Whenever we see a celebrity carrying a fringe handbag, they usually pair them with jeans, a sundress or sandals for that laid-back casual look. So it’s actually refreshing to see this trend in a more dressed up setting, such as this party look worn by Manhattan socialite Tinsley Mortimer:
Tinsley Mortimer at the Max Azria 2010 Collection – backstage Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 in New York City on September 15, 2009
Tinsley Mortimer pulls off the formal fringe look well and she does it again at a New York charity gala. This time she makes it more elegant, pairing her silver fringe clutch with an electric blue dress, classic gray pumps and a silver cross necklace:
Tinsley Mortimer at the New Yorkers For Children MAKE IT HAPPEN Tenth Annual Fall Gala in New York City on September 22, 2009
If you’re a fan of the fringe and thinking of ways to dress it up, take a cue from Miss Mortimer and try a style like this one that you can find at Amazon:
Whiting and Davis Plated Brass Mesh Clutch Adorned With Crystal Fringes
The plated metal mesh instantly gives serious sparkle and the crystal accents are guaranteed to lend glamour to any outfit on its own. And of course, the clutch comes with a detachable long chain so you can convert it into a shoulder bag if you want to keep your hands free.
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