Handbag A-List

By Instyle
Updated Jul 26, 2013 @ 1:03 pm
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Handbag A-List

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Alexa Chung

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WHAT SHE WORE

Chung braved the N.Y.C. chill in gray separates topped with a leather-trimmed jacket. She finished the look with towering platforms and a taupe satchel.

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Miranda Kerr

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WHAT SHE WORE

Kerr strolled L.A. in retro Stella McCartney shades, a printed blouse, cropped trousers and bright accessories.

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AnnaSophia Robb

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WHAT SHE WORE

Robb gave her sweet nude-and-black print shift dress some edge with a statement necklace, a red-hot Lauren Merkin clutch and studded Valentino kitten heels.

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Olivia Palermo

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WHAT SHE WORE

At the CFDA Awards, Palermo glowed in Dennis Basso's gold fringe dress. Sparkling jewelry, a beaded clutch and lace-up heels completed the ensemble.

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Emma Roberts

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WHAT SHE WORE

At Chateau Marmont, Roberts feted Prabal Gurung in a belted blue sheath that she paired with eye-catching accessories, including pyramid Melinda Maria drop earrings and lace-up Sophia Webster heels.

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Naomi Watts

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WHAT SHE WORE

At the Tribeca Film Festival, Watts set off her printed Alexander McQueen sheath with gold Monique Pean jewels, a red hot clutch and peep-toe heels.

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Olivia Palermo

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WHAT SHE WORE

Palermo styled her structured skirt with a plumed topper, printed button-down, embroidered bag and suede boots at the Burberry Prorsum runway show.

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Jennifer Aniston

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WHAT SHE WORE

Jennifer Aniston honored Ben Stiller in a strapless Valentino column and studded clutch at the American Cinematheque Award Gala.

WHY WE LOVE IT Bold white accents were a fitting touch for the bride-to-be!

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Catherine Middleton

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WHAT SHE WORE

Catherine Middleton's lace Temperley gown reappeared at London's Middle Temple Hall.

WHY WE LOVE IT A dress so nice, she wore it twice! The Duchess gave new life to her plunging column with a bright red Alexander McQueen clutch.

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Emmy Rossum

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WHAT SHE WORE

In West Hollywood, the actress hit the street in a mixed print Topshop mini, colorblock Christian Louboutin tote and patent leather ballet flats.

WHY WE LOVE IT Emmy Rossum's got style at every budget! The star showed her range in an under $100 dress and lust-worthy handbag.

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Miranda Kerr

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WHAT SHE WORE

Kerr got around Sydney in a black top, floral skirt, leather Prada tote and ankle-strap heels.

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Jessica Chastain

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WHAT SHE WORE

Chastain arrived for a performance of The Heiress in a military coat, green Dolce & Gabbana handbag and button-up boots.

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Pippa Middleton

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WHAT SHE WORE

Middleton sat courtside at Wimbledon in a macrame Orla Kiely jacket. A knee-length skirt, white tote and patent leather peep-toes completed her ensemble.

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Freida Pinto

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WHAT SHE WORE

Freida Pinto brightened up the room at a Barney's bash for The Maiyet Varanasi Silk Capsule Collection in a vibrant ensemble and leather accessories.

WHY WE LOVE IT The stylish star couldn?t be missed in her daring blue and green color combo.

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Katy Perry

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WHAT SHE WORE

Katy Perry feted Prada's The Great Gatsby exhibition in the label's floral sheath, a printed clutch and bowed sandals.

WHY WE LOVE IT Never one to shy away from making a statement, the singer stood out from the crowd in her fashion-forward design.

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Hailee Steinfeld

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WHAT SHE WORE

Steinfeld stood out in a striped Dolce & Gabbana dress, matching green clutch, and Mary Janes at an L.A. event.

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Kirsten Dunst

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WHAT SHE WORE

Kirsten Dunst walked the red carpet for the Upside Down premiere in a belted dress that she styled with a marbled clutch, gold Dior jewels and colorblock heels.

WHY WE LOVE IT Her LBD was stylish on its own, but paired with cool accessories it was a total knockout.

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Jessica Alba

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WHAT SHE WORE

Alba walked the Golden Globes red carpet wearing Oscar de la Renta's mermaid gown, a diamond Harry Winston necklace and textural Roger Vivier clutch.

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Kerry Washington

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WHAT SHE WORE

Washington paired her cutout Carven dress with red accessories including a patent leather Kate Spade New York clutch at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment breakfast.

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Malin Akerman

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WHAT SHE WORE

Akerman flaunted her baby bump in a plunging vest, leather leggings and printed clutch from Barbara Bui and pointy-toe Aldo pumps at InStyle's Miss Golden Globe celebration.

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Olivia Palermo

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WHAT SHE WORE

Olivia Palermo fought off the winter weather in NYC in a chunky white knit sweater, animal-print skirt, black booties and a CH Carolina Herrera blazer. She completed the look with a bright orange clutch by Olivia + Joy.

WHY WE LOVE IT Despite the chill in the air, Palermo's bright orange clutch signaled the start of spring.

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Jessica Chastain

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WHAT SHE WORE

Jessica Chastain arrived for a performance of The Heiress in a crisp Michael Kors coat. Round sunglasses, skinny jeans, a bright bag and patent leather heels completed the look.

WHY WE LOVE IT The stylish star set off her winter white with a pop-of-color pink tote and lips to match!

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