Trendspotting: Bracelet Clutch!

Perfect for a night on the town… two accessories in one! The wristlet offers sleek elegance and ease of toting. Add a bracelet strap and you've got the perfect party piece!
Runway photos via style.com.
Roberto Cavalli (3)
Chloé
Jil Sander
Where to find them:
Roberto Cavalli Serpent bracelet clutch and
silk floral clutch; these and next at net-a-porter.com.
Miu Miu pailette covered clutch
Orange leather wristlet, $24.99 at target.com
Marc Jacobs suede jeweled clutch, at Marc Jacobs boutiques; pictured via elle.com.
Gucci Hysteria clutch, at Bergdorf Goodman New York
Hobo International Edna envelope clutch with turnlock closure; this and next two at nordstrom.com.
Juicy Couture red wristlet wallet
Dooney & Bourke Signature wristlet
Tory Burch embossed Lux T Reva clutch, at bergdorfgoodman.com
Deals of the Day: Forever 21 purple gathered floral clutch and Retro coral rose wristlet clutch, both at forever21.com for less than $20 each!
Green vinyl wristlet clutch. Visit fredflare,com.
Last look: Dior metal patent wristlet at bergdorfgoodman.com. Sleek!



Hope you've all enjoyed the weekend, darlings! We got a lovely dusting of snow here in the Northeast that is really putting CC in the holiday spirit! Off to wrap some prezzies . . .

xoxox,
CC

Patent Pending . . .

Bags galore, darlings! Think shiny, in rich chocolate and candy hues.

At left: Diane von Furstenberg

At right: Matthew Williamson

Runway pics via style.com except where otherwise noted.
Emilio Pucci

Shiny and chic is great for fall or spring, so stock up, ladies! There’s a patent bag in nearly every color, size and price range!


From runway to "real" way; Gossip Girl sets the tone . . .

What to buy?

One shoulder bag, one clutch!
Jil Sander leather one-handle tote, via style.com.
Look for Less: patent buckle tote, $38 at lulu-nyc.com.
Beth Springer Hybrid vibrant violet bag. Visit bethspringer.com.
Patent leather tote in black and honey brown at gap.com for $50.
Tory Burch rose patent tote. Visit bergdorfgoodman.com.
Versace deep purple patent tote. Go to Nordstrom.com.
Foley + Corinna patent trim Jet Setter Jr., at revolveclothing.com.
Marc Jacobs patent Classic Christy handbag in pale pink, via style.com. Remember that pastels work for autumn, darlings!
Botkier patent Sasha mini duffel. Visit shopbop.com.
Anya Hindmarch Flavie indigo tote, at net-a-porter.com.

If you're feeling adventruous, go ombré!

L.A.M.B. green ombré patent Manchester tote, at shopbop.com.
Jessica Simpson Tenjune small ombré satchel. Go to jessicasimpsoncollection.com to buy.
Fendi Mini Mama shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com. Could this be the next "baguette"?
Missoni patent leather frame clutch, pictured courtesy style.com (runway, too!) and available at Missoni boutiques.
Be & D black patent clutch with stud detailing, on sale at net-a-porter.com.
Andarei yellow Capri clutch, at revolveclothing.com.
Felix Rey PVC Ida cosmetics case; $58.00 at shopbop.com.
D&G purple envelope clutch, at D&G boutiques; picture via elle.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs patent coin purse, at standardstyle.com
How to wear it: Rebecca Minkoff Market tote and Kors trench in lipstick red, at chickdowntown.com.

Shine on, darlings!

Pink and Puffy

Anyone else feel that way on Mondays? Well, it may not be good for the face, but pink and puffy is all the rage in fashion!
At right: one of many fanciful headdresses at John Galliano's Spring 2009 show.
At left: a bubbly drop-waist dress by Ágatha Ruíz de la Prada.
This photo via Spanish Vogue. Other runway pics via style.com except where noted.

Antonio Marras, via nymag.com.
CC loves all this fuchsia tulle, and the deconstructed cardi!
Vivienne Tam - pleather never looked so scrumptious!
Koi Suwannagate pink petal skirt...
Get the coy Koi look with this ASOS layered chiffon mini skirt!
Moschino dusty rose shift with spiral flower detail.
Pale Pink Perfection
Chloé
Elie Saab
Marchesa
Right: Jenny Packham, via nymag.com
Left: Verrier, via nymag.com

Raised Rose Accessories: titillatingly textured bags and shoes in pink hues!
Valentino Flower Tote and Dentelle Lace Trim pump, at Neiman Marcus
Marc Jacobs fuchsia chain strap double handle tote, via vogue.fr
Anteprima bubble-textured purse with silver chain strap; photo via style.it.
Juicy Couture pale pink petal tote, at Neiman Marcus
Camomilla for Hello Kitty feathered tote. Visit camomilla.it
Christian Louboutin fringed clutch, pictured courtesy vogue.fr. Check out the clasp!!
Celine lambskin bag, pictured courtesy elle.com
Kenzo suede boots, via style.it

Manolo Blahnik sandals, pictured courtesy Fellow Fashionista Atelier of WHY FASHION?

And don’t forget: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

P.S. Artist and Fellow Fashionista Fifi Flowers did a pink post today too! Check it out!