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Hot To Have: Woven Native Clutch Bags

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 12:00 am  

It’s the season for picnics, trips to the country, and daily soakings at the beach. With the change in temperature comes the change in wardrobe requirements so while we’re at it, here are the latest woven native clutches you should buy this spring.

Why woven and why native? Well, because woven native bags are hot this season! Just look at Chanel’s 2010 Spring Line.

These pieces would look great with your spring outfits, whether you’re going to use it to a bonfire date at the beach, or to a simple dinner date along the country side.

For the Eccentric and Quirky

Kate Spade Edgartown Evelyn, US$275

For the Classy and Sophisticated

Franchi Handbags Dianara, US$132

For the Sweet and Girly

Cole Haan Halsley Straw Clutch, US$148

For the Bold and Contemporary

Franchi Handbags Constance Bow Clutch, US$170

Anne Hathaway and Her Woven Ferragamo: Timeless Beauties

Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at 12:00 am  

Here’s a photo of Anne Hathaway with her woven Ferragamo bag. This was taken a few fall seasons back, but I love how timeless she looks, like this was taken just last winter. The outfit does it of course – from her wrap dress, to her pumps, to the lovely woven black bag, everything about it spells classic.

Anne Hathaway

The beauty with classic pieces is its timelessness. It can be easily transformed to fit different seasons by doing a few adjustments with accessories.

To illustrate, let’s get a look-alike of Anne’s dress and make it spring appropriate. A good one to choose would be the AKA New York Wrap Dress below.

AKA New York Wrap Dress, on sale for only US$90 at Shopbop.com

With this dress in mind, the first thing you need to do is lose the black tights. Keep the legs bare and beautiful (and hairless!).

Second step, accessorize with colors to brighten up the blue wrap dress; no need to use a belt.

Juicy Couture Mia Stripe Packable Sun Hat, US$78

Disney Couture Pocahontas Arrow Hoop Earrings, US$38

Then wear a pair of uber chic flat thong sandals in neutral color like the Frye Kayla below.

Frye Kayla T Strap Studded Sandals, US$148

And last but not least, do wear a woven bag like Anne Hathaway’s Ferragamo because woven bags are the thing to tote this spring.

Keep the color of the bag in basic black, and avoid using patent because your dress (the AKA New York) is already shiny. A good woven alternative would be the Cole Haan Prudence Square Hobo.

Cole Haan Prudence Square Hobo, US$398

If the price of the Cole Haan bag is a little high for you, then you can go for the Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel instead, priced only at US$109.


Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel, US$109

Once you’re done, you’re pretty much spring ready!

Your New Spring Clutch: The Mar Y Sol Lola

Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am  

We know woven is hot this spring, and so is the use of native materials like straw and raffia on shoes and bags. From Chanel’s straw-like, barn-inspired brushed tweed bags, to Bottega Veneta’s raffia made wedge sandals, it’s plain to see woven native accessories are one of the must-buy items of the season.

Chanel Coco Country Handbag (s2010)

Bottega Veneta Paille Raffia Wedge (s2010)

This being said, why not go with the flow and purchase a woven piece for yourself, even if you might not exactly be a fan of such native made pieces?

A good one to try for starters is the Mar Y Sol Lola Sequin Clutch:

Mar Y Sol Lola Sequin Clutch, US$85

It is small enough so you won’t feel overwhelmed with the bag’s native feel, and it is beaded with sequins to brighten up the plain straw appearance of the clutch and give it a more glamorous twist. In fact, this clutch is just the perfect item to bring if you’re off to a beach party or a beach date.

Priced at an accessible US$85, this Lola Sequin Clutch from Mar Y Sol is quite an affordable designer piece to buy.

You may purchase the  Mar Y Sol Lola Sequin Clutch at  Shopbop.com