A favorite among fashion bloggers, these Claire Vivier clutches are as practical as they are stylish.  Her embossed red clutch topped my Christmas List last year and I have been surprised at how often I use it.  It is just the right size to carry my essentials — large wallet, keys, sunglasses, iphone, lipstick etc.  During the day, I throw it in a tote for work and then grab it at night to go out to dinner with girlfriends or the hubby.  The hard part is deciding which color and pattern to choose.

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