You're Nicked!

I made the mistake of looking at Nicholas Kirkwood shoes for the wedding. And I fell in love with this pair, which are the polar opposite of the neutral pair I had envisaged. But aren't they incredible? I would pair them with this great burgundy Chloe clutch.

Or, if I did want to go neutral (and had a spare £550) then this pair would be divine too. Sheesh, one of these days I'll miraculously come across enough money to buy such beautiful things. Right?!

(Images via Net a Porter)

Clutching at Straws

 Charlotte Olympia

I do love the perspex clutch trend started by Charlotte Olympia, but I can't be organised or neat enough for them. So for my wedding clutch I am thinking about something neutral and minimal. These are my fantasy picks.

Chloe

Balenciaga

Givenchy

Sophie Hulme

Nina Ricci

(Images via Matches)

Face the Music

Wow, these mix tape/musical note goods are super ugly, don't you think?

(Images via Cleo B)

Cover all Bases

I am wearing my lovely Temperley dress to my even lovelier friend Amelia's wedding in South Africa in a few weeks.

And I have almost everything that I need to go with it.

The dress is cream with an orangey red decoration on it.

I'm going to be wearing my nude suede Clarks heels and a pair of gold and coral earrings, but what of the cover up in case it is cold and the bag?

I think I have three options (and probably more if I carry on looking, but I think I will solve dilemma one to start with).

One:

Sweet little coral coloured Hobbs cardigan and coral patent clutch.

I fear this may be too matchy matchy.

Two:

Oatmeal coloured cardigan and rust coloured scarf from Jigsaw with a cream woven clutch or gold clutch that I already own.

I think this may be my favourite option if the orange of the scarf and the orange red of the dress work together.

Or the same cardigan in a rose red, with a rose coloured scarf and heavenly rose red woven clutch, all again from Jigsaw.

Which would clash a bit but could potentially be a good clash... Maybe...?

But is probably just an excuse to buy this clutch which I LOVE.

(Images via Jigsaw)

So, fabulous fans, what do you think? One, Two or Three? Or keep looking. Please let me know in the comments. I'd be very grateful.

By the Book

 I adore Olympia Le-Tan's whimsical clutch bags.

And if I were fortunate enough to feel that £955 was a reasonable amount to pay for one I would totally snap one up. But sadly I'm not.

 But it makes me very happy that they exist in the world.

(Images via Net a Porter)

Because they are quite lovely.

There's the Rub(ber)

(Image via Net a Porter)

What is the thing that I probably need least in the world?

A Pepto Bismol pink rubber clutch?

Yup, probably.

Doesn't make me like it any less though. Plus, when someone spills their drink down you, which invariably happens whenever I venture out nicely dressed, you can just wipe it clean. Result!

Lip Service

(Image via Elle UK)

Why has Holly Fulton torn off the head of Mrs. Yeti and made it into a handbag? Especially when she's done her lipstick so nicely. Honestly, what is the world coming to?

Crystal Clear

(Via Fendi)

Ok, so a perspex clear clutch might look fabulous... EMPTY...!

(Via Asos)

But with anything in it? Hmmm, not so much. Unless that is a lipstick and mobile phone. But practically speaking we are talking house keys, Oyster card. Less than glamourous. I'm not sure I'm that keen on everyone knowing what I have in my baggage. Wouldn't you agree?

And let's not even get started on the havoc that finger prints would play on it.

Snake Eyes

(Image via Topshop)

A girl can never have too many faux snakeskin clutches, can she? Coz this one is awfully cute, wouldn't you agree? Although it might look really cheap in real life.

Bag of tricks

(Image via Jigsaw)

Isn't this clutch perfection? It is just so sexy and dirty and nasty, but in a classy way. I can feel myself positively squirming in my seat... phew! I want it. Real. Bad.