Recycle an old or outgrown pair of jeans and make a trendy pocket purse with a shoulder strap your preteen daughter can use this summer. It’s perfect for holding a comb, chapstick and change when ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The classic tote bag has been a staple piece for the last few seasons—and as far as ...

Throughout most of the 1990s, Cathy Steffen enjoyed brisk business making custom gift baskets at her Torrance store, Enchanted Basket. But after the work overloaded other parts of her life, she sold ...