If there was ever a time to really turn-up the bling and make use of your glitziest occasional bags, the holiday season is that time. Whether you're a sequin girl or prefer something in the way of embroidery and crystals, 2014 was a year that upped the ante when it came to embellishment. However, just because something is sequinned, coated in crystals, or otherwise adorned, doesn't mean that it is instantly relegated to the “once in a while” section of your handbag wardrobe. In fact, many of 2014's most high-wattage bags are actually also some of the year's most wearable. Here are two of our favorites.
The Saint Laurent Lulu Bunny Bag
This is a compact-style shoulder bag that mixes a very utilitarian design with a hyper-feminine dose of glittery color. While a fuchsia glitter bag might seem like a purchase you might only be able to use once or twice in your sartorial lifetime, it is actually the perfect accessory for adding a pop of much-needed color to a mid-winter wardrobe. The shoulder strap is detachable, making it perfect to use either as a shoulder bag or an occasional clutch for evening. Paired either with a little black dress and heels or a pair of destroyed denim jeans and a boyfriend blazer, this is one blingy bag that will take you everywhere you need to go.
The Fendi Monster Clutch
The Fendi Monster collection was one of the big handbag trends of 2014 that really took the fashion world by storm. At the fall and spring collections, a Fendi Monster charm was hanging off of just about everyone's bag, and the furry-faced shoulder bags and totes are still a very popular fixture among the fashion cognoscenti. However, sporting a furry-faced monster over one's arm is not everyone's cup of tea. For those of us who like the idea of the monster collection more than the actuality, there is the Fendi monster clutch. The clutch provides the same amount of whimsy in a more abstract package. This simple envelope clutch reads more like a tribal, color-blocked accessory than a child's stuffed toy, and would look just as good with a cocktail dress as it would against your daily uniform of jeans and a blazer.
