Carla Mancini Double Strap Handbag

I couldn’t resist this Carla Mancini handbag when I spotted it online.  The off white color is perfect year-round and it’s just the right size to fit all of your essentials without blocking your entire profile as you carry it.  The medallion detail on the front and whipstitch detail on the straps will add pizzazz to any outfit.  Yes indeed, funk meets sophistication all over again.

Carla Mancini Double Strap Handbag — $273.60 on www.ebags.com

Coach Leigh Leather Pocket Flap Bag

Who doesn’t love a Coach bag? They’re classic, cute, and well-built, all for a fraction of what designer handbags will set you back. My current favorite is the Coach Leigh Leather Pocket Flap Bag, which comes in black, but I prefer in the whiskey color above. It’s $658 from Macy’s, and features Coach’s signature turnlock brass hardware, including a chic chain strap. There are enough pockets inside to organize your busy life, and the size is big enough for all your daily essentials. It’s sure to become your new favorite everyday bag!

L.A.M.B. Notting Hill Clutch

Gwen Stefani’s style is bananas (B-A-N-A-N-A-S!), but totally in the good way. This clutch, from Stefani’s L.A.M.B. line, is equally bananas, also in a good way. It can be worn like a shoulder bag or held like a clutch, because the strap is removable and the size is just right for either style. It comes in brown or smoke crackled leather, with logo canvas lining. It’s pretty much big enough to hold your cell phone, wallet, and a few other handy essentials. If you love Gwen’s crazy-print handbags, but think you want to tone it down a notch, then this L.A.M.B. Notting Hill Clutch is perfect for you, just $545 from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Gustto Cala Clutch

Gustto has so many great bags out, it took me forever to decide which style to write about!  Gusttos’ french-born designer Agathe Planchon creates the most gorgeous handbags.  Pictured here is just one.  The Cala Zip Top Clutch, is available at Nordstroms for pre-order at $345.00.  I’m so excited about all her new season bags… I don’t know how I’ll ever decide on just one!!

Burberry - The Knight Bag

From one of the oldest luxury houses in England, Burberry gives a  tough edge to their usual classic designs with The Knight Bag. This is a truly striking bag!  As seen on the Burberry runway The Knight Bag comes in black leather and is covered in metal studs. It has polished nickel hardware, a side lock, satin lining, and double rolled leather handles.  It’s  the perfect size and shape. Well worth its’ $ 2,995.00 (eek!) price tag!