Marc Jacobs Palais Royal Messenger Bag, Handbag of the Day

The Marc Jacobs Palais Royal Messenger Bag is an elegant daytime bag with a fresh style.

The ivory colored leather messenger bag is cheekily listed as being intended for "the most elegant of deliveries." The messenger strap (also in ivory colored fine leather) has a 26" drop and the purse measures 10" by 9.5" ... somehow we doubt you'll be making many deliveries in a bag not large enough to hold a sheet of paper. Still, it is the perfect size for carrying a novel with you to brunch (to await your late friends), or for hiding a camera and goodies for a day of sightseeing.

The Marc Jacobs Palais Royal Messenger Bag comes with gold hardware and a classic gold Marc Jacobs nameplate, and is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $650.