bag. Just a pop of a contrasting colour to break it up. Swap it up looks like ----------- you have FOUR BIRKINS NOT TWO !!!! lmao Let me know ... ????? :)

[@adawang8188]

So smart