Helloooo! I'm Crystalyn. My blog is a peek behind the scenes of how I make my handbags, as well as the people and natural elements that influence my design process. I don't own a car, and live by the zoo with a big oaf and two savage kittens. 
This week I cut, sewed and braided straps for 12 new clutches from some of my favorite materials – just in time for Valentine’s Day! For sale in both reclaimed leather and vegan options, these truly one of a kind bags have just the right vintage pleats and bright taffeta linings. Some of these cuties are so special, it will be hard to part with them. I might just keep the black patent leather one for myself!
purple recycled leather clutch, originally uploaded by Crystalyn Kae.
I just finished sewing a collection of clutches for Valentine’s Day and Molly and I ventured out around Phinney to take a few photos. This is one of my favs – we had to duck into a neighbor’s driveway to snag this shot – but using this old Volvo as a backdrop was hard to resist! I hope to have all of the photos loaded and clutches available for sale on my site tomorrow! Stay tuned.
Just a little reminder:
My pleated clutch is included in “The Best Recycled Leather Handbags” on GreenGrechen.com! What a treat!
“Crystalyn Kae is most well-known for her vegan handbags, but recently she’s started creating some clutches with recycled leather for $95. How amazing is this color? What a way to bring some interest to a neutral outfit…”
Tonight I got my first glimpse of the new movie ‘Worlds Greatest Dad’ at SIFF. . . and I am happy to say that two of my handbags are prominently featured in the movie! It was filmed here in Seattle last summer, and stars Robin Williams. Let me assure you, it is not what you’d expect from Robin Williams: it was dark, inappropriate and funny.
my Metier green tote worn by Alexie Gilmore
my red leather clutch
During filming in Seattle, my bags were referred to the costume director – who selected my Metier green tote bag which “Claire”(Alexie Gilmore) to use as a school bag and my Pleated red leather clutch for a dinner date with (Robin Williams) character “Lance”. ‘WGD’ is one of the biggest movies to be filmed entirely in Seattle, thanks in part to Jennfer Roth (also produced Oscar® – nominated ‘The Wrestler’) and Seattle’s large community of artists, technicians, and production crews.
The movie was written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait debuted at Sundance Film Festival, and will open in Landmark Cinemas in late August.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for Valentine gift ideas, I have just added new limited-edition bags in unique combinations of purple, pink, red, and sugar and spice!
For all you loyal collectors, the Valentine collection is available in extremely limited quantities – and many featured are truly one of a kind handbags. This is an opportunity to own one of my designs that literally no other person on earth carries, but you!
From now until Feb. 14 save 15% off your entire purchase! Enter code ‘love’ during checkout. The first 50 customers will also get a free flower pin!
Check out the Pleated Clutch featured in November’s Women’s Health Magazine – which will be the daily giveaway on their site on December 19. To celebrate, we’ll give you a second chance to win a clutch of your choice. . . .just post a comment below before December 20th and we’ll choose one lucky winner at random!
“As Crystalyn Kae’s website states, her supremely gorgeous limited edition 12 Bags of Christmas collection are “perfect to give or receive.” (Note to self: Print photo of clutch and leave under husband’s pillow.)
We were lucky enough to get our hands on Crystalyn’s garnet glazed clutch with leopard pleat – the absolute perfect way to sex up our favorite little black dress. All of the clutches are the perfect way to look stylish for swanky soirees or to liven up even the most boring of office parties.
Conversely, the Troubadour’s and Soiree’s are great for everyday life. These bags have the unique ability to go from handbag to laptop case to diaper bag (or any other function your double life calls for).
Crystalyn Kae’s bags are the ultimate, indulgent gift for anyone looking for a fabulous yet functional bag to ring in the New Year with.”
Since I’m not very good at keeping secrets, I wanted to inform you that I will be releasing my holiday line, “The Twelve Bags of Christmas,” on Monday, December 1st. These twelve handbags are glamorous, sophisticated and sure to make any holiday cocktail dress pop. All Crystalyn Kae handbags are available on my website with free-shipping to anywhere in the U.S. and are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas day if ordered by December 20th! Many of the handbags are very limited edition and are sure to sell-out quickly, so plan ahead.
In the spirit of giving, on Monday, December 1st, for one day only, I will be offering two for $100 on select clutches. If you are too anxious to wait for the Monday sale, I have made a few handbags available to purchase today!
The gals at Cool Mom Picks brought my lovely pleated clutches to be featured on San Francisco’s afternoon t.v. show – for their Mother’s Day Gift Ideas. Watch the show online here.
