What the fob? A primer on the cutest new purse accessory
At first glance, it would appear that a race of tiny fuzzballs has nuzzled its way into Instagram's fashion set. What's that on your leg, @Elastyle?!
https://instagram.com/p/9dkzgnxcTd/?tagged=streetstyle
Before you call an exterminator, allow us to fact-check: That's a purse fob — or in social media–speak, a #pursefob — which is essentially a decorative ornament often clipped onto watches, keychains and now stylish satchels. Even fashion plate @oliviapalermo has been caught fob-ing:
https://instagram.com/p/uP0k7gIXit/
As has Chiara Ferragni, jet-setting bloggess at The Blonde Salad:
https://instagram.com/p/9Y0N_8SeSN/?taken-by=whowhatwear
But these quirky fobs aren't reserved exclusively for the sartorial elite. Here are few options to clip on your own bag.
Purse Fobs
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