I usually take my bags in one of three colors: black, black with silver hardware, or black with gold hardware. But, this gorgeous satin clutch by Jimmy Choo is really sending me into a tailspin. It is retro and modern at the same time, and has a simple elegance that I find irresistible. And, it would still look great with a black dress. The Jimmy Choo Chad Clutch is available for $995 from Net-A-Porter.
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If you are headed to a lot of holiday parties this season, you don’t want to be without a fabulous evening bag. This Jimmy Choo clutch is an ideal choice.

Unlike many evening bags, this clutch isn’t so small that you can’t fit anything in it. Instead, at 8-inches wide, it’s big enough to hold your most important essentials – wallet, compact, lipstick, cell phone and keys.
This black eel clutch features a contrasting watersnake foldover panel, along with a gold bar closure. The goldtone chain strap can be tucked inside to carry it by hand.
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From the Marc Jacobs collection, this red sequined evening bag is on sale at significant discount right now at eLuxury. Featuring woven canvas, grained leather and suede trim, this bag is highlight by shiny round sequins throughout.

This Marc Jacobs bag features a silvertone frog on the front and a drop-in shoulder strap. Though this handbag is for evening, it’s not tiny. At 12 inches wide, it’s big enough to hold all your essentials while staying stylish.
You can get this red bag right now for $1,379 – marked down from $2,300.
Photo credit: eLuxury

Feathers are all the rage for fall. If you think a feather dress is just “too much,” add a small dose of feathers with this cute satin clutch from Christian Louboutin.

This black bag features purple feathers. It’s a great evening bag that isn’t too small (9 inches wide). This clutch is priced at $1,215 at Neiman Marcus, so it’s definitely a luxury buy. It also comes in red/black.
Photo credit: Neiman Marcus

Judith Leiber crystal bags are always elegant, unique and fun. Here’s another one that I really like, if you are looking for a high-end mini bag.

The Cupola Minaudiere features a braided cord strap with tassels hanging on the side. The hinged bag is very small – only about 3 1/2 inches wide – so don’t expect to carry much in it. But afterall, Leiber bags are more for show rather than for carrying anything.
You can order this red crystal bag right now from Neiman Marcus for $2,995. Check out the rest of the Judith Leiber collection.
Photo credit: Neiman Marcus.

This beautiful Vera Wang strapless evening gown is made of 100% silk, and it’s currently 40% off the regular retail price at Bluefly.com:

Pair it with this gorgeous Christian Louboutin silver satin ‘Lady Macbeth’ handbag which converts between a clutch and a long-strap purse.  This designer bag is currently 20% off, also at Bluefly.com.

Bluefly ships internationally.
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This sleeveless ruffled short yellow dress reminds me of one of the tops I featured recently in House of Fraser’s 2008 Yasmin Le Bon collection.  It also has that 80s vibe going on, with the super bright color and the wide belt.

Yellow, ruffles, and retro 80s are all *in* this season.  The dress is on sale right now for less than $50. Wear it with this oversized glossy black handbag, also on sale, and under $30!

(I say “oversized,” but there’s really no such thing when it comes to handbags, is there?)  Buy both the cute yellow dress and the black trendy handbag when …read more

I was struck by the uniqueness of the design for this white Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti dress when I saw it:

The pleated tiers are divided into sections which give it a geometric pattern while still evoking a romantic, feminine quality.  This Alberta Ferretti dress is made of 100% silk and can be purchased when you shop online at my-wardrobe.com. 
Pair it with this white leather Niki designer clutch by CC Skye, which features a magnetic fastener.
 
my-wardrobe.com is based in the UK and ships worldwide.  See their women’s clothing and accessories sale section.  You can also read their fashion blog or shop by designer.
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What’s in? What’s now? What’s the latest fashion find? Be the first to know when you browse around myitthings.com.  Take a look at some of the “it” things I found on this site:
This Ven Diagram belt has a molded 3D pattern, and it’s washable.

These trendy keyboard rings will be a hit with internet addicts (like me).

Go from day to evening with this unique handbag, a gold convertible clutch.

Other things you can do at myitthings.com are: take part in their own version of Project Runway when you become the judge and decide which new designer wins the It Designer Contest or  find out about Christian Siriano’s upcoming fashion line …read more

Love, love, love the Fashion Blog Site.  My only complaint is that they don’t update more often.  Here are some fun things you can do there:
1. See an artistic Kathleen Dustin purse that looks like a flower pod (kinda weird/kinda cool).
2. Discover the fashionable/functional laptop bag and carry-all from LapSac. 

3. Take a look inside the Butler Hybrid handbag (above) — chic on the outside/hyper organized on the inside.  (Get yours for $165 at butlerbag.com.)
If you liked this post, you might also like my handbag section. 
Photo Courtesy of butlerbag.com

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