Eva Longoria Takes Jill Milan’s Art Deco Clutch to Real Housewives Season Finale

… We are starting to see a pattern here! Perfect pops of pink paired with Jill Milan’s Art Deco Clutch seems to be Eva Longoria’s go to look for a night out. We can’t blame her, she looked absolutely stunning in a hot pink Ann Taylor dress and Jill Milan’s Art Deco Clutch in hand at the season finale party for Desperate Housewives.

 

 

Jill Milan’s stainless steel clutch was also spotted being carried by Eva about a week ago while on her way to her restaurant, Beso. …

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R+Y Augousti Fall/Winter 2012

… To bring such exoticism to women’s fashion only made sense, and the label’s fall/winter 2012 lineup is further evidence of their design prowess.

The Geometric Clutch sounds incredibly simple, yet appears quite complex. Composed of broken bits of pen shell tossed with pieces of shagreen, it’s an architectural wonder topped with a sensible magnetic closure. It also happens to match a great deal of their housewares, from their picturesque vases to their handsome picture frames. Ya …

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Mondrina Summer 2012

… look for high quality and excellent design. With these attributes in mind, Mondrina’s summer 2012 collection does not fail to deliver. A handbag line that combines exotic Peruvian craftwork with New York City modernism, Mondrina strives to create a unique and uninhibited collection. Monica Frisbee, creative director of Mondrina, sees the woman who wears her handbags as “confident and free-spirited” who also seeks out “beauty and luxury.” It definitely sounds like there’s a …

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Gucci Garcon Gold-Tone Clutch with Crocodile Pouch

Oui, oui! I would be more than delighted to carry this gorgeous Gucci Garcon Gold-Tone Clutch with Crocodile Pouch on my arm. If it seems like there’s an extra-special, almost celebratory feel about this unique bag, it’s true – last year marked the big G’s 90th birthday, and the label’s spring/summer 2012 runway was just loaded with unforgettable pieces galore. What’s most impressive about this particular bag is that it’s so wearable. You could envision it on the arm …

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Nancy Gonzalez Fall/Winter 2012

… by her home country and uses only the most precious skins in the world. For her fall/winter 2012 collection, Gonzalez turned on the glitz, amplified the colors, and brought to life everything from simple clutches to basic totes. Of course, “basic” is a relative term where Gonzalez is concerned – the designer clearly doesn’t identify with the word! A few highlights:

The Ombre Python Evening Clutch is all about color. It’s a breath of fresh air amongst fall’s subdued …

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Lizzie Fortunato Fall/Winter 2012

… handbags in the mix, too – so chic, in fact, that I just had to break down their fall/winter 2012 collection here.

At this point, there have been so many over-the-top iPad cases designed by so many high-end designers that it almost seems futile to resist. The Port of Call Clutch, though, is a more reserved option for those who seek elegance without all the brazen glitz and glamour. It’s designed specifically to fit the iPad 2 (though it will obviously hold anything), and its …

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Marchesa Fall/Winter 2012

You’ve been warned: Marchesa’s fall/winter 2012 collection is insanely gorgeous. A beautiful composition of shimmering metallics, frothy tulle, feathers, and sparkle, the line is rife with over-the-top extravagance that catapults everything to entirely new levels of drama and glamour. Though I sing the praises of the collection’s gorgeous evening gowns, I’m more than willing to shine the spotlight on these amazing bags, too:

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Vince Camuto Louise Clutch

Meet Louise, one of the superstars of the Vince Camuto spring 2012 lineup. The sleek clutch is available in a number of colors, from basic black and gold to jade and grapefruit. Even more intriguing are the colorblocked versions, which incorporate pops of color with neutrals for an effortlessly chic look. The rectangular gold hardware on the leather strap is a bold touch that really sets it apart from others. I love the sharp contrast here – the gold …

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Elizabeth Hurley On The Set Of Gossip Girl Carries The Pacific Heights Clutch By Jill Milan

… really grabbed our attention when we caught her toting the Jill Milan  Pacific Heights Clutch in New York during the filming of an episode of Gossip Girl. Jill Milan as received accolades as thee up-and-coming luxury cruelty free handbag brand of 2012 and was recently featured as “Most Wanted” by W Magazine in the April 2012 issue.  Looks like April is turning out to be a pretty amazing month for Jill Milan!

The Pacific Heights Clutch is handcrafted by …

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Marni Fall/Winter 2012

There was a pristine quality to the Marni fall/winter 2012 collection. What sauntered down the runway wasn’t so much outwardly glamorous as it was crisp, pure, clean, and even minimal. There was plenty of contrast – warm biscuits and soft grays mingled amicably with cherry reds and soft blues. There were also a few unfortunate pieces that appeared to be inspired by great-grandma’s sitting room wallpaper, but they’re forgivable mistakes. …

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