Last week I introduced you to the Burberry Leather Shopper, which is part of their newest Fall ‘09 bags, and while those two bags are quite lovely, they’re also on the ’safe’ side. Why not take a bit of a risk and infuse a metallic bag in your handbag collection?
The Burberry Metallic Leather Hobo is a great way to give your outfits a little edge. Notice the Dark Nickel shade of the leather isn’t jarring nor does it look cheap. This bag would make a great alternative to your basic black bag. It’s neutral enough to go with most of …read more

If you’re a big fan of Gucci but not a fan of logo overload as most of their bags are, then this bag from their newest collection is calling your name!  This is also a fantastic choice if you’re looking to add a neutral coloured bag to your collection.
The Gucci LargeJockey Hobo is made of smooth leather in either black or this lovely ‘Light Sand’. Such a fab shade to go with just about any outfit. The bag measures 18 3/10″H x 14 3/5″W x 4 1/2″D, accented by brass studs and the signature Gucci horsebit detail. Treat yourself to …read more

I was browsing Luna Boston yesterday, came across this bag and fell in love with its stylish good looks and price point! Since we’re looking at/for fabulous handbags under $200, this gorgeous bag fits right in.
The Deux Lux Tribeca Woven Hobo is an amazing bag and the colour, Mint, is just perfect for spring/summer! At first glance it looks like a woven leather hobo but it’s not! It’s vegan “leather” (maybe pvc?) and measures 19″w x 11″h x 6″d. Per the Luna Boston description, this Deux Lux hobo is “a true oversized hobo, this bag can be used as an …read more

OMG I think I’m in love – with this Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo! As if I need a new handbag but when I happened upon this beauty I had to do a double take!
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Gathered Hobo is the newest bag from Marc Jacobs. The colour of the leather, Chamois, is a lovely neutral, almost a buttery yellow, shade that will go with just about any outfit from work to play.
It’s perfect for the spring and summer seasons. For fall and winter it would give a nice pop of colour to your darker ensembles. Ahh, …read more

Pop quiz!
What do you get when you cross a hobo with a tote?
A tobo! Cute, eh?
This hybrid bag is all over the MARC by Marc Jacobs Spring ‘09 collection. If you love the shape of a hobo bag but like the easy and generous sizing of a tote, a tobo might be perfect for you!
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Tobo Bag in this lovely Pale Grey shade is a cool contrast to all the bright and colourful  handbags out this season.  The super soft grained leather is nicely contrasted with polished silver hardware and topstitching.  The bag itself measures  …read more

Have you found your Spring and Summer handbag yet? Maybe you’re not looking for a bright, white handbag or anything too casual but you still want something that’s light and Spring-ish? How about blush coloured handbag?
This Furla Elisabeth Medium Hobo in Blush is a beautiful pale peachy pink shade bag that just screams Springtime, happy go-lucky weather. The leather has the cool, ‘of the moment’ ostrich texture without the hefty price tag!  The shape is the classic slouchy hobo and measures 16″W X 12″H X 5″D.  This Furla bag will complement your work wardrobe as well as your casual and …read more

Here’s a great handbag that won’t hurt your savings account!

The Deux Lux Quilted Hobo is a generously sized bag at 16″l, 2.5″w, 13″h. The quilted stitching gives this oversized hobo a bit of a vintage vibe. I especially love the chain handle, it’s a nice touch and makes the bag not so girly looking.

Inside you’ll find this bag fully lined and pockets are aplenty to keep your things organized.   Shown here is the cream version but it’s also available in basic black, which looks even better! Get it now at Urban Outfitters for $68
(Images: Urban Outfitters)

You don’t see a lot of violet or lavender handbags while out and about and I think it’s unfortunate. Violet i’s a perfectly fine shade; not at all boring and it would be a lovely colour to wear for Spring! Why not be one of the few cool people to own a violet handbag?
The Leather Chef Hobo by Fendi comes in a lovely violet shade. The smooth and supple calf leather is accented with gold-tone hardware. I love the chain strap, quite different from your run of the middle hobo design. The opening zip top has a round …read more

Let’s take a little break from the “great black handbag search” (yes, I’m calling it that!) and look at all the other pretty colours of the rainbow. How about this grey-blue leather Gucci hobo? Cute, yes?
The Gucci Charlotte Hobo looks divine in this unexpected colour. The classic hobo shape is perfect if you’re looking for a bag that not only will hold everything but will sit comfortably on your shoulder. This Gucci hobo is sized perfectly at 15″W x 10″H x 5″D and the single handle is adjustable for a perfect fit.  The hardware is a light gold and the …read more

I know a lot of gals out there are Juicy Couture fans, and I wondered if they had any green handbags to contribute to our St. Patrick’s Day theme. Turns out, they do!
Juicy Couture Key & Shell China C Satchel, $350 @ Nordstrom
From this cute satchel dangles a tassel, mini coin purse, a goldtone key and seashell. That’s quite a lot of stuff to be hanging from this satchel but it is detachable so you can use those accessories on another bag if you wish. The removable strap allows you to carry this satchel on your shoulder should you need …read more