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Etsy Voter Challenge: The Perfect Clutch

Wedding season is about to hit its second big wave of the year (who doesn't love an autumn wedding? Awww...) and that means I'm looking for dresses and heels and fancy jewelry and, of course, clutches. Though I don't use my strapless purses as much as I probably should, they're still one of my favorite things to buy. They just seem so timeless and feminine, the kinds of pieces you don't really appreciate until you're a real grown-up lady. The people at Etsy obviously share my passion. Today, they've rounded up 40 of their most-loved evening bags and asked readers to weigh in on the best of the bunch. It's a bit of a boondoggle, sure, but totally fun. My picks are this weird-glam metallic version and one made of corduroy, which I might, if I could find the right style, pair with a denim dress. Yee-haw!

What's with All the Spam in the Comments Section?

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