champagne

'tis the season to be gorgeous!  Here's how we capture the magic of the holiday season: with golden leaves on a burgundy background surrounding our Poppy Zip-Around Box Clutch in luxurious snakeskin.  Nothing says "Happy New Year!" better than spoiling yourself with a touch of glamor.  Just don't forget to add the glass of champagne and good friends to enjoy it with...

I just discovered the fanciest festival in the world and it's called Wimbledon. It felt so classy and luxurious, from the official timekeeper being Rolex to the simple fact that there is an official champagne of Wimbledon (anything with an official champagne has my seal of approval). And more importantly, it was so much fun! My boyfriend and I went for two days, first with a grounds pass to sit in at courts 3 through 18 and sip Pimms cups on Henman Hill. The classic day out at Wimbledon, complete with strawberries and cream. The second day we were lucky to score seats at Centre Court tickets for the day, for matches including Andy Murray's second round win (and he just went on to win the tournament - hurrah!). Our chic AURORA Minaudiere was the perfect bag for Wimbledon, especially for Centre Court - stylish and sophisticated but not too formal. Whether my other hand was holding a flat white at the morning match or a glass of champagne mid-afternoon, this versatile crossbody clutch was the perfect accessory. Game, set, match.

Lauren

Happy New Year's Eve! Who else is really looking forward to tonight? All that excitement, anticipation and sparkle, not to mention another reason to bring out the statement bags! Gold metallic snakeskin bags, silver silk minaudieres, crystal-covered clutches... no bag is too festive for a NYE celebration! Which one would you pick?

For some last minute style, cocktail and party clutch inspiration, check out our New Year's Eve pinterest board.

And from all of us at Inge Christopher, we wish you a fun, festive night and a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR! Cheers to 2016!

Lauren

The office is buzzing with Warriors pride!! Last night's victory was incredible. As a Bay Area company 29 years in the making (and myself a Bay Area native), the Warriors are our team and one that we have grown up rooting for. No bandwagoneers here - I have been wearing this vintage Warriors jacket for over ten years now (likely from the late '70s and my favorite thrift store find to date). Beyond excited for these exceptional players! Let's pop some champagne!

Lauren

I just returned from the most beautiful wedding weekend in Mendocino! My boyfriend, Charlie, and I were among 300 guests gathered beneath a redwood grove on an absolutely gorgeous day, just a mile or so from the Pacific Ocean (just far enough for the sun to break through the fog!). The wedding ceremony was lovely, the vows rang true and the bride's style was majorly on point. Mine wasn't so bad either. In fact, I was delighted to have another occasion to carry my GLOBAL GIVING Charity Foldover Clutch! Aside from the fact that the metallic pewter leather was a perfect complement to my muted lavender dress, it also feels good to carry it knowing that 25% of proceeds are donated to charity projects around the world through GlobalGiving. This big, beautiful celebration full of happy, lovely friends was just one more reason to consider those less fortunate and the capacity within all of us to help. Check out globalgiving.org to see all of the charity projects they fund around the world.

Lauren

Happy 2015! Naturally we're huge fans of special occasions here at Inge Christopher (with so many stylish party bags, how could be not be?) and New Year's Eve is a big one. I celebrated at a party in Napa last night and rang in the new year with some of my closest friends, our loves, and a few bottles of champagne. Our MAUDE and SABRINA clutches took part in the NYE festivities as well, as photographed by Beijos Events, alongside a gold metal mesh evening bag from Whiting & Davis and lots of confetti. Wishing all a fantastic and fashionable 2015!

Cheers!

Lauren