As the weather chills, a lot of us are turning our minds toward our next seasonal “it” bag.
And, of course, “it bag” is often another word for “item we covet but cannot afford.”
Sometimes luck is on our side now, and this weekend at Lord & Taylor, you will score 25%-40% off select designer handbags. One great find is this Zooey Leather Drawstring – normally $268, this weekend $186.99.
Metallics are big this season, but it’s incredibly easy to overdo them and look trashy rather than trendy. A bag is a great way to try them out, and keep things from going …read more

The dome satchel is a classic shape that is perfect for everyday wear. Right now, you can get a hot deal on this shiny leather dome satchel by Hobo International. This bag comes in four great colors — Black, Leafy Green, Mogano (brown) and Wine. These shades are perfect for fall but can be worn all year round.
The Hobo International Margaret dome satchel is on sale right now at Nordstrom, marked down from $324.00 to just $179.90. If you are are looking for a bag that can be a staple in your wardrobe, this one is a nice choice. This …read more

In the past, I have come across websites that allow you to design your own handbag by picking the materials, but Laudi Vidni’s site is one of the better ones that I have seen. Laudi Vidni subtly spells “individual” in reverse. There are over a thousand different handbags you can create from all the options.
To start out, you choose from eight silhouettes — horizontal tote, classic shoulder bag, shoulder bag (which is taller and thinner than the classic), satchel, wristlet, hobo, vertical shopper and clutch. Then you click through various parts of the bag, choosing the fabrics and colors for …read more

Convertible bags are a hot choice for fall. Look for bags with detachable straps that you can convert from shoulder bags to crossbody style or to a clutch. They are great when you need to be hands-free, or just want a completely different look. Personally for me, convertible crossbody bags are the ideal choice when sightseeing or on shopping trips.
Kate Napleton over at Stylehive provides her opinion on the convertible bag craze along with some fabulous options…
Handbags are my true weakness. Okay, and shoes, and accessories, okay FASHION. But handbags, I love. To get more mileage out of a bag …read more

Us women take our handbags very seriously – and all of us have very distinct personalities.
Every girl knows that no look is complete without the perfect piece of arm candy.
This fall, we will see a lot of vibrant colors and rich leathers – it’s a great way of easing our way out of the brightness of summer (without having the blahs of fall).
Right now, ideeli is holding a “mixed” bag sale of some of my favorite handbag designers, Zina Eva, Antoinette Lee, and Danielle Nicole – they all have very distinct styles, so it’s inevitable to find stuff we all …read more

Brown bagging is a hot trend for fall. And I don’t mean carrying a sack lunch to work (though that’s okay too!). I am talking about brown handbags. If you always find yourself with a black bag as your go-to purse, this fall experiment with brown in all shades, fabrics and styles. Let’s take a look at some of the brown handbags available from the MARC by Marc Jacobs line. All these handbags are from Neiman Marcus.
MARC by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Faridah ($448)
This bag comes in pebble brown leather and features silvertone hardware. You’ll love the patch pockets on …read more

Back in the day, you might have thought of Coach as offering very nice handbags but a little bit plain. But have you seen some of their latest pieces? Right now Coach has a bunch of beautiful, colorful totes that are available at Nordstrom. For bold solids to fun prints, you are sure to find a Coach tote that you love. Here are a few of my personal favorites.
Coach Poppy Glam Tote
This roomy tote bag comes in fabulous fabrics. Here we see in their Signature Pop Art graphic with metallic leather trim. It’s priced at just under $200.
If you like …read more

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, are you already thinking about something green? I am–this Juicy Couture bag. Featuring brilliant green leather, goldtone hardware and Juicy charms, this handbag would be a fabulous addition to your spring wardrobe. Right now at Shopaholics Daily, we are giving you a chance to win this bag.
To enter the contest, just leave a comment here on the blog answering the question, “What’s your favorite holiday?” With your comment, you will be automatically entered into the giveaway.
The contest runs through Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:59pm CT. One random winner will be …read more

I’m not sure if I’d ever drop three grand on a handbag, no matter how rich I was. But if I was going to do so this season, the Fendi Forever Maxi Python Bag is a hot choice.

This bag features multicolored python, a flap top and the Zucca clasp. This Fendi handbag is part of their Spring Collection. You can pre-order it right now at Neiman Marcus for $3,200 and it will be shipped in early March.
It’s illegal to buy python in California. So if you want to order this bag and you are in Cali, you’ll have …read more