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Makeup Bags That Double as Going-Out Clutches

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on February 3, 2012
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Available at mzwallace.com
Available at mzwallace.com

Easy-to-spot fuchsia with a cool tassel pull. Snakeskin Angus pouch, $75. Photograph by MZ Wallace

Available at Ulta.com
Available at Ulta.com

Textured rosettes in deep pink keep things elegant and interesting. Stephanie Johnson mauve tulle large clutch, $21. Photograph by Ulta

Available at anthropologie.com
Available at anthropologie.com

Cheeky chevron stripes will add a touch of whimsy to any outfit. Mountain Peaks cosmetics case, $38. Photograph by Anthropologie

Available at janemarvel.com
Available at janemarvel.com

You’ll find two separate zip compartments inside this coated canvas bag. Double cosmetic bag, $32. Photograph by Jane Marvel

Available at topshop.com
Available at topshop.com

The bow is such a sweet touch. Coral makeup bag, $28. Photograph by Topshop

Available at shopbop.com
Available at shopbop.com

Badass black leather in that already-iconic hexagon shape. Alexander Wang Fume toiletry bag, $350. Photograph by Shop Bop

Available at deuxlux.com
Available at deuxlux.com

Hunter green gives this roomy bag a dose of utilitarian chic. Deux Lux Felix toiletries bag, $64. Photograph by Deux Leux

Available at intermix.com
Available at intermix.com

A simple statement-maker. Hunting Season python cosmetic/clutch, $395. Photograph by Intermix

Available at mango.com
Available at mango.com

Leopard print is always a do. Animal-print toilet bag, $11.99. Photograph by Mango

Available at saksfifthavenue.com
Available at saksfifthavenue.com

What can we say? This season, we’re suckers for anything orange—and the gold accents are just enough hardware to take this beauty out of the bathroom and into the bar. Rebecca Minkoff ostrich-stamped leather travel cosmetic case, $88. Photograph by Saks Fifth Avenue

Available at beandd.com
Available at beandd.com

Studded tan leather + slick black sides = perfect for your next concert at the 9:30 Club. Be&D Heather luxe leather pouch, $98. Photograph by Be&D

 Available at loft.com
Available at loft.com

Two pouches for under $40? Hard to say no to that. Snake-print cosmetic case pair, $34.50. Photograph by LOFT

Available at sephora.com
Available at sephora.com

Lace is a great textured accent for an all-black ensemble. Charlotte Ronson makeup bag, $20. Photograph by Sephora

Available at katespade.com
Available at katespade.com

Look closely—those are hedgehogs! Gia cosmetic pouch, $75. Photograph by Kate Spade

Available at etsy.com/shop/VellePurse
Available at etsy.com/shop/VellePurse

Metallic silver to match anything and everything in your closet. Velle leather carryall, $48. Photograph by Velle

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