It’s two days after Christmas – the time to rest, relax and treat yourself to that little something special that Santa didn’t leave under the tree!
So what are you hankering after?
I’m sure we can find it on Etsy…
Was there an elegant and feminine clutch purse on your Christmas list?

Pink Peony clutch purse from Red Ruby Rose.  Made from a cotton and linen print and lined with pink duppioni silk.
Or perhaps you had been extra, extra good in hopes of getting a funky, one of a kind ring?

“Make Life Extraordinary” sterling silver and rose gold ring by Artisan Impact Handmade Jewelry.  …read more

Today’s Etsy pick is a fun little clutch purse, made from vegan-friendly vinyl and handmade in Portland, Oregon by Sugar Lust .
“Chirp” has a bold, bright feel with the cheerful turquoise bird cutout sewn onto the black vinyl clutch purse.

Just big enough for a few essentials – tuck your cell phone, lip gloss and some money and you’re set to go for some casual summer fun.  The purse zips closed with a matching turquoise zipper.
image: Sugar Lust

Are you one of those women who constantly worry about your purse being stolen?
Alexander McQueen’s latest purse combines his trademark edgy style with your own set of glittery “brass knuckles” (okay, they’re really crystal and metal knuckles) for a purse that’s combat ready.
Don’t believe me?

Hey, I did say that it was sparkly…

The clutch is made from oil-slick patent leather, with a metal frame and handle.  It’s currently only available for pre-order, but there isn’t an expected arrival date on the website.
image: Saks 5th Avenue

Let’s face it – we don’t all have budgets to spend $1000 on an evening bag, especially if it’s not going to get carried all that often.
So what’s a fashionista on a budget going to do if you want a clutch purse for evening – that still looks elegant and feminine?
I’ve got some options for you…

The “Rosette” purse rings in at $58 and is covered with ruffled fabric roses (like some very pricey handbags I’ve covered lately)

Want to go a little sleeker?  The “Pleated Rose” clutch purse is $48 and is also available in red, black and ivory.

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It can be challenging for eco-conscious fashionistas to find quality, trendy accessories sometimes.  There aren’t a lot of options for high-end style.
Luckily, Vegan Queen is working to try and change that.  Their collection of luxury handbags are made with PVC-free eco-polymer material, veg-tan leather (the most eco-friendly way to create leather) organic cotton and other eco-friendly materials.  Best of all, the bags look great too!
There aren’t individual links to each bag, but if you click this link it will take you to their online boutique.  Just click the name of the bag you’re interested in and check it out!
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Awards shows always seem to bring out the peacock in celebrities, and the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards was no different!
Check out Dancing With The Stars judge, Carrie Ann Inaba’s fabulous Asian-themed shoes:
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Actress Robin Tunney decided to punch up her dress with this bold orange croc clutch:
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One of the stars of the new 90210, Annalynne McCord is sporting some heavy metal with her chunky studded cuff bracelet:
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Marisa Tomei (currently starring in The Wrestler, alongside Mickey Rourke) , went old-school glamor with this stunning necklace:
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b5media’s Beauty & Style channel blog “Hot Mama Daily” is holding a contest to win one of these beauties:

That’s right – you could win your very own Handbag Heaven clutch purse!  All you need to do is click on the link at the top of this post and follow the directions.  Better hurry because the contest ends January 6th at noon…
images: Hot Mama Daily

I have fond memories of playing with my mom’s button jars when I was a child, and to this day I still love buttons   I think that’s why I love this little clutch purse from Anthropologie so much:

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to run my hands through my button stash now…