By Iris@Lovelyish


My friend, Maggie, was complaining about what an animal she is when it comes to snacking at weddings. She won’t let a plate of hor d’oeuvres go by her. I personally think that weddings are depressing gatherings designed to make single people feel bad about themselves, so I’d say, “Eat all you want. You’re a trooper for just being there!”

Maggie’s sister, however, recommended the clutch diet. We all had deer-in-headlights expressions until she explained that you hold a clutch in one hand, and thus only have the other hand to grab food with. It decreases hand-to-mouth intake by at least a half. It sounded ridiculous, but the girls at a Weight-Watchers-like establishment across the street swore by it.



Whether or not the clutch diet actually works, clutches are the must-have accessory of the season. They add a little glamor to every outfit, and you can be as colorful as you want and still look classy. Here are some of my favorite picks:


We all live in a yellow submarine. Seriously, this Nancy Clutch Bag by Smythson is gorgeous, and you can probably find an equally amazing knock-off at Target. Wear it with a white tank-top, navy blazer and a nice pair of jeans, and bask in the sophistication.

The Bombay Clutch by Menbur is another favorite. Wear it with a red sweater and black skinnies.




Of course, you can never go wrong with a classic clutch. It has just enough space for your cell phone and wallet, and looks amazing with a little black dress. It’s also a great weapon to use when fending off groomsmen.

So, how do you feel about the clutch diet? What are your special-occasion accessory secrets?