How to transform your CHANEL designer pouch / wristlet into a crossbody bag - Tips and Tricks

[@JessicaDessus]

I LOVE YT I CAN ALWAYS FIND A TUTORIAL FOR THINGS I IMAGINE. GREAT VID...

[@therealshakeen]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@debbieh9009]

This is GREAT! AS IN PHENOMENAL! I LOVE THIS IDEA! THANK YOU! After seeing your video I tried to buy one from Chanel however the version they have online is not in the USA ($1875) so I went on Fashionphile and found 1 in a shiney Goatskin beige in excellent condition with packaging . It actually worked out as I have enough black and can use beige. The best part is it was marked down by 5 percent already and starting today FP has 10 percent coupon for sale items so I was able to use it on the pouch. I only paid a small markup of $56 ($1931 plus tax)! Im so glad I found your video! I subscribed😍😀 Thanks again!

[@therealshakeen]

Omg Debbie! That's amazing! I'm also so glad you found this video helpful. This style is such a great piece and I wish they released more. Even as a wristlet, it is so useful. I often will use it in my larger work bag and bring it out while doing coffee runs.

[@debbieh9009]

@@therealshakeen yes I love how you can use it 3 ways! Crossbody, clutch or a catch all in a large bag! If the pouch 19 with the flap comes out in the USA, I'm buying it...God willing! Lol

[@MMV842]

Fantastic hack!! I love the look of the wristlet and it’s mainly bc of the big ccs and it looks a bit more luxurious. It looks great on you and looks like it fits a lot compared to the small o cases. ❤️

[@therealshakeen]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@StarGazingAndrea]

Love this! Thank you so much!

[@salali04]

I was actually going to the boutique today to check out a trendy cc WOC as I want a small crossbody bag that I can wear for quick errands and keep in my big tote. I cannot wear a heavy bag due to shoulder problems. This seems like such a great idea instead! I will text my SA if she has this one. Thanks for sharing! Great timing :D

[@salali04]

Ugh never mind, she responded that they are sold out :(

[@therealshakeen]

Glad it was helpful! I'm sure it's still available in some boutiques. I think they'll bring this silhouette back in future seasons.

[@therealshakeen]

Oh no! Well, keep your eyes peeled! It may come back with a different design in the future. Can she check other boutiques in States?

[@salali04]

@@therealshakeen no she can’t. She said they cannot order from stand alone boutiques and this Chanel is at saks. We don’t have a boutique here. There might be more designs next season so I will check at that time. Thanks!

[@luxdoclee7026]

Very clever hack. I’ve found various D rings and clasps at Hobby Lobby for such purposes.

[@therealshakeen]

Great idea! I found one on amazon that I listed below. But it's only one size. Nice to know of a retailer that sells a variety to suit your needs.

[@helendodds6414]

Fab result! ❤

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you! 😊

[@nlitenme]

Great idea to turn Chanel wristlet into a crossbody bag!!

[@therealshakeen]

Glad you found it useful!

[@Habibidance]

Fantastic idea Jasleen! Great Video & Love your channel!!!

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rosesb]

Great hack! Love the vids! I'm also in Toronto and I'm happy to see a luxury vlogger in Toronto !

[@therealshakeen]

Thanks for watching!

[@baileylab]

Thank you so much!!! Now i hope i can find the same pouch as yours.

[@therealshakeen]

Good luck!

[@AF0093]

Great hack for sure! Your wristlet is beautiful both colors match nicely. Hugs, Xochitl

[@therealshakeen]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! hugs!

[@lux_lacy]

Good idea💡 and I must agree with you that Chanel is charging way too high for their new releases 😣

[@therealshakeen]

Yes, the price increases are also insane!

[@RaqReviews]

That’s awesome 👏 I might have to check out this pouch 🧡👍

[@therealshakeen]

Hope you find one!

[@taishamoore4360]

Love, love, love this video. So much so, I bought one from a luxury designer boutique since they were sold out. I can’t seem to find the link of where you purchased the Chanel inspired chains from. Do you mind sharing☺️.

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you! I actually linked the chains in my Chanel belt hack video!

[@taishamoore4360]

@@therealshakeen Great....I’ll check it out now☺️

[@Hivydar]

What’s the bag in the background

[@therealshakeen]

It’s a Wallet on chain

[@klmorris2791]

Super duper!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I've actually been looking at preloved clutches to do exactly this!! Great! ☺️☺️☺️

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@emailshs]

Great tip! Liking the different background

[@therealshakeen]

Glad you like it!

[@TheLuxonomy]

Looks great Jas!!

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you!!

[@samanthamiller2682]

I have this pouch on my wish list and wondered whether it could be converted to crossbody. Thank you for your tips! Was checking the website yesterday and it’s not on there anymore ☹️. Perhaps they will still have in store when the shops finally reopen here in England (12 April 🙏).

[@therealshakeen]

Yes they may still have them or a similar style. They did repeat these pouches in different variations over the last 3 collections. So you may find it!

[@annabiggs2534]

I want this, I tried so hard to get the beige one last year. The Chanel SA was really unhelpful, kept saying she had located one then it always fell through. It’s so super cute but no longer available in store

[@therealshakeen]

I hope they do bring this back- but I foresee them raising the price! Just try to contact as many boutiques as possible -you never know, one may magically appear from old stock!

[@raaziabanks2552]

I am a sucker for such hacks 😉 if chanel did this ‘hack’ they would surely ‘double’ their price. Thanks for doing it for them. 😆

[@therealshakeen]

Anytime!

[@amybrando2585]

Thank you! Great idea x

[@therealshakeen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iamjulia9458]

Yeah, great idea! Nice! :)

[@annewong8758]

Hi, l like your videos are very informative. Please can you tell me where did you get your cash plastic envelope on the other videos? I can’t seems to find the exact size to fit our Canadian dollar like the one you have. Thank you advance.

[@therealshakeen]

Lol! Thank you! Actually, it was the packaging for an iPhone 6s phone case that I got from dynamite lmao. I like to repurpose things. I kept it because it was great to fit in cash when travelling. I use it now as well. I think just search clear plastic zip pouch on amazon - something will pop up!

[@debbieh9009]

P.S. Have you tried feeding the replica Chanel strap thru the wristlet so it's like a loop to where both claw ends of the replica strap end up the the side of the binder clips, so you just clip both ends of the replica strap to the binder clip. I'm thinking if it looks great giving a 2 strap look I will purchase a replica strap that has smaller claws to clip onto the binder clip. Hummm...hope you understand what I'm getting at. 😆. I have O rings I bought from Amazon that open and close like the binder rings. Do you think a O ring will be too thick to feed thru the "tunnel" (where the zipper tab flap is)?

[@therealshakeen]

Oh I can totally see that being doable! You should try it! The o clips are not too thick to get through the tunnel.

[@debbieh9009]

@@therealshakeen yes I did try it today with the strap I have and it doesn't look great with this strap, but with the Chanel inspired one I think it will look great! Can't wait to get that strap! Lol

[@LinhHoang-in9wv]

Cute bag 😍 That's a good idea!!! Thanks for sharing!! 😊

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you! 😊

[@4theloveofbags900]

Great idea! Ive also seen small organizers that have small d rings on it so go can attach a strap! Thanks for sharing💕💕

[@therealshakeen]

Thanks for watching!

[@4theloveofbags900]

@@therealshakeen You're welcome 💕

[@hebaabbas5316]

Very creative 👍🏻

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you! 😊

[@meli25948]

hi what was the retail price of this? saw one preloved and wanted to see how much premium I would be paying for it thanks!

[@therealshakeen]

It was $1975 CAD plus tax

[@lurhenramirez-marchand1320]

More hacks please! Love this idea!

[@therealshakeen]

Thanks! I'll try to keep them coming!

[@amyamy8145]

Great idea 😍

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you!

[@celinesoosai]

Brilliant

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you!

[@aurahernandez603]

It’s beautiful but I think I’d still go for the wok first however I love the idea.

[@therealshakeen]

Fair enough! The woc is definitely a classic!

[@lesleyb3306]

Great idea!

[@therealshakeen]

Thanks!

[@elainenestor816]

Does the wristlet come off ?

[@therealshakeen]

It doesn't, it's attached.

[@maran9760]

This is brilliant thank you 🤩

[@therealshakeen]

You are welcome!

[@simonethach7134]

I've turned two YSL clutch and LV kirigami pouch into crossbody I want to buy Chanel Long classic flap wallet and turn into crossbody...bougie on a budget 🙈😂.

[@therealshakeen]

Smart and resourceful!

[@colettewinnie4976]

would you mind sharing the reference number of this pouch?

[@therealshakeen]

Here it is! O-Trousse 20K2 948H 94305 Black UNI_ _ It's also shown on the website in beige for the Fall-winter 2020 collection under small leather goods.

[@dolaundaprisuda7741]

Can you do a video showing what fits inside this beautiful pouch?

[@therealshakeen]

Great idea!

[@elinalall3475]

I love this idea! Very creative work around to make it into a crossbody! I was thinking of getting the LV toiletry 19 to modify it in the same way but after seeing the Chanel wristlet you have, now I don't know : ). I really like the look of it but think I may go with LV if I can get it. Thanks for sharing and for listing where you got the strap ❤️

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you! The toiletry pouch you have to get the organizer for it which in turn will attach to a strap.

[@elinalall3475]

@@therealshakeen Thanks

[@PatriciaKLM]

Love this hack! The pouch looks great on you crossbody. Thanks for sharing this, babe! Btw, new friend here and just subbed.💕 Would love to stay connected as we share the same love of luxe and fashion. xxx

[@therealshakeen]

Thank you so much! Of course! So lovely to meet you!

[@PatriciaKLM]

@@therealshakeen Thank you, lovely! I really enjoy your channel and very happy to meet a fellow luxe lover here! x

[@suric4828]

I like the wristlet better than the WOC. I’m tall and the WOC strap is too short for me.

[@therealshakeen]

Lucky you for being nice and tall!

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

I said it so many times, these “bags” are not made to be used as a proper bags and hence no reinforced attachments, stitchings, leather parts and proper distribution of weights. You just risk ruining your own expensive bags for nothing

[@therealshakeen]

Not intending to use it as a bag all the time - it’s more to wear crossbody to hold bare essentials. That shouldn’t cause a problem as per my experience. It’s no different than Chanel’s new crossbody card holders. All bags or SLGs if over loaded will get ruined. Even the WOC starts to bow at the top of loaded too much. I have many other bag options to wear besides this. But thanks for your advice!

[@kandywaterloo396]

I couldn't find your unboxing video - did you do a review on this little case?

[@therealshakeen]

Yes it was in a video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpSwg3R_a6djgtk

[@kandywaterloo396]

@@therealshakeen thank you so much! love the videos, ugh I just realised another wristlet I had had one of these "tunnels" I could have done this with too, damnit! Must look for one of these instead I guess :)