Taking Fringe to the Red Carpet ala Tinsley Mortimer

Whenever we see a celebrity carrying a fringe handbag, they usually pair them with jeans, a sundress or sandals for that laid-back casual look. So it’s actually refreshing to see this trend in a more dressed up setting, such as this party look worn by Manhattan socialite Tinsley Mortimer:

Tinsley Mortimer clutching a gray fringed purse

Tinsley Mortimer pulls off the formal fringe look well and she does it again at a New York charity gala. This time she makes it more elegant, pairing her silver fringe clutch with an electric blue dress, classic gray pumps and a silver cross necklace:

Tinsley Mortimer with her silver fringe clutch at a New York charity gala

If you’re a fan of the fringe and thinking of ways to dress it up, take a cue from Miss Mortimer and try a style like the Whiting and Davis Crystal Fringe Clutch.

Plated brass mesh clutch adorned with crystal fringes from Whiting and Davis

The plated metal mesh instantly gives serious sparkle and the crystal accents are guaranteed to lend glamour to any outfit on its own. And of course, the clutch comes with a detachable long chain so you can convert it into a shoulder bag if you want to keep your hands free.

This metal and crystal clutch is available at eBags.com. This item is already on sale at $264.99 and if you purchase this fabulous clutch within 24 hours, you can knock another 20% off from its listed price. Sounds like a good deal to us! Now, what color to get – the pewter or the black?