Summer Clutch Crushes

Marc by Marc Jacobs clutch (see more straw clutch bags)

Is there any material more summery than straw? Straw's appearance on handbags is limited to the oh so sunny summer season and the look of it always screams beach and poolside soirees.  In honor of the official start of summer and to help usher in the warm weather months with style, I bring you my straw clutch crushes of the moment.

DIY Dose: Duck Tape Clutch

The words "duck tape" do not immediately call to mind fashion and accessories, but type "duct tape accessories" into google and you will get about 300,000 hits.  I knew about teens creating head to toe prom outfits each year and had seen examples of bags made out of duck tape, but never thought of trying it for myself until I was given a rather wild roll of duct tape.

The Cosmic Tie-Dye Print Duck Tape, psychedelic awesomeness! 

The roll of tape I received was a pink, orange, and yellow tie-dye concoction. Initially I had no idea what to do with it, but then I remembered the duck tape bags I had seen at a craft store and thought I would try my hand at making my own.  This project is completely sew-free, so you sew-a-phobes have no fear.