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

J. Furmani Metallic Woven Clutch, US$35

Hobo International Marbella Clutch, US$158

Have you ever seen a posh looking native bag? Chances are your answer would be a ‘no’. But here’s one from Stuart Weitzman. It’s called the Biarritz and it is a unique combination of soft patent leather and woven raffia. Interesting blend, don’t you think?

Front view, quarter view, and side view of the Stuart Weitzman Biarritz

The unusual marriage of the two materials and the bag’s classic design make it appealing and versatile to wear. Whether you’re in the city or the country, this bag will easily blend in. You can even wear it all through out the season.

Strange but beautiful combination of patent leather and woven raffia

The Stuart Weitzman Biarritz is shaped like a bucket tote, so it is deep enough to store your essentials, but at the same time, it is small enough to carry around anywhere without being too bulky.

Classic interior of the Biarritz

The bottom of the bag has base protectors (feet), so you don’t have to worry about the black patent material getting ruined when you set the bag down.

Metal base protectors to keep the luxurious patent leather bottom from getting ruined

And as a finishing touch, Stuart Weitzman used light gold hardware marked with his initials, adding more class to the already expensive looking Biarritz.

Light gold hardware trimming marked with the designer’s initials

Are your hands now itching to get hold of a Biarritz? Well, you’re in luck! Because if you buy it at Zappos.com, it will only cost you US$320. That’s more than a 50% cut from its original price of US$650. You have to hurry though, because stocks are limited.

Despite motherhood, Jessica Alba still manages to look as sexy as she has always been. Motherhood becomes her. It’s a 24/7 job, but she has embraced it wholly.  You can tell from the pictures that Jessica likes being a mom. And she loves tagging Honor Marie along with her wherever she goes!

Jessica Alba and Honor Marie with green Ferragamo Tote

However, unlike most moms, Jessica doesn’t just bring the usual conventional diaper bag. We found out that she uses her own bag as a diaper bag! Case in point, the green Ferragamo tote with woven details in the pictures.

Though not exactly a diaper bag, the  green Ferragamo tote is spacious enough to be a great diaper bag substitute. Plus, it is stylish and trendy to look at, especially with the woven details on the center.

Jessica Alba, Honor Marie, hubby Cash Warren, and the green Ferragamo tote

Can’t blame Jessica really, most diaper bags are not exactly fashionable. So fashion-conscious moms are left with no other option but to use their own bags to keep looking stylish even while on mom duty.

If you want Jessica’s green Ferragamo tote, but are on a really tight budget, here are a few alternatives that are equally appealing:

O’Neill Sugar Kane Tote, US$60

Roxy Basket Weave Tote, US$52

Volcom Crossover Bag W, US$48

With these choices, looking like a hot, stylish momma will be effortless!