Beaded/Embellished

I used to wear nothing but black. Now I dread wearing black! Maybe it’s a phobia of looking like the Grim Reaper. Or maybe I’m just getting more in touch with my need for flash with age. Either way, Vegas is beckoning! In spirit, that is. Balmain’s brilliantly blingy Arielle clutch is calling my name. [...]

There is nothing overwhelmingly exciting about a simple tote with a border of studs, but this shade of aquamarine is another story. I am in love with this color…or maybe I’m just in love with Jil Sander. Because their keen way with minimalism and fearless way with color gets my heart speeding up every time, [...]

This year’s exhibit, a meeting of minds entitled Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, puts an instant emphasis on the eccentric, intellectual side of fashion. So it’s no surprise the couture and custom-made party looks ran the gamut from the classically elegant to the thoroughly out-there. Whatever they wore, few starlets strayed from true red-carpet protocol: [...]

There’s no bag that makes you feel like a woman quite like a clutch. With new shapes and textures that refer to their vintage ancestors, the latest are unabashedly feminine. Grab one for instant polish, and you’ll have a hard time putting it down as you gracefully sip your dirty martini. 1. Marni Archivio Storico [...]

What to take to a garden party or outdoor wedding? There is no better accessory than a vividly floral clutch. Not only will you suit the atmosphere oh-so well, you’ll be likely to enhance it! But these aren’t demure roses or innocent carnations – these flowers have real power. Do them justice with a smartly [...]

It’s been multiple seasons since Balmain hit their stride in the realm of opulent mini-dresses and sex-bomb hip-huggers. But their bags can be hit or miss; and even though it depresses me to say it, what’s “missing” is usually the issue. Not in this case! Olivier Rousteing’s first collection for the house boasts a clutch [...]