Lolifying Suitcases/Laptop bags?

[lafarat]

Lolita purses are lovely things, but if there's one thing they lack, it's space. Some struggle to hold wallets and car keys, and some can barely choke down credit cards and some coins, so you can forget entirely about laptops. I have been searching for years now, in vain, for a loliable laptop bag. There are plenty of lovely leather suitcases at

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[pirateonthebay]

Possibly re-covering a plain bag in a different fabric, and only then adding embellishments like ruffles, bows, or rhinestones would do it? There's also leather paint, so you could completely change the color and add a Loli-esque motif or pattern to it. Changing the hardware might also be an option, although I don't know how to do that off the top of my head.

[princessidril]

Episode 27 of Kawaii International had a tutorial from U Kimura on how to remake handbags, that might have some cute ideas? I still haven't watched that episode (really must as it is taking up space on the sky box...) so I can't say how good it is, but maybe some google-fu will find it so you could check it out.

[yangerang]

I'd paint or change the fabric of them (Just glue it on), and glue bows, some sturdy lace to it. Unless the straps are directly attached to the bag, you can also change the straps-- maybe using a wide ribbon?

[chilmarkgryphon]

Search for decorative hotfix studs, the kind you apply with an iron? They'll look like rivets or upholstery tacks when applied. If you search on Etsy you can find them in a bunch of different styles.

If you can set pairs of grommets through the leather, you could tie a ribbon through them, so you'd be able to add bows securely (and interchangeably).

If you're good at drawing and have access to a soldering iron/woodburning tool, you could try pyrography.

[teacupcracked]

You could also try out Decoupage; a technique involving gluing small cut outs from cards, publications and such onto a surface and then sealing it with a clear finish. What's important is to buy a glue made for decoupage; one that sticks things together and doubles as a finish (they come in both glossy and matte).
While I don't know if the Victorians had a special glue for it back then, this was often considered a very lovely past time activity for ladies.