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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!
More Accessories . . . Featured Bag Designers   Belts   Wallets/Small Accessories
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Black&Brown   Black&White   Bright Multi   Neutral Multi   Pastel Multi
Red,White&Blue   Turquoise&Brown
Animal Prints   Flowers & Prints   Metallic
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mfr09107s.jpg Mary Frances 20th Anniversary
$289.00
MFR1a.09107
Hard case construction with brushed brass metal frame, one end is engraved "Mary Frances 20th Anniversary", celebrated in 2009! Measures 10 x 3 x 2 inches, opens from hinged bottom. Top closes with metal snapping hinge that is adorned with clear crystals and flower motif. Interior lined in gold silk with two small open pockets. Shoulder chain with fancy links is detachable, and can be attached but tucked inside. Exterior is covered in yummy soft metallic gold leather with a bit of fern design by tucking and folding the leather gently. On the front are antiqued golden chains and dripping clear crystals with antique white glass pearls. A large sculpted flower off to one side also reflects a 5-pointed star motif, clearly Mary Frances is a star...and you can feel like one too when you carry this bag!
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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.
[ Out of Stock ] 
 
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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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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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mfr08056s.jpg Mary Frances Provence
$235.00
MFR1T.08056
Elegantly shaped and decorated bag with hard inner shell construction, satin brass frame. Opens from hinged bottom, closes securely with clear rhinestone-studded clasp in shape of barrel. Bag is covered in champagne gold silk dupioni fabric. Appliques in metall gold and grass green ribbons form leafy motif. Dark bronze glass beads cover sculpted branches. You will find crystal-covered ladybug, frog, and dragonfly, along with an enamel dragonfly flitting on surface. The large flower on front is made of stones and beads, the colors are mossy green, amethyst purple, petal pink and mother-of-pearl, a touch of iridescence to mystify. 30 inch beaded shoulder chain includes the same bag colors with the addition of brighter turquoise. The chain is detachable or can be tucked into bag. Interior lined in colorful printed fabric with small open pocket.
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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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mfr1564s.jpg Mary Frances Genie
$203.00
MFR1x.1564
Clever little wristlet bag, has hard reinforced inner bag covered in gold satin, then 4 layers of fabric bands are draped from front to back on top, the fabric layers are light blue, gold and taupe colors. Bottom is gold leather, measures 4 inches square, inner bag flares out to about 4-1/2 inches then 5 inches tall of usable space before the front and back join with hidden magnet. The fabrics are dripping everywhere with golden beads, metal charms, crystals and glass in aqua, lime, lavender and blue. Interior lined in gold fabric.
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mfr1652s.jpg Mary Frances Creme de la Creme
$183.00
MFR1e.1652
Elegant satin fabric is folded over a softly constructed shape, the satin is a champagne pale gold color, shimmering into the pale ivory tones. Measures 12-1/2 long, 4-1/4 inches tall at the center grip and 6-1/2 inches tall at each flared end. Trimmed in black braid and fabric, adorned at the center and sides with glass and crystal beads in the white, silver, golden colors, making this a great neutral combination item! Has a full zip top, interior lined in black with small open pocket. Includes removable antiqued brass shoulder chain.
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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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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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clr535abzs.jpg Clara Kasavina Link Top Tess Bronze Bag
$142.00
CLR1q.535abz
Softly shaped small evening purse has interior satin lining, exterior is woven bronze/beige silk cords with shiny bronze bugle beads gathered into rows like stripes. At the top are custom cast pewter links with bronze finish that are studded with smoky topaz brown 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 brass chains have smoky topaz brown crystal accents and Clara Kasavina logo tag.
[ SOLD ] 
 
mfrmini239s.jpg Mary Frances Mini Scarlet
$129.00
MFR1p.mini239
Shaped like the most lovely bow, this bag measures 9 inches across, 5 inches tall on the sides and 4-1/4 inches at center, 2 inches deep. Silky satin folds of fabric cover a reinforced shape, the color is shimmering rose pink/red. The ends and center are richly embellished with crystals and stones in jet black, clear, silver and champagne. Full zipper top, interior lined in burgundy, no pockets. Long antiqued brass shoulder chain is attached with rings, you could use pliers to remove easily if you wish to use this as a clutch.
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mfr1625s.jpg Mary Frances Jardin
$120.00
MFR1d.1625
Party and evening tiny tote bag is covered in silk of a vibrant shrimp pink color, the material has a shimmer in it that works so well with all the little sequins and crystals embellishing it! Measures 4 x 3-1/2 inches at the base, rises 5-1/2 inches tall and flares out to 7-1/2 inches at the top. The accent colors include amber yellow, gold, clear, purple, rose and green. On the front is the large slice of natural agate that has been wrapped in golden wire with larger crystals dripping off the end. Bag closes with hidden magnet at center top, interior lined in fuchsia fabric with small open pocket. Wrapped 15 inch cord handle is embellished in similar manner.
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lz1937s.jpg Liz Soto Satin Beaded Clutch
$88.00
Lz1q.1937
Elegant shape of a fan is formed on front and back, covered in lustrous black satin fabric. Slender clutch measures 11 x 5 x 1-1/2 inches. Front and back are embellised black beaded appliques depicting clusters of flowers. Full side-to-side zipper with crystal-topped threaded tassel on the pull. Interior is not spacious, has small open pocket, you can at least carry cell phone/keys/card case.
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lz1674bks.jpg Liz Soto Black Satin Jeweled Handbag
$64.00
Lz1j.1674bk
Black satin poly in jet black covers a reinforced bag to retain this pretty shape. Measures 10 x 5 x 2 inches. The front top edge is embellished with jet, smoke and dark amber crystals. Inset zipper top, interior lined in black with small open pocket. Short beaded handle has jet and smoke crystals.
[ SOLD ] 
 
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Jazzd Folded Clutch
Jz1k.7152
Super soft and supple faux leather is sewn into 10 x 9 inch bag with zipper top, interior lined in pink fabric so it is easier to see into its depth. Designed to fold into 9 x 6 inch clutch shape as shown, secured by hidden magnetic snaps. Wrist strap is detachable. Choice of black or 3 metallic colors.
Jazzd Folded Clutch-Black
$26.00 [ SOLD ]   
Jazzd Folded Clutch-Bronze
$26.00 In Stock Place Order   
Jazzd Folded Clutch-Gold
$26.00 [ Out of Stock ]   
Jazzd Folded Clutch-Silver
$26.00 [ SOLD ]   
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