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Roberta di Camerino Carvel Intreccio Bag, Handbag of the Day

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We might be going slightly overboard with all the yellow handbags we've been featuring lately (Hayden-Harnett Welles Hobo and Jimmy Choo Fru-Elaphe Clutch), but as I write this, it's an extremely gloomy, dark and rainy day. And I am yearning for some bright sunshine. And that is certainly what you'll get while you wear the Velvet Carvel Intreccio Bag ($2995). It's made with velvet - which likely will not feel good against your skin on hot summer days, but it would be great for the cool summer nights – and decorated with orange (although it appears more red) and darker hued yellow stripes. The interior is lined with leather and features a zippered and open pocket.

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Alexander Wang Velvet Sandals

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Alexander Wang takes the combination of American Sports with high fashion to an all new level with his Open-Toed Sandals ($499). Initially shown at his Spring 2010 fashion show, his leather and velvet open toed sandals are accented with black shoe laces that are wrapped around the top of the shoe and gathers together in knot on the side. I can't say that I've ever seen shoelaces manipulated in this way, but hats off to Alexander Wang for being creative and trying something different. Luckily, the laces just barely touch the ground so you won't trip. View his looks below to see them paired with toeless knee socks for an unexpected and playful look.

Gallery: Alexander Wang Velvet Sandals

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Shangai Tang Velvet Jacket

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One reason to be excited about the end of summer and cooler weather is the return of velvet season. As my colleague Kristin Young reported earlier, velvet is hot this year. This velvet jacket from Shanghai Tang has a basic black exterior with frog closures but gets a pop of color from an embroidered 100 percent silk lining in either red or vivid turquoise. It sells for $915.

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The Fashion Statement: A Velvet Revolution

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Velvet usually comes out of mothballs about once a year: the holidays. Other than that, the fabric that has always stood for wealth and luxury tends to spend more time on settees and chaises than on warm bodies. That is, until now.

Velvet's not so underground anymore thanks to European and American designers who used bolt after bolt of it in the fall 2009 collections. And each one has manipulated the short dense pile into much more than just eveningwear.

Ralph Lauren, Fendi and Bottega Veneta created velvet rose-colored cap-sleeved frocks, neutral strapless cocktail dresses and burnt-orange slouchy day dresses, respectively. Chloé, Sonia Rykiel and Ralph Lauren went for velvet harem pants, mostly in dark green and black. Gianfranco Ferré, Lanvin and Elie Saab blew fashion watchers away with their long black velvet gowns with structured cap sleeves à la the '40s.

Aquilano.Rimondi-a new talented design duo from Italy-draped, cut and sewed bright red velvet into a belted cocoon coat-dress that hits just above the knee. Superb.

But if two designers can turn velvet into a full-blown trend of the season, it's Miuccia Prada and Marc Jacobs. Interestingly enough, both fashion forces took some yellow with their velvet.

Jacobs ran with the '80s-the decade he first hit the fashion scene- with neon yellow cocktail dresses like the one pictured above. Another yellow cocktail dress wraps its wearer like a mummy in wide-bands of velvet. (Fergie took this look out for a spin on the red carpet recently, only in electric blue.)

Prada reached back to a darker mood in the '40s and came up with a more toxic shade of yellow. This disconcerting yellow hovering somewhere between poison and putrid was made into a deep V-neck and stitched to a tweed skirt. Burned-out velvet made appearances on double-breasted coats and V-neck dresses (sometimes awkwardly topped with fur).

Gallery: The Fashion Statement, 07/30/09

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Christian Louboutin Cadeau Bow Kiss-Lock Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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The Christian Louboutin Cadeau Bow Kiss-Lock Clutch is a scrumptious little bag -- it's almost pretty enough to eat.

This clutch is made with luscious blue velvet (someone should send one to Isabella Rossellini), in a rich, warm shade you almost never see. This color is an excellent choice, as it's dark, but not so dark it would clash with black. It would also work well alongside most shades of blue, as it is so unusual.

We all love the signature Christian Louboutin kiss-lock stiletto heel closure, and it works perfectly on this bag, which looks like an antique or something a European princess might have carried once and then donated to a museum. The harshly abstract design coupled with the soft, stroke-me texture make this bag a true masterpiece.

The Christian Louboutin Cadeau Bow Kiss-Lock Clutch is available for pre-order from Neiman Marcus for $945.00.

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Marc Jacobs Party Girl Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Even though it's quite a small bag, the details on the Party Girl Clutch, from the Marc by Marc Jacobs collection, deserve a closeup. The bag is made of soft velvet and comes in either burgundy or brown. A coordinating velvet ribbon is laced around the top edge of the bag, looping through a series of logo-embossed golden tabs before tying into small, neat bows at either end. It measures just 4"H x 10"H x 1 1/2"D and has a logo printed cotton lining. Price: $328.

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Isabella Fiore Cory Celtic Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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While green velvet is not going to be the "it" fabric of any season in the foreseeable future, it manages to work extremely well on Isabella Fiore's Cory Celtic Satchel. The olive green velvet gives the purse an antiqued feel, further emphasized by the slightly aged gold hardware, which perfectly matches the Celtic styling of the bag as a whole. It has two top handles, a zip closure and, if green is not your color or you simply prefer a more contemporary look, it is also available in black with gold accents. Price:$395.

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Velvet Beetle Pillow

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Throw pillows are a nice way to accent a room without replacing the floor or furniture. You can easily introduce new textures and colors to a room, brightening it or making it more elegant, if you choose. A pillow like this Velvet Beetle Pillow, designed by Helene Ige, can be a nice touch. The pillow itself has a down and feather fill and comes in vibrant jewel-tones. It is accented with a beetle made of gold metallic foil. The beetle design is not so large that it draws too much attention from the rest of the room, but it does add a bit of interest to what might otherwise be boring pillows. Price: $139 or $159, depending on size (12x16" or 18x18").

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Dolce & Gabbana Men's Velvet Jacket

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Velvet is back in style for fall and winter fashions, for men and women, and as the weather cools down a bit, it actually becomes more appropriate to wear the stuff. The Dolce & Gabbana Men's Velvet Jacket is a good example of how the plush fabric can look hip and be incredibly versatile at the same time. The well-cut jacket is could be appropriate for office wear and then transition to an evening out with just a simple change of shirt underneath. Opt for a more conservative white shirt to make this office-worthy, but both button-downs and tees can work under the blazer in the evening. Price: $1,475.

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Kate Spade Russian Hill Maya, Handbag of the Day

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She wore blue velvet... and could have carried a bag very similar to the Kate Spade Russian Hill Maya, which is an understated velvet bag in midnight blue. The shape of the purse is derived from a classic knitting bag, with an expandable bottom and gathered top, though Spade's version has wood handles and snakeskin trim on the tab closure. The bag, though it appears to be small in the photo, actually measures 11.6"h x 19.7"w x 4.3"d and is very roomy. It has a satin dot lining, and multiple interior pockets to keep your things well organized. It won't be available until September 1st, but it is available for preorder at $425.

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Roberta di Camerino Bagonghi Bag

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Vintage without the dust, this Bagonghi bag was designed by Roberta di Camerino in 1948 but has a beautiful style that still works today. Roberta di Camerino worked with "soprarizzo" velvet, handwoven on antique looms and created according to Venetian tradition. The Bagonghi has been carried by Grace Kelly, Andie McDowell and Isabella Rossellini. The bag is made of brown and salmon velvet with a Meridiana design in the center. It has leather handles, silver hardware and sells for $2,192.

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