Clare Vivier and Closet Visit

You never know who you'll meet and what kind of wonderful new things they'll introduce you to.  Last week, I posted an interview with fasion photographer Sarah St. Clair Renard, whom I met on a NJ Transit train to Newark.  She mentioned that one of her friends, Clare Vivier, designed the most amazing handbags and that a friend of Clare, Jeana Sohn, wrote a blog, Closet Visit, where she "visits creative, inspiring and stylish ladies' closets."

First of all, Clare's handbags are so simple, yet so chic.  She was inspired to design handbags when traveling with her laptop through France in 2006.  I absolutely adore her oversized clutch, especially in blue pebbled lambskin, which fits a laptop, and the La Tropezienne tote in black.  Both are perfect for work, and strike the right balance between polished and casual. 

Oversized Clutch (180.00)

LaTropezienne Tote (320.00)

As for Jeana's blog, it's one of the coolest concepts for a blog I've come across in a really long time.  I love looking through my friends' clothes, so what could be better than getting a sneak peak into some of the most stylish women's closets?  Here are a few of my favorite images from Closet Visit.

From the closet of Sophia Assa, owner of True Fashion Art.

From the closet of Sunshine C. Fox, Fashion Researcher, Trend Forcaster and Designer

From the closet of Clair Cottrell, Film Director