Bound with rope

I like both these looks from Marios Schwab's SS 09 show. The colors and materials are spot on and appropriate for spring. Most of all I like the rope accessories around the waist. It sparked an idea for a DIY project perhaps I'll try. All I need is some cool material for the rope part and maybe some copper wire. I'm thinking black or a neon yellow. M&J Trimming should be a one stop shop for that stuff—I'm feeling crafty!