I knew the second I saw Fab's rundown on the envelope bag that I'd need to upgrade my tech wardrobe. You may think that finding a sleek and protective envelope-style case for your laptop, ereaders, and tablets would be mission impossible, but it's not. Check out these five that will inspire your fashionable side.
Jessica Szohr left for the night with more than sweetie Ed Westwick in tow. What caught my eye is her super slick architectural envelope clutch. We introduced you to the envelope clutch a while back, but the architectural variety is a little more exaggerated. The style's just as elegant and sleek, and we love the look of it with embellishment (à la Jess) or in prints and pops of color. It's like toting a little love note to style.
We just caught wind of the Catherine Rapetti Spring 2009 collection and had to give a shout out to the envelope clutch in her lineup of handbags and accessories. This sleek shape is one of the only ways in which you can convince us that a clutch has any place in fashion save for black tie happenings. That is, the absence of a strap or handles on a bag can prove inconvenient if your trying to hail a taxi, answer your cell phone, or use the ladies room. This shape though, well, let's just say it comes under the heading of "it might not be convenient but it looks so good I don't care". This bag is generous in size (14" W x 8" H) and retails for $380. Its sleek menswear-referencing look is what really drew us in, and there is evidence to prove that Rapetti's choice of shape will be a popular one come Spring. Just check out these current season examples from Brian Atwood, Maison Martin Margiela, and Loefffler Randall for proof.
tianaxomarie believes what once was old is new again. Her modern vintage ensemble melds the two together in perfect harmony. Her silver gladiators are fun and I love how she's supporting the envelope clutch trend!
Here's what she's wearing:
Congrats to tianaxomarie!
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In celebration of Independence Day, I bring to you a fabulous and festive look. golightlyvintage shows off her style and subtle patriotic pride in a pink, white, and blue frock. Doesn't she look like a cute as a firecracker?
Here's what she has on:
Congrats to golightlyvintage!
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Leave it to mini mogul Ashley Olsen to dress for business while everyone else was wearing flirty frocks at the Sex and the City New York premiere. And that is why we admire the fashion maven moiety. But what's really smart here is her Calvin Klein envelope clutch. It's slick, serious and sophisticated. How does the line go? "I have a head for business and a body for sin." Yes, she does.
Twenty years! A fellow Fab reader's high school reunion snuck up on her and now she doesn't know what to wear. It's scheduled for a Saturday night at a local restaurant, so it is not too formal, she says. She would rather be underdressed than over, as she doesn't want to look like she's trying too hard. However, she still wants to look effortlessly chic!
I started you off with this Franchi 'Yasmine Shine' Clutch, $218, because it is understatedly chic. To see all the twenty year reunion Fab Finds, go here.
Let's see what you all came up with!
Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.
Look #1, created by fashionhore is understatedly Fab. The color scheme keeps the outfit from saying "Look at me!" but the individual pieces definitely have flair.
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Twenty years! A fellow Fab reader can't believe it's already been that long since she graduated high school.
Her reunion snuck up on her and now she doesn't know what to wear! It's scheduled for a Saturday night at a local restaurant, so it is not too formal, she says. She would rather be underdressed than over, as she doesn't want to look like she's trying too hard. However, she still wants to look effortlessly chic!
Help her out, and I'll start you off with this Franchi 'Yasmine Shine' Clutch, $218, because it is understatedly chic! Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them twenty years.
Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.
To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.
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Envelope Bag
n. A rectangular bag resembling a large envelope with a foldover closure, as in an envelope. Usually comes in a clutch style but is also available with chain strap. A very popular style for evening.
Invest in this Carlos Falchi Large Metallic Python Envelope Clutch, $1,495.
