There are always two ways that you can go in terms of buying clutches. You can either buy one piece each season that is a bit of a splurge, but literally goes with everything, or you can buy three or four that are less expensive and more trendy. For Fall, I am urging you to choose the former option and indulge in a piece from Charlotte Olympia.
The brand is a go-to for some of my favorite style mavens including Tika Sumpter and Olivia Palermo, as well as being featured as one of my leopard picks for the month. The Pandora Perspex Box Clutch is one that Olivia has worn in the past and it is such a great piece for any woman’s collection. I love the hand-painted leopard head, serving as the clutch’s clasp, while the clear version has an embellished spider clasp. It is a piece that is clean and modern, yet completely functional because it can go with most anything in your closet. It isn’t the most flashy piece in Charlotte’s collections, but it is definitely a piece you can wear for years to come.
Here is how you can wear it:
There is no better way to give life to any ensemble than with a pair of great earrings. Try Soo Ihn Kim’s Pascale Earrings ($88) with everything from your most conservative to your most over the top outfits. If you buy anything this Fall, you must buy a pair from Brian Atwood’s lower-priced line, B Brian Atwood. The Petisca Calf Hair Pumps ($450) are definitely statement-makers. Elie Tahari makes some of the most elegant and most functional pieces in the industry. If you are looking for a head-turning dress for work or play, try the Bryce Dress ($378).
Charlotte Olympia’s Pandora Perspex Box Clutch retails for $605 and $695. Visit www.net-a-porter.com to purchase and www.charlotteolympia.com for more information.
Urban Sybaris 