Rockabye Bucktown

These silver and gold Marc Jacobs pouches are my finds from the Neiman Marcus/Target collaboration. Something shimmery and sparkly? Natch. Generally, I like a clutch that has a little more going on (a pattern, a funky shape, some studs, etc), but I like the size (big enough to carry your phone, lipstick, gum and some cash).

Paying $70 a pop for a clutch from Target was a little difficult (I know it says Marc Jacobs and that it was also sold at Neiman Marcus), but the quality is actually better than I expected (and the price point is such that I won’t care if it gets smashed in my luggage or if my lip gloss explodes inside)

While I’m typically not a fan of these types of partnerships (in most cases, the quality really suffers when mass production enters the equation), I did think they did a favorable job on giving the consumer what they expected: quirky gifts from notable designers. A Tory Burch lunchbox? Cute! A Rag and Bone sweater for your guy? Why not? A Proenza Schouler iPad case with a great design? Definitely fun.

Now, do I keep these for myself or gift to my family/friends?