So, it’s almost Christmas time again (cripes) and aside from the sweet presents; we’re looking at a solid wall of parties from now until January.
If you do it right, you’ll have enough money to spare to lavish your friends and family with gifts; but if you get sucked into the cycle of buying a new outfit for each occasion,your purse won’t be thin – it will be stripped bare.
The first thing to get sorted is a clutch. Clutches are huge right now (literally) and I’ve experienced the embarrassment firsthand of an over-sized handbag at a formal event. Not cool.
The right clutch will take you right through the party season, so buy carefully, and it’ll be jammed full of money when it’s all over.
The oversized envelope clutch is sizzling hot right now, with celebrities left, right and centre wrapping their hands around one.
This patent piece from Debenhams is just £10, and is the ultimate go-to-bag for any formal event or glitzy party. If you’re going big on the dress – keep it low-key with this simple, and elegant clutch. And, of course, it’s black. What more can I say.
The box clutch is also a hit this season – and this fabulous little find, also from Debenhams, will get you right on trend for just £25. It’s sexy, it’s sweet – I love it for special occasions; and it even has a touch of Christmas about it!
So what if you’re planning on sticking to black these holidays? If you’re a slave to the little black dress for parties, you can dress up your look with a pop of festive colour on the cheap.
This delicious raw PVC coral clutch from French Connection, just £32, is too cute, and this red suedette tassel clutch from Dorothy Perkins is big, beautiful and luxe, with gold fittings and it’s just £20!
Of course, you can’t talk about festive clutches without some sparkly sequinned options for New Years night!
This Warehouse chainmail evening clutch is £28 from House of Fraser, while the Idol Chevron Clutch (£20) from New Look is so 80′s it will send your mother back to her youth.
Grab a clutch and keep cool this Christmas – I wish you luck culling your handbag contents. God speed.
Tags: Clutch, Debenhams, House of Fraser, New Look
