Burberry Gems Satin Wristlet
Burberry, I’m absolutely applauding at my computer, here. You’ve finally broken the mold and created something that’s absolutely stunning! When I was a young girl in high school, one of my favorite things to do was to shop for the prom. Getting “the” dress was the highlight of it all, but I also loved to peruse the hundreds of candy-colored clutches on display to complete your look. I used to pick the shiniest, sparkliest clutch I could – so much so that now my closet at my parents’ house is full of old costume clutch handbags. The point is, this Gems Satin Wristlet by Burberry is exactly the sort of purse I would have chosen for my senior prom. That was the year of the Red Dress. I chose a silver clutch, but this would have done even better to set my outfit’s level to fabulous.
The Gem Satin Wristlet is made of red satin and has a silver-toned zip top. The clutch has all-over gem stud accents in an attractive X-pattern. It’s also got a detachable wristlet strap for easy carrying. Inside, the purse is lined with satin and has a five-inch depth so you can fit anything you need for the night in there. This bag is equally at home on the runway and paired with a beautiful evening gown. It doesn’t have to be prom-style – I could see myself carrying this at the next major function I attend. Burberry’s got it spot-on – even the price is right. You can get yours at SaksFifthAve.com for $620.00.
Here’s another red be-gemmed clutch from Stuart Weitzman. The Luna Bownight has a red leather exterior with a silver-and-Swarovski-crystal all-over accent. It’s got a top flap magnetic closure with a detailed interior lining, including a back-wall zip pocket. What’s especially nice is the fact that it’s small enough to carry with any evening gown. Fit lipstick, a slim cell phone, and a little wallet inside. Find it for $450 at Zappos.com.
If you’re not so much into the red handbags (and I am; also, I’m a fan of red shoes), you might try the Santi Jewelled Clutch. A carefully beaded evening bag, the snakeskin silver leather is ruched and decked with hundreds of little rhinestone jewels. You can choose to carry it in your hands or shoulder it with the delicate silver chain. Find it for $390.00 at Endless.com.