Julie Bowen went for understated elegance at the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards. The Modern Family actress wore a black gown by Johanna Johnson and finished her look with a gold tone clutch by Judith Lieber.

19th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium – Arrivals Featuring: Julie Bowen Where: Los Angeles, California, United States (January 27, 2013)

There is a similar clutch, also designed by Judith Leiber, at Neiman Marcus.

Juidth Leiber Whitman Optical Karung Clutch Bag

This purse can liven up any outfit, from casual wear to ball gowns. You can get the clutch for $2,495. It is made of optically woven karung on a hard shell. It measures 4 3/4″H x 10 1/2″W x 1 3/4″D. The top closes with a push-clasp decorated with a crystal.

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If there’s anything more inspiring than celebrity looks, it has to be the everyday looks of regular people. For days you don’t know what to wear, just visit fashion sites like Chictopia and browse the hundreds of looks people upload everyday. Chictopia is where we found our latest inspiration for a casual look that makes use of a woven clutch.

While blogger Cassie posted this photo on Chictopia over 2 years ago, her outfit will still work in the summer. The blogger combined 3 basic pieces that make a perfect summer outfit- a floral sleeveless blouse, denim cutoffs, and a straw clutch.

Cassie’s Cute Summer Look

Cassie Ella of  Floral Children in her all vintage outfit

Get the Look:

Inspired by Cassie, we tried to recreate her look with 3 fashion pieces from the following online stores: Revolve Clothing, Luisa Via Roma, and Shopbop.

Anya Hindmarch Ipanema Shells Woven Straw Raffia Clutch- this cute clutch is made of woven raffia with a front flap decorated with embroidery and shell applique. It closes with a magnetic closure. The purse can be purchased for $550.

Hudson Jeans Sardinia Tomboy Shorts- For summer, denim cutoffs are essential. The shorts has fading throughout. The purse retails for $123.

Air by Alice + Olivia Curved Hem Tank- this pretty tank top has a watercolor print. It has a flattering scoop neckline with a swingy hem. You can buy it for $148.

* Credit: Cassie Ellie

Are you attending a wedding soon? Have you been invited to an art exhibit? Or are you simply going to have a sit-down dinner with friends? Check out the following outfits we have put together using dresses from Nasty Gal and different woven purses we found online . These outfits will definitely land you on people’s best dressed lists at that event you’re attending.

Nasty Gal Under Control Dress- this red neoprene skater dress is sexy but not overly so. It has a racerback with exposed zip closure. You can purchase the dress for $48.