Thursday, February 9, 2012

so clutch

Lately I have been super into extra large, velvety clutches. It's my go-to bag for work days when I know I will be headed out on the town as soon as the clock strikes five.  Here's why:

In the morning, simply unzip to find a bottomless pit for the thousands of things we all just need to have on hand during the day. Then, when it's time to punch out, just ditch the extras and leave the nighttime necessities (you know - phone, keys, lip gloss + wallet. Oh, and maybe some perfume. And gum! You never know where an NYC evening out may lead.) Once you've narrowed it down, fold the (much lighter) pouch over and voila! A sleek (but still spacious) oversize clutch.

I've found three lines of bags that make this transformation effortless - they're roomy, functional + of course, oh-so-lovely.



lovely line #1: Blair Ritchey





lovely line #2: Marketa New York 



 

lovely line #3: Karrah Designs














                      







                      

photos: [line one][line two][line three]

I love the lux leather in Blair Ritchey's line, the casual-cool suede from Marketa New York + especially the so-glam metallic sheen of the pieces from Karrah Designs. 

Now, the eternal question: which to choose?

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p.s. - look out for details from yesterday's Independent Fashion Bloggers conference (IFBcon), which was full of inspiring + amazing bloggers. I met so many great people - some of which are just starting out, and others who are established experts in the biz. I'm also still sorting through the incredible swag bag from sponsors like Glamour, Bauble Bar, Zoya, + Lyst (just to name a few), which I already know has some lovely little things I can't wait to share.

Much more to come . . . xo

8 comments:

THE HF BLOG said...

really nice blog you got here hon!
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HF

http://the-hf-blog.blogspot.com

my mini bag said...

I LOVE cluthes. Can never have enough of them. I think I need a nice bright and colored one. I really like the orange clutch.

Thanks for sharing.
http://myminibag.blogspot.com

Ashley said...

Your blog is so cute. I adore the confetti header <3 I've been thinking of picking up a Clare Vivier for awhile now, but the tassels on the Blair Ritchey bags make me swoon! Thanks for the scoop. I can't wait to see what was in the swag bags.

xo,
Ashley
anylovelything.blogspot.com

Vivian said...
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Vivian said...

I heart clutches! They're all lovely!
Thanks again for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment. Love your blog...I'm now following your blog. It would make my day if you can follow me back. Thanks! :)
xo Vivian

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BEAUTYEDITER.COM – Beauty Blog said...

like the red clutch

Tamina said...

I love those :-) all of them are amazing

Shari Ana said...

absolutely! i am always checking back + just followed. thanks for checking out the little things...!
xx