Katie Cassidy

Actress Katie Cassidy arrives at the CW & AT&T’s ‘Melrose Place’ premiere party on Melrose Place on August 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Leather Vests

Designer Erik Hart, who used to design for Morphine Generation, recently launched his own women?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s and men?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s collections. This black leather vest is part of his debut line that features dramatic colors in everything from coats to cocktail dresses. The shell is 100% leather, and the lining is 100% polyester. Vest has a zip front closure and belted hem with front pockets. This vest is an edgy new take on 80s style, without the huge hair! $193.00

Felix Rey

Soften the hard edges with this girly satin flowered clutch purse by Felix Rey?Ǭ† featuring a satin rose detail and magnetic closure. The logo is on an enamel-inlaid plate at back. Hardware is gold, and there is a detachable wrist strap at zipper closure. It measures 5 ?Ǭ? inches high by 8 ?Ǭ? inches long. Goes great for balancing out tough girl outfits. $250.00

Kimono Dresses

The black leather vest pictured earlier would look great worn unzipped over this Erik Hart silk kimono dress, another piece in his debut collection. In a stormy slate gray, this lined silk dress has a zip front and a drawstring waist. It drapes beautifully and has a bubble hem.?Ǭ† $139.00

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Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba was photographed earlier in the week wearing this Jason Wu bubble dress at the Metropolitan Museum of Art?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Costume?Ǭ† Institute Gala, whose theme was ?¢‚Ǩ?ìThe Model as Muse.?¢‚Ǩ¬ù The bubble dress or skirt, and sequined tops are big news this spring.

You can get a similar look for a lot less. Start with this Sequin Pleat Bubble Dress in Charcoal. It features a round scoop neck and pleated bubble skirt. From shoulder to hem measures approximately 31 inches. Made from rayon 94%, spandex 6%. $34.80 from Forever21.com

If you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re petite like Alba, a pair of platform heels will give you long legs, particularly if you pair them with black opaque tights. This Jessica Simpson Parigi Platform has a leather upper, lightly padded foot bed, platform sole, and covered stiletto heel 4 ?Ǭ? inches long.

Hue super opaque control top tights extra solid opaque tights with the added bonus of slimming control top support purchase at Saksfifthavenue.com.

Carry all your evening essentials in this Jules Van Patten pink clutch purse. It features a magnetic closure and detachable silver chain. Shimmering gold fabric is covered with bright pink floral lace. Open it up, and the lining is hot pink with brown pin stripes for an 80s retro look. $29.99 from modcloth.com.

A stack of rhinestone bangles on your wrist will set off your dress and purse nicely. This one features three rows of rhinestones. $22.00 from mfredric.com.

Finish off your evening look with these pink crystal drop earrings. They reflect light and shimmer when you move. You will turn heads when you wear these. $12.00 at kristengrace.com.

The fall season can’t get more bright than with this seasons very colorful Kate Spade handbags. Shine brightly and sparkle with a beautiful Swarovski Chic Ring. Or add that essential Goldenbleu clutch to your evening.

Let’s give it the run down. From the top; Kate Spades handbags are very functional and as I said before - very colorful for the fall season. Functional - because you can use this delightful handbag at work, or out on the town. Whether for shopping, or to dinner. It is just that great bag, for general use. And at a great price point too. Here are my top choices from the season?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s line.

Kate Spade New Canaan Red Flat Serena Bag - $199 Sale price

Bridgehampton Flat Serena - $201 Sale price

Now I love anything that sparkles - especially Swarovski Rings. Look delectable and charming wearing a Swarovski crystal ring of your choice. It just adds that extra glam to any outfit.

Swarovski Ring Chic Taupe Medium Jewelry - $191.95 Sale price

Crystal Pave Domed Ring - $253.00

Get the London look and polish off your evening with a golden clutch from Goldenbleu.

Goldenbleu London Clutch - $118.00

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Article by ?Ǭ© Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008

Hello there you fashionistas! Well we have finally made it! This is the grand finale of our Elliott Lucca handbag giveaways for the month of June. Couture would also like to thank Elliott Lucca for their generous contribution!

As you know Elliott Lucca was our designer couture giveaway for the month of June. And so far we have given away a beautiful Calypso Clutch in apricot and a superb Calypso Shopper in leaf green.

Calypso Clutch valued in our giveaway for $158.00

And the winner of our Calypso Clutch in apricot was Kate from New York.

Calypso Shopper from Elliott Lucca, valued at $288.00!

And the lucky winner of our Calypso Shopper in leaf green was Raquel from Hawaii. Congratulations to you both ladies!

Calypso Shopper in silver

Calypso Clutch in leaf green

The winner of our Calypso satchel will be announced next week!

The Calypso Satchel valued at $300! Will be given away to a lucky reader who will be announced next week!

So to make this the best giveaway ever, we are now offering two bags! To two lucky readers! The last of this giveaway includes the Calypso Satchel in silver and the Calypso Clutch also in silver!

These beautiful designer handbags are one of a kind in the Elliott Lucca collection. So you know the drill! Enter and subscribe to Couture in the City if you don’t already. That is an excellent and high value designer handbag that could be yours!

So if you want to be the proud owners of a Calypso Satchel in dazzling silver, or the Calypso Clutch in silver too. Then Enter today and subscribe to Couture! If you already subscribe to Couture in the City you are automatically entered into the giveaway every week! The Calypso Satchel and Clutch giveaway runs until July 2nd. So subscribe if you haven’t already. The winners of this fantastic contest will be mentioned in two weeks. So good luck to you all! Ciao for now!

Hello there you fashionistas! As you know Elliott Lucca is our designer couture giveaway for the month of June! Every Friday we will feature a new handbag giveaway from this exclusive New York designer!

We are excited to announce in our third week running, that today’s giveaway is the EL Satchel!

“Today’s Couture” giveaway this week is the Elliott Lucca Satchel valued at $300!

This beautiful and elegant designer handbag is valued at $300.00! So you better enter and subscribe to Couture in the City if you don’t already! That is supreme value for a high quality and superb designer handbag! The Satchel by Elliott Lucca has ultra-soft leather in an elegant palette of summer colors. And the beautiful shape is enhanced with impeccable lines.

Elliott Lucca Satchel is accented with the distinctive EL logo

So if you want to be the proud owner of a Calypso Satchel in dazzling raspberry, then Enter today and subscribe to Couture! If you already subscribe to Couture in the City you are automatically entered into the giveaway every week! The Calypso Satchel giveaway runs until June 25th. So subscribe if you already haven’t. Next week in Friday’s ‘Today’s Couture’ we will be giving away our grand finale of two handbags to two lucky readers! - The Calypso Satchel and Clutch in silver by EL! So good luck to all you fashionistas!

And the winner of last weeks Calypso Shopper in leaf green will be anounced next week!

Calypso Shopper valued at $288.00!