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Yves Saint Laurent Loulou Leather and Suede Mini Bag: All in Good Time

Feeling a little disco these days? Even if you weren’t around in the seventies, Yves Saint Laurent is channeling their nightclub-shuffling retro spirit and giving you the chance to look like you pulled a vintage bag right out of their archives. Flash meets sleek with their Loulou mini-bag of black suede and metallic leather.

Maybe it’s because I just got back from the City of Lights, but I’m saying mais oui to this über-chic evening bag. I’m even seeing a spot for it in my closet, hanging right over my metallic-patent YSL Tributes. Even in reality, this bag is a wearable winner. A great out-night alternative to the fancy clutch, you get a convenient strap that will look great across your cocktail dress, along with room for all the essentials. It’s a double bag, with flaps on both sides that open up to their own compartments. Needless to say, the Loulou is a bona fide timeless purchase – it already looks like a classic…I swear my mom had a bag like this. Too bad she didn’t preserve her bags for me! On Net-a-Porter for $1,250.

Pair with: A glittering maxi dress in an easy cut by Alice + Olivia will tempt you to indulge in a night out on the town. With a slinky shape and revealing back cutout, the Rumor dress is coyly provocative. On ShopBop for $396.

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  1. Oh this is lovely. I love the shape – looks like it will hold its shape even if you don’t have much in it – and lets face it – how much stuff will you have on a night out?

    Black and gold are a great combination – will go with pretty much everything, too. Classy enough for the poshest of evenings, cool enough for the rest. Truly beautiful.