You’ve got to love that Paris Hilton loves the paparazzi’s attention. “Why on Earth must we love that, Elle?” - you ask? Why, because this gives her designer freebies, like Chanel bags. Alright, alright, it’s plenty of reason for us bag desirers to hate Paris.

BUT here is Ms. Hilton perfectly posing to show us a great, clear shot of an amazingly gorgeous Chanel bag. And you know what - I believe that’s reason to love the egotist in the socialite.

So thanks Paris! Ahh to be born into wealth and fame … sigh.

As you can see from the mini photo inside the large, the bag’s not really a clutch, but a flap with the strap removed. That is a great idea! Imagine, a jumbo sized Chanel flap could be … a day clutch! Faaabulous! *Dreams off into Elle’s happy place*

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Yes! A photo was found proving Jimmy Choo’s oversized clutch indeed is a day clutch, by my standards.

Here is Victoria “Posh” Beckham with Jimmy Choo’s Fold-Over “Day” Clutch. Styled similarly to the Mahala and Marcia bags, the Fold-Over Clutch features black leather, bronze hardware, a wristlet strap and of course that square ring on front. And yes, it does fold over - at the zipper.

Selling for $1,250 (a bit much, but it is big) this purse is available now at Neiman Marcus.

… Now to find a more affordable day clutch in a day color.

Vickie Photo From Haute ou Pas.

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 Here’s Jessica Simpson with the newest upcoming trend, the day clutch. As seen on fashion blogs such as Fab Sugar. Clutches often in brighter colours or bold prints, or anything suitable for day and not evening, but most importantly—these clutches are large.

And that’s what I love about them, however I can’t find any of the big sizes being sold online yet. If you scout a nice, big day clutch, send it in!

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I absolutely adore this Kelly-styled shearling-lined leather muff that IMHO stole the show at Hermès. The thing is I’m not sure if it’s actually a bag! It doesn’t appear to be able to fit much in it besides hands. It is definitely styled after the classic Kelly bag, though, so if it’s not a bag, I say it’s just as good—or better? One thing’s certain, this is the most stylin’ muff ever!

*Source: Style.com*

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I suppose all Marc Jacobs’ bags that we love, he thinks we’ve seen too much of. For Fall 2007, he’s showing us all new styles, well only 2 of them. One is an old-fashioned (imho) flap shoulder bag with luxe skins, the other is actually a really cool oversized clutch (also with skins [ostrich pictured], also with flap).

The first is so blah - Marcy, don’t expect that to go IT. Public/mag eds, don’t let that go IT!

But that clutch is pretty neat. I imagine it’s perfect to hold papers in the business world, and will be tucked inside a Birkin business bag! Ah, the dream.

A handbag though? Well, I think it’d be too clumsy to carry around. Not the dream.

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Not much for bags came out of the New York fashion shows yesterday, and BCBG Max Azria has nice bags but they lean toward “inspired”. Well, this clutch is by the designer and I find it inspiring! The clutch handle is just another usual bag style but add a short chain strap and it’s suddenly twice as appealing! It’s sleek, modern and more ladylike. Done right, this feature could really dress up a purse.

Now I hope there are more great bags coming!

Photo via Platinum Blonde Life source: Wire Image

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Goyard might be unknown to most, and a luggage maker styled after Vuitton, after first inspection - but the company has a long history and a great fan base in today’s time.

It’s true, the brand makes trunks, travel cases, and bags for men and women all in a logoed coated canvas trimmed in leather (just like LV). The logo appears to be a subtle Y (why Y?), nothing that will scream label-addict, yet the owner will get all the quality.

One may argue that the actual handbags by this traditional company, opposed to trunks and travel pieces, are shape-and-style-less - while consumers still pay high for craftsmanship and self-importance by the established classics maker. On the other hand, their devoted patrons don’t complain a bit - they follow the brand like any designer. This house (ou maison!), which even inspires fakes - for the record, must be doing something right.

Take the Jeanne, which I happen to like for its idea, being inspired by the hat box. (Don’t you adore hat boxes?) Goyard’s designs are simple and functional. Perhaps bags for the non-bag-ladies. Are they for you?

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Proving that I don’t go higher-end toward the end, our number 2 top Party bag is from Elliot Lucca: his Amelie Clutch mixes today’s top trend of quilting with Lucca’s own styling of unique leather patterns. Instead of braided or woven leather, the leather is fashioned in a sort of plaid-patterned quilt. The evening clutch is topped off with jeweled gunmetal rivets! Ohh la la, number #1 trendy plus luxe evening bag for your fabulous New Years. I hope you’ve discovered this treat before, because it’s sold out online. C’est the year-wide top 5 list, I guess. But we can still admire this lovely? Ooohhhh.

Check back at the website or call 888-LUCCA-01 to speak with an associate regarding availability.

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Silver and gold .. silver and gold .. what’s more beautiful than a gold lace clutch? A classic Lauren Merkin shape goes ultra classy for the new year for all you ladies and your soirées at $225. This Eve Metallic Lace bag is so beautiful and different, it had to be #3 in our top party bags list.

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Sometimes, all you need is a simple twist! That’s all this Washed Metallic Clutch (11″ l x 5″ h x 1″ d) by Anya Hindmarch needed to add some spark to a basic framed bag.

Selling for $675, this clutch is made from washed linen and is trimmed with metallic leather. It has an interior open pocket, is lined with faux suede and has a nice-looking silvertone push-lock closure.

I love how the knotted twist adds dimension to this clutch—wouldn’t it look adorable with jeans?!

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