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I adore the Loose Pockets from Anya Hindmarch. I have a pale pink one that says "Girlie Stuff," and it holds everything, from lip glosses to things of a more personal nature. At first I thought it would not fit much because it's flat, but this is an Anya piece after all, and she thinks of everything. The pouch stretches and gets super soft with use! I shove everything in there: receipts, my bag hook, etc. If you don't want mom to forget you love her, give her one of these adorable and ultra-functional Loose Pockets emblazoned with the following messages: I Love You Mom, Mom's Money and Mom's Bits and Bobs. Actually, at $145, get her all three (in gold, silver or pink metallic)! They also make great presents for your girlfriends! At Anya Hindmarch.com

Or more precisely, nail polish remover struck it. I got this horrific picture from a reader, Linh, her niece spilled nail polish remover on her Chanel wallet and needless to say, she is devastated. Linh came to us for help and luckily there is hope. One of the biggest draws with buying from big major designers like Chanel is that they have an internal repair service with specialists that they call "Leather Surgeons" (I'm not making that up, it is their official title). If you are faced with a bag disaster, you need to send it back to the Chanel Boutique you bought it from (even if you did not buy it from their boutique, find the closest one to you and send it there. Neiman Marcus will not be able to help you). Once the leather surgeon takes a look, he will be able to tell you what he can do and how much it will be. There are options with damage like the one here with nail polish remover that has bleached the leather. Depending on the saturation level, if it is just surface damage, it is salvageable, if it is soaked through the leather, there may not be anything they can do. They can use the original dye and redye it black (if you have beige leather, your only option would be to go black). This could cost anywhere from $200-$500, but keep in mind a new Chanel wallet is only a few hundred more so it may not be worth it. The turnaround for repairs is around 8 weeks. We hope nothing like this happens to your Chanel bag, but if you need additional information or you do not know where to send your sick bags, contact the Managing Director of the Highland Park boutique, Pilar Hubbard at 214-520-1055.

This fun coin purse or what I call a clutch pouch is what everyone needs when using their favorite clutch. I talked about the floating cards and bills in clutches yesterday and this is the perfect solution for that. I used to use a card holder for my cards, but what about the money? You put it in the zip pocket (if there is one) but it still has a good chance of falling out. And is not the most organized. This pouch does not have card slots, it is like an envelope but it is big enough for all your cards and a pretty good size wad of cash (plus it holds coins which causes problems in a clutch). It makes using your clutch a totally streamlined operation. These come plain without the YSL Paris flagship address but I just find it so kitchy and cute because it is shaped like an envelope. It is $195 and comes in anthracite (which I got), black and metallic gold. There is a larger size but it will be too big for traditional size clutches (those are $245). This is only available this season and they are selling out fast so if you want one call Fatima at YSL Rodeo Dr. 310-271-4110.

Not that I need another wallet (when is it about need anyway?) but I have been looking at this for a few days now and can not decide whether or not to get it. I just love the color and of course the woven karung leather wallet will last through all the beating my wallets go through but I am concerned about the length of the wallet. I have many wallets I never use because of the size; my Hermes H calf leather wallet is too long to fit in my smaller bags and my Hermes Dogon wallet in Blue jean is the size of an agenda so I only use it for travel. I have two other wallets from Chanel that I don't use because one is too big and one is too small. (I just realized I sound like Goldilocks!) I actually love my current Bottega leather wallet because it fits in to even the smallest pochettes but there are not enough currency pockets for me. I like several long pockets to stash checks, dollars and foreign currency. One for receipts is nice too, which this gray one has but then we go back to the question: is it too long for my smaller bags? I guess I could be totally anal and change wallets with each bag but seriously, who has time for that? What about the guilt I have for owning so many wallets and not using them- how can I possibly buy another wallet? So for now, I will just admire this gorgeous wallet from afar and hope that Santa solves my dilemma and puts it in my stocking for me because I don't have to feel guilty about a gift do I? Bottega Veneta Intrecciato karung leather wallet $770 at Net-a-Porter

This is the ultimate party girl's best friend! Yes we all love clutches but who else but someone who goes out more days than not would need a functional clutch that organizes the contents of her wallet in one? You don't even need to switch bags, just throw this clutch into her bigger bag for day. I love the concept because I hate putting lose cards in a clutch, I feel like they'll fall out or get lost but I don't see myself needing this for just the one night out (ok, I've been outed, obviously my days of partying are over). This frame folds together and closes with magnets but there is plenty of slack in between to sandwich your cell phone and lip gloss in the zip and two kiss-lock compartments. You'd be surprised, I was. I dug out the contents of my bag to fully test drive this clutch at Anya's boutique. This silver crackled leather in metallic is the obvious color of choice for clubbers but for the hip and fashionable, the navy patent is the way to go. For those who are lame like me and never stay out past dinner, you can use this as a "wallet" if you're in a driving city and like to jump out of your car with just your method of payment. $325 at
Saks Fifth Avenue.