Breanna Bayba sporting her lovely button handbag. Photo: Richard Aiello.
Getting together with the Art Deco Society crowd is always a treat for the eyes with everyone dressed in their vintage best. I particularly enjoy seeing creative combinations mixing decades and perhaps even adding one subtle modern piece.
At the recent Art Deco Society of California’s annual membership party (held at Schroeder’s Cafe in San Francisco) I spotted Breanna Bayba looking oh-so 20s chic in a simple drop-waist dress and scarf. What I admired most about her ensemble was a button-clad handbag.
Made of soft fabric, the handbag was covered with various shades of white mother-of-pearl buttons all sewn on by hand. The uniformity of button style keeps the look elegant and timeless, appropriate for a vintage party or a modern wedding.
Breanna told me the bag was a gift from her grandmother as she graciously turned it inside out indicating how easy it would be to make. Yes, but I say a lot of work! The buttons are precisely placed on both sides.
The use of buttons in this unexpected way gives a spark of individuality to Breanna’s outfit.
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Such a creative use for the simple button! Thanks again Moya.
I agree, Lori. I really like to see buttons used in other ways.
With all the buttons I have, I could make a whole line of handbags. Guess what Moya’s getting next Christmas?
You know I’d love that, Paula!
Oh, all those shades of MoP, including the blue-gray, the brite white, the soft yellow, & my favorite, that yummy iridescent pinky shade that is shiny & translucent…
I know, Nancy. The mother-of-peral buttons worked really well all together on the bag. It’s a subtle stunner.
Love it! What a wonderful post. It was so lovely meeting you at Schroeder’s, Moya. Great blog, thanks for including me in it!
Pleased to have met you, Breanna. Thanks for letting me write about you and your wonderful button handbag. Keep reading Over Dressed for Life!