Alexander Wang brought us the fabulous Rocco Duffel to carry every day. He’s doing some wonderful things with his other handbags too! We’ve come to know and love him for his rich luxurious and textural leathers, simple shapes and architectural features. With the Angela Mini Pochette, you will not be disappointed. The Angela Pochette is a bit more for the arty type. It’s a tiny bit edgy and a whole lot smart!

The 5″ drop circular handle is a bit too large to qualify it as a bracelet bag. Those tend to bother me a bit too much. It is large enough to hand-carry comfortable and even slide up onto your forearm for hands-free moments. I’m intrigued with the three ball-shaped metal studs on top of the handle. They aren’t hard edged like many of the studs, they are more of an architectural detail like the rows of signatures rounded studs on the base of the bag.

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A new name has made it’s way into the world of handbags. And that name is Ashard Richley! But who is Ashard Richley? Founded by Ashley and Richard Burghardt in August 2009, Ashard Richley strives to create fashionable handbags that won’t break the bank. The real brains behind the designs, however, is Ashley. The Texas Tech University grad worked for both Be&D and Coach before taking the plunge and pursuing her very own handbag collection. And so far, I am liking what I am seeing! The handbags are fun and a little bit edgy — perfect for the woman who is looking for something unique. Think bright colors, bold hardware, and… girlie ruffles? Yes, there are actually some styles that have all three! But what I like most about these handbags is the fact that they are so affordable. So don’t be afraid to experiment a little — indulge in something funky and fun!

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When it comes to clutches and evening bags, there are two features that I absolutely love: Color and sequins. And if it happens to be over-sized too? Bonus!!! So when I saw the new Jimmy Choo Zulu Sequined Leather Clutch, I was simply mesmerized. This clutch looks absolutely gorgeous in the modeling picture. And it looks especially lovely paired with that simple black dress!

I think what I like so much about this clutch is the very interesting use of sequins that was employed. From a distance, the little blocks of color almost look like stones adorning the exterior of the bag. But each of these “stones” is actually a zillion little sequins meticulously sewn into place. Puffy quilting of the leather exterior is what gives these “stones” their three-dimensional appearance.

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The House of Burberry never falls short of adding some kind of unusual feature to their signature collection, in attempt to spice up the classic check print. In the past, we’ve seen both miniature and bold check lines, in a variety of hues and funky patterns such as what we saw in their Check Heart Satchel.
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