Minaudiere Clutches & Evening Bags

Browse recent Minaudiere Clutches & Evening Bags bags below:

Back in September, Jennifer had posted in TBF a comment about a Judith Leiber Snowy Owl Pillbox. That tiny little guy sure was cute! And it seemed as though several of my fellow TBFers agreed. Unfortunately, the adorable little pillbox was just that… a pillbox. Something to display on a shelf or inside a curio, not something that had any practical purpose.

Well it appears that Judith Leiber has decided to take this cute little owl and made him a wee bit more functional. Introducing the Judith Leiber Crystal-Embellished Owl Clutch! This gorgeous piece is covered with multicolored Swarovski crystals. I love the luminescent glow that these crystals have. It’s as if they change color right before your eyes as the light hits them from different angles. Plus the delicate glass eyes really seem to bring the owl to life. And I also love how this clutch comes with it’s own little pocket mirror! Only for super special occasions, I think this clutch would really glam-up a simple black dress. And when you’re not using it, simply tuck in the chain strap (as shown in the picture above) and display it alongside all your other pretties! Wow, what a beautiful addition this would make to a Judith Leiber collection!

The Judith Leiber Crystal-Embellished Owl Clutch measures 4 inches wide (all the way around) and 6 inches tall. It is fully lined and it opens at the top via a push-lock closure. Find it Here @ NET-A-PORTER!

The Chat: Leiber Owl!

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Metallics and Shiny accessories seem to be everywhere these days. I literally can’t walk into a store without seeing metallic clothes (especially leggings), purses, wallets, and etc. I never liked the whole metallic “trend”, but I must say it’s really not that bad. If you know how to accessorize right and style yourself up so that you don’t look like one big Christmas ornament, you could pass as stylish and trendy.

I’m not a fan of Crossbody Bags at all, but when I can across the “Whiting & Davis Mesh Mini Crossbody Bag“, I was intrigued. It wasn’t hideous and the metallic colors really made the bag standout. You always see these ugly Crossbody Bags that look so bland and dull, and after seeing one in a variety of metallic colors it did look quite fashionable.

The bag comes in four different colors: black; bronze; gold; and silver. My favorite out of the four colors is gold. To me, the gold really stands out the most out of all the colors. If you do not want your purse to stick out like a sore thumb, then I would choose one of the other colors especially black. The metallic colors of this Crossbody Bag can be used in two different ways. The bag could style up a dull outfit, or make a metallic outfit look even more amazing.

Crossbody Bags aren’t meant to carry much of anything, but your essentials. The most you can fit into one is probably a compact, money, phone, and some other teeny tiny accessories.

The Whiting & Davis Mesh Mini Crossbody Bag, is a Nordstrom exclusive. In other words, no matter how hard you try you won’t be able to find this bag anywhere!

If you want one of these stylish beauties, you can purchase it at Nordstrom for $85. If you were look for a “shiny” bag, then this would be the perfect one to get. It’s priced great, and actually looks cute! This would be a great Crossbody Bag to add to any collection, especially if you are like myself and don’t even own one.

See the Whiting & Davis Mesh Mini Crossbody Bag: Here @ Nordstrom

The Chat: W&D!

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I’ve been obsessed with evening bags lately, and when I see one in “pink” my heart usually skips a beat. When I came across the Bourne Daisy Clutch, I was amazed of how reasonable the price was, and how beautiful it was.

The clutch comes in three different colors: black; nude; and taupe. For some reason, they call the “pink” version of the bag “nude.” I consider “nude” more of a beige or tan color, and this clutch is clearly pink.

It is probably more ideal to get this clutch in black, mostly because of the color. Black goes with everything, and pink and taupe don’t. I loved this bag in “pink” because the jewels featured on the front of the bag really stand out more so in pink than the other two colors. The jewels seem to be hidden with the darkness of the black and taupe colors.

I also love how this clutch comes with a chain. You can carry it as a clutch, or take out the chain and carry it as if it were a little shoulder bag. Either way you choose to use the bag, it would look stunning.

Obviously, this clutch would be perfect for some type of evening event. The jewels make this clutch look pretty expensive and not to mention fancy. I would never even think of wearing this clutch to the grocery store or mall, but to a fancy restaurant I would carry it in a heartbeat.

The Bourne Daisy Clutch can be purchased at Nordstrom for $135. I consider the price of this clutch to be a steal! Evening bags aren’t always on the “affordable” side, especially if they are gorgeous. With a clutch that is so cute and affordable who can go wrong? If you have an evening event to go to in the coming months, this clutch would be the perfect bag for you to take with you!

See the Bourne Daisy Clutch: Here @ Nordstrom

The Chat: Bourne Daisy Clutch!

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They’re cute, petite, and really sparkly. Here are some of the many designer clutches on sale over at Saks (dot com). Huge markdowns up to 60% off can be found throughout the sale section, and viewing all the selection of goodies is a must. From the colors and styles to the unbelievable reductions, here are some of the greatest eye candies available right now.

Valentino loves feminine designs of florals and bows and proof lies among the Noued D’Amour clutch. An oversized bow in blue satin held up by adjustable and detachable shoulder straps will turn heads at any formal event. Available in blue and black. On sale right now from $1,095 to $510.

Prada’s Pitone Pietre Evening bag makes the list with this reduced piece marked down from $1400 to $558. The color and gems speaks for itself, this piece is hands down stunning. Metallic python arrives adorned with gemstones and with complimentary golden toned hardware.

I think the Love Story Clutch by Marc Jacobs Collection is my favorite from all. I absolutely adore the structure of this piece, and the cut our leather hearts are fun. Carry this accessory from day to night. Whether you prefer chalk white or silver, find these on sale for $318.

The steal from all has to be this Two-Tone merlot hued satin clutch by BCBGMAXAZRIA. This pleated and shining framed clutch is decored with gold accents and closes shut with a zipper mechanism. Marked down to $59 from $128.

Ladies, what’s your input on these clutches? Whether you prefer all or just one, act quickly as these pretties won’t be listed for long! Shop the Sale at: Saks Fifth Avenue

The Chat: Clutches @ saks!

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June is here! The birds are singing and the bees are buzzing. Love is in the air! But there is more to the summer than (hehe) the birds and the bees. That’s right, there are tons and tons of weddings! Yep, even I was a June Bride. Now I could probably go on and on forever telling you about how wonderful that day was for me. But don’t worry, I’m not going to do that. Instead, I’m going to talk about evening bags! So if you’re getting married this summer (or any time in the near future, for that matter) then you’d better listen up! This is very important!

The perfect evening bag for your wedding day may seem like a minor little detail. Coming from my own experience, however, I am here to tell you that it is much more important than that. When I was buying accessories for my very special day, I didn’t buy an evening bag. Why? Quite frankly, I didn’t think I would need it. Boy was I ever wrong! I really missed having a place to keep tissues, makeup for touch-ups, and anything else I might have needed during my big day. So don’t be like me and find yourself crying during the ceremony without a tissue in sight! I guess no one else thought to have some handy either. Oh dear!

Here are my top picks:

Jessica McClintock Pleated Rose Clutch
A thrifty thrill!
Measures 11″ x 4″ x 1″
$48
Find it at Here @ Nordstrom!

Stuart Weitzman Satin Bold Bow Clutch
Simple and chic!
Measures 10″ x6″ x 2″
$380
Find it Here @  Zappos!

Swarovski Eternal Clutch
I love the crystal bird on the front!
Measures 13″ x 4″ x 2″
$850
Find it Here @ Swarovski Crystal!

Judith Leiber Rounded Rectangle Clutch
Ultra glam!
Measures 7″ x 3″ x 2″
$2995
Find it Here @  Saks Fifth Avenue!

The Chat: Summer Brides!

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I absolutely love the colors black and pink. Pretty much almost everything I own is either black or pink. When I come across a handbag in either one of the colors I’m usually stunned. I’m not too fond of small handbags, but the D&G Babbles is catching my eye!

I’m a girly girl to the fullest, so it’s no surprise that my favorite feature of this bag is the bow! The bow is what caught my eye about this bag. Being pink and having a bow right on the front of this bag is adorable and cute all put into one!

Another amazing feature about this bag is that it can be carried as a clutch or worn as a shoulder bag. The bag does have a shoulder chain that can be tucked inside, which gives you the option to wear the bag 1-of-2 ways!

The only downfall about this bag is that it is way too small for my needs. It would be a cute evening bag, but only on those nights when I don’t have to carry much. I’m the type of person that needs to carry as much as possible when I go out, and to only be able to carry a wallet, gum, compact and cell phone would probably kill me.

I do believe this bag can be worn either day or night just because it has that cuteness factor. It would probably be more practical to purchase the clutch in black than pink. Black is always a practical and versatile color to purchase a bag in than pink. There is no denying though, that the pink version is adorable!

The Dolce & Gabbana Babbles can be purchased in either color at Zappos: The Pink Version is available for $479 – The Black is available for $599. The price’s do seem a bit high, but when it comes to adorable designer goods it may just be worth it.

The Chat: Dolce & Gabbana Babbles!

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Over at ShopBop they just added a bunch of handbags, clothing, shoes and accessories to their sale section. out with the old and in with the new.

So when I was browsing the handbag section (ofcourse right?) I spotted the Anya Hindmarch Ivo clutch on sale for a reasonable $206.50. .then I remembered that I just saw this exact same clutch over at netaporter, where it retails for the full $670.

What’s confusing to me, is that the one over at shopbop says the full-retail for that clutch is $295!

How are these two in “Cobalt Blue” clutches different? Seriously if you see any difference at all please let me know. I spent at least 10 minutes going over each image on both sites and they look the same.. and the measurements are almost identical.

Here @ shopbop: (8″ length x 4″ height). Price: $206.50

Here @ net-a-porter: (9″ length x 4″ height ). Price: $670

The Chat: AH ivo for a steal!

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Dear sample sale addicts, I am going to tell you about an amazing sale taking place today, Thursday June 4th over at online sample sale site HauteLook.

HauteLook is teaming up with New Yorkers For Children with 100% of the proceeds going directly to helping youths in foster care in New York City.

You’ll see luxury labels including Alexander McQueen, Bulgari, Diane von Furstenberg, Valentino, Vivienne Tam and more.. also there’s going to be more than just handbags at this sale. Items that were generous donated to the cause range from electronics to signed memorabilia to designer clothes, jewelry, and more. And again, remember 100% of the proceeds are going directly to that charity…

Be there @ H.L. when the doors open so you don’t miss out on all the deals! Sales begin at 8: am PST / 11: am EST.

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