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Marni Perforated Leather & Patent Clutch: The Holey Grail

Forget pup carriers! For all of the hamster owners out there, this perforated Marni clutch is just the bag for you and your pet. Jokes aside, though, there’s actually a black patent film quietly lingering beneath the holes to offer little pops of shine while still keeping your valuables hidden from sight. With its gold … Continue reading “Marni Perforated Leather & Patent Clutch: The Holey Grail”

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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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Carven Black Patent-Leather Round Bag

Carven Black Patent-Leather Round Bag: Give Me the Run Around

Finally, a bag that matches Carven’s young, quirky, improperly proper dresses! I’ve been enjoying their designs since last year, from the tweed to the very recent convertible tote, but this little orb is quintessentially Carven: original and just a bit Parisian. Perfectly cute and round, it’s like a miniature hatbox.

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Top 5 Halloween Treats: Tasty Delights

With all the ghastly ghouls roaming around out there tonight, there’s enough scariness going on for one day. I’m countering it with a choice selection of bags yummier than a grocery-aisle’s worth of Halloween candy. Ask any snob, and you’ll get the same answer: she’d rather have a fun bag than a fun-size chocolate any … Continue reading “Top 5 Halloween Treats: Tasty Delights”

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Top 5 Over-the-Top Clutches: Paint the Town Red-Hot

Hear it here first: You absolutely must arm your closet with red this fall, and there’s no need to be shy about it. When it comes to red, go big or stay home. It’s a “look at me” color, so invite the stares! Here are some fun choices that bring real heat: 1. Charlotte Olympia … Continue reading “Top 5 Over-the-Top Clutches: Paint the Town Red-Hot”

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Thomas Blakk The Box Squared Leather Clutch: Take the Edge On

It seems that bondage-inspired weaponry and it-bags are inextricably linked. I took issue with Christian Louboutin’s Artemis shoulder style, likely to puncture your throat whether you like it or not, and now Florence-based Thomas Blakk’s little rebel has caught my attention. He calls his designs, “technical, punk, and futuristic.” Check, check, and check. And cites … Continue reading “Thomas Blakk The Box Squared Leather Clutch: Take the Edge On”

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