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While the chunky oversized bag is still big news, sliding its way onto the scene this Spring/Summer is the 'new' clutch bag. The clutch has made a number of appearances over previous decades and even Kel Knight with his man-bag may have been responsible for an upward trend a couple of years ago. This time they are back with some great functional as well as stylish features.

Not just the small envelope size anymore. Today's clutches are roomy and will hold everything the general handbag will. Nancy Bird makes these gorgeous satchel styles (above), which you could obviously throw everything into.

Pleating is big and this Carlos Falchi pleated python clutch, which retails at over $1K, is an example. I'm not quite sure if it really is python, and as it will not be in my wardrobe, I guess I'll never know for sure.

Quirky shapes are also a sign that the clutch has really evolved. This Bulga clutch at Bluefly is certainly nothing like any clutch I have witnessed in the past. Bluefly has a huge range, many of which fall into the category of a clutch purse with a clip frame such as:

Currently, the choice is endless,

but if you've done the rounds and you still can't find anything better than the clutch featured at the title of this post, you can get it here in my shop - but be quick.

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Bon Voyage!

August 6th 2008 13:41

I bought this fabric on a whim the other day. My guess is that behind the 'whim' was a secret longing for a holiday and the design on this fabric just spoke to me. The colours are very 'gidget goes to the beach', so I think a bit of nostalgia also played its part in the purchase. My next decision is what to turn this piece of travel cloth into. Vintage inspired travel prints seem to be popping up in skirts recently a la Hat Feathers Vintage. This gorgeous 50's style skirt emblazoned with hotel decals is a case in point.

HanseART has this one on offer, the design just urging you to leap into a gondola.

However, I don't think I can visualise my cloth becoming either of these. A great big beach sack like this

is quite likely. If any of you have any brilliant suggestions, send them forth, meanwhile, I'm off to pack the combi.

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Wrist Watch

July 20th 2008 12:24

The over-sized handbag has served us well both in function and style. Our 'big bags' have allowed us to tote our lives around while simultaneously creating an optical illusion- we appear petite next to our large bag! All indicators from the international runways seem to suggest that this is a look set to continue. Sometimes though, you just need some breathing space away from this big fashion beast, and this is when a wristlet comes into its own. Designed to carry the essentials it can feel so liberating to head out the door with one dangling on your arm. The Coach wristlet above is a perfect example.

Seeking true liberation, I bought one of these in black, from our own Australian handbag company Olga Berg. I have to say this is the wristlet of wristlets because I can just squeeze my phone, credit card and key inside and that's it! However, while everyone's handbags are sulking under tables, my Olga wristy perches next to my wine glass enjoying the conversation.

You can always rely on Marc Jacobs to come up trumps with a style trend. He has managed to get the big bag lock thing happening in his wristlet and produce it in a colour that is completely trans-seasonal. Go here for details. Retailing at US$198, you'd want to be getting some real emancipation from this one.

Guess who designed this one? Yes you savvy fashionista, of course its from Dior, who coincidentally shares his 'christian' name with my younger son (just thought I'd mention this in case Dior folk are reading this blog and send me a freebie.) Very classy, very pricey and very well worth flaunting. Take a look at Posh down here, while she is not carrying the Dior as such, she certainly gives us the idea of how chic these little black bags can look.