Wallets are boring. I know it, you know it. At the end of the day, they’re just practical items for holding together two euros and some old McDonald’s receipts.
Forget the traditional wallet; grab an empty Altoids tin and turn it into a mini-wallet. Not only does it not just hold mints, but it also makes for a perfect statement piece to carry your coins and a bit of chaos.
Step 1: Find the Tin
The Altoids wallet is a must-have for every Messy Girl: it’s vintage, lo-fi, and has that rugged charm that only calculated chaos can create. Dig through your things (or someone else’s) and find your tin. Empty it of the mints: you don’t need breath mints, but rather an object that looks like it came from an antique market.
Step 2: Chaotic Minimalism
Inside, put only the essentials: folded bills, tangled earbuds, maybe an old photo for a nostalgic touch. The mantra is: make it look easy, so nothing visually bulky. And remember: the Altoids Wallet isn’t made to be functional; it’s made to say something about you.
Step 3: Customization Time
- Sticker Random: Stick on some stickers that look like they were found by chance, preferably vintage.
- Spray Art & Glitter: The exterior can be made edgier with a bit of paint, some glitter here and there, and a few improvised doodles that scream, “I did this on a whim… but what a chic whim.”
- Meme Decoupage: Meme culture fits perfectly here, adding an ironic twist to the seriousness of the style.
Step 4: the detail that isn’t necessary
A charm or a note with a mysterious phrase. It doesn’t have to make sense, as long as it adds a touch of mystery to your style.
Step 5: the essence of every Messy Girl
A cult object, effortlessly unique, balancing between shabby and sophisticated.
In the end, the Altoids Wallet is more than just a wallet: it’s a statement of aesthetic chaos, the essence of a unique style that isn’t afraid to be too much.
