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Tory Burch Amulet Messenger Bag, Handbag of the Day

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It's definitely sweater season but how about wearing your sweater on your bag. The Tory Burch 'Amulet' messenger bag is done in leather with a nautical logo crest and a flap front that includes a swath of cable-knit sweater. The bag would be the perfect choice for casual weekend adventures. It measures 12 1/2"W x 11"H x 3"D and has 7" drop or 15" - 19" with the shoulder strap. Inside there is a pocket for your cell phone. It's also available in black with black leather which might be a better choice because as adorable as the ivory is I can see that it would get dirty fast. This bag sells for $475.

Marc Jacobs Palais Royal Messenger Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Marc Jacobs Palais Royal Messenger BagThe 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.

Tod's Softy Messenger Media, Handbag of the Day

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What a comfortable casual shape and beautiful periwinkle blue combined together to add a punch of color and style to your warm weather wardrobe. It may not be the best shade for going with everything, but this Tod's Softy Messenger Media would certainly look great paired with any kind of white, black, or other neutral outfit. A perfect bag for running errands or going to meet a friend for coffee. Smooth grained leather with polished silver metal hardware, braided shoulder strap, side ruching detail, and embossed logo on the front flap. 15.5" x 11.5" x 4.5", $1800.

Roberto Cavalli Zebra Messenger Bag, Handbag of the Day

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To appreciate the impact of this bag, consider its size: a roomy 15" x 15" with a 16½" across-the-body strap. It's big and beautifully shaped in a brown and black zebra print, cinched at the top with a slim leather belt. The gold-tone hardware on the buckle and rings has a pretty pebbly texture and inside it's fully lined. A stunning fall bag for $2590.

Liz Mole Jump-It, Handbag of the Day

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This bag is not only good looking, but is multi-functional, giving you the equivalent of four bags in one. It's a tote, a fold-over messenger, a mini-bag or a clip-on belt bag all rolled into one stylish package. Made from black Italian leather and neutral colored linen, with just a touch of patent leather on the trim, the bag features a detachable mini-bag made from lambskin. The hardware is antiqued brass and the long shoulder strap is adjustable and detachable. Lined in cotton, the interior features zip and patch pockets. At $358, this bag is a work-horse.

Prada Napa Messenger Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Like fringe? You'll love Prada's Napa Messenger Bag. The bag itself is quite sleek, made of smooth napa leather in a milk chocolate brown color. It has a front flap closure that has the Prada logo embossed on it. in silver Attached is a removable fringe covered shoulder strap in the same color. The bag measures 11"H x 17 7/10"W x 6 1/3"D. The bag won't ship until late spring, but you can get in a preorder now for $1,050.

Dior Silver Messenger Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Rarely would I say that a men's bag is sexy. More often than not, the bags are simply functional and the better-looking ones usually have a sleekness to them that makes them pleasing to the eye. Dior's Silver Messenger Bag, however, is sexy and bold. The bag is made of silver-coated canvas with a natural leather trim that should take on a coppery, aged look as the bag is used. The hardware is all brushed palladium. The front flap has touch-tape closures and, inside, there is houndstooth lining and pockets for pens, mobile phones or other gadgets. The shoulder strap is completely adjustable and the whole bag measures 15" x 9.5" x 3.25". Price: $720.

Alchemy Goods messenger bag

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In the spirit of Marcel Duchamp -- who turned a urinal into one of the twentieth century's most famous works of art simply by signing his name on it -- Seattle's Alchemy Goods is turning junk into bling.

Alchemy, as all fashionistas who paid attention in Western Civ know, was the Middle Ages' primary fascination: the quest to turn something worthless (lead) into something precious (gold).

Alchemy Goods designer Eli Reich takes this basic theme and runs with it. He scavenges the bike shops and junkyards of the Pacific Northwest and produces some very cool bags. From the bike shops, he gets old inner tubes and builds tough, waterproof sacks that are guaranteed for life. From the junkyards, he gets old seatbelts that become the straps for his bags.

The best part? He keeps all the writing, patches, stains and logos that were orginially on the tubes and seatbelts. That way, you know you've got a one-of-a-kind.

It's $148 for a messenger bag, by the way. Can medieval alchemists compete with that?

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