Charming in a way few handbags really are, this Ted Baker Canvas Printed Tote Bag is the ultimate cheerful accessory to keep you organized this spring. Faux black leather trim and gold hardware dress it up a bit, but this tote is really all about seeing you through the season in casual, laid-back style. The colors are bright, but not overdone. Best of all, it’s spacious enough to hold everything you need. Adorable! Available for $114 at ASOS.
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We’re seeing crazy brights all over the place lately! This Cammie Hill Patent Leather Cinch Clutch is a great way to pull off those colors and retain some functionality at the same time. The slick, wet look is a cool complement to the springy colors. It’s available in everything from hot pink and yellow to more practical black and a particularly attractive caramel. I love the textured overlay that wraps around the front - it really adds just the ...
If money were no object and the prospect of carrying python around all day no problem, a gal might be inclined to grab herself a gorgeous Carlos Falchi purse. The designer is a master when it comes to making snakeskin bags with personality. He’s not stuck to clean lines and simple shapes, which is great because it gives bags like this Oversized Python Clutch a chance to really shine. The brilliant papaya color and watercolor floral lining are clear odes ...
Garden-variety florals are now a thing of the past, thanks to the latest crop of Balenciaga purses. Designer Nicolas Ghesquiere has essentially reinvented several of the fashion house’s most popular bags, breathing new life into designs usually more synonymous with motorcycle chic than prim and proper elegance. The Giant Weekender, for example, is now a breath of fresh air with its purple watercolor-printed cotton and dark green leather trim. It’s unusual and may even be a bit too fuddy-duddy ...
The latest brilliant idea from Fendi? DIY handbags, of course. The famed (although that’s in doubt after this) fashion house has released the Fendi Artist Baguette to feed our artistic cravings. It might be a good idea given Fendi’s recent offerings, actually - I’ve often said I could do a better job myself. And my wish has been granted with this bizarre kit, which comes with a plain white Fendi baguette and a set of Pantone markers. The idea ...
The coming season is awash in bold, graphic prints. Break up all that vibrancy with a simple bag like this Badgley Mischka Platinum Scarlet Tote. The white version is fresh and streamlined, yet still has an edgy side with its hefty gold hardware and chain strap. This bag is slim, with plenty of pockets to maintain a strong sense of functionality. A dijon ostrich version is $495; the white, grape and black versions are $375 at Luna Boston.
Though it looks more like a cosmetic case than an evening bag, the Jimmy Choo Tita bag is still gorgeous. Made of elegant silk satin, this petite purse is available in four colors - black, fuchsia, yellow and this glorious green. A hint of hardware makes it a bit more presentable as a dressy bag, but its shape and size are still much more suggestive of a small makeup bag. In fact, Choo suggests using it as one when ...
Trying to turn some heads, maybe stop some traffic? Do it with this D&G Dolce and Gabbana Karen hobo. Made of fiery patent leather, this powerhouse purse won’t fail to draw attention with its mirror-like shine and killer hue. The metal frame is so hefty, it’s practically intimidating. It offers plenty of room for the essentials, and its ladylike shape keeps it from being completely edgy. Feeling low-key? Try it in navy, instead. Available for $1295 at ...
Over-the-top as it is, I may have to crack and splurge on this Miu Miu Shiny Dragonfly Clutch. How can a girly-girl justify such a frivolous expense? Let’s see. The bag is a brilliant combination of all colors perfectly feminine: blush, maroon and pink, and the tonal dragonfly design is surprisingly pretty. The softly rounded gold handle is perfectly appropriate in size and structure - it balances the length and complements the colors of this playful Miu Miu purse ...
I love this spirited, colorful Fendi Rainbow Degrede Hobo. Bursting with cheerful yellow, orange and pale blue, the handbag is decidedly more playful than most Fendi offerings. It doesn’t take itself too seriously - there’s nothing dramatic, theatrical or overly artistic about it. The colors are light and airy, making it perfect to carry through spring and summer. It’s definitely a bit of a one-off purchase - you don’t need tons of multicolored purses - but this one is a ...
Navy, red and white can look smashing together when they aren’t competing for attention. A great example is this D&G Dolce and Gabbana Zoe satchel. The primarily white purse features navy trim and red handles, which lend the bag just enough color to keep it interesting. The patent leather really pops! It’s chic, but also down-to-earth given its nautical color scheme. You can’t go wrong with a roomy handbag like this. Available for $865 at Nordstrom.
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If I hadn’t already indulged in Marc Jacobs’ Parker Leather Purse, I’d be thoroughly tempted by this lovely Michael Kors Drawstring Satchel. The violet color is nearly identical and even the shapes are somewhat similar. I love the minimal gold accents that decorate this carryall; they have just the right effect in adding some shine and allowing the fresh color to stand out. The soft leather is just impeccable. Kors has a real winner here. Available to ...
Go green with this simple Stella McCartney Cotton Handbag. Proving easily that a purse doesn’t need to be made of leather to be fabulous, this little dynamo attracts attention with its vivid color and suits active lifestyles with its practical shape. The attached coin purse promises to make the inside of the bag just a little tidier, and the bag itself can be swung on or carried in hand. I love the color scheme here! Green is a bit ...
Lace is undoubtedly the theme of the Miss Davenporte for Coach collection. Whether it’s lining the interior, overlaying the exterior or just making a guest appearance on a little coin purse, it definitely plays a major part in distancing the handbags from the regular Coach line. That’s evident especially on the simple Leather Tote Bag. It’s extra large, so it’s perfect for the incurable pack rat who can never carry enough. It’s also great for professionals who need something that ...
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