{ so celine }

i first saw this clutch (in black) under the arm of my friend carolina (turns out she has it in yellow too, as seen below!), and immediately assumed it was celine ~ or at least something equally cutting-edge and costly. it’s just so absolutely, perfectly now, with its simple, fold-over design and chunky, gold zipper-teeth.

so, you can imagine my excitement when i learned it was simply from the invariably-available-everywhere american apparel, and is offered in multiple hues (including spring 2011′s critical color, camel!) for only $45!! i ordered doubles, how about you?

speaking of celine, i can’t believe we haven’t addressed pheobe philo‘s resort 2011 collection for the label yet, because it’s everything i’m currently craving…


…and how hard does their simple clutch concept kill it in electric blue?!

{ runway & streetstyle photos via style.com }
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07677610185912578841 Catherine

    Soooo weird to see that you made this post, because just today while walking home from work, I couldn't get this clutch out of my mind. (I'm obsessed, I know.) The electric blue in particular is the shade I've been thinking about. I think I'm going to attempt this DIY-style, maybe even make it reversible with an equally-bright color on the interior.

    Love the AA version too!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02650206078952067054 erin

    I love statement accessories! This is a great purse and a bonus plus that it is big enough for all my necessities!

    ~ Erin
    mysolesearching.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14876642970706930637 Mariel Villanueva

    Awww! Thanks for the tip!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00591627560282923318 Mely

    I have been looking for the perfect clutch lately and I think I've found it, the bright yellow one will give a pop of color to any outfit! Great post!
    http://dawnofstyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15110129229977718587 The Magic Mirror

    Thanks for the tip!!!!! I need a new clutch. Love the resort pics. Just dreamy

    Amber
    http://themagikmirror.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08520076437187048788 Faboulista

    kelly i looked online but i only saw the colours black/tan/gray. do u know where it is avaialable in other colours? i really want yellow or hot pink if it would be available. plss share if u know! i am dreaming about this bag.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02864884707495470417 Jenava

    This collection sends shivers down my spine. The shapes and colors are particularly alluring.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03580195483507919482 ggshoe

    Great find! Keep sharing!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03620689201161990201 Laurita P

    you're right the clutch is pretty killer in blue

    http://adorablydeliciouslp.blogspot.com/

  • http://everythingsbetterwithfrosting.com Elisabeth – Everything’s Better with Frosting

    Thanks for the tip! I'm such a sucker for a good deal!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09461085609523518578 Natasha Negovanlis

    Yes! I was JUST eyeing that American Apparel clutch the other day. I also found out they have great gold watches for a similar price. A nice alternative to MK ones for the starving university student like me.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16208102183812777303 Absolutely Mrs. K

    well after seeing all of these, I think my new purchase will be a colorful clutch. The only thing I, it’s not so smart to buy a Céline in NYC (they are a lot more expensive out there). But the city always seduce me and I cannot resist. Anyway thank you for convincing me with this post, now I am defiantly sure that I want a big bold colorful clutch. So if you have one (a colorful), please bedazzle me by combining it with one of your fabulous outfits.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16152895649723164590 BRAD

    ♥ that electric blue Celine clutch & the un-zipped 'biker' jacket on Taylor Tomasi Hill!! Hottness!! ☆

    http://www.sprezza2raw.com/

    baci ♥ Brad

  • https://profiles.google.com/110268714147208757284 Gabriella Cozza

    I love the pretty bright blue clutch! It's fun for spring, I'm tired of dark winter colors, I need brights and pastels! lol! :)

    Principessa Gabriella

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14468798740867264548 Andrea Reh

    If only I lived in America where American Apparel was invariably available everywhere. Instead, I'm stuck here in little old New Zealand (though not Christchurch, thankfully), which can at times be something of a fashion wasteland.

    Andrea x
    andreareh.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17393100812137382340 AlienBaby

    I have it in black with an off-white zipper. Love it!
    http://www.alienbabyblog.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01915301502681425552 yvo

    i just saw your post with yr earrings dangling. wow. pretty cool girl!

  • http://magmoiselle.fr mll mag

    I want this clutch.. ;) )
    http://magmoiselle.fr/?p=4103

    come discover my site ;) )
    http://magmoiselle.fr/?p=4103

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09113056625709563735 ♥Run With Fashion♥

    Loove the clutches ♥
    Love the yellow one :D

  • https://profiles.google.com/101698924680399719681 k come karolina

    i NEED it so bad!

    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01514627554329642237 Vasilieva

    fab bags, absolutely adore

    http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
    x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16354995244676124814 Essiefashion

    Really cool clutches !!!!
    xxx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09388282324115984878 Gabriella

    Love that clutch! Especially the cobalty blue!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00896638834590707229 Miss Molly
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09149573978948513451 audrinajulia

    This one is beautiful and luckily-affordable! How I wish there's an american Apparel in the Philippines so that I can able to purhase this kind. Such a beautiful and stunning clutch with great color!

    http://www.audrinajulia.blogspot.com

  • http://wordbyjessie.com/ wordbyjessie.com

    i LOVE the tutu with the converses. great look. rocker chic.

    http://www.wordbyjessie.com

    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2039498/word-by-jessie

    xxjj

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10955116532345730478 RASPBERRY JAM
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12347329353442093349 Michelle Lee

    loving all so colorful clutches :)

    swatch international giveaway:
    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14227790770455857624 The Fancy Teacup

    Wow, that envelope clutch is a steal of a find! So versatile and chic too. Can't wait to see what colors you got and see the posts of them.

    http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
    much love.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05882333911932324281 blue roses

    i have a number of large clutches in that style, which i have mostly thrifted at consignment or vintage shops. i love the modern look of this one, though, and you can never beat aa's plethora of colors.

    the white pant suit you have pictured kills me; want it.

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16263377842988295961 ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR

    LOVE these simple clutches, especially Carolina's in yellow…

    XoXo-Kelli K
    http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com

  • http://smokethorn.wordpress.com/ smokethorn

    Very elegant, like always (good choice!! ^^)

  • blank

    ohhh i'm in love!!
    the blue celine bag is fabulous, i'm so glad american apparel has something similar to fit my budget!

    –la vie en BROKE–
    http://jennachristine.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01833953291419734182 KimChicSisters
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03751950906338942728 sisters4saymoreismore

    oooh! THAT right there is my next DIY… so chic and simple, and i have some yummy grey pleather that just might do the trick!

    ~selina

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05359487128946293599 SAMANTHA

    oh my god I loveee that electric blue! celine does kill it. and that clutch at american apparel?! yessss!! thank you so much for sharing, lovely post. always love your blog.

    xx
    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17076926764470807282 chocandcinnamon

    Really?? AA?? It's beautiful!
    xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17172363320049233297 EYE-LOVE COSMETICS

    Guess I found my new clutch for spring..Thanks!

    eyelovecosmetics.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18308179132121214641 Clemence and me

    I love the blue electric!!!

    http://www.clemenceandme.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01142451652755518642 Anastasios

    Nice to see the yellow AA clutch, so pretty and affordable so one can buy all colours :)

    But the blue one… is a killer!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08305312017474174284 hannah

    i need every bright color they offer. that blue celine is fuckin DANK.

    X

    http://www.thefashionhash.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15479084412049344097 Stiletto-aholic

    I've been lusting after an oversized clutch like this for ages, but didn't know where to find it. Can't believe it's from American apparel! thanks, I now know where to get one.
    xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11519884084613665286 Ashley

    omg i cant believe you did this post. i just did a post just like this. showing pics of the celine clutch and talking about the AA ones. you must visit my blog. but if you find out where i can get the Celine one and for how much please let me know!!!!

    http://www.postmodernrunway.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06121298928930115780 2Anchor

    Thanks for the post, because I now MUST have this!!! I absolutely adore all of the colors.

    http://2anchor.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15884781824553808680 poca

    I love the idea of a no-frills bag in a solid hue to accent any outfit. Plus it looks large enough to fit a lot of good stuff in!

    Thanks for the "tip-off" on American Apparel. Who woulda thunk?!

    xo,
    Poca
    http://www.stylespotrun.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04348778557772621239 Allison M.

    never would've thought to check AA for this clutch.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11519884084613665286 Ashley

    i cant believe you did a post on this. im not joking my most recent post is also about this Celine clutch. i even show some of the same pictures u did. and i talk about the AA one. you have to check it out

    http://www.postmodernrunway.com/

  • http://www.fashionotes.com sarah

    I love the AA clutch! I have it in dove grey and black, and use them all the time for just about everything!

    Sarah – Toronto editor – http://www.fashionotes.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00207083711507978637 Eugenia Woods

    Thanks for the tip! Love it!

  • Anonymous

    That is a nice clutch, the electric blue especially. Unfortunately, I find clutches too fussy for the most part. I like have some sort of strap so I can go hands free.
    ~CNM

  • http://doorknobsanddaiquiris.com/ Doorknobs and Daiquiris

    Clutches, clutches, everywhere! I'm most certainly going to have to add this one to my collection.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15440934249657693022 MvsD

    i love it!! do they have it in yellow?? or bright blue???

    I´m going to check it now!!!!

    XOXO

    Carmen from http://modavsdecoracion.blogspot.com/

  • http://fashionurbia.com fashion urbia

    While the bright blue Celine is so amazing, the American Apparal find of yours is such a great find. I am going to go check them out today.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09941373430810252805 GlamorousGirl
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00959290204095275687 Diana

    awesome clutch! can't believe it's AA~
    those Celine photos are gorgeousss. I heart Pheobe Philo~

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06110691506562595961 Tasha

    $45 is definitely more affordable! I love the pop of color the yellow shade adds!

  • http://twirlyskirts.wordpress.com/ twirlyskirts

    I saw this last time I was in there and LOVED it!

    http://twirlyskirts.wordpress.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11935583008787705248 Emily Jean
  • http://www.grandejewelry.blogspot.com Melody
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02756585515065845268 Aubrey and Melissa

    Wow this is such a great find! The color is absolutely stunning!

  • http://talesfromabarstool.com Tales from a Bar Stool

    Those sunglasses. I need them in.
    ~SA

  • http://www.fashionslap.me kate

    Hmmm yeah I don't like American Apparel. It's a moral thing great bag though otherwise.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14069400289454012514 DNA (designers+artists)

    I fell in love w/that Carolina pic at first sight! Thanks for posting this, I've been obsessing in my head all day about oversized envelope clutches in solid colors.

    http://www.designers-artists.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00625789250352636581 Rossella

    love the blue celine

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  • http://choicesmultiple.blogspot.com/ choicesmultiple

    Great inspiration, such nice looks. I fell in love with the first one, the grey dress.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14275678973430240909 Chiffon Dreams

    Considering it's from AA, i don't think $45 is worth the money – anyone with basic sewing skills could easily DIY this baby, which is exactly what I plan on doing!! then again, i'm super cheap =)

    http://dreamingchiffon.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12162882122042197917 Meanz Chan (Koi Story)

    I love it! It's so adorable, I might have to get one!

  • http://thebohemienne.wordpress.com/ The Bohemienne

    Wow, great clutch at an amazing price! And as much as I am loving everything Celine right now, that black Burberry jacket takes the cake for me. :)

    http://thebohemienne.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546546010795837472 Kerissa

    The blue clutch is soo exquisite and I NEED it in my life :) The yellow is perfect for my floral pieces for summer. Maybe I NEED two in my life.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10943173247436131779 Rococo

    The electric blue is amazing! So perfect.

    http://rococo-blog.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12339772710234523352 Femme Fatale

    I loved that bag for soo long! I found a cheaper one at "Monki"! great stuff if you wat check it out:)

    http://breakfastatfaymes.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-clutch.html

    xo

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12751017433588151325 Sin SalSa Suelta

    Beautiful colors, beautiful outifits, beautiful sneackers!!!!

    http://wwww.sinsalsasuelta.blogspot.com

  • http://cocoscocoon.wordpress.com/ cocoscocoon

    That bag is perfect! Thanks a lot for the tip :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14239560619238939535 Alinne’s Style

    Love specially the eletric blue and the yellow one! amazing

    http://www.alinnestyle.com

    .

  • Anonymous

    I love Celine bags.

    http://www.purseandco.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10367155562528555483 Molly Marler

    You honestly just MADE. MY. DAY! Have been looking for JUST this thing! And its…gasp! Affordable?! What the WHAT?! Thank you, so much! (Off to American Apparel I go…)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14167156568343112162 Holly

    carolina's sunglasses are gorgeous. anyone knows who makes them? grazie :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05152771406831493416 Sarah @ Designs Good

    i have the navy one! it doubles as my portfolio ;)