My new camera strap is glorious, seriously. This beauty is from Magpie Accessories, an online specialty boutique carrying beautifully detailed goods. You’ll find purses, technology accessories, guitar straps, & various other items in beautiful shades & unique prints. I never thought I would stumble upon a camera strap so fitting for me personally! For those that don’t know I have a grouping of orchids tattooed on my shoulder. Plus…my plain ol’ Nikon camera strap just clashed with my bright & cheery work!
Handcrafted in our Yorkshire studio out of the finest locally sourced leathers, we specialize in commissions and work with you to create exquisite bespoke pieces to meet your requirements.  Our classic  range is growing all the time with new designs, and comprise of large weekender totes and messenger bags to small clutch purses and washbags.  Our range for men features laptop bags, guitar and camera straps, smartphone and cuffs.   Travel accessories feature Passport Cases, Kindle, Ipad and Laptop sleeves.  Personalization is key, with embossing available on many items making them the perfect gift.  All orders are beautifully gift-wrapped in eco-papers with luxury ribbons in a colour of your choosing, and a personalised message can be added to your gift.
We will be adding a vegan range to our collection, coming soon.

The camera strap I selected comes in many different patterns but naturally the Lime & Pink Orchid Buckled Camera Strap was the choice for me…although if the Gerald the Giraffe Buckled Camera Strap had been available when I was perusing I likely would have had an awful difficulty choosing! Giraffes are my favorite animal & it is positively adorable! If you don’t prefer the buckled options I also wanted to point out they have some with split rings & studs as well.

From Magpie Accessories:
A fabulous gift idea for the hard-to-buy-for photographer.
A lovely soft yet thick and sturdy leather has been useed to make this simple yet classic camera strap. It is pretty much waterproof, as it has a slight coating to the leather. You can also polish it with beeswax to make it extra waterproof.
* It is simply designed yet functional and comfortable.
* There is a antiqued brass buckle on each end of the strap which makes it even more secure to use.
* It works on old and new cameras just the same, digital or 35mm, and its strong and comfortable.
* Other colours available, please ask for more swatches to be sent to you.

My camera strap arrived feeling luxe & soft. Magpie treats their leather with organic beeswax & organic conditioning sprays which also makes it splash proof which is great if you work outdoors & have it around your neck in the humid heat like I do. This slight sealant is supposed to last about 6 months & then they recommend you treating it again yourself.

There is a different design on each side of the strap so I included all 4…& they’re all lovely of course.

 So am I happy? No, I’m ecstatic. I have a bright, happy looking strap that makes me reach for my camera even more. It looks professional, practical, & much more me. Every time I reach for it I am instantly happy plus I can always find it no matter where I’ve set it down. It is beautiful & by supporting them you know you’re helping a small business. Support the creative or be destined to all look the same…& I definitely don’t want that!

You can purchase Magpie Accessories products from their site directly or for us US Etsy loving folks through their Etsy Shop. They also have quite a bit more goods on Etsy so be sure to check there first! & I’ll definitely be keeping my eye out for the future vegan line, love that!