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Kate Spade Hugo Poppy Griffen Tote, Handbag of the Day

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For her Spring 2007 collection, Kate Spade teamed up with British artist Hugo Guinness to create the Kate Spade Hugo Poppy Griffen tote. The magazine tote features the artist's beautiful poppy illustration printed on a lightweight canvas. Open on the top, the bag has 14-karat gold plated hardware and boarskin leather trim. Inside, there are double slide pockets as well as a zippered compartment. In black on natural, the bag sells for $225.

Anna Corrina Dr. Lady Tote, Handbag of the Day


This bag looks very touchable in a creamy butterscotch leather. Resembling a feminine doctor's bag, the Dr. Lady Tote will become even softer as the natural heavy hide leather wears. Pockets are important and this one has three: a front flap pocket with a hidden tasseled zipper pull and two more zippered pockets inside. With just a touch of gold hardware on the double straps, the overall effect is simple and clean. Also available in a darker, tobacco-colored leather, it sells for $432.

Bottega Veneta Shopping Bag, Handbag of the Day

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For the Spring/Summer 2007 collection, Bottega Veneta has taken the signature woven leather look and jazzed it up with what looks like art deco stems. The bag might appear to be brown, but it's actually lavender. It has gold hardware and an open top and the inside is lined in suede. The leather handles look rather short, but the bag is big at 18 by 16 inches. For a lavender bag with flowers, this one manages to look not the least bit fussy. Dust bag included, it sells for $2,200.

Elliott Lucca Metallic Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

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I will admit that I am generally not a big fan of metallic bags, but I like this one. To me, the Elliott Lucca metallic shoulder bag strikes the right balance between flashy and classy. The gold-tone leather appears less shiny and more muted when woven together this way and the delicate drawstring tassels on each side don't overwhelm. The bag is lined and a small logo charm hangs from the twisted shoulder strap. At 12" high by 15" wide, it is a good sized bag and I think it's lovely. Price: $398.00.

Melvone Distressed Leather Helen Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Designer Melvone Farrell says her handbags are inspired by Caribbean skies and tropical watercolors. That influence is evident in the Helen Bag, which has summer written all over it. In shades of yellow and orange with a strip of sky-blue, it makes me think of Popsicles on a hot day. Made from Italian distressed leather, this clutch has a structure bottom with silver feet to keep it from toppling over. Inside, the bag features extra compartments and a silk Dupioni lining. It is currently on sale for $380.

Lulu Guinness Blue Penelope Bag, Handbag of the Day

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World-renowned British designer Lulu Guinness has some beautiful bags in her Spring/Summer 2007 Couture collection. The Blue Penelope bag caught my eye with its beautiful, deep blue leather. It's a rather large bag with a soft shape and a sturdy gold clasp and frame. Inside, the bag has an Italian cream suede lining with two pockets as well as the all-important cell-phone holder. With the Lulu Guinness signature discreetly placed on the front, this bag will get noticed. Also available in black, the bag sells for £850.00, but currently has a waiting list.

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