Miami - November 26, 2007

Shiny, Happy Purses

Paola Dangond Clutches

When it comes to shiny things, you’re like a barracuda. Just one flash, one little glimmer, and you go in for the kill.

Okay, maybe not the kill, but there’s definitely salivation involved. Get ready to drool over (not on, please) up-and-coming Colombian designer Paola Dangond’s sparkly, oversize clutches.

Bright and festive, the entire collection is ready to party. But we’re loco for the two rectangular styles (one in tritextured silver, the other in red with patent leather and discreet animal hair accents) and two faux snakeskin-embossed, tube-shaped beauties in metallic lavender and silver.

Daytime pack-everything bags are just as fun, including the ’80s-inspired tote (heart accessory tags, shimmer, purple) and the not so traditional black, which has just enough patent leather to bring out your inner Joan Jett.

Actually, make that Heart.

Available at Green Grass, 54 Southwest 10th Street, Brickell (305-373-7423).