Now is the time to get some great deals on bags that are perfect for the holidays – why not do some planning ahead and get a great evening bag for a great price?
Bows are a charming accent that have shown up on evening bags and clutch purses from lots of different designers.  And right now, Bluefly has a great selection of evening bags on sale from 20% to as much as 62% off!
Here are a few of the designer goodies you can pick up for the big party:

Go for bright and bold with Valentino’s magenta satin bow evening bag.  …read more

Nest is a combination of a great accessories, jewelry and clothing site and a charitable organization that provides micro-loans to women in developing countries.
Nest offers the interest-free loans to women who have an idea for a business, but no way to get it off the ground.  They pair up established designers with the women to guide them in creating their own business and products.
The result?
Women who are able to help their families, send their kids to school, empower themselves… and make gorgeous things to sell.
If you’re looking for a cute little clutch for a dressy event, I’d like to suggest …read more

Fashion designer Betsey Johnson was awarded the 2009 Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion at the most recent National Arts Club awards dinner.
In honor of Betsey’s four decades of fabulous fashion, I’m checking out some of her new accessories (which is always fun to do!).
Of course, it’s just not Betsey Johnson without a wacky sense of humor – like adding black widow spiders to a pearl charm bracelet:

The “Pearl & 1/2 Charm” bracelet also comes with little keys, hearts and more.
Love animal print?  There’s a pair of shoes from Betsey Johnson for you…

The “Caelen” leopard-print Mary Jane high …read more

I love chic clutches and I came across a gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent clutch whilst browsing through the Net-A-Porter website today. If you’re looking for a leather clutch that is sophisticated, chic with a little bit of a rocker edge, this clutch is definitely a contender!
The Yves Saint Laurent Nappa Leather Clutch ($1495) is all sorts of fabulous-ness. With the colour grey and hardware being the top key trends to look out for this season, YSL has done a wonderful job of incorporating the two trends with this clutch.   If you’re familiar with Yves Saint Laurent bags, you’ll know the …read more

It’s the little things in life that we should pay special attention to and appreciate, correct? This is also why sometimes, a simple vibrant coloured clutch makes all the difference in an outfit. I was browsing through Bloomingdales this morning and came across a three clutches that are sure to amp up any one of your outfits.
Treesje Skylar Harper Clutch (on sale $220.50) How pretty is this CLover green shade?! It will look fantastic during the Fall and even better during Spring. This clutch is made out of lambskin leather making it ultra soft and luxurious. There’s also cool flat …read more

With all the fun parties and glam events coming up you probably don’t want to lug around a huge and heavy bag with you everywhere. That’s not exactly party chic. That’s where sweet little clutches and wallets that double as clutches come in. I was browsing through Shopbop today and came across these fab Felix Rey bags that are just perfect for a night out on the town.
The Felix Rey Camilla Clutch ($290) is for those nights and events when you want your bag to act as an extension of your jewlery. This ultra girly rosette style …read more

With all the upcoming holiday social gatherings, parties, shindigs and galas you’re going to need to get yourself a chic and stylish clutch to hold all your essentials. Sure you can take your regular bag but who wants to lug around a big bag all night long? I mean, how would you be able to dance?
So let me show you some chic clutches that will look fantastic with pretty much any of your outfits be it day or night, Sunday through Saturday!
Mulberry Daria Clutch ($495) – I love this colour!
Botkier Ruffle Clutch ($350) – Grey is Fall’s “it” …read more

It’s Labor Day Weekend and I’m sure the last thing on your mind right now is the holidays, but hear me out! With all the parties, shopping and get-togethers occurring around the last couple months of the year, it’s a good idea to get a head start on the hoopla. Now is  a great time to look for fun accessories to use with your party outfits!
I found these gorgeous White House | Black Market clutches that would look wonderful with just about every ensemble you can put together, for day or night!
The Garnet Bow Cafe Bag is a super cute …read more

The Salvatore Ferragamo brand is well known for their well-made and stylish shoes but one should take a closer look at their amazing selection of handbags. Add a dash of drama to your daytime ensembles or evening outfits with these fabulously feminine Salvatore Ferragamo shoulder bags!
The Mini Vara Capra ($1550) and Mini Vara Capra Small ($1490) are shoulder bags with the added sweetness and drama of a grosgrain bow on the chain and leather straps. The bags are both made out of leather but the pleating detail gives it the look of satin-y fabric.  Both bags are accented with nickel …read more

If I were a rich girl, I would likely own a separate residence just for dressing. Alas, I am not, and like the rest of us not so rich girls out there, I need my handbags to be versatile. Which means that I can’t buy an evening bag to go with every evening dress or vice versa. I need classic styles that work from season to season and year to year. This Cadeau clutch is a great investment bag for special occasions.
It’s quirky and whimsical, but not in a way that will make it seem dated a few years from …read more