Own: That Holiday Clutch

I've never been a huge fan of clutches, but honestly, that's because I like to stuff as much as possible inside my bag.  Unfortunately, when the Holidays come around and I'm wearing a sparkly cocktail dress, my monster duffel bag seems a little out of place and I'm left wishing that I had a dainty clutch instead.

Well, my friends, not this year because I'll Own that dainty, little clutch already!  If your friends are anything like my friends, all your holiday parties are next week.  The pressure is on!  Let's get that clutch!  Without further ado, let's begin the examination.

This Expressions Silver Clutch is pretty standard.  I've seen this type of clutch at a lot of holiday parties in the past and I have to say that while it's not the most amazing clutch I've ever seen, it's likely going to match any holiday dress you choose- a good closet staple.

If you want something a little more understated, check out this French Connection Velvet Clutch.  The texture of the fabric makes it a little fancier than your average black clutch.

If you don't want to actually carry your clutch around, then opt for a crossbody.  This one from Zara is really adorable and because of its color, you could carry this into the spring, too.

Want something black but not feeling the velvet?  How about this Zara Beaded Clutch?  You might have to be careful with the beading, but it looks like it would go great with any holiday/going out outfit.

AND NOW.  The winner.  This one is it.  The Nali Star Clutch!  I love the adorable shape and I usually prefer something a little more whimsical.  While it might be a little small, what does a girl really need at a party besides lipstick and a cell phone, right? 

The best thing about these cute accessories is that they are all under $100.  I think they're versatile enough that you could use them even after the Holidays.  Stay tuned of the Obsess version of this post next week!

Own: Baby I need a new bag! Emily Cho has what I want!

Fashion blogs all over the web are updating feverishly as we speak!  There's no way I can keep up with them!  I've seen so many inspiring photos that I want to write about, but my friends, there just simply isn't enough time in the day.  

I will take out time to write about this one picture though:

This oversized clutch caught my eye immediately as I scrolled through my Pinterest feed.  

Why, you ask? Well, the sheer size of this bag me wonder if it was really a clutch at all.  Upon further inspection, I confirmed to myself that yes, yes it is a clutch- an awesomely huge one.  I love it!  

But then something hit me..."I've seen this bag before...WHERE HAVE I SEEN IT??"  It's that feeling you get when you know the name of that band from the early 90s and it's just on the tip of your tongue, but just can't quite spit it out.  I started scouring all the fashion blogs that I follow and after a quick jaunt through my blog reading history and some smart keyword searches, I FOUND IT.  On Myfashdiary.  These bags are by Emily Cho!  See my favorites below:

the blues and purples in this floral clutch are so dreamy

I also love this yellow one.  It reminds me a little of a fortune cookie.  tee hee. 

This one.  This one. This one.  Yes this one.

They are a bit on the pricier side (I think around $450-$700), but these would be categorized in my timeless fashion pile.  Quasi-investments.  They are simple shapes that have been around for a while, especially the ladylike style of the orange bag.  The clutches come in medium and oversized and I think both are great though I would probably choose the medium version (I'm a shorty).  Anyway, Emily Cho has an online shop, so check it out!  

As a side note, the designer's name actually isn't Emily Cho.  The brand name comes from a combo of the designers names: EMILY Gellis and SJ CHO.  Read more about the duo here.