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Dressy and special occasions may offer you the fabulous opportunity to "go all out" and "dress to the nines", just a few of the phrases that make us smile in anticipation, and then search our wardrobes for the "perfect" thing to wear. With an elegant black dress or pantsuit, all you need are flashy accessories! This page offers some handbag ideas gleaned from various designers...see a link below for jewelry too. If you want to see more by any designer, select the item picture, then click where indicated to get the full designer page!
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clr2044abps.jpg Clara Kasavina Natalia Black Patent Evening Bag
$341.00
CLR1j.2044abp
Framed small clutch evening bag, measures 8.25 x 3.5 inches. The custom cast pewter frame opens from the bottom, interior lined in black satin with gusseted sides. This bag is covered in in soft and shiny black patent leather. The frame is studded front and back with clear crystals Closes with an exceptionally strong pair of magnets, the hinged clasp on top closes down on a magnet. The clasp has 3 graceful leaves around smaller flower, all studded in clear crystals. Double 12 inch silvertone chain strap can be tucked in when not needed.
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Loredana Gold Fan Ceremonial Kimono Bag
$336.00
Lo1h.906g
Elegant handbag shimmers with embroidery in metallic gold, silver, green, yellow and golden orange. Measures 14.5 inches across widest point, 10 inches to top where brass handle starts. Bottom edge is trimmed in golden cord. This a piece from a ceremonial kimono with fan design and flowers. The floral print on back is lustrous colors against an offwhite background. Interior lined in red floral. Bag closes with snap on flap over top opening. A hummingbird tie-tac style pin adorns the flap, and is removable.
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lix4047ltchocs.jpg Lixenberg Light Chocolate Leather Evening Bag
$330.00
Lix1a.4047ltchoc
Measures 7.25 x 4.25 inches when folded, about 2 inches deep depending on personal items inside. Full flap covers the front, with cast pewter frame along bottom edge that is covered in Swarovski crystals. Two strong magnets hidden between layers of leather close the flap securely along the top edge. Exterior and interior are the same butter soft leather, satin lining in open interior. The leather is a chocolate color with dense flecks of coppery metallic. The pewter is finished in copper with champagne and brown crystals. Copper chain handle is 12 inch long when doubled, 17 inches long when pulled out for high shoulder wearing.
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lix4047beiges.jpg Lixenberg Silver/Beige Leather Evening Bag
$330.00
Lix1b.4047beige
Measures 7.25 x 4.25 inches when folded, about 2 inches deep depending on personal items inside. Full flap covers the front, with cast pewter frame along bottom edge that is covered in Swarovski crystals. Two strong magnets hidden between layers of leather close the flap securely along the top edge. Exterior and interior are the same butter soft leather, satin lining in open interior. The leather is a taupe/beige color with dense flecks of silver metallic. The pewter is finished in silver with silver shade crystals. Silver chain handle is 12 inch long when doubled, 17 inches long when pulled out for high shoulder wearing.
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lix4047snakes.jpg Lixenberg Snake Printed Leather Evening Bag
$330.00
Lix1c.4047snake
Measures 7.25 x 4.25 inches when folded, about 2 inches deep depending on personal items inside. Full flap covers the front, with cast pewter frame along bottom edge that is covered in Swarovski crystals. Two strong magnets hidden between layers of leather close the flap securely along the top edge. Exterior and interior are the same supple leather, satin lining in open interior. The leather is embossed and printed with snake print in ivory, taupe and brown. The pewter is finished in silver with silver shade and golden shadow crystals. Silver chain handle is 12 inch long when doubled, 17 inches long when pulled out for high shoulder wearing.
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lix4047ltgolds.jpg Lixenberg Light Gold Leather Evening Bag
$330.00
Lix1d.4047ltgold
Measures 7.25 x 4.25 inches when folded, about 2 inches deep depending on personal items inside. Full flap covers the front, with cast pewter frame along bottom edge that is covered in Swarovski crystals. Two strong magnets hidden between layers of leather close the flap securely along the top edge. Exterior and interior are the same butter soft leather, satin lining in open interior. The leather is a warm beige color with dense flecks of gold metallic. The pewter is finished in gold with silver shade and golden shadow crystals. Gold chain handle is 12 inch long when doubled, 17 inches long when pulled out for high shoulder wearing.
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lix4047blks.jpg Lixenberg Shimmer Black Leather Evening Bag
$330.00
Lix1e.4047blk
Measures 7.25 x 4.25 inches when folded, about 2 inches deep depending on personal items inside. Full flap covers the front, with cast pewter frame along bottom edge that is covered in Swarovski crystals. Two strong magnets hidden between layers of leather close the flap securely along the top edge. Exterior and interior are the same butter soft leather, satin lining in open interior. The leather is a jet black color with intense flecks of shiny patent. The pewter is finished in gunmetal with silver shade crystals. Gunmetal chain handle is 12 inch long when doubled, 17 inches long when pulled out for high shoulder wearing.
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lix4047cements.jpg Lixenberg Metallic Cement Leather Evening Bag
$330.00
Lix1f.4047cement
Measures 7.25 x 4.25 inches when folded, about 2 inches deep depending on personal items inside. Full flap covers the front, with cast pewter frame along bottom edge that is covered in Swarovski crystals. Two strong magnets hidden between layers of leather close the flap securely along the top edge. Exterior and interior are the same butter soft leather, satin lining in open interior. The leather is a taupe color with dense flecks of dark pewter metallic. The pewter is finished in antiqued gold with silver shade and golden shadow crystals. Antiqued gold chain handle is 12 inch long when doubled, 17 inches long when pulled out for high shoulder wearing.
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lix4047pewters.jpg Lixenberg Pewter Leather Evening Bag
$330.00
Lix1g.4047pewter
Measures 7.25 x 4.25 inches when folded, about 2 inches deep depending on personal items inside. Full flap covers the front, with cast pewter frame along bottom edge that is covered in Swarovski crystals. Two strong magnets hidden between layers of leather close the flap securely along the top edge. Exterior and interior are the same butter soft leather, satin lining in open interior. The leather is a crinkly metallic bronze/pewter. The pewter is finished in antiqued gold with silver shade crystals. Antiqued gold chain handle is 12 inch long when doubled, 17 inches long when pulled out for high shoulder wearing.
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Loredana Dove Ceremonial Kimono Bag
$305.00
Lo1j.906b
Envelope style clutch measures 11 x 6.5 inches. The sides are pleated to extend outward for personal items. The back over to the front flap is a ceremonial kimono in coral pink silk embroidered with metallic gold, white, ivory, green, teal blue and coral orange. A silver and ecru pattern fabric runs along the bottom front to back, and the kimono is repeated under the flap again. Closes with snap, interior lined in sheer orchid print in cranberry, pink and lime colors, small contrast patch pocket. A cluster of large crystals is found on one corner of the flap. Heavy chain handle.
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Loredana Cranberry Black Crane Obi Clutch Bag
$305.00
Lo1m.906d
Extra long envelope clutch is 16 x 5.5 inches. The back and edges re in black silk with cranberry pattern of scrolling lace and peacocks. The piece of obi depicts the crane embroidered from ivory, metallic gold, red, black and gray, adorned on the flap with black bone. Closes securely with magnetic snap, opens to another piece of the obi, and interior lining in rose print. Small patch pocket. There is no chain strap or handle, this is clutch style at its most elegant!
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Bo's Art Carmen Silver Ribbons Purse
$288.00
Bo1y.carmenribsil
Carmen shape measures 10 x 4.5 x 1.75 inches, it has a rounded base as the front to back curves gracefully in stainless steel mesh around a slender frame. Bands of fine silver mesh wrap at overlapping angles front to back. Brushed silver frame top and clasp, opens on gusseted sides to black velvet lined interior. Comes with a silver shoulder strap, or ideal to use as clutch.
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Bo's Art Tosca Creased Pink Purse
$266.00
Bo1e.toscacp
Triangular clutch shape measures 10 x 2.5 inches on flat base, 3.5 inches tall, made with stainless steel mesh. A panel of crinkled fine mesh is colored in coppery pink with moire effect. Brushed steel frame and clasp, interior is lined in black velvet. Comes with detachable silver shoulder strap.
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clr1146aglds.jpg Clara Kasavina Jeweled Frame Gold Evening Bag
$246.00
CLR1e.1146agld
Framed small clutch evening bag, measures 7 x 3.5 inches. The custom cast pewter frame opens from the bottom, interior lined in champagne satin with gusseted sides. The outside of bag is completely covered in woven gold beads. The front and back of frame has prong-set clear Swarovski crystals. This bag closes with exceptionally strong center magnet, so the clasp on top is faux with crystal tops. Double 12 inch silvertone chain strap can be tucked in when not needed.
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clr1146ablks.jpg Clara Kasavina Jeweled Frame Black Evening Bag
$246.00
CLR1f.1146ablk
Framed small clutch evening bag, measures 7 x 3.5 inches. The custom cast pewter frame opens from the bottom, interior lined in black satin with gusseted sides. The outside of bag is completely covered in woven black beads. The front and back of frame has prong-set clear Swarovski crystals. This bag closes with exceptionally strong center magnet, so the clasp on top is faux with crystal tops. Double 12 inch silvertone chain strap can be tucked in when not needed.
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mfr97012s.jpg Mary Frances Gold Leaf
$220.00
MFR2k.97012
Small bag with hard inner shell construction, measures 7-3/4 x 4 x 3 inches. Opens from hinged bottom, closes with magnetic snap under flap over top. Back and bottom of front covered in padded fabric that feels like a light weave with metalli silver threads and print of taupe, mustard, brown, light blue. The top of front and back have beading in gold and light brown, edges trimmed in bronze metallic leather. The front is further embellished with dark ivory velvet strips twists over the fabric and secured with yellow stones. The same yellow stones, like citrine and catseye, cover the top, upon which with the 3 ornate gilt flowers are arranged. More golden pearl, crystal and glass accents on the flowers, and dripping down the horizontal center, including a large gilt leaf at center. Interior lined in light color print fabric. The short handles are the bronze leather with dark ivory velvet wrapped around, capturing the yellow stones.
This bag is retired...we will not be able to restock it once our last one is sold!

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Bo's Art Manon Raindbow Purse
$212.00
Bo1r.manonrainbow
Small purse, 6.5 x 3 x 2.25 inches, with stainless steel mesh construction. An open mesh front-to-back has underneath a colored metallic fabric in stripes of copper-orange, ruby red, and fuchsia plum. The colors are reflective, and the play with the open mesh on top is quite eye-catching. Chrome frame opens fully with accordian mesh sides, interior front-to-back is lined in black velveteen. Comes with a silver shoulder strap that can optionally be attached to rings on the outside.
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Bo's Art Manon Gold Leaf Purse
$212.00
Bo1L.manongldlf
Small purse, 6.5 x 3 x 2.25 inches, with stainless steel mesh construction. A pair of fine mesh bands wrap front to back with a dark moire effect, topped with sheets of real gold leaf. Chrome frame opens fully with accordian mesh sides, interior front-to-back is lined in black velveteen. Comes with a silver shoulder strap that can optionally be attached to rings on the outside.
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mfr97090s.jpg Mary Frances Burlesque
$199.00
MFR2w.97090
Frilly fun dressy bag in smaller size. Measures 5-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches at the bottom, curves in and out again up to 5 inches tall. Hard shell construction, opens from hinged bottom, closes with snap under flap over top. Interior lined in black-and-white plaid. Outside covered in black and champagne color velvets, edged with ribbon between colors. The bottom has black net and black satin ruffles. Front has a large flower on top made with champagne yellow stone petals, smoky beaded loop petals, and gilt leaves on top. More gilt medallions on the middle section of front, accented with gold pearls, clear and gray stones with a hint of peach. More of the smoke beaded loops dance above the ruffles, and 3 orange/white beads dangle freely. The two formed handles are wrapped in black leather and smoke beads, some yellow/black beads dangling near the base.
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mfr72193s.jpg Mary Frances Utopia
$199.00
MFR3k.72193
Exotically elegant handbag, probably more an evening style than daytime, it's up to you! Heavy reinforced fabric construction, measures 8 x 7 x 3. Has dark rose leather base. The fabric has dark turquoise blue silky sheen, heavily embroidered in golden threads, orange, fuchsia and green. Really tiny sequins sewn into accent lines in bright orange, fuchsia and green. There are crystals of purple and rose, lime and neon pink. Hints of silver and gold buillon wire are worked as delicate veins in leaves and flowers. Top closes with center snap. Interior lined in fuchsia fabric with small open pocket. Dual 17 inch beaded straps are neon fuchsia with turquoise, yellow and clear.
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mfr1183s.jpg Mary Frances Synergy
$165.00
MFR1e.1183
Darling little bag in hard shell construction, measures 6-1/2 x 4 x 3 inches. Has metal frame around edges, opens from hinged bottom, closes with tab clasp on top. The frame has clear crystals on the top edge. Front and back of bag are covered in ribbon, bead and fabric florets that work pink, fuchsia, violet, green, yellow into delightful print. The front has the teal/indigo blue fabric flowers and leaves on top. The sides are green and pink embossed leather, a beaded tassel fringe softens between outer edges. Interior lined in old green satin with small open pocket. Beaded shoulder strap and handle options for carrying.
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mfr1279s.jpg Mary Frances Bombshell
$152.00
MFR1f.1279
Fun and fanciful in shades of brown, copper and bronze. Measures about 5 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches in brown satin rounded body. It is entirely covered in the crystals and beads dripping everywhere! Closes with strong hidden magnetic snap at the top where handle meets, opens to interior lined in the same fabric. Wrist strap is beaded elegantly on the top.
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clr535anus.jpg Clara Kasavina Link Top Tess Gold Evening Bag
$142.00
CLR1b.535anu
Softly shaped small evening purse has interior champagne satin lining, exterior is woven beige silk with light gold bugle beads gathered into rows like stripes. At the top are custom cast pewter links that are studded with clear Swarovski crystals, a lacy floral look. Closes with three very strong magnets located at center and sides. Bag measures 7.5 inches across bottom, 5.5 inches at top, about 3.75 inches tall, with room for quite a few personal items. A pair of 13 inch dark silver chains have clear crystal accents and Clara Kasavina logo tag.
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clr535abks.jpg Clara Kasavina Link Top Tess Black Bag
$142.00
CLR1p.535abk
Softly shaped small evening purse has interior black satin lining, exterior is woven black silk cords with shiny black bugle beads gathered into rows like stripes. At the top are custom cast pewter links that are studded with clear Swarovski crystals, a lacy floral look. Closes with three very strong magnets located at center and sides. Bag measures 7.5 inches across bottom, 5.5 inches at top, about 3.75 inches tall, with room for quite a few personal items. A pair of 13 inch dark silver chains have clear crystal accents and Clara Kasavina logo tag.
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