Elly Clutch Skye Blue -

There is a running joke in my household that I have a "bag problem." If you ask my husband, he’ll tell you that I don’t actually walk into a room—the handbag enters first, and I am merely trailing behind it. But recently, I added a new member to the family that has stopped me in my tracks. Actually, it stops everyone in their tracks.

Try head-to-toe denim. A light wash jean jacket, white jeans, and this bag. The blue tones will harmonize without matching exactly, creating a very "off-duty model" vibe.

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Do you wear a lot of tan, camel, or rust? Sky blue is the complementary opposite of orangey-browns. Throw this clutch on with a tan linen jumpsuit, and watch the outfit come alive. It breaks the "beige boredom" without being aggressive.

The makes me feel like I’m on vacation, even when I’m stuck in traffic. It is a small piece of joy disguised as an accessory. elly clutch skye blue

It is not a loud, neon electric blue. Nor is it a sad, washed-out pastel. This Sky Blue is the color of a perfect 10:00 AM morning on a Greek island. It is the color of a Tiffany box meeting a fluffy summer cloud. It is optimistic, clean, and incredibly chic.

If you are looking for a sign to step out of your neutral comfort zone this season, this is it. Trust me—you’ll be looking for excuses to go out just so you can carry it. There is a running joke in my household

If you haven't seen this little gem floating around your social media feed yet, allow me to formally introduce you to the bag that is about to become the soundtrack to your summer. When the box arrived, I was expecting the usual neutral beige or basic black. Don’t get me wrong, I love a safe staple. But the moment I lifted the lid and saw that Sky Blue hue, I audibly gasped.