Bodhi Pebble Safety Clutch

Check. This. Out. You know I like to find unusual stuff, and this definitely fits that category. I also thought it was sort of fitting with Halloween coming up this weekend. I mean, a purse with a ginormous safety pin attached to it is a little scary, right? Does it open? Does it detach? Can it be used as a weapon? To test that theory, try getting through airport security with it and see what happens. Also, it’s orange! You know, fall, pumpkins, candy corn. This handbag works on so many levels. It also brings to mind a bit of trivia. In Spain, large safety pins, and I mean the really big ones, are called matasuegras, which pretty much translates to “mother-in-law killers.” Whether you have a mother-in-law now, or you’ve had one in the past, I bet you can think of a time when one of those pins would have come in handy, huh? Yeah, I know what you’re thinking: “That wouldn’t work! I’d need to use something more substantial to make sure the job is done right!” Well, maybe this Bodhi Pebble Safety clutch can help.

Ok, seriously, you wouldn’t want to use the pin part for anything other than a handle. I mean, let’s not ruin the gorgeous leather, right? That’s where the pebble part of the name comes from. The leather has a delicate pebble texture to it, which would offer a comfortable grip on the bag, which is good because to be honest, I don’t think carrying it by the pin would be very comfortable. It’s a little too slender to make a good handle. Besides, you’ll want to show that part of the bag off when you’re carrying it. It’s only 12.75 inches wide, and 7 inches high, so it’s not too bulky to carry as a clutch rather than by the handle. It’s almost like a contemporary art piece in your hands, doubling as a great handbag. The interior is lined with jacquard fabric, and boasts a back wall zip pocket. The bag has a magnetic flap closure. It also comes in a grass green color, which would be great for spring. It’s $498 at Endless.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 1

Continuing with the stylish Halloween theme, take a look at this Franchi Kim clutch. I’m sure it wasn’t intended to look scary, or be associated with the spooky holiday, but those dangly things look sort of like miniature tentacles to me. The bag could be some sort of hairy spider-like pet. Ew. I just grossed myself out. Seriously, doesn’t it look like something Morticia Addams might carry? Or Cousin It? Or maybe Morticia made a handbag out of Cousin It in the episode you never saw. She finally got fed up with all that squealing. In actuality, the bag is shiny satin, covered in strands sparkly beads and elliptical sequins. The Kim has a chain strap that gives it a nine-inch shoulder drop, and can be tucked out of sight if you’d rather hand-carry the bag. It’s fully lined in satin, with a back wall slip pocket, and has a clasp closure. If you prefer, it also comes in silver. Try it for just $197.50 at Endless.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 2

To really heat up your Halloween night ensemble, carry this Lodis Temptation Small Gala clutch. This color is called fire, and it is hot! The metallic leather transitions from black in the center to an orangey-red at both ends, almost as if it’s burning from the inside out. Pair it with a sexy devil costume, and carry fireball candies to ward off those pesky trick-or-treaters. You don’t have to be sweet all the time, right? The Temptation’s leather is embossed with a reptile pattern, giving it a chic look. No need to carry this bag only one night a year. It will fit any nighttime occasion. The interior is lined with polyester, and has a back wall zip pocket. The clasp closure will keep your spells and potions safe. It’s also available in a reptilian emerald color, or smoke, which is just black throughout. And, it’s on sale. Usually $335, you can get it now for only $184.25 at Endless.com.