Refined and simple, the Coach Hamptons Stripe Slim Tote is the perfect example of chic sophistication. This elegant bag is super functional - it’s got two side zip pockets, an interior compartment, cell phone pocket and protective feet - and it’s glamorous, boasting a clean white canvas exterior accented by rich leather trim (in your choice of mahogany, red or white). The mahogany is ideal for the office, while the red is playful and sweet. Love it! Available for $498 at coach.com.

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Elaborate, enchanting and ornamental - just a few words that so aptly describe Judith Lieber’s elegant creations. The designer’s latest glam offering is the Crystal Shell Pillbox. This adorable, teeny treasure is just stunning, perhaps beyond words, when viewed in person. It boasts an effortless gleam that’s ignited by a generous assortment of Austrian stones. At a mere 2″ by 2″, it won’t hold much, but to carry this I would gladly sacrifice my usual burden. Available for $425 at saks.com.

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On Oscar night, every starlet needs a trusty - but fabulous - clutch to stow her lipstick, compact, cell phone, and acceptance speech. It’s always tricky pairing the right bag with a show-stopping ballgown, but several actresses pulled it off. Supporting actress nominee Rinko Kikuchi decided against playing it safe and carried an embellished slim red clutch to offset her black sequined gown, which worked well. Isla Fisher went for a larger envelope-sized black satin clutch, while Jessica Biel carried a very petite beaded black bag. Cameron Diaz chose a slim white clutch to match her white dress, while Kate Winslet was one of many starlets to been seen with a gold clutch.

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It wouldn’t be the Oscars without a slew of what-were-they-thinking? fashion disasters. And frankly, if everyone looked gorgeous the show would be pretty boring, no? Thankfully a few starlets decided to take one for the team. From the neck up, Naomi Watts looked beautiful - loved the curls - but her pale yellow Escada gown made me worry that King Kong was going to mistake her for a banana. And while she may have been trying to hide a baby bump, there’s just no excuse for those wacky sleeves. And Kirsten Dunst, who a few years ago looked incredible with a vintage black lace gown and short bob, went for a frumpy figure-skater-meets-mother-of-the-bride feathered Chanel gown. I actually didn’t mind Anne Hathaway’s much-trashed bow-and-lace gown or Cameron Diaz’s edgy (literally) white gown, but Jennifer Lopez’s Marchesa gown made her look big and the short curled hairstyle only made it worse.

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This festive, if not overwhelming print on the Salvatore Ferragamo Fiera Print Shoulder Bag definitely tells a story. Perhaps Salavtore Ferragamo wanted to visually describe a day in the life of one of his madcap socialite customers all in one handbag. This carnival pattern shows the designer’s muse’s flowers and footwear, scarves and pets, fruit and accessories? The handle and trip are in highly treated Italian leather embossed with the designer’s signature. This purse is available when the weather thaws out for $1090.00 and matching sandals can be yours as well, (just in case you need to know of the tale ends well).

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A candied floral print paints a sweet picture on this Yves Saint Laurent Fabric Logo Tote Bag. Several versions of this functional, casual bag exist, and this is by far one of the cutest and most feminine. The raspberry-and-white combo is fresh and bright, and offers a hint of flirtatious charm that’s not too sickeningly sweet. It’s ideal to perk up a monochromatic ensemble, convenient to grab for a quick errand run and simply stylish as warmer weather approaches (and not a moment too soon). Available for $460 at overstock.com.

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Slightly futuristic in design, the Versace Runway Croc-Stamped Clutch is extra dramatic and edgy. The heavy Medusa medallion is an ornate embellishment, providing contrast to the bag’s otherwise delicate features. The result is a harder, sexier white purse that’s strikingly different from the more romantic pieces currently in rotation. A sufficient dose of glam gold adds a bit of warmth to this complex, dressy bag. The chain-link strap is detachable; leave it on for a more proportionate look. Available for $2415 at eluxury.com.

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A romantic purse that’s not over-the-top mushy is a great find. This Isabella Fiore design, the Pretty Picnic Flora Handheld Bag, is a perfect fusion of sweetness and functionality. It’s uncomplicated, but it’s got structure, strength and a gorgeous exterior that pairs rustic wicker with elegant leather trim. Scalloped and perforated to emulate lace, the creamy ivory leather perfectly complements the more stoic brown straw. It’s also available in a natural and tan combination, but the former is much more classic and versatile. Available for $475 at nordstrom.com.

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Let’s face it - the real reason we watch the Oscars every year is to ogle the fancy dresses, and this year Hollywood’s leading ladies didn’t disappoint. Of course, there were plenty of train wrecks, but plenty of starlets workedb in dazzling gowns that left me tingling with jealousy. Nominee Penelope Cruz was stunning in her Versace gown, a pale pink frothy number that stole the show. Reese Witherspoon also glowed in a sexy strapless deep purple Nina Ricci dress and a new hairstyle. Style critics were mixed on Gwyneth Paltrow’s peachy Zac Posen gown, but I thought the color suited her fair skin and the construction was top-notch. Rachel Weisz’s metallic satin Vera Wang gown recalled 1940s Hollywood glamour, while Nicole Kidman returned to her fashion icon form with a daring bright red Balenciaga gown that was
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A subtle metallic is more than welcome in this period of adventurous, space-age silvers and glitzy golds. Marc Jacobs’ Julianne Quilted Patent Shoulder Bag may not be understated, but its slate hue is a shift from the basic shades of in-your-face glimmer. Two slightly gathered pockets grace the exterior of this purse, a typical Marc Jacobs creation boasting the usual graceful details: gold-tone hardware, the unmistakable push-lock detail and the weight of extravagant leather. It’s new, it’s now and it’s available to pre-order for $1325 at neimanmarcus.com.

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