With a quick adjustment of the side straps, this fashion forward bag converts instantly from a tote to a hobo. Large enough to hold all of your personal and professional belongings, it's available in black, white or caramel patent leather. Though a bit pricey, its versatility makes it a smart investment you'll wear every day.
$625 at pinkmascara.com
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New York Designer Rafe Totengco has created a must-have affordable accessory line for Target. Translating the texture and style of his in-demand higher priced line, we're loving the colorful floral prints combined with natural materials like rope and straw. Available only for a limited time.
bag $39.99 and sandals $24.99 at target.com
Call it a messenger bag, a laptop bag or just a fabulous bag - whatever you label it, it's large enough to hold a standard sized laptop, all your mommy gear or magazines and files. Each bag is created using a variety of durable fabrics with a generous and spacious interior which includes a divided inner pocket and handy attached lobster clasp, perfect for holding keys or a wristlet. Each one is a unique, limited edition creation.
$110 at madiedeluxe.com
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We just can't get enough of Rebecca Minkoff's iconic “Morning After Bag” with it's roomy, classic, yet totally chic style. A celebrity and fashion editor favorite, it's the essential city slouch bag to sling on your arm and carry your necessities all day, night and weekend long.
$528 at rebeccaminkoff.com
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Handbag designer Rafe has created a small, but gorgeous, line of affordable bags for Target. This patent faux-leather clutch features the same contrast stitching and oversized buckles you've seen on Rafe's pricier line. Available in brown, black, vanilla and navy, it's on all of our editors' lists this season.
$19.99 at target.com
Make a statement wherever you go with this limited edition bow clutch from emerging designer Rebecca Nash. Made of chocolate brown and sugarplum pink damask woven fabric and adorned with a rhinestone buckled bow for a glamorous touch. A heavy stabilizer has been used to give a retro styled structured feel.
$70 at madiedeluxe.com
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This super-soft vintage-inspired bag is full of chic details: braided straps, tonal stitching, antiqued hardware and faux pockets at the sides. Available in 4 colors, it's one of our favorite bags of the season.
$58 at urbanoutfitters.com
Travel in safari style with this weekender bag from Toss Designs. Large enough to hold your essentials for an overnight trip, it features an interior zip pocket and a super chic giraffe print with pink trim.
$79.95 at wrapables.com
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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
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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Forget the rumpled clothes and unkempt hair that come to mind with the "morning after", Rebecca Minkoff's coveted and iconic bag will make any morning, afternoon or evening style instantly chic.
Roomy enough to stash everything you need for the day (or an overnight stay), it's the ideal city slouch bag to sling on your arm or shoulder. The zipped main compartment contains an inner pocket to keep things organized while an exterior pocket allows easy access to cell phone, keys, etc. Available in several solid colors and combinations.
$475 at rebeccaminkoff.com
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