If you prefer your handbag to stand out in the crowd of $700 homogeneous "it" bags, this striking and romantic Madame Butterfly bag is for you. Constructed from black leather, it has a sculpted shape detailed with pale lavender silk hand-embroidered with moss green and lavender scrollwork. A gorgeous and unique bag, perfect for day-to-evening events.

oovoo bags are much more than just beautiful - designer Pauline Lewis works in partnership with a women-run co-op in Vietnam that employs hundreds of Vietnamese women to hand-stitch and embroider the bags. Many of the women work from home in their villages, earning more than they would at factories, and receive monthly bonuses.

$160 at mightyflirt.com

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This soft chic bag features rose printed corduroy with aged leather trim, perfectly sized to carry all your essentials and more. Stylish enough to wear to the office and casual enough to wear with jeans on the weekends.

$288 at eluxury.com

Check out the chicness at the Gap! Their new luxe accessory collection includes buttery washed leather bags like the tote shown here. This "pinot noir" color looks great with virtually everything in your wardrobe (no black or brown dilemma here) and the casual chic style makes it the perfect 24/7 bag.

$134 at gap.com

This leather clutch takes the Western trend to a chic new level. Cutouts and whipstitched edges give it loads of style while the tassel is the perfect finishing touch. Loving this with jeans or a pretty dress.

$268 at nordstrom.com

Inspired by one of this season's hottest designer "it" bags (costing over $1200!), Melie Bianco adds their own signature to the style. The dome shaped carry on is large enough to carry all your essentials, keeping everything chic and organized with an inner cell phone holder and pockets. Gold metal hardware and buttery soft faux leather make this bag a true affordable luxury.

$59 at thefashionboutique.net

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This unique clutch features an oversized belt-inspired handle and luxe garment washed (read: unbelievably soft) leather. A hinged stowaway strap instantly converts the clutch to a small shoulder bag or wristlet. The twill lining has mobile and iPod pockets making it perfect for the modern woman who carries more than just a credit card and lipstick. Also available in chalk (white).

$253 at fengjunk.com