THINK OUTSIDE THE GIFT BOX

On yourgift list, no doubt, there’s a woman who is tough to figure out — she’s a free spirit who treasures individuality, loves bright colors, and leans toward the spotlight.

This holiday season, introduce her to a kindred spirit, the “subtly eclectic and understatedly quirky” LolaFalk — known in her human form as Lauren Lola Falkowski, designer of dynamically detailed handbags and totes.

The designer with a knack for taking seemingly incompatible textures, patterns and colors and making them coexist learned from workshops and online tutorials how to sew and craft totes.

“It all stems from this desire to have a certain type of handbag that I couldn’t find anywhere, so I made the one I wanted for myself,” she says. “I think you’ll find a lot of independent artists got started that way.”

Every LolaFalk bag is a one-of-a-kind. There are several styles — the roomy Urban Lola Tote, the structured Jackie Bag, the delicate Lulu Clutch, and vintage-y Greta Purse — but each is made from varying fabrics and colors. No two are the same.

WEBSITE: lolafalk.com

IN STORE: Make Studio, 313 N. Bishop

PRICE RANGE: $29-$79

CONTACT: lolafalk@gmail.com