For a similar look to Ms. Szohr’s, try the Lauren Merkin Louise Pebbled Metallic Lamb Clutch in Brown. (The leather finish reminds us of shimmery fish scales.) This structured clutch with pleated details would dive right with Ms. Szohr’s red dres . But for those of us that don’t have a ready supply of Marchesa at our fingertips, we’d throw out a line and cast this beauty as a foil to our favorite jean and t-shirt combination for downtown rocker flair. Sweet, with just enough (piranha optional) bite.

So it came as no surprise, really, when our Google Alert informed us that the praised designer is set to release a fragrance. Our mouths almost began to water as we read on the potion: notes of green tea, peach and bergamot, blended with a “fragrant bouquet of rose absolute and delicate white flowers blended with a subtle touch of chocolate and osmanthus.” Yum! The bottle cheekily references Ms. Kiely’s iconic stem patterns and is topped with a stopper in typical Kiely bright orange. Spray it on your wrists and neck and then slip it into your  matching Laminated Classic Shoulder Bag (on sale!) in the Large Stem print as an ode to everyone’s most desirable designer. Your bag-loving bod has never smelled so good.

For inspiration, why don’t you take a look at the Lauren Merkin we’ve all come to know and love. Today we’re especially smitten with the Ava Clutch, a bejeweled beauty that works as well with our new floral dresses as it does with a boyfriend blazer and jeans for Friday night drinks. In taupe, the piece can work overtime all year long, and in black, the Ava is chic and avant-garde. Enjoy this sartorial wunderkind and you’re bound to be inspired to name your next favorite clutch from your favorite clutch maker.

After designer Phoebe Philo sent simplified, well tailored pieces down the runway at her first Céline show last October, minimalist waves reverberated through the fashion houses. This week Stella McCartney, Givenchy, and Karl Lagerfeld, among others, showed toned down garments accessorized with pops of color. For real people, this simplification will translate to neutral, slimly tailored separates that are easy to mix and match. It’s like 60′s mod, reborn in easy to wear colors and the most flattering silhouettes.

When wearing the new millennium’s minimalism, reference the mod minimalism of the 60′s with a Mondrian inspired clutch. (Whew– that is a lot of ‘m’s!) Eenamaria is a natural choice when you need the pop, and this Every Queen Needs a Clutch offers a bright yellow hue in a fresh, bite-sized serving of vintage mod. Plus, it makes the old new again with eco-friendly and easy to clean materials– because functionality and saving the earth never go out of style. Like living (minimalist) history!

The Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag has the space for all your emergency needs– particularly if those needs include a change of underwear and a toothbrush! In soft grain leather with gold hardware, this roomy doctor bag has an extra long strap for hands-free dancing at your favorite bar and comfortable strolling the next morning. You can even smile at the whimsical lining inside while rifling for your biggest, darkest sunglasses to cover the eye makeup you forgot to take off (shhh, we won’t tell your dermatologist). There’s no shame in owning a great bag– especially when it’s our Angel Handbag designer of the month, and she’s 20% off!

If we could choose just one that celebrates the new season but still plays nice with our winter coats (just in case!), the Dan W Snake Flower Small Satchel is at the top of our list. Covered in extravagantly detailed snakeskin blooms, designer Daniel Wenger perfectly pegged a transitional winter-to-spring number. With a career in art and design before his successful foray into handbags, it’s clear that Dan understands the basic principles of design while simultaneously knowing what purse aficionados crave. The material and colors fit comfortably with the thick nubby fabrics of the last few months, while the flowers are hopeful reminders of what’s to come. If that’s not reason enough, it’s on sale! No reason not to let Dan W blossom in your wardrobe!

Last week at London Fashion Week, the Orla Kiely Autumn/Winter 2010 show featured models in cheeky retro-tinged garments wandering through 60′s style living rooms (perhaps a nod to Ms. Kiely’s multifaceted design roots). The blogosphere blew up with rave reviews of the collection’s vintage-inspired shapes, sophisticated color combinations, and of course, fantastic use of prints. Before the garments are available in stores, we’re using it as inspiration for new ways to wear our favorite  Orla Kiely Classic Shoulder Bag.

Happy NY fashion week, everyone! Looks like someone has been reading this blog– or at least, practicing good style! 90210 star Shenae Grimes was photographed at the Rebecca Taylor show carrying a clutch from our very own clutch maker, Lauren Merkin! Ms. Grimes styled it up with a belted blazer, high waisted pants, and red suede ankle boots. Very inspirational. Translate this look for work or play with a perfectly cut blazer and belt to carve out your waist, a higher-rise trouser, your favorite chunky heel, and of course, a Lauren Merkin clutch. We think the Tatum Patent Croc Clutch would be divine. And since it’s a fashionista’s favorite week, go for it in orange. Like a festive sweater, only way better.

While the words “fringe messenger bag” may conjure images of a patchouli-scented, long-haired hippie chick with penchants for grass-grazing skirts and bare feet, the swaying embellished piece is a style secret for all types of smart sartorialists. Fringe is a natural with worn-in Levi’s for urban cowgirls (and this season’s double denim look), takes center stage with grungy leather rocker babes, and goes surprisingly sweet when worn with other saturated colors.

The favorite fringe at Angel Handbags is the Tylie Malibu Crystal Pyramid Fringe Messenger by Malibu-based designer Lisa Izad. With a thick tie strap for versatility and comfort, you can choose from three shades of soft distressed leather. We’re especially loving it in natural– the muted color would go just as gorgeously with jeans as it would with your favorite motorcycle boots. Wear ‘em both with your hair hung loose and add a splash of (grown-up) patchouli for a look that’s all your own.