Rebecca Minkoff brings us a new ‘Main Squeeze’ to clutch for fall
August 9, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 7 Comments

As much as we love colorful and light summer bags, we (not-so) secretly yearn for darker-hued totes with heavy fall hardware. In one of the season’s best silhouettes, the crossbody, comes this Main Squeeze Clutch by Rebecca Minkoff. It’s equestrian-meets-military in this little bag that packs a lot of hardcore punch. Read more
Haute bag of the week: Diane von Furstenberg Lytton Minaudiere Clutch
June 23, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment
Just as DvF wrap dresses are the go-to frocks for many women, so will be this Diane von Furstenberg Lytton Minaudiere Clutch in Metallic Tejus. This structured frame clutch is a big beauty in a little package. It’s made of gorgeous snake-embossed metallic leather with hints of bronze, copper and silver making it utterly versatile. Read more
Stud love: Treesje Crimson clutch
June 16, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment
It looks like studded bags aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and neither is our love of them. Our newest stud crush is on the Treesje Crimson clutch. Vanessa Hudgens is a fan and so are we. Made of black leather (it also comes in navy), this standard envelope clutch gets a fresh makeover. Read more
Alexander McQueen De Manta clutch
June 16, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 2 Comments

We still mourn the loss of Alexander McQueen but his legendary fashion designs live on. This haute Alexander McQueen De Manta Clutch is McQueen at his very best. We’re loving the psychedelic pattern, vibrant mix of blue and pink colors and edgy design. Everything about this bag screams ‘Must carry’! It’s perfect for summer Read more
Haute or Not: the Herve Leger Geometric Clutch
May 13, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment
Hervé Léger continues to wow us with new versions of its iconic bandage dress, yet we don’t have quite the same thrill over its handbag line. Which is weird, because designer Max Azria knows how to make a mean accessory. We wore/carried BCBG shoes and handbags for years before we were even interested in the clothing. And if you’re wearing a spectacular Hervé Léger dress (which pretty much all of them are), you want spectacular accessories to match. Read more
Matchy matchy: Giuseppe Zanotti Belt-detail suede clutch and Studded canvas sandals
May 4, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
We’re not big fans of matchy matchy, though fashion rules do say you should coordinate (to an extent) your shoes with other accessories, like your belt and bag. But after seeing these Giuseppe Zanotti Studded canvas sandals in person this weekend and now spotting the matching Giuseppe Zanotti Belt-detail suede clutch
on Net-a-Porter, we’re pretty sure we have to have both! They’re quite the matching pair Read more
Haute bag of the week: Jimmy Choo ‘Daphne’ ponyskin leather clutch
May 3, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 5 Comments
If you’re going to boldly mix neon with ponyskin animal print, then you’d better do it right. And Jimmy Choo certainly does. It takes a special kind of woman to pull off an accessory with those two eye-popping treatments, and to make it look chic and not ridiculously vulgar takes skill. But a woman who wears Jimmy Choo is a woman who knows her fashion, and can certainly pull off this look. Read more
Bottega Veneta ‘The Knot’ leather clutch
April 21, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
With a name like ‘The Knot‘, you might half expect to see some sort of bridal clutch. Something white, ivory or blue, with maybe a sparkly crystal or two. Instead, it’s a funky ‘orchid’ purple and light pink ombré-style leather box clutch with purple scribble-effect stitching. The Bottega Veneta The Knot leather clutch actually doesn’t look like leather. At first glance it appears to be some sort of satin fabric, with the ’scribbled’ stitching all over. Read more
Haute bag of the week: Stella McCartney Wooden accordion clutch bag
April 21, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Stella McCartney continues to redefine eco-luxury with her ultra-glamorous vegan accessories. Have you ever considered carrying a wood bag? You would if they all looked like this! Haute off the runway is the very eco-friendly Stella McCartney Wooden accordion clutch bag. This truly unique hinged clutch features accordion style wood panels, antique rose satin trim and gold hardware. The interior is hollow save for a removable satin pouch bag that zips closed, along with an internal pouch pocket. The exterior is accessorized with a McCartney-stamped disc – though this bag is so hot it needs no accessorizing! Read more
Haute bag of the week: Lockheart Zipcode Estelle Clutch
April 13, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 8 Comments
When you can’t take your eyes off a particular bag, that’s when you know it should be yours. The Lockheart Zipcode Estelle Clutch grabbed our attention and we couldn’t focus on anything else. It started with the yummy apple green leather, such a unique shade that had us planning all of our spring outfits around it. Next Read more
Ooh la love: Felix Rey Amazon Snake Clutch
April 12, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
We love Felix Rey for the vintage look with a touch of added whimsy found in their designs. We recently came across a Felix Rey bag that is all parts vintage, whimsical, and a nice ‘grown up’ girl’s bag. The Felix Rey Amazon Snake Clutch is a chic envelope clutch, made of luxe snakeskin in a neutral grey/white tone that makes it the perfect neutral ‘go-to’ bag. Read more
Bag it: J.J. Winters Zippers Envelope Clutch
April 5, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Sometimes the weekends get so full of running errands, that you don’t need a big bag slowing you down. Although I am the proud owner of many a large bag, I feel that sometimes all we gals really need are our basic essentials and a sizeable clutch will do the trick. On a jeans, leather jacket and scarf kind of weekend, the J.J. Winters Zippers Envelope Clutch is all the bag you need. It’s made of navy blue suede – the transitional fabric perfect for spring and fall. The clutch features a triangular, snap button flap trimmed with three bronze exposed zippers. Like all J.J. Winters‘ bags, it’s simple in design but still speaks volumes. It’s the perfect pick for a busy weekend!
Reg. $275, now $165 at Revolve Clothing
Measures 13″W x 6.5″H x 3″D
Haute bag of the week: Alexander Wang Cher Large Siamese Clutch
April 1, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 8 Comments
This season it looks like Alexander Wang is just saying ‘eff it’ and throwing designs against the wall to see what sticks. We reviewed his Brady Football clutch a few weeks ago and that bag left us scratching our heads. So does this Alexander Wang Cher Large Siamese Clutch, but interestingly enough, in a good way. Read more
Gossip Girl-style for less: half-price Bodhi Safety clutches at the Guiltless Purse
March 31, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
With Sex and the City gone, Gossip Girl is our new fix for what’s hot in boob-tube fashion. And when we spotted Jenny Humphrey with the Bodhi Safety clutch on the show last year, the bag became just as big of a hit as the show! Snagging this clutch for myself I quickly saw why. Made of luxe leather, this sturdy clutch is actually on the larger side and the safety pin handle is quite kitschy and super unique. It was a treat to get one; now you can get one too – at half off the price! The Guiltless Purse is selling two versions of the Bodhi Safety clutch at 50% off – now $300 each. One bag comes in a lawn green; the other white with pink and green trim. Both are perfect for spring, so you better snag these clutches now before other Gossip Girl fashionistas beat you to it!
Buy now for $300 at The Guiltless Purse.
Haute off the runway: Miu Miu Bird suede and python clutch
March 26, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 6 Comments
We can always count on Miu Miu bags to be two things –stylish and simple. So we were shocked to see this uniquely hip and slightly trendy clutch tagged with a Miu Miu logo. The chic, striped Miu Miu Bird suede and python clutch is incredibly unexpected from the brand, yet irresistibly cute. It’s made of strips of pink suede with contrasting strips of black python in a fold over style with a scalloped edge flap closure. A pink and black python bird embellishment is the focal point of the bag, which opens to two interior compartments and has a tuckable braided rope shoulder strap. If you were growing bored with the usual slew of Miu Miu bags, this one is quite refreshing!
Fashion Inspiration Comes From Everywhere: Alexander Wang Brady Football Clutch
March 15, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 10 Comments
So Alexander Wang is a closeted football fan. Who knew? The Alexander Wang Brady Football Clutch appears to be named after Patriots’ quarterback/Gisele’s hubby Tom Brady and modeled after a football. Since we are no fans of “the favorite sport in America” (call us unpatriotic if you must!), it doesn’t appeal to us, even though we are die-hard Alexander Wang handbag fans Read more
Halston Heritage Sequin Folded Clutch
February 25, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Is this an SJP creation? Much as we love her style, we were highly skeptical about her being named Creative Director of Halston Heritage. And if this bag is a shining example of her work with the brand, then we’re sorry to say that we were right. The Halston Heritage Sequin Folded Clutch ($195) is pretty hideous. We have mixed feelings about sequinned anything, and the small gold sequins covering this clutch looks pretty gaudy. Read more
Macabre or must-have? The Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch
February 16, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 9 Comments
Is the Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch a must-have or just too macabre for words?
Because the bag was designed by McQueen, and inspired by Michael Jackson makes it both an amazing pick, yet, on the heels of both of their deaths, also a bit creepy. We’ve reviewed the Faithful Glove Clutch before and immediately saw the Michael Jackson connection. Now, the new Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch offers an updated version to the original, and features a detachable Swarovski-embellished white leather glove, similar to MJ’s signature glove Read more
Haute Bag of the Week: Danielle Nicole Sarah Clutch
January 25, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 7 Comments

At Handbag du Jour, we love a good clutch. While clutches may not be the most practical of bags, they’re super cute, and on a night out, they make the best bag companion. No one wants to tote along a bulky shoulder bag or satchel to a club or bar! We stumbled upon the Danielle Nicole Sarah Clutch and it was instant bag love. Read more
Herve Leger Crystal Clutch
January 19, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 5 Comments

When we first discovered Herve Leger was making handbags, we shuddered. Due to our huge love of Balmain clothes and shoes and our subsequent huge disappointment with Balmain’s handbags, we didn’t even want to see what Herve Leger had in store. But then we took a peek at this Herve Leger Crystal Clutch and were pleasantly surprised. Herve Leger’s bandage dresses have become the gold standard for unstuffy evening wear, and it’s evening bags just may be the handbag equivalent. Read more
Jimmy Choo Conti snakeskin shoulder bag
December 29, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment

Jimmy Choo provides just the jolt you need in a handbag. The Jimmy Choo Conti snakeskin shoulder bag features luxurious black elaphe snakeskin and leather with a lightning-shaped fold-over flap made of cheetah and zebra-print ponyskin panels. A detachable gold-tone metal shoulder chain lets you swing it over your shoulder but it doubles as a fierce clutch too. Read more
Giuseppe Zanotti EB0011 clutch
December 19, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
When Rihanna carried around town her “Such a f*cking lady” clutch, most people gasped. We wanted to know where to buy it. We assumed it was a Giuseppe Zanotti, since she first carried while hanging out with the designer at Intermix on Fashion’s Night Out, but it was probably a one-off, made just for Rihanna. Especially since she originally wanted to name her album Such a f*cking lady instead of Rated R. But we digress. While the bag in question is not available, you can snag a close look alike with the Giuseppe Zanotti EB0011 Clutch Read more
Bag love: Allie clutch in Gold Galaxy Metallic + Lauren Merkin sale on Gilt
December 4, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
We’re loving Lauren Merkin’s new holiday collection. It’s full of pretty little bags that are the perfect companions for holiday parties. Our fave? The Allie clutch in Gold Galaxy Metallic. It blends a rocker chic aesthetic with Merkin’s signature ladylike clutch. The bags features a multicolor metallic with a raw edged zipper piped around the front flap. It also has two separate compartments with a hidden magnetic closure and an inside zip pocket and Lauren Merkin’s signature striped shimmer lining. Read more
Greta Satin Bow Clutch by Felix Rey
November 17, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Doesn’t the Felix Rey Greta Satin Bow Clutch just put you in a party mood? If you’re the type to style your outfit around your accessories, then this bag is where you should start with your holiday dressing. The bag features Felix Rey’s signature metal-mesh with an adorable oversized black satin bow across the front. Read more
Rose McGowan and Emma Roberts rock Miu Miu bags at the Prada book launch
November 17, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Fashion house Prada is set to release a book soon titled, “Prada“. Simple enough. The 706-page book offers a retrospective look back at “30 years of innovation in the world of fashion, architecture, art, communications, and cinema” and will soon be available at Prada flagship stores worldwide, select bookstores, and Prada.com. Celebrities attended the book launch in Beverly Hills, California, including Rose McGowan and Emma Roberts. Read more
















