Reinventing the clutch

I just read a terrific post by Design Mom about clutches. As you may remember from my earlier post, clutches are quite trendy this season, either small or large. Yet it is true that the rest of us moms find no use for them considering the amount of stuff we usually need to carry around for our little ones.

Being a clutch-obsessed myself, here are the two ways to put a clutch to a good use on regular work days, even if you are leaving the house with your kids:

1. A small clutch (like this one by Diane Von Furstenberg, which has the added advantage of a hidden chain strap) can be used as a makeup bag and fit into a larger tote. For lunch or after-work drinks with your colleagues, you can leave the tote at the office and show off the clutch!

DVF clutch (Photo: dvf.com)

2. A larger envelope clutch (like this Jimmy Choo clutch, priced at less than 500$) is the perfect iPad/paper pad sleeve and can also be fit into a larger tote. Then wear the clutch to your next business meeting for extra-style!

Jimmy Choo "Zulu" clutch (Photo: jimmychoo.com)