The Secret is in the Primping

An attache case perfects that corporate look. The top-notch quality Italian leather and the exquisite artisanship makes you feel and look richer than the rich boy-or girl-next-door. Apart from personal vanity, the item is the perfect storage for an assortment of documents and accessories and other business essentials you can't do without. You do have a valid excuse to pamper yourself or a friend with this luxury item.

These leather cases come in different price tags. Designer leather cases can blow your budget away. Prices will range from $2,650 to $4,000! But if you have the money for it, why not splurge this Christmas and be kind to yourself or to a special friend who is trying hard to make it in business, legal, academic, and civil service.

Don't fret yet. There are equally stunning leather cases that come in affordable prices along the $350 to $500 price range. In looks and functionality, these are as wonderful as the pricey designer cases.

Whether you give one as a gift or get one for yourself, add a touch of flair to that attaché case. Stamp it with a customized or personalized look to set it apart from the thousands competing for attention.

How to Go About the Primping

An attaché case can be pimped up inside and out. On the outside you can have the
detachable strap personally engraved with your name from end to end. Let your engraving stand out with professionally pasted glitters. For your male friend, tiny aluminum studs can spell out his name. If he's the artsy type, he'll get a kick out of this.

The interiors of the attaché case can get some help. Get an expert to design and embroider your initials on a quality cloth to match the look and the feel of the case's interiors. You can decide where to glue the monogrammed patch. Once made-over inside and out the transformation from non-descript to personalized/customized is complete.

Do not attempt to do the customization yourself. Get a professional to do the job for you. Explain in careful details what you want and how you want the extras done. Perhaps if it won't cost much, you can request for samples so both of you can have an idea of the final outcome.

Should You Box It?

Now you're ready to give the gift to that special someone. Should you box it so he or she can't guess what's it is? Here's another tip to add more flair to the gift. Order a special box to fit the attaché case. Allow more room for breathing space and tissues. As to bows and the wrapping paper that would depend on how you want it to look - festive or no-nonsense. But being Christmas, veer towards the holiday look. Now you are ready to put your gift under the tree or have it shipped to your friend's doorstep.

There are ideas and more ideas to primp that attaché case. But if you are getting the item for yourself, go wild with the primping. How's that to get away with the cookie cutter look?