Style inspiration: Clutch it during the day

And this is what I meant when I said yesterday that clutches are very much used during the day now.  Not sure if having one of your arms always occupied is a comfortable thing to do, but stylish it is!  And only for a short while that's all we need, so get along with the program.  Enjoy!

images via Tommy Ton, Sartorialist, Stockholm street style.

Clutch it

1- Livia Luxe oversized clutch, 2- Alexander Mcqueen embroidery clutch, 3- Graphic clutch, 4-Jimmy Choo 5- Diane von Furstenberg, 6- Tonya Hawkes, 7- Lanvin, 8- Valentino, 9- Givenchy

As small as an evening clutch could be, a fair amount of a woman's taste could be appreciated by taking a look at the kind she is carrying.  I usually used to think of daily bags more than evening ones.  That could be because I don't use to go out at nights much as of lately; hello kids?  Good thing they are not confined only to evening anymore, wearing one during the day seems to be the chic norm now.  I've been having a crush on the Givenchy envelope clutch for a little while now but I kept waiting or hoping for its price to come down.  Until I finally found one online in London at LN-CC for almost half the price as in the US, not even mentioning the price Brazil.  Brazil's price craziness is without comparison!  Enjoy!

Budget conscious

1- Asymmetric clutch, 2- Mina cage clutch, 3- Black polka dot, 4- Nude and grey, 5- Metalic clutch, 6- Harlow leather envelope, 7- viva, 8- snakeskin clutch.

Friday eye candy: Peplum and clutches

 Anna dello Russo.  Love her dress. 

"Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless" Bill Waterson.  

I endorse this quote.

 Lovely juxtaposition.

 The necklace!

 Prada Clutch

Prada front, Glorious MaryKatrantzou in the back.

I am head over heels for this Kate Spade's Varick Street Abbey bag.  The color is my cup of tea!

Elbows and Knees, Vogue, La Modella Mafia and Pinterest.

Six things you should have for Spring

Good Morning bellas and bellos we are in Brazil now, house hunting and I'm feeling the samba and the caipirinhas.  This is a happy country indeed.  Since it's almost Fall here I got to skip Summer and Spring.  Not really! I'll be back in the US soon to get things started for warmer and nicer days. Below are six things I would like to have for Spring.

A Citrus tree because spring is awakening, revitalizing, and energizing which is everything a citrus tree will do for your home.  If you like that top picture as much as I do then you are just a better person.  There are a number of websites that sell them online (search for "indoor citrus tree") and they'll come up, although, I think the best way to get them is in person at a local nursery.

A Spring modern jacket or blazer because it's time to put that trenchcoat on hold for the moment.  Really!  It's a classic, you  know it, so you'll wear it next year.  Layer that blazer on top of a cardigan and blouse or add an oversize scarf if you´re like me and get cold in a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Espadrilles.  Besides signaling days of sand and beach, espadrilles are also very comfy on your feet.  They'll be perfect for those flee market strolls.

A flamboyant pair of pants.  I don't usually go by what others are wearing or thinking, but if it´s Olivia Palermo then that´s another story.  Just by wearing them, you´re already proving your strong personality.  People with strong personalities go far in life!

Anything with stripes on it because that's a classic that you never want to put on hold.  An umbrella will come in handy for Spring season.

Anna Wintour

A neon clutch because they're easy to carry and they pop.  Don't forget your sunblock!

CYBER KISSES 

Julie