L.A.M.B. Clutch Wallet

Hey! Remember that awesome L.A.M.B. bowler handbag I talked about a few weeks ago? What do you mean, no? I found the wallet to match it! Now, I don’t usually try to match my wallet to my handbag. In fact, I wouldn’t carry this one inside that bowler bag. That’s a bit much, don’t you think? What I’m thinking is, I love the design and color of that bowler, and on days when I carried another handbag, especially one in a complimentary color, I could still enjoy the L.A.M.B. design with this wallet. The other thing is, that bowler bag is $450. That’s a splurge to save for after you get your tax return, right? But in the meantime, if you don’t want to, or can’t spend that much on a L.A.M.B. handbag, you can still enjoy the designer opulence without the huge price tag by getting this L.A.M.B. Clutch Wallet.

The wallet is pretty much a scaled down version of that bowler bag. Same colors, same geometric design, same leather and patent material. I’m not one to go for gold bags or wallets, but this one is toned down to the point that it’s not overdone or gaudy. And I love the green in it—a perfect shade for winter, reminiscent of pine trees. Speaking of pine trees…holy crap! Eleven days until Christmas! This would make a great gift for the fashionista in your life, or just for the Gwen Stefani fan. The wallet is lined with grosgrain fabric in a black and white stripe that Gwen seems to favor in a lot of her designs and clothing. It has a back wall zip pocket, and several slip pockets just the right size for credit cards and ID. A snap closure keeps it all where it’s supposed to be and not free floating in your purse. Just like the bowler handbag, the wallet also comes in noir (which is a pretentious way of saying black) and scarlet. And get this! Usually, this L.A.M.B. wallet goes for $195 at Endless.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 1

What? Still here? You think even $117 is a lot to spend on a wallet? Well, normally I would agree with you, but not when it has the L.A.M.B. name attached to it. But whatever. If you’re that picky and you want to spend less than a hundred bucks on your wallet, or on a gift, you can check out this Hobo International Nancy wallet. Nancy makes it sound girly, and guess what—it is! Although it’s also available in black, leafy green, and yam, I’m digging it in this beautiful pink. What really makes it stand out is that the leather is glazed, giving it a pearly sheen. It’s girly and pearly! How can you resist? It opens up to several card slots and a built-in coin purse, made from printed canvas lining. It secures with a covered magnetic closure. You could carry this as a clutch if you wanted to, it’s so pretty. Try it out for $98 at Endless.com. But remember that 40% off deal! You can get this wallet for less than 60 bucks if you get it before Wednesday! That means you could get TWO of these wallets for close to what just one costs at retail!

Budget Saving Alternative 2

You can save a little more with this Fossil Melissa Tab Clutch. Even though it’s called a clutch, and you could definitely carry it like one, it also functions as a wallet. It’s made of one hundred percent leather, embossed with a feminine floral pattern. It boasts several slip pockets, including one with an identification window so you don’t have to pull your license out when you get pulled over for trying to speed out of the crazy holiday traffic at the mall. On the rear exterior is a zip pocket, perfect for change or other small necessities. The top has a tab with a magnetic snap closure. It’s lined with a cute multicolored pattern fabric. And it will save you money while carrying your money. It’s just $48 at Zappos.com. Remember, they have free shipping!