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The Perfect Summer Clutch

lauren — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:49:06 +0000

This summer, the air is heavy and hot, leaving me searching for cooler options to add to my wardrobe. With temperatures rising near the triple digits, the thought of having less to carry is refreshing and welcome. For this reason, I’ve been dazzled by clutch purses, such a feminine, “less is more” look. What do you think about these beauties?

The Orange S Clutch by Sandra Roberts, $39.

The J.Crew Floral Fantasma Clutch, $128.

The Tory Burch Logo Wristlet, $155.

The Charming Composite Clutch, $68.

Stylishly yours, Angela

The Messenger Bag

lauren — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:03:49 +0000

The messenger is the ideal weekend, traveling bag, so it’s super convenient that it just happens to be such an in-style bag this season! Worn cross-body or over just one shoulder, you are going to love the comfort and practicality of this bag.

For $29, this faux snakeskin bag by Nine West has serious style. It is featured in this month’s In Style Magazine and comes in four pretty shades.

The Double-Pocket Cross Body Bag at Urban Outfitters, $89, is compact, versatile and made from a beautiful rich leather.

The UO Studded Foldover, $38, is a feminine fold-over clutch turned cross-body bag. This bag is a great clutch-substitute for a night out on the town.

Coach’s Kristin Crossbody Bag, $198, is a classy, functional bag that comes in white and black.

I love the statement buckle on this Charlton Crossbody Bag by MICHAEL Michael Kors, $128.

Stylishly yours, Lauren www.editbylauren.com

Straw Totes…not just for the beach!

lauren — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:25:15 +0000

This summer, consider carrying a woven straw tote bag off the beach…and to a lunch date or shopping trip. Straw totes are certainly a bag trend this season, and an easy one to pull off effortlessly! Large or small, this year’s straw handbags come in virtually every price-point, color and by most every major bag designer. The trick is to find a bag, that while it may double as a beach bag, looks more like a true handbag than just a throw-your-beach-towels-in-it tote!

Tory Burch’s Slouchy Synthetic Straw Tote, $350, is the perfect everyday tote with two handle options. Though the bright-orange contrast color is fun, this bag also comes in a more neutral silver and gold.

The artsy-flower on this Cole Haan Straw Tote, $198, is so cute! I purchased this bag for a client recently and loved it!

If you’re looking for a cost-consious straw summer bag, this hobo style at Target by the Merona Collection is super cute inside and out. The inside has a fun black and white geometric pattern.

Stylishly yours, Lauren www.editbylauren.com

Some Sparkle to Ring in the New Year!

lauren — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:46:50 +0000

It’s New Year’s Eve and what better to wear than a bit of shine and sparkle to ring in the new year! Here are some fabulous pieces that are sure to make you a stand-out wherever you are celebrating…and that will be fun to wear other times of the year, too!

The Andisue Jacket by BBDakoka ($95) is such a fun piece paired with anything from jeans to a mini-skirt. And very Sienna Miller, as the site’s product description points out.

Love this Gold Metalic Cowl-back Dress by INC! ($59.99 at Macys.com)

A chic clutch is a must-have accessory for a night on the town. This BCBGeneration clutch($58) is perfect and comes in 4 fun metallic colors, including gold that is pictured below.

This strapless dress by Trixie ($78 at Nordstrom) is such a cutie! It has a flattering sweetheart neckline and shiny pink polka-dots on the flouncey tulle skirt.

For an unexpected dose of sparkle, check out these Keaton sequined leggings ($62) by BBDakota. The best part about these is getting to be ultra- comfortable and mega-stylish simultaneously!

Add a touch of pizzazz to any basic black outfit with these Adrianne Chain Earrings ($39). They are identical to the pair Carrie Underwood wore on the December cover of Lucky Magazine!

Happy New Year! Lauren www.editbylauren.com