If this season’s highlighter yellows are too much for you, there’s no going wrong with a classy shade of mustard. And if you’re devoted to the quirky, retro shade, why not invest in something like the Rebecca Minkoff Mab Mini Bombe Yellow? The ostrich skin leather makes this bag very current, but the fun neutral color and structured satchel shape mean this is a purse you can carry for years to come. If it’s a little too sunny for you, this bag is also available in a gorgeous shade of red. Get one for $595 at Zappos.

posted: May 23rd, 2012
category: Rebecca Minkoff Handbags
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The schoolyear might be coming to an end soon, but the De L’avion Claire Belted Satchel is a perfectly polished but quirky way to carry around light schoolbooks, documents, or just typical purse contents. Plus, for college gals about to graduate, it’s a cool combo of trendy and professional that would make it ideal for hauling to interviews. It’s also available in a tan and black combo that would be fabulous for fall too. It’s $46.71 at Handbag Heaven.

posted: May 23rd, 2012
category: Other designer Handbags
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Besides its obvious sunny disposition, the Leann Tote by Juicy Couture is THE bag to take to the beach. The Ultra Yellow vinyl tote is see-through and includes a small change purse and a towel, just about everything you need for an afternoon of sun and surf. Throw in some suntan lotion, your Nook and some munchies and you’re ready to catch some rays! Shopbop has this little ray of sunshine for $198.

posted: May 22nd, 2012
category: Juicy Couture Purses
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There are colors galore popping up over at Linea Pelle. The label has just introduced its summer series of Dylan bags, and just in time, too. I’m particularly taken by the Dylan Color Block Tote, which is available in everything from pumpkin and sea blue to coffee and this fresh saffron. Perfect for everything on your summer agenda, this sunny bag is definitely on the casual side, yet feels far more pulled together and composed than your average tote. I credit that to the combination of leather and mesh. It’s balanced, playful and so practical. Available to pre-order for $450 at Linea Pelle.

posted: May 15th, 2012
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Attention, loyal readers! Last week’s Shopping List Poll has concluded, and the purse chosen for our lookalike shopping spree was the Giuseppe Zanotti EB2004 Shoulder Bag! Whether you loved the color, coveted the chain-link strap, or just wanted to see what we’d come up with for a lookalike, you voted to see this treasure on our shopping spree – so here we go. This glamorous bag was originally found for a whopping $1,195 at Endless – but have no fear: we’ve found five more affordable lookalikes (trust us, we did our best here!) for you to enjoy. Be sure to let us know which is your favorite by leaving a comment at the bottom!

1. Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. Clutch with Silver $195

2. Orla Kiely Robin Scallop Flap Bag $360

3. Diane von Furstenberg Mini Harper Bag $295

4. B. Makowsky Kate Shoulder Bag $177.99

5. Rachel Zoe Charlotte Leather Clutch $375

posted: May 14th, 2012
category: Shopping List Roundups
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When life hands us lemons, we Make Lemonade. This fun pop of color will add just the right squeeze of citrus to our summer wardrobe. The bright yellow and watermelon pink hide a sweet polka-dot interior, clasped behind the turn-lock closure, and the detachable shoulder strap makes hitting the ice cream stand a cinch. Well, at least for me. I take my shaved ice two hands at a time. Available from ModCloth for $40.

posted: May 10th, 2012
category: Other designer Handbags
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The Handbag Heaven Darcy Shoulder Clutch is not a revolutionary purse by any means. But it is versatile, classic, and pretty roomy for a handheld bag. It’s also available in four different colors: Southwestern shades of yellow, turquoise, and terracotta, plus basic black. At just under $35 each, that could mean one for every season! They’re on sale at Handbag Heaven for $34.36.

posted: May 9th, 2012
category: Luxe for less
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Stuff it with a bottle of water, two trashy magazines, an e-reader, some snacks, a bottle of sunscreen, and an extra large towel, and the Wallis Yellow Stripe Beach Shopper will be ready for the shore. This cotton-polyester blend bag snaps closed thanks to an interior magnetic clasp, and wipes down with a clean rag. We can see this white and yellow nautical tote hitting the beach, the pool, and the farmers’ market. Available on sale from Wallis for $39.

posted: May 8th, 2012
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In the mood for a splash of summer color? Take a look at this bright and cheery Giuseppe Zanotti EB2004 Shoulder Bag and especially at a lustrous shade of yellow. It may be a smaller bag, but it sure has the ability to captivate an audience! This little looker features textured leather, a secure clasp closure, black interior lining, a thick chain-link strap, and silvertone hardware. Yellow has never been my choice color for accessories but I’d carry this beauty any day! Pick one up for $1,195 at Endless.com.

posted: May 4th, 2012
category: Other designer Handbags
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These days, there’s nothing like a punch of fluorescent color to punctuate your look. Even better if you can sport the color without looking like a scary eighties reject. That’s where the Rebecca Minkoff Neon Flirty comes in pretty handy. Its crazy highlighter yellow is the kind of color that wouldn’t really work on anything BUT a handbag. And since this is so demure in size, it’s relatively simple despite its hue (oh, and the row of pointy stud feet on the bottom). Available for $250 at Rebecca Minkoff.

posted: May 4th, 2012
category: Rebecca Minkoff Handbags
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