Sheathed

My sense of style is just a tad schizophrenic.  There is the free spirit that adores Free People, Gypsy 05 and Jen's Pirate Booty; but then there is at the core always the J. Crew, Kate Spade, Banana Republic girl.  Case in point: the moment the temps here in Colorado took a dive all breezy maxi dresses remained glued to their hangers and suddenly it was all sheath dresses, sweaters and slacks.  I can barely believe that it was just earlier this month that you could not get me to take off my Nation Ltd. Central Park dresses.  Now, the thought of that t-shirt material, comfy as it is, is appalling.  These days, I don't open the door without my fave Marc Jacobs moleskin coat (circa 2005) and a pair of mittens (Disclaimer: It's actually not cold enough for mittens, but I'm one of those people who hates even being cool.  Yes, I did grow up in Chicago; why do you ask?).

I had planned on writing on an entirely different subject today, but after the fourth day of painfully dry, chapped, flaky lips, SPiCY's Sugar Lips post came to mind.  I ended up trying one of the products she recommended in that post with some amazing results.  It suddenly hit me that the vast amount of time I spend inside has led to me being a little slow to acknowledge the arrival of the cold weather.  Though I was wearing sandals last week, it is now time for boots.  As I got dressed today I thought about each piece I was layering on to combat the not-quite-but-almost cold and decided to focus today on the fall accessories that we must all add to our outfits when the temps start to drop.

I'm sure this will only be the first of many posts, so I decided to focus on an outfit for the working woman that builds upon a very simple basic with various suggestions from previous posts.  I centered it around a classic sheath dress in a basic solid color (gray, black, navy, red).  If you don't already have one or more of these in your closet, here are some of my favorites at the moment:

J. Crew Super 120s Emmaleigh Dress $188.00
Banana Republic Winter Wool Piped Dress $150.00
Lane Bryant Geometric Gem Ponte Knit Dress $69.50
Limited Curved-Seam Sheath Dress $89.90
Banana Republic Piped Sheath Dress $129.99
Lane Bryant Ponte Knit Dress $69.50
Kate Spade Raya Dress $395.00
Limited Waistband Sheath Dress $128.00

The first must-add accessory is a pair of tights.  Though stockings, especially skin-tone stockings are always a classy alternative, the comeback of tights this season gives you free reign to use them to add more spice to your wardrobe and keep warmer than you could with just a plain pair of hose.  There were quite a few options given in the Hang Tight and Sweater Girls posts which would all work well with a classic sheath.  I bought 4 pair from Banana Republic recently that I love.  SPiCY recommended this awesome site to me called We Love Colors that has everything you could imagine to add color to your sheath.  For inspiration on how to pull it off well, study the way the Kate Spade website flawlessly executes the look by pairing bright yellows, blues and reds on the legs with feminine open-toed shoes.

As shocking as the thought of tights and open-toed shoes are, the next piece to add is a pair of peep-toe heels.  Whether they are pumps, slingbacks or booties, the key element is the little daring peep of tights at the toe.  Some pairs ideal for this look:

Miu Miu Open-Toed Pumps $295.00
Roberto Cavalli Heeled Sandal $450.00
ALDO Orpin $80.00
Kate Spade Grand $298
Charles by Charles David Curtsy $137.75
Kate Spade Giada $350
ALDO Pasquel $90.00
Barbara Bui Open-Toed Ankle-Strap Pump $356.00
Kate Spade Carly $298
ALDO Vanliere $70.00
Nana Open-Toed Pump $155.00
Kate Spade Graham $325
ALDO Vanis $70.00

I recognize that some of us cannot overcome years of training to the contrary and just cannot do hosiery and open-toed shoes.  For these women, there is always the classic ballet flat or the again-popular kitten heel.  If you opt not to go for the daring of the peep-toe, try to look for a shoe with texture (tweed, houndstooth, sequins, quilting) or embellishment (large bow, buckle, ankle strap).  The idea is to push the envelope beyond the standard plain black pumps since the dress itself is pretty simple. Some truly perfect pairs for this look:

Tory Burch Reva Woven Straw Flats $164.50
ASOS Soul Kitten Heel $55.17
Donatella Lucchi Ballet Flats $160.00
Steve Madden Mitzie $79.95
Prada Sequined Kitten Heels $314.00
Pour La Victoire Ballet Flats $135.00
Steve Madden Nitasha $69.95
Missoni Ballet Flats $224.00
Les Trois Garcons Ballet Flats $120.00
Juicy Couture Alex Houndstooth Ballet Flats $157.50
Nina Keesha Kitten Heel $19.95
Roxy L'Amour Ballet Flat $34.00
Seychelles Pretty Little Thing Kitten Heel $29.95

Finally, for the purposes of keeping those arms warm, a cardigan sweater is a definite must.  My personal favorites are J. Crew's Jackie and Infinity cardigans.  The cuts stay stylish from year to year and they come in a ton of colors.  Don't clash the color of your cardigan with your tights and consider tying or knotting a belt around it as discussed in the Belt It Out post.  Try to add a pair of studs so that your jewelry doesn't compete too much with all of the other eye-catching accents.  My three favorites at the moment are Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Bow Studs, Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Studs and Lauren by Ralph Lauren Braided Knot Earrings.

Sweater Girls

It was bound to happen.  It was a natural progression from the loose tunics of the spring and summer to a warmer version for winter and fall.  The resurgence of leggings and tights begged for the perfect cold-weather topper to complement them.  Plus,  it is the perfect thing to pair with printed tights and booties or all those slouchy boots you bought last winter.  I give a hearty welcome to the sweater dress this fall.

Sweater everything is in now, from thick cable-sweater-knit tights to the long cardigan paired with a skinny belt, there are endless ways to keep warm and look hot.  Nothing does it quite so effortlessly as the sweater dress, though.  Plus, due to the fact that so many sweater dresses are solid with simple-easy cuts, one can pair boldly-colored and wildly-printed tights with them and not look overdone.  It is a great way to get more usefulness out of the tights and booties you bought to pair with this season's shorts.  For added trendiness, you could throw a cape or poncho over it, add a slouchy hobo and a great pair of earrings to really complete this easy look.



Sweater Dresses
bebe Off-Shoulder Sweater Dress $79
Nanette Lepore Tea & Tartan Plaid Sweater Dress $298
Old Navy V-neck Argyle Sweater Dress $39.50
BCBG Max Azria Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress $138
Victoria Secret Tweedy Sweater Dress $68
Evans Plus-Sized Knitted Button-Back Dress £25
Stella McCartney Chunky Wool Sweater Dress $895
bebe Knit Cowl-Neck Dress $89
Jonathan Martin Women's Plus Size Sweater Dress $32
Prabal Gurung Cashmere Sweater Dress $750
Avenue Diamond Accent Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress $44.90
Ann Taylor Merino Cowl Neck Sweater Dress $128
Victoria Secret Turtleneck Cable Sweaterdress $69
Helmut Lang Cowl Neck Sweater Dress $345
Diesel Wool Mix Cable Knit $244.33
Gap Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress $74.50
Evans Colourblock Knit Dress £35
L.A.M.B. Cowl Neck Sweater Dress $195
BCBG Max Azria Long-Sleeved Cabled Sweater Dress $138
McQ Wool Cable-Knit Sweater Dress $440
Victoria Secret Drop-Waist Dress with Pleats $59
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Barra Sweater Dress $129
Love 21 Tribal Print Sweater Dress $27.80
American Retro Amy Sweater Dress $218
Tommy Hilfiger Grant Argyle Sweater Dress $89.50
Diesel Wool Mix Multi-Knit Dress $219.05
Avenue Rib-Trimmed Sweater Dress $44.90
Victoria Secret Cable-Knit Button T-Neck Sweater Dress $78
BCBG Max Azria Drop-Stitch Sweater Dress $278
Calvin Klein Jeans Turtleneck Dress $79.50
D&G Cable-Knit Wool -Blend Sweater Dress $445

bebe Sheer Pointelle Dress $89
Karen Millen Zip Knitted Dress $202.20
Connected Apparel Sweater Knit Dress $43
McQ Zebra Sweater Dress $265
Jax Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress $63


Tights
Ozone Illusion Stripe Tights $29
Emilio Cavallini Houndstooth Tights $22.75
Hansel from Basel Curtain Tights $18
Missoni Knit Mix Tights $192
Hansel from Basel My Lost Glasses Tights $35
Celeste Stein Harlequin Print Tights $24
Kate Spade Graphic Dot Tights $30
Hansel from Basel Woolrich Stripe Tights $42
K. Bell Two-Tone Tights $12
Kate Spade Tonal Argyle Tights $28


Boots & Booties
ASOS Tobago Shoe-Boot $75.83
Sergio Rossi Gstaad Back-Zip Booties $1160
Report Signature Caleb Boots $194
BCBG Max Azria Platform Ankle Boot $250
Sketchers Round-Toe Boots $89
ALDO Donlin Wedge Bootie $110
Oasis Paper Doll Shoe-Boots $134.08
Miss Sixty Over-the-Knee Riding Boot $260
Colin Stuart Foldover Bootie $88
BCBG Max Azria Suede Ankle Boot $295
Report Side-Tie Boot $89


Other Accents
Nanette Lepore Twisted Fringe Hobo $475
Bing Bang Hound Earrings $108
Foley + Corinna Grand Street Hobo $495
Bop Basics Feather Earrings $98
Velvetine Iggy Hobo $750
Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Bow Stud $38
Ash Linda Slouchy Coated Canvas Bag $261.18
Elizabeth and James Bar Drop Earrings $85
American Retro Chloe Bag $485
Kate Spade Bow Studs $32.50
Banana Republic Leather Tassel Hobo $98
Jaquie Aiche Thread Shower Earrings $132
Gorjana Hudson Hobo $418
Bing Bang Large Triangle Earrings $88
Linea Pelle Alex Suede Vintage Hobo $475
Gorjana Owen Earrings $108
Cleobella Kaya Boho Bag $528
Soixante Neuf Open Weave Earrings $216
Rebecca Minkoff Nikki Alligator Impression Hobo $595

Hang Tight

Like the shorts trend that Hippi is so excited about these days?  Well, to really wear this trend in a way that looks amazing, add a pair of tights.  Tights do double duty as an eye-catching accessory that accents the miles of legs exposed between the hemline and ankle and keeps legs warm as temperatures start dropping.  SPiCY especially has a thing for printed tights and was a season or two ahead of this trend.  Lately, she has been pairing them with tunics.  It is likely that there will be future posts full of the amazing prints popping-up everywhere (everything from ocelot print to floral print).

However, for pairing with the shorts trend, it is best to stick to solids and simple prints to accent the tailored lines of the shorts.  For women with a more classic sense of style, for whom pairing shorts with tights in autumn might already be a daring move, neutral solids and cable knits are the best option.  Here are some great pairs that will work well for women who fall into that category:

Falke Merino Wool Rib Tights $65.00
J. Crew Zee-Zee Tights $12.50
Banana Republic Chevron Tights $16.00
Aristoc Cable Tights $17.44
Assets by Sara Blakely Terrific Texture Chevron Tights $16.00
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Cable Knit Tights $18.50
The Limited Tiny Rib Tights $24.90
Levante Wool Rib Tights $18.75
Express Rib Texture Tights $16.50
Urban Outfitters Mini Rib Knit Tights $20
Spanx Tight-End Tights Neutral Tones $26
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Ribbed Tights $18.50
ASOS Modal Rib Tights $16.85
Banana Republic Cable Tights $20
J. Crew Herringbone Tights $22.50
Commando Richly Ribbed Opaque Tights $34
Falke Striggings Cable Tights $24.26
Madewell Black as Night Opaque Tights $24.50
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Herringbone Tights $18.50
Urban Outfitters Cable Knit Sweater Tights $18
The Limited Basic Rib Tights $19.90
Transparenze Dora Wool Rib Tights $23.25
J. Crew Wool Blend Ribbed Tights $26.50
Banana Republic Erin Dot Tights $16
Avenue Plus-Sized Ribbed Tights 2 for $10


For more trendy and fashionably daring women, geometric prints and bright solids will work with this trend while still being simple enough to compliment the tailored lines of the shorts.  For edginess that doesn't go overboard, be sure to pair eye-catching print tights with solid shorts and vice versa. Here are some great options that will work well for women who fall into this category:

The Limited Sheer Diamond Tight $19.90
HUE Printed Plaid Tights $22
Express Diamond Tights $19.50
Urban Outfitters Zigzag Stripe Tights $14
Madewell Striped Tights $19.50
Spanx Tight-End Tights Bold Colors $26
Avenue Plus-Sized Chevron Tights 2 for $10.00
Sneaky Fox Stripe for Success Tights $34.99
Cynthia Rowley Slit Chevron Tights $20
Falke Cecile Tights $20.22
Anthropologie Stormy Seas Tights $16
We Love Colors Plus-Sized Fishnet Pantyhose $10.50
Express Diamond Texture Tights $16.50
J. Crew Polka Dot Back-Seam Tights $22.50
Wolford Bondage Tights $65
HUE Houndstooth Sweater Tights $18
Spanx Tight-End Tights Bright Colors $26.00
ModCloth Diamanda Tights $17.99
Madewell After-Midnight Tights $19.50
The Limited Small Houndstooth Tights $19.90
Emilio Cavallini Honeycomb Net Tights $14.99
Wolford Fence Tights $62
DKNY Bold Argyle Tights $22
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Houndstooth Tights $18.50
Express Opaque Tights $14.50
Madewell Swiss Dot Tights $19.50
We Love Colors Plus-Sized Tights $15.00
Zara Open Weave Tights $19.90
Spanx Tight-End Tights Fashion 2010 Colors $26
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Plaid Reversible Tights $18.50
Avenue Plaid Plus-Sized Geometric Diamond Tights 2 for $10

Also take a look at Glamour's Dos & Donts on wearing tights.

London Fashion Week

Lulu Guiness Sequined Union Jack Clutch

London Fashion week for the Spring/Summer 2011 season just ended a few of days ago.  In connection with the showcase of UK must-haves that is London Fashion Week, we here at Sequins are sharing our favorite things from the UK.

Matthew Williamson dress

Designers 
Alexander McQueen
Issa
Twenty 8 Twelve
Sass & Bide
Phillippa Holland
Matthew Williamson
Lulu Guinness
Jaeger London
Vivienne Westwood
Jimmy Choo
Hudson Jeans
Stella McCartney
Burberry Prorsum
Roksanda Ilincic

Duffy

Music
Duffy
Gin Wigmore
Kate Nash
Adele
KT Tunstall
Newton Faulkner
Amy Winehouse
Gabriella Cilmi
Imogen Heap
Róisín Murphy
Lily Allen
Joss Stone
Goldfrapp
Dido
Jem

Remi Nicole

James Morrison
Snow Patrol
Coldplay
Keane
Remi Nicole
James Blunt

Stores
ASOS
TopShop
Matches
Miss Selfridge

Beauty
Boots
Soap & Glory

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's the return of the cape/poncho. Again.

Dating back to the ancient peoples of the Andes, the poncho and/or cape, has been a fashion staple that comes and goes like the frigid cold weather of the Midwest.

Originally designed as a necessity for keeping the body warm and/or dry, it is now known in over 150 countries over the world, as a modern day fashion DO. From early Native Americans, to the military, from the ladies of the 18th century, to the fashionistas of today,

ponchos and capes have always and will forever remain in vogue. (Info taken from "A Cloak, Coat, Cape, Mantelet and Jacket Fashion History from 1800" by Pauline Weston Thomas for http://www.fashion-era.com)

With the return, yet again, of the cape/poncho this fall, I wanted to take a look at some of the updated versions (with updated prices to match) that are popping up. These are a far cry from the ponchos of old; but, the beauty of a poncho is in the diversity. Dress it up with a pencil skirt and stilettos; dress it down with a pair of distressed jeans and riding boots. Wear it over the currently in again turtleneck or as a light fall jacket replacement on those cool nights in the city. However you choose to rock it, make sure you OWN it.

Here's a look at some of our favorites:

1. Temple Poncho - $129.44 (I could actually LIVE in this poncho it's so soft!)

2. Skull Poncho - $495

3. Pearl/Black Zebra Poncho - $1,205

4. Dark Grey Melange Studded Poncho - $335 (Another personal fave!)

5. Issa Poncho by Goddis - $216

6. Military Knitted Cape - $67.40 (in Navy or Khaki)

7. Nube Long-Sleeved Wrap - $220 (Not really a cape, not really a poncho, but who's gonna care when it looks this good?)

8. ASOS Contrast Trim Cape - $134.80 (A HippiChickiNiki fave.)

9. Army Cape Jacket - $110 ($10 Flat Rate Shipping to all 50 US States!!!)

10. Rainwave Animal Waterproof Festival Kimono - $75.83 (Cuz even when it's raining, you still gotta look your best.)

11. ASOS Hooded Military Cape - $117.95

12. DvF Abbe Sweater Jacket - $395

13. Southwest Poncho - $298 (Traditional in every sense of the word...)

14. Stella McCartney Knitted Wool Cape - $1377.94 (The color is just too exceptional to pass up!)

15. Steppe Cape - $1,535.60 (Who can resist 100% FOX fur? Except maybe vegans and well anyone with a heart or who doesn't have a trust fund or a rich hubby! This little guy stole my heart. And all the money from my bank account.)

Finally, this lovely piece is (probably) not for sale, but let me tell you, NO ONE can rock a Kermit the Frog cape like Miss Gaga!

Fruits of Your Labor

Labor Day Sales are popping up everywhere and, thanks to feedback from a reader or two, we thought we'd tell you about the ones we run across.  This will be a constantly evolving post that will be updated as we find more and more deals for you.

ALDO has an extra 30% off all clearance sandals (online only) and free shipping on all orders over $75.

Think Her has 25% off Dogeared Jewelry (a fave of mine) with the coupon code LaborDay10 until September 6 and 20-50% OFF brands such as Ella Moss, PJ Salvage, Melie Bianco, Deux Lux & more.  Plus, they have free ground shipping on orders over $100 and they do not charge sales tax if your order is being shipped outside of California.

Benefit Cosmetics has free US shipping on any order for the next five days with the promo code LABORDAY at checkout.  If you've never tried Benefit, start with High Beam, That Gal and Lemon Aid.  You'll thank me later.

BCBG Max Azria has an additional 30% off all markdowns for their Labor Day Sale both in-store and online until Tuesday.

Madewell has added more styles to their End-of-Summer Sale and are offering free shipping on orders over $100 with the coupon code SCORE at checkout.  If you're new to Madewell, they are J. Crew's sister store. I particularly recommend the rail straight jeans, the neon lights belt,the scarfi creazioni panarea sandals, and the petal shoulder dress.  My blackberry romantic ruffle dress is a favorite of mine.

Gorjana's Private Sample Sale is today and there are a few really good deals left (up to 65% off).  Keep in mind that these are all final sale.

Our new friends at Dollhouse are also having a Labor Day Sale today through September 7, with 20% off all full-priced items using the code 20X5N6 at checkout.  They are also having a $10 Off Jeans Sale that ends tonight using code 1YF8YA at checkout. Some items we love there are in our last post.

Shoes.com has a 15% sale (with some exclusions) if you use the code 15OFF at checkout. They are also having a Labor Day Sale with an extra 25% off all sale shoes with promo code 25SALE until 11:59 p.m. CST September 7.

Heels.com is having a sale as well.

Sephora has a few treats for shoppers at the present time.  They have an exclusive Bare Escentuals Get Started Kit for $60 and 20% off on this kit thru 9/13 using the code SEVENTEEN at checkout; quite a few free with purchase deals on different fragrances; a few pages of items on sale; a free sample of Murad Acne & Wrinkle Reducer using the code ANTIACNE at checkout; free samples of three Benefit Crescent Row scents using the code SCENTTRIO at checkout; free mini rollerball of Bliss Eau de Toilette using code BLISSFUL at checkout and Tarte Double Gloss for just $6.

This week's Philosophy offer is a free 4-week supply of the microdelivery peel with any purchase of $50 or more using the code FREEMDPEEL at checkout.

Ideeli is having an M Missoni sale, starting tomorrow.  If you don't already have an ideeli account, they do have a free option.  The paid option gets access to sales 1 hour earlier and I would imagine some other perks.  Ideeli is also currently having sales on dolce & gabbana, d & g,  Versace, Jil Sander, Donna Karan shoes, Emilio Pucci shoes, Chloe sunglasses, Big Buddha shoes, da-nang, buco, Julie Brown, and blank nyc.

Tarte cosmetics is offering $10 off a purchase of $20 or more until sept. 6 using the promo code BDAY.  If you haven't tried this eco-friendly line, try the Tarte Starter Set, the Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer, and the 24-7 Lip Sheer.

Dermalogica is offering a free Antioxidant Hydramist with the purchase of Dynamic Skin Reovery SPF30.  If you've never tried this one, start with one of their skin kits to try this amazing line of skincare products.

ShopBop is having a Summer Sendoff Sale with discounts of 30, 50 or 70% on hundreds of items, including some faves of ours from Joie, Nightcap, Nili Lotan, Jeffrey Campbell, Alice + Olivia, Young, Fabulous and Broke and more.

CoutureCandy is having a Labor Day Sale. Save 25% on any purchase with code: FALL

ASOS is offering 15% off ASOS Collection dresses with code AWDRESSES at checkout.

Banana Republic is offering up to 30% off some merchandise in their online store until September 6.

My favorite, Gypsy 05, also has a sale going on currently.

The Trend Boutique is offering 10% off with the code LABOR10 and free shipping until Monday.

Rachel Roy has an extra 30% off sale merchandise until September 6.

Bliss Spas is offering an extra 20% off already reduced Bliss and Labratoire Remede sets with the code LABORDAY until September 8.

Melie Bianco is having a Labor Day Sale offering 20% off some of their purses until September 17.

Neutrogena has up to 20% on a lot of their bestselling products.

Kenneth Cole has a 40% off Labor Day Sale until September 7.

Since this type of post announcing sales is a new idea, please let us know what you think of it.

Have a happy holiday weekend!


Update Sept. 3 10:00 p.m.:

Skinny Purse also has a round-up of Labor Day Sales on their blog. Their list includes Bliss Spas, Banana Republic, eBags, Max Studio and French Connection.

Gypsy Queens

One brand we have fallen hard for this summer is Gypsy 05.  It is a special favorite of HippiChickiNiki whose handle is quite an apropos description for her easy boho-chic style.  Apparently, Niki isn't alone since this brand has been seen on Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge, Christina Aguilera, Denise Richards, Taylor Spreitler, Shay Mitchell, Sarah Drew, Lauren Conrad, Lisa Rinna, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Nicky Hilton, Kelly Rutherford, Khloe Kardashian, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kathleen Robertson, Vanessa Minnillo, Jennifer Stone, Kendra Wilkinson, Lady Gaga, Jana Kramer, Brianna Brown, Jessica Hart, Ashley Tisdale, Beverly Mitchell, AnnaLynne McCord, Whitney Port, Tori Spelling, Anna Kournikova, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Momsen, Kim Kardashian, Haylie Duff, Lindsey Lohan, Hayden Panettiere, Selena Gomez, Ali Fedotowsky, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Jessica Alba.

HippiChickiNiki's particular favorites are the Bella Silk flutter maxi dress and mini dress, the Adela jumpsuit, the Nelly tube jumper, the Simple Organic maxi dress, the Rena Flutter-sleeve minidress, the Giselle maxi dress, the Marlee minidress, the Fara dress, the Emma tube long dress, the Gara silk flutter mini dress and the Horizon belted dress.  All of these would go beautifully with the ALDO Gorill gladiator sandals (now on sale!) that she wears quite frequently or her favorite Pedro Garcia Gem ankle wrap flats.  One of the Rebecca Minkoff Nikki bags we discussed on Friday would be a perfect match.  We also envision pairing them with Gorjana wrap necklaces or lariats, lots of bangle bracelets, huge hoop earrings and messy side ponytail or loose side bun to complement the effortless hippie style of the clothes.

Gypsy 05 is for sale at Singer 22, Shop the Trend Boutique, Black Label Boutique, REVOLVEclothing, ASOS, Amazon, Blue Heaven Boutique and on the brand's own website.

ASOS Raided

ASOS Multi Feather Clutch

We went through the ASOS website and were overwhelmed with all of the great bags that they have in stock. To make it even better, ASOS is now currently offering free shipping to the US and free returns! Here are our 30 favorites from their current stock.


1. JJ Winters Zip Leather Hobo - £480.00 or $808.80

2. Lulu Guinness Snakeskin Lips Clutch - £225.00 or $379.13

3. Jaeger London Chocolate Bar Catwalk Bag - £250.00 or $421.25

4. MS by Martine Sitbon Slouchy Bowling Bag - £360.00 or $606.60

5. Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti Soft Suede Tassel - £360.00 or $606.60

6. ASOS Leather Gold Stitch Detail Clutch - £35.00 or $58.98

7. ASOS Tassel Frame Bag - £65.00 or $109.53, also available for sale in a beautiful color called "mink"

Ash Lena Belt Clutch

8. Lulu Guinness Large Envelope Felicity Clutch - £195.00 or $328.58

9. Ash Linda Slouchy Coated Canvas Bag - £155.00 or $261.18

10. Karen Millen Colour Block Bag - £185.00 or $311.73

11. ASOS Satin Clutch With Lucite Top - £25.00 or $42.13

12. ASOS Multi Feather Clutch - £25.00 or $42.13

13. ASOS Cracked Leather Shopper - £85.00 or $143.23

14. Ash Lena Belt Clutch - £180.00 or $303.30

Warehouse Stud and Fringe Bag

15. Pieces Stud Flap-Over Clutch - £24.00 or $40.44

16. Reiss Bleecker Oversized Handheld Snake Effect - £265.00 or $446.53

17. Karen Millen Elegant Satin Clutch - £89.95 or $151.57

18. Mischa Barton Purple Beau Clutch - £15.00 or $25.28

19. Fiorelli Candytuft Large Shoulder Bag - £55.00 or $92.68

20. Oasis Lattice Weave Duffle Bag - £40.00 or $67.40

21. Lulu Guinness Perspex Lips Clutch - £195.00 or $328.58

22. Killah Danielle Oversized Metallic Clutch Bag - £25.00 or $42.13

23. Oasis Suede Fringed Shoulder Bag - £60.00 or $101.10

Lulu Guinness Perspex Lips Clutch

24. Karen Millen Beads And Tassels Clutch - £135.00 or $227.48

25. Karen Millen Mini Stud Purse - £110.00 or $185.35

26. Paparazzi Balloon Clutch - £45.00 or $75.83

27. Mischa Barton Alicia Slouchy Hobo Bag - £65.00 or $109.53

28. Warehouse Stud And Fringe Bag - £65.00 or $109.53

29. Karen Millen Fringe And Stud Soft Clutch - £78.00 or $131.43

30. Fiorelli Robina Stud Large Hobo - £65.00 or $109.53


(Post updated 8/20/2010 to replace sold-out styles with others we adore)