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LouieClutch-ing at Straws – where do I get a day clutch?
August 22nd 2007 03:31
Is SJP to blame? - image from typepad.com
Blame Carrie Bradshaw and her Patricia Field Sex and the City ways, but it seems that the spring trend from the Northern Hemisphere is set to make its way down under. A more streamline and elegant alternative to the hobo and the tote bags we’ve seen lately, introducing the new day clutch.
Urban Originals Red Leather Clutch - image from uo.com.au
While it will take some getting used to for us hoarders and “in case of emergency” handbag types, it does add an element of polish to a daytime ensemble. A perfect match to the neon brights, geo print mini dresses and flowing maxi dresses, you’re sure to find something to suit from the copious current choices.
Appearing everywhere right now from editorial spreads in the latest mags to newspapers to blogs (ha!) is the Fendi multi-coloured clutch shown below. First appearing on the Milan catwalks for the 2007 fall show, it will add impact and a smidgeon of dash.
This season's it bag - Fendi Clutch - image from time.com
If you want designer style but can’t afford the full investment, Love Me and Leave Me have a huge library of handbags and accessories which you can hire for a week or a month at a time. The more desirable bags (such as the Dior saddle) have a wait list, but generally the local designs are available for a special occasion or to add daring to your day-to-day.
LOVE ME! - Alice McCall Lilac Clutch - image from lovemeandleaveme.com
Other locals like Bird Motel with their beach street style have options like the Silver clutch from One Teaspoon, and Urban Originals have a very sweet Red Leather Bow version. Spencer and Rutherford maintain their unique girlish piquant while offering an earthy neutral tone in this release shown below.
Sweet! Spencer and Rutherford Lynda Golden Glamour Clutch - image from spencerandrutherford.com
Web sites in the states are still keeping this new spring staple in stock. Revolve Clothing has a cute banana coloured clutch by Goldenbleu, as well as the stylish “Audrey” by Kooba shown below. Asos stock the very cute Loop clutch and as always, the price is reasonable.
Zippity dooda! - Kooba Audrey Creme Clutch - image from revolveclothing.com
You’ll have to keep only the essentials in these little numbers. Purse, phone, keys....maybe a compact and some lippie. No packets of tissues, bags of trail mix, diaries or paracetamol. Maybe it’s time to embrace your inner-minimalist and strut out the door holding a stylish clutch and heading for coffee with girlfriends.
All yellow - Goldenbleu Emerson Banana Clutch - image from revolveclothing.com
Just don’t try and hold your take away cup in the same hand....remember, no handles here!
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Comment by katyzzz
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Comment by Tracy
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I'm addicted to Carrie and the gang and watch them when I have lunch (I work from home and have Foxtel, what a life, huh?!).
I'd be no good with a clutch bag as I carry so much...and it wouldn't force me to carry less (I've tried that and have killed many bags in my time), I'd just moan more 'cos I'd be scrambling in and out of it all the time. I'm a girl that needs a decent-sized bag....
Byeee
Comment by charles
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I bet it costs a mint too!
Charles.
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Comment by Chic Critique
katyzzz - you don't have to be sorry - fashion is individual and you like what you like! My hubby thinks SJP has a horse face too, but I like her!
Tracy - I watch the SATC re-runs on Foxtel too.....I can't help myself! And they are newly intended for day use, you were right. It would be an adjustment for me too....my bag is bursting at the seams. Literally.
Charles - what size handbag do you normally use for day?
Cheers all!!!
Comment by charles
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Size does not matter, right?
Charles.
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Comment by charles
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katyzzz
Oh, so size does matter!
And no, I don't carry a handbag - never said I did
Charles.
Comment by Chic Critique
Yaviz - thanks for popping in - long time no *see*! So glad to hear you like them and I agree with your choices!
It's OK Charles - we were all poking fun, size only matters for handbags.... mostly
Cheers all and thanks for the comments!
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
In cars.
...hee hee..
So not a practical item..but very glam. It's a 'look'....to go with the large sunnies...!
I was watching 'The Spy Who Loved Me' the other day and I love how Barbara Bach (Agent XXX) just uses her elegant clutch to carry her gun...and then she just throws it away!
It's not the minimalism that deters me...the bags I wear are handsfree and carry the essentials... I couldn't handle not having handles! Having to hold it constantly or having it tucked under your arm...it's just irritating.
Having said that I did ooh and ahh over the banana one and the Fendi one.
Big mwah Chic-ita...
Dusk
ps. SATC reruns...cannot get enough...
Comment by Chic Critique
I agree - they are not entirely practical and it is a hass knowing where to put them.....but they are terribly pretty. I have a few vintage clutches that I use but only when I know I'm not going to need to hang on to it.
Thanks for stopping by honey pie!
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
It's good to see I have company with my Sex and the City addiction.
I'm with you, Dusk, I just couldn't commit to a bag that needs special care, I'm sure I would just put it down somewhere and toddle off....I have enough problems remembering a brolly when I carry one,
Byeeeee
Comment by Chic Critique
Thanks everybody!!! I'm so excited!!!
Comment by Tracy
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I think we should all raise our bags and cheer.....
Comment by Aimzster
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Comment by Chic Critique
Yes Aimzster, of COURSE you're fashionable. I could not find a price on the Fendi - I assume it's a "POA" - which means don't think about it unless you're loaded. Thanks for your visit!
Cheers all!!
CC
Comment by Kleonaptra
Kalikapsychosis
At the last show a mate said to my mum - "Why do you have 3 handbags?" "Well, ones mine, ones K's, and the other one is Magnus' handbag"
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Oh, I do love handbags. I don't have a daytime clutch. I have a feeling I'll be buying one very soon (as if I needed another handbang......eh, what am I saying, I ALWAYS need another handbag!!!0
Kylie
Comment by Chic Critique
Kylie - my husband is forever saying another pair of shoes? Another handbag? Surely you don't need another one? So I know how you feel. Thanks for popping in!
Someone needs to read today's blog for me!
Comment by the-mothball-cardigan
Charles, you have exquisite taste.
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Comment by Michaelie
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And I very promptly realised I was out of my depth! You sure have this blogging lark down. Loved this post, was drawn to it with all immediacy of course, becuase it featured a scene from SATC.
Now, must go and work out how to get my earnings above one US cent. Pray for me!
Michaelie
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