GET THE LOOK: SPRING'S HOT PURSE
CELEBRITY STYLE
- STAR MOMENTS
- Look of the Day
- Snap Judgment
- SATC Street Style
- Ode to YSL
- Stars Who Start Fashion Lines
- Good Hair, Bad Hair
- Good Makeup, Bad Makeup
- Celeb Fashion Mistakes: Summer Edition
- Celeb Fashion Mistakes
- Jenna Bush's Wedding Photos
- Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dressed List
- Most Stylish Teen Stars
- Chic Pregnant Celebs
- 15 Sexiest Celeb Dads
- Hottest Guys on TV
- Sexy Men in and Out of Underwear
- The Men of SATC
- Mandals and Murses: Bad Male Fashion
- Celbs Caught in Crocs!
- Adriana Lima Gets Engaged!
- THE LOOK OF
- Jessica Alba
- America Ferrera
- Beyoncé
- Evangeline Lilly
- Halle Berry
- Katherine Heigl
- Lauren Conrad
- Natalie Portman
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- STYLE EVOLUTION
- Carrie Bradshaw: Fashion Evolution
- Madonna: Fashion Evolution
- Nicole Richie: Fashion Evolution
- Gwen Stefani: Beauty Evolution
- CHATTING WITH
- DWTS's Julianne Hough
- Designer Abigail Lorick of Gossip Girl
- Designer Shoshanna Gruss
- Abaete's Laura Poretzky
- Project Runway's Tim Gunn
- Hollywould's Holly Dunlap
- RED CARPET REPORT
- SATC NYC Premiere
- Cannes Film Festival
- The Met Costume Gala
- Celebs Front Row at NYC Fashion Week
- Celebs Front Row at Paris and Milan Fashion Week
- Best Celebrity Red Carpet Dresses
- Oscar Beauty for Less
- Grammy's Worst Dressed
- Oscar Dress Predictions
- Most Iconic Oscar Dresses
- Celebs Front Row at NYC Fashion Week
- VIDEO: Joan and Melissa Rivers' Red Carpet Rundown
- Joan and Melissa's Picks and Pans
Spring Shopping: Oversized Clutches
Big, Beautiful Bags
Last season was all about giant shoulder bags, but this spring, there's a new oversized bag in town -- the clutch. Hollywood's most stylish stars have been toting them around for both evening and day, and so can you -- but for less! First up? American Idol alum Katharine McPhee, who accented her ensemble with a striking plum clutch. Caprice Bianca Foldover Clutch. $399, www.shopdaja.com.
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Katharine's Look for Less
Similar in shape and dimension to our splurge clutch -- but at a third of the cost -- this purple pleaser highlights the season's hot ombre trend. MAXX New York Bridle Degrade Ombre Clutch. $110, www.maxxnewyork.com.
Katharine's Look for Less
The gathered detailing on this pretty clutch is a big trend for spring (you'll also see it in the form of ruffles on clothing). Nicole Lee Patent Gathered Clutch. $30.60, www.nicoleleeonline.com.
Cam is Lean and Luxe
Cameron Diaz dazzled at the Oscars thanks to her Roger Vivier elongated clutch paired with a simply stunning pale pink Dior gown. Roger Vivier Clutch. $5,900, available at the Roger Vivier Boutique, (212) 861-5371 or www.rogervivier.comSteve Granitz, WireImage.com
Cam's Look for Less
A little bit of sparkle goes a long way, as evident in this elegant quilted satin clutch. Worn with or without the delicate gold chain strap, it's perfect for a wedding or special evening out. Nicole Lee Clutch. $25.50, www.nicoleleeonline.com.
Cam's Look for Less
Cameron's beautifully embellished bag makes senses for the red carpet, but for the rest of us, the exotic dragon buckle and sophisticated skinny shape fulfill the glamour quotient nicely, while adding a vintage vibe. Melie Bianco Clutch with Dragon Buckle. $68, www.shopintuition.com.
Lily's Jewel of a Bag
Even when competing with a gorgeous head-to-toe Prada ensemble, it's Lily Allen's silk clutch by the same design house that steals the show. The jeweled color is exactly what the fashionistas will be clamoring for this season. Prada Turquoise Satin Clutch. $695, available at select Prada Boutiques (1-888-977-1900) or www.prada.com.Fred Duval, FilmMagic.com
Lily's Look for Less
This navy satin clutch is fit for a princess -- or the bagista who wants to inject just a dash of color to her repertoire of bags. Though it's more midnight blue than turquoise, this beauty is still a bold color choice for spring, and we love the jeweled clasp. Franchi Eleanor Clutch. $134, www.zappos.com.
Lily's Look for Less
Patent leather is still fresh for spring, especially when it's in one of the hottest colors -- turquoise. While not satin, this clutch has the same gathered details and boxy shape as the Prada (and the sliver clasp screams 50s chic!). Gabriella Giovanni Classic Clutch, $98, www.thelookloft.com.
Nicole is Red Hot
New mama Nicole Richie reemerged on the social scene in top fashion form and entirely on top of the spring trends. Her oversized crocodile clutch epitomizes three key spring must-haves: exotic style, bold color and glamour.Jean-Paul Aussenard, WireImage.com
Recent Comments
xojordynnnx3 08:05:44 PM Apr 07 2008
purses are important excesories. People might say that that doesn't matter, but personal apperance gets you some where in the world. There is nothing wrong with spending money on purses or sunglasses. I care about my apperance and if i want to buy louis vuittons and dolce and gabanna purses then let people do that. If you don't want to spend your money on it then don't its your choice. just don't accuse ppl that do.
Personally. i love the clutches.
frylock3o 08:02:57 PM Apr 03 2008
Hideous...Hideous...Hideous...
Expensive...Expensive...Expensive...
Yeah. I see no benefits.
dracarious 08:00:47 PM Apr 03 2008
Few months ago I was a guest at trade show in Vegas. I saw Nicole, Chinese Laundry, and Rioni (just a few of my favorite brands). I was excited to see styles that no one has see before.
bumpkin2443 07:03:35 PM Apr 03 2008
Pffffffffffshhh....Like I'm gonna spend $30 on a damn purse! I cringe just spending $15 on one from target!
llperhacs 06:38:08 PM Apr 03 2008
Most of those bags are just plain UGLY. They are all throwbacks to the good ole' days. I can't see where the "organization" comes in. Who needs to be organized when you're all "dolled up" for the evening?
eaprylshowers 06:14:04 PM Apr 03 2008
Some of these bags are ugly. So why would I spend all my money on an ugly bag because stars are buying them?
man5six 05:43:41 PM Apr 03 2008
I agree with bayougirl, everyone has thier own style, why should any man or women be made to conform to style which is entirely superficial. What makes you sexy is who you are, so be proud of who you are, and flaunt your huminity like its from the graces of god, becuase thats where you have decended from.
bayougirl918 05:07:08 PM Apr 03 2008
I think that everybody has their own style. Why do people try to keep up with the stars. Just because the stars have the money to spend on these over priced handbags why should we continue to spend our hard earned money on the overpriced items. The way that the economy is today, I could find other things of necessity to spend my money on.
sixheart6agram6 04:43:29 PM Apr 03 2008
1. oversized bags have ben in for about 2 yrs now..
2. tiny bags have been out for about 3.
overzied clutches... how annoying, I may get arthritis from simply clutching at what looks like a mini brief case/
candylovesdogs67 04:33:47 PM Apr 03 2008
Oh My god I hate clutches! They're so annoying cuz you have to hold them! Whats the big deal?!
