Have you ever visited the art museum and saw a piece of art (or maybe even a few) that made you question the artist's thinking but you were drawn to it anyway? It's that way sometimes in fashion too - you see a canvas of colors that you just don't get but there's something about it that you still admire. Like this Maloles Andrea Clutch . It screams hideousness but still I can't stop looking at it. How can something so unattractive be so appealing? The color combination is totally off. The mauve suede is pretty but the metallic gold leather and black trim are too harsh against it. The shape is weird - sort of a bow that is depressed in the middle with that 'interesting' two toned flap. The resin turnlock closure is dainty and adorable but the embossed 'Maloles' logo above it seems to throw it off. But despite everything about this clutch being so wrong, it still just feels so right. I really can't explain why I'm so drawn to this clutch but I want it nevertheless. I guess that's the sign of a good artists, or designer in this case. What do you think - do you love it or hate it?

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Every woman needs a biker bag for those days when she's feeling edgy, fearless and a bit reckless. A good biker bag should be black leather, of course, with some tough hardware - think studs, zippers, chains. The Tulah Ray Zip Split Satchel strikes the perfect balance between biker chic and practicality. A center zip opens all the way around the satchel to expand the bag and meets at the top along with a double top zip closure. The exterior also features pintucked leather trim and a removable leather strap. The hardware is sufficient to provide the biker feel but not too busy or flashy. It's a sturdy bag but has enough sass to satisfy your the tastes of any badass chick.

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I don't know what is up with celebrities wearing day scarves in the summer. It's hot outside - save the scarves for winter! Maybe Katie's covering up some weird alien pods that have something to do with her crazy Scientologist of a husband, Tom Cruise. Ok, that's a stretch but Tom is weird and alien-like these days. But Katie's dress code has improved significantly since becoming Mrs. Cruise so I'll ignore the summer scarf slip-up and just focus on her haute bag. She's carrying a cute black shoulder bag with double handles and dangling flap detail. Any guesses on the handbag designer? Devaney/WireImage

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Last year Chlo was producing bags most of us would be embarrassed to carry but this year they've really stepped up their design game! This lovely hobo is so uniquely designed and just the bag you want gracing your arm. The Chlo Large Milton Hobo is really a cross between a hobo and a shoulder bag - the bottom is flat and the top curves upward in a delicate crescent shape. Four outside pockets are punctuated by metal accents that meet in the middle of the bag. A long chain is suspended by a leather shoulder strap and the bag closes with a top zip. Besides the design of the bag, the leather is a stunning shade of blue; midnight blue to be exact; which has the shimmer of metallic lambskin without the flash. Pre-order now at Saks.

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There seems to be two popular accessories in Hollywood right now - the baby bump and a designer handbag. Naomi Watts was spotted with her expanding baby belly and her beloved Mulberry Mabel bag. The actress looked casual and laid back in a blue raw silk dress with a silver bag. The Mabel is one of my favorites from the Mulberry handbag collection. The large shoulder satchel features double handles, two front zip pockets, large side compartments and a top zip, with that characteristic vertical belt down the center. Shop more Mulberry and other Bags at NET-A-PORTER

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