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Lanvin Silver Coated Calfskin Partition Camera Bag: Smile for the Camera!

Camera bag, that is. How fun is this baby Lanvin wristlet for summer travels? I love a bag that has no qualms about leading a double life. This one will actually hold your digital camera as you take in the sights all day; then come nightfall, take it out as the perfect after-dark wristlet. The … Continue reading “Lanvin Silver Coated Calfskin Partition Camera Bag: Smile for the Camera!”

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Dries van Noten Cracked Leather Clutch Bag: Close Call

This is one of those bags I wish I could redesign: so close to perfection, yet too far away to enter the realm of real desirability. Dries van Noten reaped inspiration from a simple place – a barred window – and the result? A lattice cutout flap I love. Paring down to only a panel … Continue reading “Dries van Noten Cracked Leather Clutch Bag: Close Call”

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Top 5 Metal Plate Clutches: Shiny New Toys

The latest fashion trend shows that heavy metal is not just a style of music. From shoes to collars to bags, metallic accents are sweeping your closets and accessorizing everything back to life. The sleek style is part futuristic chic, part warrior princess, and totally on trend. In a clutch, the extra weight won’t wear … Continue reading “Top 5 Metal Plate Clutches: Shiny New Toys”

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Alexander McQueen Heroine Metallic Clutch Bag: Heroine Worship

This Alexander McQueen clutch is everything: the current must-have gold sheen, a perfectly spare shape melded with interesting details, discreet (yet effective) organization, and major versatility. The gold standard has just been set, snobs. The Heroine’s trademark dipped bar tops off the cylindrical shape, but otherwise it’s an open clutch – with a zipped pocket … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Heroine Metallic Clutch Bag: Heroine Worship”

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Fendi Giano x DVF Sutra: Two-Faced Clutches

Sometimes all it takes is a fashion quick change to keep your spirits high throughout the workday. These clutches are perfect for those split personality moments. Just a flick of the wrist and you’re carrying a different bag. It’s like magic – you’ll be a woman of mystery and intrigue. First there’s Fendi’s Giano (on … Continue reading “Fendi Giano x DVF Sutra: Two-Faced Clutches”

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Lanvin Gold Rectangular Mirror Box Clutch: Mirror, Mirror, On My Wrist…

Lately, I’ve found myself in the mood for one impractical bag after another. Or maybe it’s just that there are suddenly so many sick bags out there that breach all reason and good sense. Like this Lanvin: this brass-metal box-clutch is faced with mirrors! I love it when a clutch comes with an internal mirror … Continue reading “Lanvin Gold Rectangular Mirror Box Clutch: Mirror, Mirror, On My Wrist…”

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