Bag Of The Week: The Matt & Nat Santogold Bag
by Alex Gambardella
Nov 30, 2009 8:23 AM PST
I can't decide what I love most about this bag: the trendy zipper details, the convenient interchangeable straps, or the fact that it's totally affordable! Since I've been working on my holiday wish list, I've totally got my eye on the Santogold Bag by Matt & Nat. Its pebbled texture and exposed zippers give it an edgy feel while the pleating details give it a "naughty but nice" sort of vibe. Plus, it's the perfect size for tucking under your arm, and with its interchangeable straps, it's got the versatility of a clutch, shoulder bag, and cross-body all in one! Oh, and did I mention it's totally green, too? Made from glazed PVC with a pocketed interior lining made from recycled plastic bottles, you won't be feeling any guilt from Mother Nature.. or your bank statement!
What: the Santogold Bag by Matt & Nat
Price: $185
Where to Buy: Shopbop
Who Found it: xgalexy was the first to add the Santogold Bag to the Hive!
Cute Convertible Clutches Are Two (Or More!) Purses In One!
by Alex Gambardella
Nov 10, 2009 10:45 AM PST
I'm the kind of girl at the club who has her purse glued under her arm all night long. You know, the one bumping into everyone and knocking over everybody's drinks when I turn around -- not because I can't walk in my heels, but because my handbag is jutting out dangerously from my side. I don't know what it is, but while all my friends trade in their oversized satchels for a nice compact clutch with just their night-out necessities, I just can't jump on the bandwagon. I mean, sure, it's space-saving, but then you actually have to hold it all night long. And who wants to sacrifice a perfectly good cocktail-holding hand for the sake of a smaller purse? That's why I'm all about these convertible clutches. Equipped with either a removable chain strap or fold-over minimizing capabilities (or both), these little multitaskers can serve as totes, mini-shoulder bags, or coin purses in addition to clutches and can transform from one to the other in seconds with just a simple snap of a button or unhinging of a clasp! Take a look at the slideshow for a selection of my favorite multifunctional transforming clutches!
