MZ Wallace is a favorite go-to for utilitarian but chic New York women. For years, they’ve offered sturdy and fun totes in their boutique in Soho, New York. It seems this year, they’re venturing beyond that, and the Bea is one such offering. In Tangier and Whiskey, the coated linen handbag looks sweet and feminine. Keeping their clients in mind, the designers have added 2 zipped pockets on the outside and SIX on the inside, ...

The quilted Stam made a big splash when it was released and judging from its appearance on the arm of Vanessa Minnillo this past week, is still going strong. The quilted leather bag, with its kiss-lock and gold chain hardware is a little bit classic, a little bit rock and roll. It’s a roomy bag that, keeping in tune with the oversized handbags en vogue at the time of its release, errs on the slightly-too-large side ...

I bet you’re wondering how this beauty slipped quietly by Fendi lovers the world over and ended up on Overstock.com, aren’t ya? I mean, LOOK at it! Look at the lovely beads on this Fendi Embellished ‘Mama’ Bag! And the circular leather palettes in a variety of colors! And how can we keep our eyes off of the BEARD?! And at a ridiculous price of $2,399.99, how can ANYONE pass it up?! ...

Christian Louboutin is known for his show-stopping red-soled skyscraper stilettos, but the friendly and very gracious designer also creates bags, like the lovely silver clutch above ( $1,100 at Saks). The designer will be at an event at Saks this week at their whopper of a shoe department, and you’ll get the chance to meet him and ask about his designs and possibly get your purchased autographed by Louboutin himself.

Saks Fifth Avenue