Happy Labor Day from YYC

Okay Girlfriends — time to lovingly pack up all those white shoes and bags ’til Easter ’08 (Gasp). Unless, of course, you are PAT BOONE.

That said, perhaps this standard has evolved into a “do your own thing” over the past few years. Winter White — with its slightly less stark cast (and Named for its seasonal virtues of use) is always in style.

Still, as fashion’s createurs (think Choo, Chanel, Gucci) are promoting accessories in slates, black, cherry, and the ubiquitous black patent, why bother — check out our favourite VBH envelope clutch in glittering garnet: