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annalcg · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:19 AM

We’re all pretty familiar with Lauren Merkin’s little pleated clutches. They’re adorable. But this one, this Lauren Merkin Ostrich Lotte Clutch- it really takes the cake, in my opinion. It’s the epitome of cutesy sophistication, of dainty tea party style combined with a sly innocence. It would look at home held a white-gloved hand, or by one with nails painted a slick black.

I think it’s the ostrich that takes the cream color to another level. By itself, a cream clutch might be a bit… ordinary. But the ostrich, it makes it so versatile. At once, I can imagine it with a Rihanna-esque rocker ensemble (and I do think this would look amazing), a 50’s wasp-waisted dress with a tiny hat, and of course, with the timeless LBD. This clutch is really all about the texture: the soft bumps of the ostrich skin mesh seamlessly with the pleats and the rounded shape. And that, I believe, is what can take this clutch right from rocker to the Ritz. Buy through Shopbop for $250.

sesrup · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:22 AM

This is so cute. Stylish, clean and sophisticated.

purseinsanity · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM

I love ostrich! Absolutely TDF!

gacats · Jul 5th, 2009, 09:11 AM

This clutch is so cute. And I'm really trying to get over the "ick" response that ostrich brings out in me.

Samia · Jul 5th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Its gorgeous!

karo · Jul 5th, 2009, 04:02 PM

Gorgeous! So classy and elegant.

justwatchin · Jul 5th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by gacats

This clutch is so cute. And I'm really trying to get over the "ick" response that ostrich brings out in me.

me too...are we sure it isn't faux ostrich?

ssc0619 · Jul 5th, 2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by justwatchin

me too...are we sure it isn't faux ostrich?

I was thinking the same thing. For $250 it can't be ostrich. Just went to ShopBop and it is ostrich embossed leather. Makes sense.

I do like it, but would not want a clutch in a white color. I know that I'd never be able to keep it clean!

hotshot · Nov 8th, 2009, 08:06 PM

lovely

Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:19 AM	#1
annalcg OP PurseBlog Intern Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 256	Lauren Merkin Ostrick Lotte Clutch We’re all pretty familiar with Lauren Merkin’s little pleated clutches. They’re adorable. But this one, this Lauren Merkin Ostrich Lotte Clutch- it really takes the cake, in my opinion. It’s the epitome of cutesy sophistication, of dainty tea party style combined with a sly innocence. It would look at home held a white-gloved hand, or by one with nails painted a slick black. I think it’s the ostrich that takes the cream color to another level. By itself, a cream clutch might be a bit… ordinary. But the ostrich, it makes it so versatile. At once, I can imagine it with a Rihanna-esque rocker ensemble (and I do think this would look amazing), a 50’s wasp-waisted dress with a tiny hat, and of course, with the timeless LBD. This clutch is really all about the texture: the soft bumps of the ostrich skin mesh seamlessly with the pleats and the rounded shape. And that, I believe, is what can take this clutch right from rocker to the Ritz. Buy through Shopbop for $250.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:22 AM	#2
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 659	This is so cute. Stylish, clean and sophisticated.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#3
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Jul 5th, 2009, 09:11 AM	#4
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Jul 5th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#6
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,162	Gorgeous! So classy and elegant.

Nov 8th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#9
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