They Call ‘Em Minaudières

minaudière (me’no dyer’) – A small ornamental case for a woman’s cosmetics, jewelry, or personal items that is often carried as a handbag.

Gucci Minaudiere
Gucci

Alexander McQueen Minaudiere
Alexander McQueen

Olympia Le Tan Minaudiere
Olympia Le-Tan

Sasha by Rafe New York Minaudiere
Sasha by Rafe New York

YSL Minaudiere
Yves Saint Laurent

And of course, the gorgeous Dior makeup minaudière.

Christian Dior Makeup Palette Minaudiere

I never knew these were called minaudières. They were always just boxy-clutch-thingies to me. I must remember to call them by their actual name now. Sounds so posh and la-di-dah, doesn’t it? 😉

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3 comments… add one
  1. gio

    I didn’t know these were called minaudière either lol. But they are all very pretty!

  2. geekchic

    I ALMOST bought the alexander mcqueen one. The one I wanted was a knuckle-duster one. AWESOMELY-COOL! 😛 Eh you know when would the Dior one hit our shores? Melikeys very much 😛

  3. Grace

    I didn’t know there is a name for these mini clutches!
    They look absolutely gorgeous! I like the gucci one:)

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