Further proof that a designer handbag is a great investment piece: it can jazz up even the most basic of outfits. Case in point: this casual but hardly envelope-pushing black cami and jeans combo worn by Vanessa Hudgens. The ho-hum look would hardly register a response on its own, but behold! A black Balenciaga handbag! Now we’re talking. You can always trust a Balenciaga to help you step up your game.

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Our little girl is growing up! Miley Cyrus may be Billy Ray’s daughter, but she seems more than a little bit rock ‘n’ roll to his country in this wild get-up. Luckily the off-white Balenciaga handbag she’s carrying adds a sense of high-end chic to her ripped jeans and studded boots. Rock on, girl.

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I spy with my little eye…ooh: a fabulous Yigal Azrouel leather jacket, Jimmy Choo for Hunter patent leather wellies, and a massive black Balenciaga handbag. Well done, Hilary Duff — you’ve scored a fashion hat trick. The fedora-wearing starlet hit the streets in her high fashion get-up, looking perfectly polished and stylish without being too “look at me, I’m wearing head-to-toe designer gear.” Nicely done.

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Pssst. Did you hear about the “Gossip Girl” bad girl with a fabulous handbag? Michelle Trachtenberg hit the airport with a beautiful rich green Balenciaga purse. Sure, every starlet and her mom has a Balenciaga, but the emerald hue really sets this one apart. Bonus points for the cute striped scarf.

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Talk about a yummy mummy. Claudia Schiffer may be pregnant with her third child, but the supermodel looked as glamorous and effortlessly chic as always. Normally I don’t go for patchwork, well, anything, but Claudia’s colorful patchwork Balenciaga handbag does add a nice visual pop against her neutral outfit (which I adore). That’s going to be one chic kid.

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No, no, Nicole Richie hasn’t been attacked by a leopard. She’s just been swallowed up by this massive leopard-print fur coat, not to mention a big black fedora and supersized sunglasses. But at least her signature black Balenciaga purse is juuuuust riiiiiiiiiight. The starlet stepped out with boyfriend Joel Madden, but judging from their outfits I can’t tell if they’re headed to the gym or tea at Cruela DeVil’s.

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Spotted all over the place at NY Fashion Week this past spring, graphic black and white prints made an incredible statement on clothes and accessories alike. Not merely a passing trend, black and white color palettes are timeless and versatile. This Balenciaga Neo Classic Bag, for example, fits right in with nearly anything thanks to its simple yet artistic chevron print. The bag itself is cool - roomy, a little slouchy and great for a busy gal to move from AM to PM. Available for $1195 at Balenciaga.

Oops! Those pesky paps following Nicole Richie caused her to have a car accident. Luckily, Nicole had Benji Madden and her trusty blue Balenciaga handbag by her side, and the accident wasn’t serious. The purse’s bright blue hue is a great contrast to her gray sweater…and maybe it will cheer her up on this crappy day?

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Ashlee Simpson Wentz has been on a bit of a whirlwind lately. First came marriage, then came baby, and now comes “Melrose Place.” The star of the new CW reboot suited up in a bold striped blazer and her trusty black Balenciaga handbag. Same old show, same old purse, but hey, what’s not to love?

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Cute family alert! Salma Hayek booked some quality time with new husband Henri Pinault and their adorable daughter Valentina. While Salma - wearing a chic blue ensemble that matched her daughter’s - had baby duty, Henri was man enough to carry her Balenciaga handbag. Insert ahhhhhhhs.

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