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I have to admit that it was love at first sight for me when I first laid my eyes on this gorgeous tote from Henry Beguelin—the Henry Beguelin Alligator-Embossed Pleated Tote:

Henry Beguelin Alligator-Embossed Pleated Tote

Do you love it, too? It is just so EXQUISITE! It is elegent, sexy and flirty. The brown alligator-embossed leather is beautiful and luxurious, while the woven top handles provide a touch of additional lovely texture. The buckled straps that create a gathered top keep it edgy and stylish, too. And if you look closely, it actually also sports stitching details that are cute additions as well. I must admit that I’m not really fond of hanging charms in bags, but the simple, yet sweet, hanging stick figure logo charm on this one is quite charming, and I like it.

This Henry Beguelin Alligator-Embossed Pleated Tote is boho-inspired and reminiscent of the very popular Fendi Spy bag that I love, too.

Spring is set to enter anytime soon and this Henry Beguelin Alligator-Embossed Pleated Tote is just perfect to keep you looking on-trend this spring. Pair it with this lovely bohemian dress from Chloe to give off that boho-chic vibe.

Dress: Chloe Floral-Print Bohemian Dress, $670.00

Or, mix it with this casual ensemble for that casual boho style:

Blouse: Joie Renny Cotton Top, $198.00; Pants: Joie Clarissa Cargo Pants, $218.00

The Henry Beguelin Alligator-Embossed Pleated Tote is available at Neiman Marcus for $1,240.00. All the apparel are available at Neiman Marcus as well.

A Good Look at ShoeDazzle

Have you heard about ShoeDazzle yet? If not, then that’s just perfect as I’d love to take you into a fun look at this fabulous fashion site. Ready? Okay, here it goes…

ShoeDazzle is an online personalized styling and retail site that is based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded by fashionable reality TV star Kim Kardashian and other well-known LA fashion stylists like Camille Jumelle, who dresses Hollywood celebrities like Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson.

Basically, the thrust of ShoeDazzle is to provide women everywhere the opportunity to look good and be stylish all the time by giving out a personalized recommendation on a selection of shoes, bags and jewelries. A team of fashion experts selects pieces that meet and fit your sense of style.

Here’s how it works: As ShoeDazzle is a subscription-service site, you start off by signing up as a member, which is free. You then take some fashion quizzes in order for ShoeDazzle’s fashion stylists to know your fashion profile (your preferences, likes, dislikes, etc.). After that, they would then start giving you recommendations on shoes, bags and jewelries that fit your profile.

You have no obligation to buy—or pay for—anything once you register, and you will only get charged after your first purchase. If you don’t like their recommendations or if you don’t feel like buying anything that month, then you can just skip all you want and need not pay anything. If you do find something you like, you just pay an affordable $39.95 for a pair of shoes or an item you like.

It sounds sensible and practical, right? And it is! For where else can you get a personalized style help from fashion experts and a pair of gorgeous shoes or fabulous bags or jewelries for just less that $40 a month? Also, shipping, returns, and exchanges are free.

Take a look at this beautiful woven purse that Camille Jumelle picked out for me:

Bergamo

Beautiful, isn’t it. It somehow reminds me of a Bottega Veneta for it looks like one, but without Bottega Veneta’s pricey price tag.

Here’s another beautiful woven number:

Blitar

Charming, isn’t it?

I’m really loving ShoeDazzle, and I know a lot of women also do based on the countless good reviews the site is getting.

Do check out ShoeDazzle for I say that it’s truly worth it.

Minka Kelly with a Woven Clutch

I know the People’s Choice Awards took place early last month, but we just gotta feature Minka Kelly during the show for she carried this cute woven clutch that you just have to see. Take a look at the beautiful Minka Kelly:

Doesn’t she look stunning? The (500) Days of Summer actress attended the event held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California in a sultry off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood dress with a striped fabric and lacy overlay, which she paired with nude Brian Atwood platform pumps. She finished her stunning evening look with a Bottega Veneta woven clutch, which looks like this up close.

Minka Kelly definitely sizzled that night. Every piece in her ensemble complemented the others nicely. The nude Brian Atwood pumps were a good choice for her lacy dress, while the Bottega Veneta clutch gave her whole look a glamorous texture. Not to mention that the taupe color of the clutch went along with the rest of her ensemble’s color theme, too.

I cannot find Minka Kelly’s exact Bottega Veneta clutch, but this Bottega Veneta Fringed Leather Mini Clutch is certainly a close call.

Bottega Veneta Fringed Leather Mini Clutch, $1,980.00 (SaksFifthAvenue.com)

So if you’d like Minka’s taupe Bottega Veneta, then you might just like that one, too.

It’s admittedly quite pricey, so if you’d rather go for the cheaper woven clutch bags, then try these instead:

Prezzo Y & S Woven Frame Clutch, $25.00 (Endless.com)

This one comes in black, but if what you’re after is the cute shape of Minka Kelly’s woven clutch, then it does fit the bill just fine:

Serpui Marie Straw Minaudiere, 76.82 (Endless.com)