#leather spa

I was online when I came across this service that promised to make my old leather bag look new. I was amazed, is that even possible? Can they renew my leather bag to make it look newly bought again? Surely that can’t be possible. I was quite apprehensive but I did order the “The Leather Laundry” to pick up my Guess Handbag. Now guess isn’t as expensive as all the top designer bags but it was the only dirty old handbag I had that I wanted to be renewed because I got it from Singapore and it was a limited edition Guess bag and cost me around Rs. 38,000. However, the most important thing about this bag is that it was my first ever expensive gift to my mom and I wanted it to be renewed and looking fresh for her.

So I read that these spa service providers can clean up my bags with the right chemicals and methods and make it look new.

How it Works?

Step 1: You place your order online or give them a call.

Step 2: They will have your bags, shoes or clothes assessed and they will tell you about the treatments they will use and results that the process will lead to.

Step 3: They collect your product from your home and have it delivered to you when they are done with it.

The Result: Before and After 

  To give you a closer look….

  The bag was in terrible condition, it was discoloured, the zipper was not working and the leather look dirty and dated.

  Take a closer look at how new the bag looked once they were done with it….

All the stains were gone, the zipper was fixed, the leather had a beautiful matte finish and even the Guess logo had been polished and renewed somehow. The results were astonishing.

There are many other services out there but as I read the reviews online I was of the opinion that The Leather Laundry would do the best job because of the fact that they are the most premium and high-end leather laundry.

I would rate the service – 5/5.

PS: They did take a little longer than expected to return my bag but that wasn’t a deal breaker because I wasn’t desperate to have my bag back.

New Post has been published on http://www.stylesweek.com/send-boots-rehab-4-secrets-preserving-footwear-fall/

Send Your Boots to Rehab: 4 Secrets for Preserving Your Footwear This Fall

Ever heard the phrase “the best defense is a good offense”? It goes beyond the basketball court, my Sporty Spice friends, it also pertains to protecting and preserving your fall boots. But don’t take my word for it—take David Mesquita’s, VP of beloved New York shoe rehab, Leather Spa (who currently has up to a three-week wait for boot rehab, so you’d best get on that) who helped craft a few rules to keep in mind for your prized accessories for the soon-to-be-very-aggressive-climate.

1. Find your solemate. “High-end designer boots often use the same soles that their shoes do,” Mesquita notes, “a soft, rich-looking sole, which isn’t really meant to be worn as a boot. And that’s not a bad thing. You want a nice, thin sole on a pair of sexy boots, but if you’re going to wear it outside when the weather gets bad, you might as well put a sole on it to give it more wear.” Happily, most cobblers and shoe repair locations will be able to mate your boot with a variety of soles, most of which are designed to invisibly blend in with the color of the leather. (Vibrantly colored lug soles are also available for those looking to trick out their kicks.)

2. Stock up on supplies. Boot care in these soon-to-be chilly climes really comes down to building out an at-home tool kit. Mesquita’s recommended purchases to have ready and waiting? A leather conditioner to help return last season’s boots to fighting form (“I always tell people that your shoes are an animal skin, it’s like your own skin. When you go outside in the cold, your skin can get cold and crack—and so can your shoes. Think of leather the same way; you want to moisturize”), a water and stain repellent (reapply regularly, amping it up depending on how frequently you wear), polish in the color of your boot (can do wonders to help a scuffed toe), anti-bacterial spray to prevent odors, a horsehair brush (for late-night buffing, but more on that later), and a suede eraser (works miracles on everyone’s favorite mod boots for fall). You will need all of them at one point or another.

3. TLC. (Not the band.) “When you get home at night, I always recommend that you brush suede just like you might brush your hair before you go to bed, in this case to get rid of any little spots or dust,” Mesquita notes, adding that a suede eraser will take up freshly acquired stubborn spots with a little elbow grease, “while with a conditioned leather boot, you can take a horsehair brush or a soft rag and just buff them up, wiping off any dust you may have picked up during the day. The quicker that you get to this stuff, the easier it is to take care of and the less problems you’ll have.” (He promises this is less labor-intensive than it sounds. Think of it like grooming a beloved pet.)

Thank You, Leather Spa!

I really wish I would have taken “before” pics of this bag, but I was way too anxious to restore my beloved Kooba, which was showing so much wear and tear after just one year that I was somewhat embarrassed carrying it lately. But, believe me, Leather Spa’s leather shampoo and conditioner have given my fave everyday crossbody new life--it's almost like new again! And it was only $24 for both of the fab products.