I loved the red clutch purse that actress Taraji P. Henson carried on the Oscars red carpet.
In fact – I loved it so much that I wanted to share some of my favorite red clutch purse picks, for almost any budget!
Let’s start with the high-end splurge:
That is a Christian Louboutin “Petal” satin evening bag.  Yes, it costs almost $1500, but it’s a Louboutin – you’re paying for quality here ladies!
My mid-range pick rings in at a more moderate $225:
That’s the “Caroline” clutch purse by designer Lauren Merkin, also in red satin.
My next pick isn’t made out of red satin, but …read more

You can always count on Lauren Merkin to come out with an assortment of fantastic clutches every season. The clutches below, although look the same from afar, they’re quite different in texture. It’s all in the details!

Lauren Merkin Tonal Raffia Eve Clutch in Purple is a perfect little clutch to use for bright sunny days and warm nights. Raffia always reminds me of the spring and summer seasons and this purple shade is just too lovely to pass up. It measures 9.5″w x 4.5″h x 2″d and is available now for $165 at Luna Boston