The L.A.M.B. Catania East/West Clutch is refined and smart. It’s functional and strong during the day, chic and glam for night – clearly it’s ideal for making an easy work to play transition. With a name like Catania, it obviously has to be sophisticated, too – and it is, boasting a supple leather combination in stone and ivory. Polished gold metal hardware is slick, while the contrasting black and white stripe lining adds a splash of playfulness to this pulled-together purse. Available for $375 at eLuxury.

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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When it starts to resemble a foil sunshield, it’s really time to put the handbag down, ladies. Such is the case with this Miu Miu Disco Metallic Handbag. Talk about showy! You get plenty of bang for your buck here, at least as far as the material is concerned – loads of soft, squishy goat leather in that already-classic Miu Miu design. But the rest? Not so great. Patchwork “tiles” are configured on the bag’s bottom half in alternating shades of silver and gold, while the rest of the bag is all done up in silver. Though I love lots of aspects of this purse’s style – the shape, the construction, the braided handle – I really hate the look of this ostentatious version. It’s around $1550 at Diabro.

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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Are you sitting down? Good. Then you won’t fall over in shock when I tell you that this Lulu Guinness Penelope Evening Bag has a waiting list. Okay, so the black satin bag is pretty – it also comes in navy and fuschia, by the way – but there’s nothing particulary special about it. The gold frame and strangely rounded strap look awkward to me, and I think the gold-threaded logo on the front is too showy. It’s more like something a girl would take to the prom to wear with her Jessica McClintock dress – not a high-fashion item worth a long wait.

£650 at Luluguinness.com

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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Burberry has always been the keeper of classic, preppy elegance. The signature beige/navy and red ‘Nova’ plaid of theirs was always a little too stuffy for me though. I like bright, happy colors in my accessories, especially when the Manhattanite uniform calls for so much black. I was happy to come across this particular Burberry Spring Check Canvas Tote though. The shape is a cheerful, more contemporary silhouette, with a flirty coin purse attached. The sassy pink, green, tangerine and yellow stripes make a nice update to their traditional look. Definitely not your mother’s handbag…

$630 at Saksfifthavenue.com

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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You know a bag has sex appeal when even it’s name gives you goosebumps. That’s the case with this saucy little Jimmy Choo Mave Liquid Patent Clutch (ooh). Created in a non-traditional and very passionate plum patent leather, this party-ready clutch also sports suede details, a brass logo plate, wristlet, and a zipped foldover compartment. The plum is a nice change from basic black, and the size and pockets make it as convenient as it is trendy.

$975 at Saksfifthavenue.com

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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Hey, moms. Why let yourself be weighed down with a bulky, uncool, floral-print diaper bag when you can go the celebrity route and carry a roomy designer handbag instead? Tobey Maguire’s baby momma Jennifer Meyer is keeping her daughter’s goods under very stylish wraps with this hip Marc Jacobs Sweet Punk purse in black. The studded handbag has also been worn by Cameron Diaz. It’s spacious and sassy, and a great alternative to your boring diaper bag.

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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The Chanel handbag is everywhere these days. Stars like Kate Hudson and Nicole Richie have been sporting the giant double-C logo lately, and now Cameron Diaz is following suit. Her Chanel tote appears to be made with a dark denim (hard to tell from this photo) but it’s still got the white-stitched logo that every girl wants. Speaking of denim, Cam’s gone into denim-on-denim overload with her jean jacket/jeans combo. But the Chanel handbag trumps that so we’ll let it slide.

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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Nicole Richie must own stock in Balenciaga, because I only ever see her with her trusty Motorcycle handbag. At least this time she’s strayed from her basic black. This purse is a sweet baby blue that’s summertime appropriate, even though it doesn’t really complement her insanely long purple dress at all. The dress is too bohemian to go with a hip purse like the Motorcycle – maybe she can trade with Mischa Barton?

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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There’s just something about Chloe‘s patchwork bags that spells perfection. The Patchwork Tote is irresistible, and now so too is this slouchy Patchwork Handbag (okay, so the names could use some work). Leather softer than this would be pretty difficult to find, and on this bag it’s at its finest, awash in a smart tan shade with a simple patch design. Unlike other patchwork bags, there’s nothing hodgepodge about this versatile handbag. The shade is great for summer, but it will transition nicely into autumn. Available for $1670 at Diabro.

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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Sometimes a handbag comes along and it just takes your breath away. Meet the Versace Metallic Jacquard Snap Out of It Bag, a black and silver masterpiece that combines luxurious metallic jacquard and vinyl-coated leather bands with a classic structure and sophisticated details. Pony hair trim! Silver studs! Mirror plaque and embroidered Medusa emblems! It’s ridiculously luxe, and sure to stop traffic wherever you take it.
$1,945 at eLuxury.com

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posted: May 31st, 2007
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