Handbags


Colorful box clutches for the summer 2012 season

The bright color trend is huge for spring and summer this year, as well as the metallic trend and sustainable fabrications such as cork. Since the daytime clutch trend also happens to be huge, and there is a brisk move towards carrying smaller handbags, it is only natural that the once evening-only handbag style known as the “box clutch” would find a way to move into more versatile territory; enter the brightly colored box clutch.

Brightly covered box clutches have popped up on store shelves and have been finding their way to the street. Box clutches in bright colors, pastels, cork and casual metallic fabrics have been spotted being used for both daytime and nighttime activities; marking a new trend towards finding accessories which can work both day and night.

Box clutches are being shown in every fabrication imaginable from smooth leather to exotics, faux leather, lace, satin, cotton, cork, metal, shimmering silk and stamped leather. The crystal encrusted and sequin box clutches are remaining an evening staple; not be carried to lunch 

We found a few examples of box clutches around the web which can easily be carried during the day, or to a hip dinner. Enjoy!

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Beach totes for the summer 2012 season

The warm weather is upon us, and although it is not Memorial Day weekend just yet, Fashionistas everywhere are starting to head out to the beach. In order to fully enjoy a day of soaking in the sun, splashing in the waves and building sand castles, one must carry many essential items to the beach.

Beach essentials often include extra towels, a sweatshirt, extra clothing, an extra swimsuit, sunblock, a Frisbee, sunglasses, a magazine and more. In order to fit all of the fun-in-the-sun items one needs for a day at the beach, a fashion-savvy beach goer must have a proper beach tote!

A day at the beach has always involved bright colors, so summer 2012 will be an easy season for being on-trend and well-prepared for a day at the beach. Large and roomy beach totes are easy to find on store shelves this season; the hard part is choosing which one!

Beach totes for summer 2012 are being shown in bright colors, contrasting and colorful stripes, color blocking, florals, neon hues and natural fibers such as straw and raffia. We found a few fabulous beach totes online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below to help get you started in the search for the ultimate summer 2012 beach tote. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous

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