First off, I’m sorry for being a bad blogger the last week. It’s been a perfect storm of blog neglect (sick kid + sick mom + wedding + work madness = blog sadness) but it won’t be a regular occurrence. Rather i’m back to making posts a regular occurrence. ‘Nuff said.

Second, I’ve been meaning for weeks to do a post on a semi-local designer who makes some killer clutches & accessories. While lost in a vortex of loveliness on etsy, I stumbled upon k.slademade’s store. The bright colored leather pouches caught my eye and I’ve been dreaming of them ever since. Turns out, k.slade is doing her handiwork just up the road in Evansville, Indiana so I feel like it’s almost local.

Her site and easy store are full of brightly colored leather clutches, bright & fun bracelets and classic, rich leather totes. I would take one of everything if I could. Here are some of my favorites. Bracelets are on sale right now – so I definitely recommend picking a couple up to brighten up a winter look.

Enjoy!

Blue & Pink Foldover Clutch – $45.oo

Tribal Print Clutch – Baby Blue Ikat – $35.00

Pony Tote – $160.00

Gypsy Braided Wrap Bracelet – $8.00

I love love love the clutches – I just can’t decide which color to go with! I’m thinking something bright to spice up my standard winter neutral & black uniform.

How do you spice up your winter outfits? Bright coats, shoes, scarves or jewelry? Or do you keep it bright year round in all aspects of your outfits (if so I am totes jeally).

p.s. – I’ve got some fun stuff planned for this week. Style spotting, boutique crashing & some reader submissions. Get hype.