Purse Shopping

I need a new bag (although Mr Minx would argue that point). I have several nice purses, but none of them are the day-to-day workhorses that I need to carry my assortment of necessary junk back and forth to work on public transportation. I need something with a long enough handle or strap to fit over my shoulder in a coat, large enough to hold my stuff, and lightweight. I have one bag that fits the bill, a ruffled brown suede number, but it's about 8 years old and getting a bit tatty.

I did some fantasy shopping at Saks.com and found some I like, most of which are completely unpractical and unaffordable.

Marc Jacobs Luxe St. Mark's Quilted Python shoulder bag $2220

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Drawstringy $528

Lockheart Double-crossed Kylie messenger $545

Lady Dior Large Top Handle Bag $2350

Helena Denatalio Carrie Leather Hobo $394

Gucci Jungle large tote $3800

Fendi Skunk Fur Peekaboo Rollbag $1970

Carlos Falchi Python Satchel $2910

Actually, the Denatalio and the Lockheart might work. Anyone want to buy them for me? :)

Pre-Fall Handbags

I got an e-mail on pre-Fall handbags from Bag Borrow or Steal (now known as Avelle) today. In it was a link to a section on "Top Picks for NY Fashion Week." Because I happen to be attending NYFW next month, I wanted to be in the know, so I clicked...and found several bags that I simply adore! Note that most of them are in the burgundy/purple color family, and I'm typically a black bag gal.


Be and D leather Kan Kan zip tote


Chanel Large patent leather quilted tote


Lockheart Megan leather handbag


Lockheart Reese leather handbag


Michael Kors large hobo python handbag


Michael Kors Rehearsal large drawstring satchel


Moschino Bubble Ruffle shoulder bag (wouldn't it be great in purple?)


Prada Vernice Sfumata shopping tote