https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:14:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026481 Sun, 12 May 2019 00:33:52 +0000 Jenni NZ 2026481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that black/white/silver one. Looks like your Balmain pic x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026480 Sun, 12 May 2019 00:30:07 +0000 Jenni NZ 2026480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So great the forum could help. I love the owl one. Bijou needs it as an alternative to her owl day handbag for evening! She could seamlessly go from one to the other on a theme! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026476 Sat, 11 May 2019 23:54:23 +0000 Anonymous 2026476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh-nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026474 Sat, 11 May 2019 23:52:49 +0000 Brooklyn 2026474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I need to have a good look through eBay. This one is silver but I really like it. A bit Alexander McQueen. Feeling hopeful now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026465 Sat, 11 May 2019 23:31:39 +0000 Brooklyn 2026465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, the owl is gorgeous! I’ll check these out. eBay has more options than I thought. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026460 Sat, 11 May 2019 23:23:33 +0000 Brooklyn 2026460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks BJ1111. I’m really holding out for pearls (or white beads) at this stage. Unfortunately TJ Maxx does not ship here but I will try a search of mother of pearl clutches. Sounds interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026458 Sat, 11 May 2019 23:22:51 +0000 gryffin 2026458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/NATASHA-Couture-Crystal-OWL-Clutch-Handbag-NEW-in-Box-Minaudiere/254181567599?hash=item3b2e66ec6f:g:NpsAAOSw0q1cnXN1:sc:USPSPriority!07960!US!-1">https://www.ebay.com/itm/NATAS.....7960!US!-1</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NATASHA-COUTURE-GOLD-CHAIN-SWIRL-BEADED-EVENING-CLUTCH/273466716994?hash=item3fabe2f342:g:sTgAAOSwofxUb9c1:sc:USPSPriority!07960!US!-1">https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-N.....7960!US!-1</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pearl-Diamond-Studded-Evening-and-Day-Women-Rhinestone-Bag-For-Wedding-and-Party/263981577307?var=563497700557&amp;hash=item3d7687345b:g:We4AAOSw0NRbvEKo">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pearl.....Sw0NRbvEKo</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-Wedding-Rhinestone-Multi-Stones-Beaded-Pearls-Evening-Clutch-Bag-NWT-70/372635559328?hash=item56c2cf65a0:g:KqcAAOSwxJ9cGSRw">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-.....SwxJ9cGSRw</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/WOMENS-GOLD-WITH-PEARL-CLUTCH-LADIES-HAND-BAG-EVENING-PARTY-ACCESSORIES/123751781666?hash=item1cd02e5522:g:qkMAAOSwT-BcyCEX">https://www.ebay.com/itm/WOMEN.....SwT-BcyCEX</a><br />Some nice ones on ebay.&nbsp; Ok, tell me that owl clutch is not TDF cute!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026451 Sat, 11 May 2019 22:50:40 +0000 bj1111 2026451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/GESU-Crystal-Evening-Wedding-Handbag/dp/B073TTHVQR/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=brocade+clutch&amp;qid=1557614665&amp;s=apparel&amp;sr=1-9">brocade clutch no pearls</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/GESU-Crystal-Evening-Wedding-Handbag/dp/B073TTHVQR/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=brocade+clutch&amp;qid=1557614665&amp;s=apparel&amp;sr=1-9">black crystal encrusted--more asian than baroque</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Clutches-Evening-embroidered-clutch-Monokrome/dp/B07HFWVJVN/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=brocade+clutch&amp;qid=1557614665&amp;s=apparel&amp;sr=1-11">gold sequin--not quite baroque</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/Handmade-Mother-Of-Pearl-Clutch/1000466037?CID=TJMaxx:AFF:Affilte::12307285:2178999&amp;utm_medium=Affilte&amp;utm_campaign=12307285&amp;utm_source=2178999&amp;cjevent=d62ab1be743e11e981b800ff0a1c0e0d">oval mother of pearl--lovely--romantic feel</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026432 Sat, 11 May 2019 21:41:21 +0000 Brooklyn 2026432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sarah and Sally.</p> <p>Thanks Gryffin. I hadn’t found that Etsy seller during my trawling. I think because the bags are crystal embellished (and I searched pearls and beads). I do like some of them but delivery to Australia is $90. I suppose because the bags are so heavy! I will check out Light in the Box. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026409 Sat, 11 May 2019 20:49:40 +0000 Sal 2026409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will keep my eyes open for you! Gorgeous ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026372 Sat, 11 May 2019 14:29:17 +0000 gryffin 2026372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn - I understand.&nbsp; I have the natasha couture clutch, but silver/white gold/platinum are my metals.&nbsp; I found this site on etsy.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/593779069/crystal-clutch-triple-rose-purse-evening?gpla=1&amp;gao=1&amp;utm_campaign=shopping_us_crystalsbydavid_sfc_osa&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_custom1=0&amp;utm_content=13978459&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5dnmBRACEiwAmMYGOfPvE500GmwUqN1PG4Hm79a0l-AYJB6Wz7RGWgn4D6QGpE836C_J6BoCEycQAvD_BwE">https://www.etsy.com/listing/5.....ycQAvD_BwE</a>&nbsp; I think you might find it interesting.&nbsp; It's OTT.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/610671731/bridal-bling-crystal-clutch-gold-wedding?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-5&amp;frs=1">https://www.etsy.com/listing/6.....#038;frs=1</a>&nbsp; He might have something that could work.&nbsp; Just want to let you know, they are heavy, they make a statement but you could kill someone with these things!! </p> <p>ETA - sorry I see you checked etsy.&nbsp; Shopped before reading carefully.&nbsp; Good luck on the hunt!<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/women-metal-formal-event-party-wedding-evening-bag_p5634512.html?currency=USD&amp;litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&amp;sku=1_27&amp;country_code=us&amp;utm_source=google_shopping&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;adword_mt=&amp;adword_ct=200736400965&amp;adword_kw=&amp;adword_pos=1o2&amp;adword_pl=&amp;adword_net=g&amp;adword_tar=&amp;adw_src_id=2907233386_857975019_45192548604_pla-325113066670&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5dnmBRACEiwAmMYGOVFMZL_4OiGn9yFIB3diC8ZHnqdId1801vSvIztZGY7unFJjfZ1g8hoCEVIQAvD_BwE">https://www.lightinthebox.com/.....VIQAvD_BwE</a></p> <p>This group has a bunch.&nbsp; Worth a look.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026367 Sat, 11 May 2019 14:06:30 +0000 SarahD8 2026367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an inspiring project! I admire your commitment to sticking with your vision. I wish I had specific retail suggestions for you. </p> <p>I vote for trying the diy embellishment. I think you are up to the challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026363 Sat, 11 May 2019 13:16:15 +0000 Brooklyn 2026363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, that’s appropriate. It’s so delicious I want to eat it! But I think you are right about the size </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026362 Sat, 11 May 2019 12:58:54 +0000 Bijou 2026362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, I love the little bauble bag. Given the measurements, Idont think my iPhone would fit in it, it is often too big for very small bags. Such a shame because that bag is the definition of the term ‘arm candy’ . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026356 Sat, 11 May 2019 12:26:07 +0000 Brooklyn 2026356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ST, that is very out of left field! I like your thinking So I did a Renaissance search on Etsy. As you do. But nothing that’s quite right. Mostly drawstring bags in velvet. I really want something fairly sharp and structured. I am fussy.</p> <p>The Cat, thanks. I do have 2 nearby thrift stores. One that I visit regularly (more as a donor than a buyer, but I always do a bit of a look through). So far no go but I will keep trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026342 Sat, 11 May 2019 10:02:43 +0000 Anonymous 2026342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh aaah! Seconding checking bridal shops, or consignment.<br /> Do you have Renaissance faires there? They have lots of things in velvet and brocade, and artisans are often willing to do custom work. Pretty reasonable prices since they're appealing to a big cross section of fairegoers. If not, look up Renaissance on Etsy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026337 Sat, 11 May 2019 09:45:18 +0000 The Cat 2026337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you considered thrift shops? (My favourite clutch and my favourite velvet skirt are both thrifted. I never see anything like them in stores.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026332 Sat, 11 May 2019 07:55:39 +0000 Brooklyn 2026332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks SF. No, I haven't tried ebay but I'll give it a go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026331 Sat, 11 May 2019 07:47:23 +0000 Style Fan 2026331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous items Brooklyn.&nbsp; I haven't seen anything like the clutch except in bridal stores.&nbsp; Have you looked on ebay? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026326 Sat, 11 May 2019 06:46:17 +0000 Brooklyn 2026326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also considered this little darling thing, which is described by the retailer as being "retro and noble". (I love that.) But, because of its shape, it's hard to tell whether it would even fit my phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026325 Sat, 11 May 2019 06:31:37 +0000 Brooklyn 2026325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He he Jenni. Yes, I am very particular Hopefully the black skirt will be easier!</p> <p>I think the first inspiration pic might be Balmain. So I take your point. But no harm in trying, eh!</p> <p>I did look at Colette Hayman. I like Olga Berg too and saw a rose gold bag that I liked a lot. Different vibe. I’m trying to stick with my “vision” for now. </p> <p>I’m glad you had success with Colette Hayman </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026323 Sat, 11 May 2019 06:22:39 +0000 Jenni NZ 2026323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS I did see several by an Australian brand called Olga Berg which seemed nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026322 Sat, 11 May 2019 06:20:59 +0000 Jenni NZ 2026322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I was thinking those pics looked Dolce and Gabanna-esqe. What you’re looking for is very specific Brooklyn! Is it possibly quite difficult if you are using designer type looks as inspiration?<br /> In my clutch search I tried our fancy department store Smith and Caughey (similar to David Jones) plus Forever New plus Colette by Colette Hayman plus a event wear shop. C by CH is who came through, thank you for the suggestion! But then I was really only looking for silver without anything more specific. I love what you’re looking for but wow, it sounds tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026321 Sat, 11 May 2019 06:09:43 +0000 Brooklyn 2026321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bijou. You’re right, that Camilla look is on the right track. But I really want pearls! Lots of them too! Definitely hoping for something inexpensive in fabric or faux leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026320 Sat, 11 May 2019 06:04:23 +0000 Bijou 2026320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, one of my friends has this clutch which is pretty (but alas not the right colours)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://au.camilla.com/products/envelope-clutch-friend-in-flora">https://au.camilla.com/product.....d-in-flora</a></p> <p>I will stay on the look out - I love your inspiration. Dolce and Gabanna do this look so well, but alas their bags are very expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026315 Sat, 11 May 2019 04:31:57 +0000 Brooklyn 2026315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rachy. Baroque is hard to find! I’ve actually contemplated buying a fabric clutch in gold damask and sewing on the pearls myself. But that could turn out sub-standard. Unless I can find a YouTube tutorial on this issue. You never know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026312 Sat, 11 May 2019 04:09:58 +0000 rachylou 2026312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh. Brilliant ideas. I have a baroque sweater that should go because of a pulled thread, but baroque is hard to find! I wish you good shopping mojo... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-the-hunt-for#post-2026310 Sat, 11 May 2019 04:02:48 +0000 Brooklyn 2026310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two things:</p> <p>1. A baroque style pearl embellished clutch or satchel. As OTT ornate as possible. Preferably in gold, black and white (faux white beads instead of pearls are fine). But it could be a jewel colour like teal or maroon with pearls. Or it could be gold damask with pearls. I want contrast so not white on white. Gold not silver hardware. I have checked out clutches on Etsy but they are not as sharp and modern as I’d like. I’ve also checked out bridal stores but they tend to have very small clutches. Brides carry light! I’d like something medium sized. </p> <p>The Amazon find is very close to what I had in mind but it’s a bit small. The St Xavier is also close but I don’t like it nearly as much as the Amazon version and its much more expensive. Pics 1-3 show the vibe that I am after.</p> <p>2. A black midi skirt in velvet or velvet devore (burnout) or some other dressy, very textured fabric for evening wear in winter. Could be A-line or pencil. Asymmetric and/or wrap. I tried the Witchery version shown in Finds but it’s a wrap skirt and it has a gaping issue when I sit.</p> <p>Any suggestions about where to look appreciated. Thanks in advance. </p>