8.31.2009

Ruffle My Feathers

I can’t resist a ruffle. The romantic flutter a light breeze sends through its ridges; the roguish fashion in which it traverses a dainty and demure essence alongside harshness and aggressive factors with uncanny know-how. But it’s not just ruffles, mind you. No, ruffles are just the beginning. I’m also incapable of turning a blind eye towards a clutch – especially one that is labeled as being oversized. Doing so would be a move akin to refusing a second slice of White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory…totally out of the question. Which is why I can’t take my eyes off of the Ruffled Clutch.

The Ruffled Clutch is not the typical tiny piece so often listed as a carryall; the pieces that can fit little more than a stick of gum, a credit card, and, if you’re lucky, a slim cell. Negative mes chéris, the Ruffled Clutch is exactly what you want a hot to trot handbag to embody – a sole zip wall pocket, dual interior pockets for our electronic devices, a large space for all of our glamour girl belongings to reside; even better, the ability to be worn not l'un, but deux ways – oh, how I adore a two-in-one. Tuck the trendy pouch under your arm at the beginning of the evening when you’re full of exuberance; when fatigue takes over, peruse the stylishly cut silvertone metal handles for simple transportation.

And forget about the two things we always worry about on our way out the door, darlings – losing our belongings or catering to spills. Neither will stand in your way tonight. Two magnetic snaps keep your essentials locked up tight, and should you spill your white wine spritzer on your handbag du jour? Well, no tears allowed; you can spot clean the polyvinyl right at your table; then find a cute boy to buy you something sassy to sip on!

Ooh, I need it now. The only question is…the Black or the Hollyhock Berry? Would it be completely devilish of me to scoop up both?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Lane Bryant for the pictures.
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34 comments

Emily said...

oh yes I would get both..i love the hollyhock berry as well as the black. clutches are the perfect bag, small enough so there is no hassle, but big enough to carry all your stuff!

Dina's Days said...

Berry is simply perfect. (I mean you can always go for both wink wink) but I am obsessed with the berry. Great find. Oh and thanks for the tip about the NYC hot spot!

Rachel @ The Haute Notes said...

I love ruffles so I think this clutch is fantastic! I really like the Hollyhock Berry!

Keith said...

Beautiful. I say get both of them if you want them. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Take care. Have a great week. Cheers!

Couture Carrie said...

Consider my feathers ruffled! I love this bag!

xoxox,
CC

P.S. Thanks for your super-sweet comment!

miriam said...

oh, i ruffle bag. if you get both will you share one with me? : )

ana said...

This bag is very beautiful! so feminin and sweet!!

Miss A said...

Black! It's a classic and will last forever :)

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Cute! I would say go for the purple...it's an in color this fall and you can find a traditional black clutch anywhere/anytime!

meraldia said...

Great post, I really enjoyed it! It is indeed ideal: sole zip wall pocket, interior pockets, large space and magnetic snaps. With all these included, no, no, no, it is not devilish to scoop up both!

E said...

I've been searching high and low for the perfect over-sized clutch with some special details. This would be perfect.

Hope Adela Pasztor said...

what a lovely clutch! =)

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Diane said...

this clutch is so lovely!

the southern hostess said...

So chic. I love it.

Anonymous said...

hmm this is very unique and chic

sofiasophie said...

Are you sure??????

The Blonde Duck said...

May I carry it to the bedroom ball?

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

How about an eggplant ruffled dress? Ah ha ha h. I swear you and I are style soulmates.

Angela said...

oh what a yummy ruffle clutch. it's so cute. i am torn between black or berry too. hm... get both?
i love love raspberry white cheesecake at the cheesecake factory too. it's the only one i will order.

shopinchic said...

That is an amazing clutch! I love how the ruffles make it stand apart from a lot of other styles.

Leah said...

Fabulous clutch... if you can't decide, go get both. Those are lovely.

M said...

What a cute little clutch! I love that ruffles are back, and even more when they don't look so girly (as they have a tendency of doing)!

Will check out Lane Bryant now, thanks for the hint!

Leia said...

It - is - divine!

Becca. said...

thankyou for the lovely comment :)
i'm glad you like my collages :)
love the ruffled bag too!
hope you have a good week.
XOXO, BECCA

Unknown said...

I most definitley say both, i could never pick one over another.
XOXOXO
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

Amelia said...

I love ruffles. I've been obsessed with ruffly shirts lately, but I think a good ruffly bag would meet that craving just as well.

Mademoiselle ♥♥ said...

That is such a gorgeous bag!! I adore the ruffles!!

xxx

Sherin said...

A ruffle cluth is perfection. And the fact that it can actually fit things in it makes it that much more special.

Princess Liberty said...

This ruffle is original and amazing. I like it !

Arushi Khosla said...

OMG WANT IT SO BAD!
sigh.

Eva said...

I'm a fan of ruffles too. :)

myvogue said...

That purse is awesome - ruffle is being so trendy this year, it's crazy!

Polished Sense said...

So I just got back from shopping, and I swear, I was this close to buying a dress just like the one in the first image. The only problem was it was so A-line, my hips looked huge! But great finds Erika, as always :P And I think you should scoop up both...both timeless pieces you can interchange :p

xX♡Xx,
Jessica

Little Bow Prep said...

It looks so cool!

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