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Lex Designs Lucia Pleated Purse

Lex Designs, a new designer brand by Alexis Meschi out of Santa Cruz, CA, has created a linen handbag for fall which fits perfectly into the north/south tote trend that the fashion world has watched appear on the New York and Milan runways. The Lucia Pleated Purse is handmade out of linen and features a whimsical pleated pattern on the sides of the handbag. The pleats are unique and each one is a different size which creates an asymmetrical pattern; another trend from the Milan and Paris, ready to wear, spring and summer 2011 runways.

The Lucia Pleated Purse is a north/south tote with a handle that can be worn on the forearm or shoulder. The Lucia Pleated Purse features vintage buttons where the handle meets the handbag and also features a dangling pom pom. Lex Designs has created a unique, soft linen handbag that can be worn now as well as into 2011. The Lucia Pleated Purse fits into the upcoming trends, which are not even off the runway yet, making it a smart investment handbag to buy now.

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Lex Designs handbags are made from linen, making them the perfect handbag choice for Fashionistas who prefer to stay away from animal products in fashion.

The interior of the Lucia Pleated Purse features white linen and the handbag measures at 19" wide, 13" tall and 4" deep. The handle drop is 23" and the handbag is $265.

The Lucia Pleated Purse can be purchased online at madebylex.com.

To learn more about Lex Designs, please click here.

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Cathy O'Brien has experience working in fashion, high-tech and marketing. She is a published fragrance, beauty and fashion writer who loves handbags. She runs her own fashion website and blog at www.bayareafashionista.com. Bay Area Fashionista can be reached at cathy@bayareafashionista.com.

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