Melie Bianco: Affordable style and functionality

Handbags are considered an accessory, of course, but sometimes (read: most of the time), we like them to take center stage. Like pieces of artwork, an over-the-top, out of this world purse is, we think, a perfect way to find inspiration for an outfit. Take the Melie Bianco Multi Colored Clutch. It comes in black/white/and metallic, but we’re smitten with its coral variation. Undulating strips of coral, brown, teal, and metallic in soft faux leather cover this clutch, which can be carried by hand or worn over the shoulder with an extra strap. Extra touches like a string of beads make it a masterpiece. And did you notice the price? The Melie Bianco brand, founded in 2003 by husband and wife team Melissa and William, is centered upon the notion that runway-inspired handbags can be affordable for every woman. Besides saving our wallets, we’re thanking Melissa and William for some sartorial inspiration. This purse, with its tropical tones, has us dreaming of a floor-grazing dress and some sweet sandals to wear pool-side on vacation in St. Bart’s. A girl can dream, right? At least the purse is within reach…