Elaine Turner Bianca Clutch | Ivory Croc Embossed Evening Purse

Elaine Turner looks to appease women of all tastes with its Bianca clutch. There are several different Biancas to choose from, all with a very distinct evening look.
I think the pick of the bunch is this crocodile embossed purse. No one will think it's an authentic exotic, but I really like the way that silver peeks out between the pale ivory scales for just a hint of glitz. If the effect is too subtle for you, you won't be disappointed with some of the showier designs in the Bianca range. The espresso toned lizard bag and the bronze ring lizard purse are too gaudy for my tastes, but I know someone will fall for them!
Elaine Turner can get away with making some of her Biancas very flamboyant because the base design is so simple. The bamboo shaped turn lock closure is interesting, but everything else in this flap-style purse is pretty stock standard.
Ordinarily I'd think the drop-in chain was too heavy for an evening bag, but I think Elaine Turner gets away with the gamble here. It works well with the bamboo shaped clasp, but I wish it was longer. You might be able to hang it over your shoulder if you're petite, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
The lack of storage space is also disappointing, if not unexpected for an evening purse. The leather trimmed zip and accessory pockets are nice perks, but I'd trade them all for more room.
I'm not sure Elaine Turner has done enough to warrant charging $250 for the Bianca clutch, but that price still isn't exorbitant for an evening purse.

Marni Rosette Embellished Clutch | Fluffy Feminine Black Tulle Evening Bag

If you've never heard of Marni, you're probably American. Marni is kind of the European version of Marc by Marc Jacobs, a hip youthful line with a tinge of classicism. This rosette clutch has a quirky, feminine appeal that's elegant enough for grown ups too.
The tulle rosettes that make up the body of the bag are tightly wrapped and layered, which results in an extremely opulent, multi-dimensional appearance. The smaller, embroidered florals are ladylike, while the bigger blooms are just pure fun.
The balloon-y pouch shape adds volume on top of the volume the rosettes create. Honestly, I'm not sure the bag needs this much oomph, but it does give it a unique, if not somewhat bizarre, beauty. The small detachable leather shoulder strap is a great option if you get tired of hand carrying this somewhat unwieldy bag.
For $1,050, this bag looks like something out of an editorial photospread. If your wardrobe can handle this much sass, I say go for it.