by Lindsey Canant

Brainy-kitsch duds are transforming everyday items into something altogether surreal. Playful and intriguing, trompe l’oeil (“tricking the eye”) accessories give a wink to the notion that style is more than an illusion.           

1. Fred Re/Cover iPhone Case $13.50;
2. Blue Q Bag $7.50; and
3. YummyPockets Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Bag $10.
all at Joie de Vivre 1792 Mass. Ave. | Cambridge | 617-864-8188 | joiedevivre.net


4. Lanvin Rhinestone-print Tote $850 at
Alan Bilzerian | 34 Newbury St. | Boston | 617-536-1001 | alanbilzerian.com

5. Thursday Friday Together Bag $52 at
Flat of the Hill | 60 Charles St. | Boston | 617-619-9977 | flatofthehill.com


6. Make Headlines Travel Edition Magazine Clutch $298 at
Kate Spade | 117 Newbury St. | Boston | 617-262-2632 | katespade.com