I know that we’re all supposed to put on a happy face, sing holiday songs and pretend like we just love dealing with our various and assorted sociopathic family members this time of year, but let’s face it – Christmas is often as stressful as it is exciting. I’m blessed with a small extended family, almost all of whom I get along with swimmingly, but not everyone is so lucky. If you’re one of the people who will have to drink for your entire trip home so that you don’t stab your sister-in-law with a fork, then perhaps a little present to yourself is in order. Might I suggest something sparkly, fun and entirely anti-utilitarian like the Judith Leiber Crystal and Bead Embellished Clutch?
Sparkles always preoccupy me at this time of year because of the looming New Year’s Eve parties, but I think that this clutch is cool enough to grab my attention no matter the season. Leiber’s work is usually relegated to the use of tiny crystals, so seeing larger-scale beadwork on one of the brand’s clutches feels a bit refreshing. The geometric pattern that these beads create is perfect, and the amber-gold color manages to stay just this side of tacky. If you need to treat yourself and something like this is within your budget, this is an evening bag that you’ll have for the rest of your life. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $1995.
an amazing, beautiful bag. SO right for the end of the year’ party or comething ismilar. Love it!
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Wouaaaaaah ;D
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Funny post ! love it!
Amanda, you’re so funny! That sparkly JL clutch is gorgeous!
LOL! I can identify with that and thank you for showing this amazing clutch – very Art Deco to me.
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I like it, but there maybe too much sparkle even for a sparkle girl like me.
the surface of this bag looks like sparkly fish scales…fun!
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Gorgeous! Love it.
Love it! I do have to question though how much one can fit in their? On another blog I’ve seen a review of another Judith Leiber clutch and she had quite the difficult time fitting in more than a tube of lipstick!
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I want it!!!
Grr G US!!!!
Love it!! Very Holiday-y!
Ah merci! This is perfect!
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Breath taking!
gaudy is what this bag is, & gaudy is what i am! (ipad)
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Gorgeous! So sparkly! Me love! (ipad)
Sparkly fish scales? Ala “Rainbow Fish?!!!” Looove!!!
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Judith Leiber is always so creative with her clutches. Very pretty (ipad)
Sparkles always feel so appropriate at this time of year. But knowing me, I wouldn’t limit it to these few months, I love sparkles! (ipad)
that is something i’d wanna carry on NYE! (ipad)
wow! 😀 ♥ (ipad)
Nothing like a completely anti-utilitarian bag to make me happy :))) (ipad)
I can’t stop staring!! I’d love to see more of this larger beadwork; it’s beautiful. (iPad)
Very sparkly. I wonder how big this is? (ipad)
So pretty…I want… (ipad)
Gorgeous clutch! But I know how much Swarovski crystals cost, and they’re not enough to constitute a $1,995 price tag.
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Waaaaay too pricey. (ipad)
i got a sociopathic family member or two hahahah (ipad)
So beautiful and wonderful for the holiday season! (ipad)
Pretty! (ipad)
Yummy! Beautiful art deco clutch. (ipad)
I really like this one. I can’t see myself carrying some of the more interesting/unique designs, but this I can definitely see myself using! (iPad)
Beautiful art deco clutch. (ipad)
too sparkly for me. (ipad)
sparkle def a hit this year (ipad)
great design (ipad)
great for new years eve party (ipad)
Um, am I the only one who seriously finds these bags atrocious? And I agree with the previous poster, I too know how much those crystals cost so the price of this bag is a bit over the top (like the bag). (ipad)
Gorgeous, much better than most Judith Leiber designs. (ipad)
My late daughter would have adored that! The more bling the better for her. (ipad)
Totally glam! Love it! (ipad)
Love it! Great texture and shine (ipad)
Sparkles? Don’t mind if I do! (ipad)
I love sparkle! (iPad)
nice clutch for Xmas or new years (ipad)
I would have never guessed that this was JL. It is kind of growing on me…. (ipad)
although it sparkles and screaming kaachinnggg to my ears, still, it looks like grandma purse to me.. (ipad)
hmm.. maybe the pattern arrangements looks kinda old- like i’ve seen it before on older-times-tiles.. if u know what i mean..
hmm.. maybe the pattern arrangements looks kinda old- like i’ve seen it before on older-times-tiles.. if u know what i mean.. (ipad)
I’m feeling this bag more than several others featured on the blog. (ipad)
This one is quite cute, flashy but not too over the top! (ipad)
all the sparkle makes it so festive. (ipad)
I bought a gold clutch for the holidays, and loved how much it sparkled for Christmas & NYE. (ipad)
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This is something my mother would love. She’s all about sparkly, especially for the new year. (ipad)
lovely, very blink, (ipad)
Everything that is made is simply exquisite. (ipad)
sparkly (ipad)
I am not a big fan of JL but this is just awesome. So festive. Especially since marriages in my country tend towards the blingy, this is something that works perfectly (ipad)
So pretty. (ipad)