8 Great Bags with Bold Designs ...

Price: $20 at etsy.com
Wow, there are some talented people at Etsy. This little bag has a lovely, simple but striking design. Perfect for when you just want to carry a few items such as mobile, wallet and keys, it is also vegan friendly if, like me, you prefer to avoid items of animal origin.

Price: $30 at etsy.com
Looking for a beach bag for your holidays? This is just the thing for summer, with its rainbow stripes. It’ll also do double duty as a market shopper. What’s more, it’s washable – always a practical touch!

Price: $28 at etsy.com
I love the 70s! This cool bag has a print with girls in 70s style clothing. On a practical note, it has short handles plus a long adjustable strap – I like being able to adjust a bag so that it sits in the right place.

Price: $28 at etsy.com
The now iconic self-portrait of Frida Kahlo is here turned into a backpack. Another famous Mexican image, that of the Virgin of Guadalupe, forms a smaller pocket. Why have a boring plain backpack when you can wear a taste of Mexico?

Price: $65 at etsy.com
This bag just leapt out at me, since it features shades of my favorite color, purple. It’s very versatile, as it wold go with both smart and casual outfits. Plus it can be worn across the body, which I like for security, and has an adjustable strap. All the boxes ticked!

Price: $18.99 at amazon.com
Giraffe print is the new leopard print, I have decided. That big bold pattern is just so cool. A nice little touch with this bag is the red trim and handles, and it’s also big enough to accommodate all the sundry bits and pieces that we like to carry around.

Price: $59.95 at amazon.com
A cross-body bag is always a favorite with me, both for security and convenience. This bag is also bound to get comments as it has a huge spiral flower trim on the front. It’s available in four colors, but I think the flower stands out most in the coral version.

Price: $88 at amazon.com
If you’re into the quirky style of designer Betsey Johnson, you’ll love this tote bag. With a skulls and roses print, and studded trim, this bag is probably big enough to fit me in. It looks huge!

Are you a bag collector as well? What’s your favorite like? Do you like plain and simple, or big and bold?