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Deal under $60: Clare Vivier’s bags are 'Red Hot' for Target once more

January 15, 2010 | 2:55 pm

Echo Park-based bag maker Clare Vivier was approached by Target to create a clutch in her unique soft fold-over style for its January Red Hot online shop in conjunction with Daily Candy, which sold out in three days. Of course, Vivier, who makes her bags in Burbank from remnant leather, can quickly turn around 100 bags with a few days' notice -- not bad for someone lacking a ginormous overseas manufacturing facility.

For those who missed the first round of the Clarevivier (that's her line's name) $59.99 snake embossed taupe and gray leather clutch with a red tassel, Target again commissioned Vivier to produce another round of bags, now in black and taupe, available online Monday through Jan. 31, that features a “red hot” tassel and great value for something made by hand domestically.

-- Max Padilla

Portland and Seattle ... I Think You'll be Magical

This weekend I'm venturing up the west coast to visit two of my best friends and roommates from USD and I couldn't be more excited!!! Not only to see them but to see the amazing cities they have moved to, Seattle and Portland. I think the time spent with them in these places is going to be magical. It is what is going to get me through the next two work days!!!

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P.S.: I'm even excited about the rain and will most likely be making a purchase of a fabulous rain accessory by the end of today!!