Some purses just beg to be touched and stroked.  You look at them, and know it’s going to feel amazing!
These purses from Valentino all fall into that category.  With lush leather, folded and layered detailing, they are just as much sculpture as accessories.  All the purses are made in Italy and feature silk lining.
Don’t believe me?  Check these out!

Metal-frame “Petale” satchel

Leather “Rosette” shoulder bag

Lambskin “Rose” tote.
Yummy, yummy yummy!
image: Saks 5th Avenue

Check out these brilliant and stunning handbags from Nancy Gonzalez’s Spring handbag collection at Neiman Marcus. They will certainly pump up your Spring (or nearly Spring) wardrobe.
From bright lime green to a classic black, this Brilliant Croc Fraimed Satchel will get you all the right looks on the street. I wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t get the single ladies a date or two.
(why haven’t I bought one yet?)

It is made of caiman fuscus crocodile with a top handle and  suede lining. It measures 8″ high by 10″ wide by 5″ deep. This stunner is $2,850.
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I like this Marc Jacobs bag but there’s something about it that’s preventing me from ‘loving’ it. While the Marc by Marc Jacobs line is the more ‘consumer-friendly’ line this bag, the Marc Jacobs Bruna Double Quilted Satchel bag is from his main collection.

From the quilted grained leather, the golden brass hardware with the rolled leather handles, you can tell right away this Marc Jacobs satchel is luxurious. The satchel shape is classic, the size 14″x 11.5″x 6″ is not too big.  However, I feel the leather belt and buckle around the bag is a bit much. I don’t think …read more

Here’s another inexpensive bag that looks as if it should cost you an arm and a leg. The Nine West ‘Mina’ Leather Satchel is a lovely bag that’ll go well with any ensemble.

The Nine West ‘Mina’ Leather Satchel measures at 14.5″L x 11″H x 5″D and comes with a removable strap so you can carry it on your shoulder. The interior of the satchel is lined in what looks like, pink cotton lining. The pink gives this bag a fun contrast.

The Mina Satchel has ample interior and exterior pockets, antique hardware and  also comes in black. $195 at Nine West
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By Guest Blogger SP Bragg Shopaholics Daily

The first thing I noticed was the heaviness of the chains, but surprisingly enough, it didn’t take away from the femininity of the bag in the least. I don’t know how he pulled it off, but this is one gorgeous bag by Christian Louboutin! You are no doubt going to love this… the bag is lined in what else… but red!! ($1195.00 in case you are curious.)
Photo Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

By Guest Blogger SP Bragg of Shopaholics Daily
I can’t help it… I love this fuchsia bag, right down to those tiny ruffles. Frankly, I can’t find ONE thing about it that I don’t like. The bags that are presently sitting on a shelf in the closet shelf simply can’t hold a candle to this one and it would look amazing with my black leather coat. And, it’s even been marked down by 40%, and you know how I love to find a bargain. You are getting a $715.00 bag for $429.00! The bag is also available in black if …read more