I have been in a crystal phase lately. I just bought a pair of high heels that are adorned in crystals and I’ve been using my crystal Swarovski clutch non-stop lately. To top it off, I can’t stop looking at anything fashion wise that features crystals. Crystals make everything prettier and who doesn’t love a little extra sparkle especially when it comes to an evening look. Swarovski evening bags are beautiful but Judith Leiber is the queen of making breathtaking crystal clutches.

The Judith Leiber “Butterly” Cake Minaudiere is beyond beautiful and takes the cake for the most beautiful bag I’ve ever seen made by her. It’s seriously just as stunning as the cupcake clutch she made that was featured in the first Sex and the City movie.

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There is no doubt that Judith Leiber makes some of the most beautiful clutches in the world. Her crystal embellished pieces look like they belong on display in a museum somewhere. Her novelty designs are by far my favorites. The animals are always so cute! But I also realize that those particular designs are extremely impractical for the casual collector. That’s okay because Judith Leiber also makes some equally gorgeous pieces that are more on the normal scale. Take the Judith Leiber Embellished Art Deco Clutch for example!

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When I was a little girl, I loved going for rides on carousels. Amusement parks, zoos, and even the midway at the state fair… if there was a carousel there, I wanted to ride it. There was one particular carousel, however, that really sticks out in my mind. I can’t remember where it was, but it was probably the biggest carousel I had ever seen. Unlike some carousels, this one had different animals on it. There was a lion, a giraffe, a zebra, and a big green dragon. I wanted to ride the giraffe, but it was stationary. So I rode on the dragon instead, which moved up and down as the carousel spun around. There is just something so magical about carousels. Whenever I see one, I think back to those happier times when life seemed so much simpler. As you can probably imagine then, I was instantly intrigued when I stumbled upon the Judith Leiber Carousel Clutch!

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Nickelodeon’s True Jackson star Keke Palmer showed up at the 33rd Annual UNCF ‘An Evening of Stars’ in Pasadena, CA over the weekend looking adorable and accessorized with Judith Leiber.

The bag is Judith Leiber’s “Donetta” Silver Box minaudière with semi precious stone detail, $1,995. And the Jewelry: “Slim Skip” Pavé and Enamel Bangles $250, “Slim Shimmy” Pavé set Crystal Bangles $295 and the “Marquis” Ring $395.

Judith Leiber is a celebrity red carpet favorite and this past week the stars were out shining with her latest pieces.

Selena Gomez at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with the Judith Leiber “Beekman” Streamline minaudière in Jet and Siam – $3,995

Eva Mendes at the 13th Annual Young Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles, California with the Judith Leiber “Cicely” in Bronze Etoile

Jena Malone at the Opening of Beauty Culture at Annenberg Space for Photography, Century City, California with the Judith Leiber “Majestic” in Black Patent Leather

Abigail Spencer attended the Aviva Family and Children’s Services Gala, Beverly Hillswith with the Judith Leiber “Foldover Clutch” in Champagne.

House fans, how happy were you to see the return of Thirteen played by Olivia Wilde? I for one was pretty excited about that!

Recently Olivia popped up at the Tribeca Film Festival, looking stunning with the Judith Leiber “Starburst” in Silver with Black Stone in hand.

I searched around and could not find this bag available online. A good spot to check back is the Judith Leiber Boutique at Net-a-Porter

Checking Net-a-Porter’s “What’s New” section is part of my daily routine. And low-and-behold today something pretty spectacular showed up on the radar – The Panda by Juidth Leiber

This little guy is so irresistible! The bear is created out of a black and silver hand-placed paved crystal, and I know it may be a little difficult to tell from the pictures, but the Panda is actually wearing a suit. See the little black bow-tie and when turned around he’s wearing a multi-sized crystal jacket. How adorable is that?! Browse the detailed pictures below or over on NAP’s site to see the full detail. The Panda also comes with a silver chain-link strap that can easily be clipped off or hidden inside. Other details include a silver base and push clasp fastening at top, and a fully lined in silver leather interior tummy.

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I have such a sweet tooth for Judith Leiber’s cupcake minaudiere clutch, but there is just no way that I would ever fork over $4,295 for a clutch, that adorable as it may be, I just know that I would never wear it.

Then I discovered the keyfob minature cupcake version! Adorable. The only thing that I worry about with any crystal-paved accessory is the wear. Especially if we’re talking about a keyfob, an accessory that will most likely, on numerous occasions, be shuffled around in your bag, dropped on the ground or even tossed on the counter. I would just be worried that after a couple months or so the crystals would pop off. Although I’m sure if I had this in my collection, it would be designated for special occasions only.

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Are there designers you love, but just can’t afford one of their bags at the moment? Consider a little splurge on their special buys: coin purses! You can buy some of these little gems at a fraction of the cost of a handbag. What’s more, you can be a little more daring than you normally would be on a handbag too! They make wonderful gifts for your besties!

Louis Vuitton Coin Purse Chapeau
A little piece of Louis Vuitton would make any girl smile! The Monogram Vernis is just too fun and cute with its tiny little tassle and jewelry grade chain to clip inside your bag. The Pomme D’Amour, Rose Florentine and Amarante are jewel like shades of excitement to carry in your bag!
$390 at Louis Vuitton
or if you’re lucky for a Deal on eBay!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Anna Wintour Miss Marc Coin Purse
This darling little Miss Marc by Marc Jacobs is witty and fun! Black and white plaid with a fun little image of Miss Marc will make you smile as you make change! It’s petite size of 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ will fit in just about anything.
Just $45 at Saks Fifth Avenue

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