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In Daily Musings on October 10, 2012 at 10:29 am
Do you want everyone to know you’re an elegant book-worm? If you’re like me, you always have a book in your bag {though some prefer Kindles or Nooks, I still prefer paper}; well you can with these beautiful quirky reinterpretations of hardcover literary classics; recreated as book clutches by Parisian designer, Olympia Le-Tan. Chanel and Kate Spade also have their own versions {I love the Chanel one above}. For those of us who’ve been around a while, we know this trend is not new.
I remember the Vogue magazine clutches of the 80’s, glossy elongated envelopes created with classic Vogue covers. I wish I had one now! These unique treasures have lately been seen on the red carpet of various events. The clutches are retailing between $1120 – $1420. What I do love about the Olympia Le-Tan clutches is that they are lined in beautiful Liberty of London fabric.
It appears the Olympia Le-Tan clutches, which appeared around 2009 are becoming collectors items, because the more popular titles have become hard to come by, and of course are selling on eBay at ridiculous prices. If you are DIY inclined (the route I would go!), here is a link by Scibbit which shows you step by step how to create your own book clutch for a fraction of the price. click here; and here’s another tutorial from the Huffington Post; creating a clutch from an actual book. click here
To view the lovely Olympia Le-Tan collection click here
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In Daily Musings, New Loves! on April 11, 2012 at 9:44 am
Update 4/11: It’s seems everyone is in love with my green Longchamp bag, which has overshadowed the pink clutch. Thanks to everyone who complimented it. Unfortunately this colour came out about 3 years ago, therefore it is no longer available. Longchamp always creates an extra special colour each season. The colour I love right now is the orange, which will be a lovely pop of colour for the summer. See collection here: http://www.longchamp.com/en/le-pliage-women-255.html
This was supposed to have been yesterday’s post, but it was a long and crazy day of wearing many hats. There are lots of exciting things happening, I’ll fill you in when everything has been confirmed.
I’ve added yet another vintage handbag to my ever-expanding collection. I received my lovely new vintage clutch from Adrian Company Vintage, who are located on Etsy. Thanks Olga for the speedy shipping. The clutch is a gorgeous bubble gum pink and really soft. This bag is definitely from the 70’s with its chevron stripe and wrist strap.
Do you remember your mum going out and carrying one of these? If you ‘re a child of the 70’s like I am, then you certainly do! It’s going to be one of my go to bags when I’m having a Diana Ross 1970’s moment.
Adrian Company Vintage has a lovely assortment of vintage clothing and accessories on Etsy; beautifully curated at great prices.
Visit them at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdrianCompanyVintage?ref=ss_profile
Have a fabulous hump day Dahhlings!
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