Carlo Fellini Archives

Rachel Bilson is MOCA-tastic!

Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 1:41 am

Rachel Bilson attended the MOCA Gala held last November 13 in a fabulous dress from Chanel’s Spring 2011 collection, coupled with a pair of chain strapped sandals from Camilla Skovgaard. Altogether, you could say she was a stunning vision in vintage yellow.

Rachel Bilson, at the MOCA Gala, November 13

The stylish lass knew when to kick it up a notch and when to keep it down. With her vintage inspired yellow frock already looking fabulous and busy alongside the equally appealing chain strapped sandals, Rachel opted for a classic black clutch to go with the whole look instead.

But, it wasn’t just any black clutch, it was a woven clutch; which was just as well because it complemented with the whole vintage look.

Rachel’s black woven clutch

Love Rachel’s MOCA style? Here’s how you can grab it:

Dress: Milly Liana Mini Lace Dress, US$396 (Shopbop) / Belt: Joe’s Jeans Fiest Belt, US$55 (was US$71 at Zappos) / Sandals: Stuart Weitzman InChains Sandals, US$172.50 (was US$345 at Zappos) / Woven Clutch: Carlo Fellini Destiny Clutch, US$49 (Ebags)

If you buy the woven Carlo Fellini Ccutch today (November 25) you can get it for 15% less plus FREE shipping with Ebag.com‘s Thanksgiving Promotion. Offer is good only until 11PM tonight so grab it fast!

A Mile Long List of Woven Bags You Can Wear for Each Occasion

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 2:24 am

I thought it would be interesting to post this article for the woven bag junkie, or to anyone who enjoys buying and wearing woven bags at least. There is always a woven handbag you can use for every occasion, no matter what that may be. You don’t need to limit wearing the woven purse to casual or work activities, you can stretch it to a night out or to a red carpet event. Here’s a list of woven bags you can take with you for each occasion:

BEACH and COUNTRY BOUND

Roxy Sand Patrol Straw Tote, US$38 (Zappos.com); O’Neill Vava-Voom, US$46 (Zappos.com)

CASUAL CHIC

Brighton Sangria Shoulder bag, US$280 (Zappos.com); Harveys Seatbelt Bag Lattice Medium Hobo, US$202 (Zappos.com); Ashley M Cadillac Woven PU Leather Clutch, US$60 (Ebags.com); Nine West Melinda Large Hobo, US$60 (Zappos.com)

CORPORATE and CLASSY

DKNY Woven Large Shopper, US$429; Steve Madden BHypno Large Tote, US$109; Cole Haan Prudence Top Handle Satchel, on sale for US$318; Kooba Meghan Tote, US$599; Cole Haan Eve Soft Tote, US$448

(available at Zappos.com)

DATE NIGHT DIVINE / CLUB CHIC

Jessica McClintock Marble Croc Woven Flap, US$57; Francesco Biasia 24 Patent Small Shoulder, Vans Crossroad Purse,US$28; US$342; Elliot Lucca Anie Demi Crossbody, US$82

(available at Zappos.com)

EVENING GLAM

Carlo Fellini Eleonor Clutch, on sale for US$80 (Ebags.com); Franchi Handbags Constance Bow Clutch, on sale for US$114 (Zappos.com); Big Buddha Martini Clutch, US$45 (Zappos.com); J. Furmani Metallic Woven Clutch, US$35 (Ebags.com); Franchi Handbags Dianara Clutch, on sale for US$93 (Zappos.com)

Julia Roberts and Her Classic Black Satin Clutch at the 2010 Golden Globes

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 6:44 pm

Spotted at the 2010 Golden Globes was Julia Roberts, sporting a short vintage black dress by YSL and a flashy neck piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. Judging by the size of the heavily studded gold medallion, I would say the subdued black outfit was a good choice to match with such a statement piece that simply screamed $$$$$! Everything else about her was also toned down, from the classic black satin clutch in her hand to the classic black patent pumps on her feet.

(Photos care of Just Jared)

Julia Roberts posing on the 2010 Golden Globe Awards red carpet

Just like Julia, we all know that the black clutch is a basic accessory every girl must have in her closet. It is the best companion to go with our LBD (little black dress) or our LBG (long black gown). And on certain occasions, the gown or dress does not even have to be black to match with the clutch.

However, because it is quite a common and basic piece of accessory, a lot of women end up sporting almost the same style of clutch. If you don’t have Julia Robert’s statement medallion and you want your black clutch to stand out instead, reinvent it by buying the woven clutch. A few good examples would be the following:

Carlo Fellini Eleanor Clutch, US$60