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Chic Utility Handbags for the Winter

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The harsh days of winter propel us to maneuver through the streets as quickly and easily as possible. There is no time to fuss with what you have on or adjust your bag, especially when you're trying to carefully walk on icy, snow covered streets and cut through gusty winds. These are the moments where you want to get to your destination and come back home.

We've already covered a wide array of stylish winter coats to have you looking your best and to keep you warm. From wool coats to down jackets and everything in between, our winterland of coats is a great resource to start from when hunting for your perfect outerwear.

So it only seems fitting to feature chic utility handbags that will allow you to carry your belongings without having to hassle with falling shoulder straps and endless searches for what you need in an unorganized, bottomless pit of a bag.

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Bentley Ostrich-Print PVC Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Marc by Marc Jacobs created this pretty pink bag so we can have all the texture and beauty of ostrich but with a cheaper price tag and no need to sacrifice a real bird. The Bentley Ostrich-Print PVC Clutch in hot pink is a seasonless way to add a pop of flamboyant color and personality to your look. The exterior features goldtone hardware including a designer-stamped twist-lock closure front and center, and just a few seam details that add interest and structure. It has a short buckled wrist strap on one end (so this is more a wristlet than a clutch) and is lined with patterned twill with no interior pockets. $170

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The Most Functional & Stylish Backpacks

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Backpacks are the go-to, functional and easy to wear bags. It's a no brainer. They offer ample space with plenty of compartments and pockets for organization. Backpacks distribute the weight of what you're carrying over both shoulders as opposed to ending up with one painful shoulder or an elbow.

Unfortunately, they are not the most fashion forward accessory to wear, especially if you are a lover of luxurious and head-turning handbags. So what is a woman to do when you need a practical bag that still exudes your sense of style? How about starting your search with our collection of eye catching backpacks that maintain their functionality. This is far from a complete list, but it serves as inspiration in your search.

First up is Prada's Nylon Backpack ($695) - a favorite of many for a multitude of reasons. It balances functionality and style so seamlessly that it has evolved into a classic and timeless accessory. Made with nylon, it lacks a bulkiness that many backpacks posses, it's easy to keep clean and lightweight. The interior is roomy and the exterior pockets allow for smaller items to be safe and easily accessible. In addition to a front flap closure with a magnetic and buckle closure, there's a drawstring closure for added security. Measurements: 12 1/2"H x 11 3/4"W x 6"D.

View the other backpacks in the collection below.

Gallery: The Most Functional & Stylish Backpacks

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Lamb Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Marc Jacobs is a phenomenal designer. He pushes the boundaries and sets trends. Sometimes the world is ready for his creations and other times he is waiting for us to catch up with him. I think the latter may be true in the case of his Lamb Shoulder Bag ($495). My initially reaction was "if a gremlin had a fashionable girlfriend, this bag would be it", but what a harsh judgment to make for a designer that I truly respect and admire. So I reserve my criticism and let the readers decide.

It's not as though we haven't seen fur bags before. On the runway, they are sartorial eye candy for the fur enthusiasts while opponents would vigorously disagree (and with good reason). But in the real world day to day living, how realistic can it be to wear a fur bag? However, there are some great qualities to this smoky colored furry shoulder bag. The color scheme is beautiful and gives off a relaxed and soothing feel while the colorful strap adds a little punch of color. It has a wide stripped adjustable canvas shoulder strap making for a sturdy and comfortable carry and with a roomy interior, you can hold many items without creating a bulky effect. And it's all accented with a gold designer stamped plaque.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Franny Animal-Print PVC Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Nothing about this tote is what you might expect from a luxury handbag. It isn't leather and that isn't real animal-print but Marc Jacobs still succeeds in creating a dynamite piece of arm candy using PVC and a cream and black stamped calf-hair effect. The Franny Animal-Print PVC Tote also features a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap along with a pair of handles at the top, gold-tone hardware, magnetic fastening, three interior pockets and his signature monochrome twill lining for just $330. (19" x 14" x 4" with 6" handle drop)

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Hillier Hobo Bag, Handbag of the Day

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The smooth black leather and richly hued goldtone hardware on this Marc by Marc Jacobs Hillier Hobo Bag make for an appealing and classy combination, and I'm particularly drawn to the structured puffiness and narrow depth that give it a sophisticated but casual sense of glam. It has both a single short handle and a longer detachable shoulder strap, a hardware plaque front and center stamped with the designer's logo, magnetic fastening top closure, two interior pockets, and a lining of black and white designer-name print. A lovely seasonless investment. $395

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Flash Kelsey Crossbody Bag, Handbag of the Day

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The Marc by Marc Jacobs Flash Kelsey Crossbody Bag is a splendid splash of color to add to your summer wardrobe.

In case you've suddenly noticed that your closet is full of beige, gray and beiger, this is your antidote to a boring summer of blah. The crinkle leather in this bewitching shade of "Rosie" is adorned with a smattering of working zig-zag zippers, making the overall look of the purse lighthearted and fun -- no rainy day gloom involved.

This carefree crossbody is larger than you might think -- 14½"W X 10"H X ½"D -- but the festive color makes it perfect for nighttime affairs as well as long days at the park. To make sure its brashness looks intentional, don't go monochrome with it; wear a floral or other print with detail in a similar color to achieve a quirky, yet put-together effect.

And do wear it on a rainy day; just looking at it will cheer you up.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Flash Kelsey Crossbody Bag is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $358.00.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Derby Studded Leather Bag, Handbag of the Day

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A small way to embrace the trend and bring a little black leather and studs into your wardrobe, it's the Marc by Marc Jacobs Derby Studded Leather Bag. It's tiny, just 7" x 6" x 2", and it hangs off a thick and very long (25" drop) shoulder strap for a unique look. Pewter studs and rivets in every shape and size (some of them designer stamped) cover every available surface, including spikey ones down either side. It has a zip-top closure and is lined in designer black and white print canvas. $300

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Mabel Lace Miss Mark Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Here's a girly tote if there ever was one. It's Marc by Marc Jacobs' Mabel Lace Miss Mark Tote, and it literally features a funky little 'girly girl' on the front. Lots of bright, crisp white make it seem spring-y, which honestly I'm more than ready for, while blues and grays make up the rest of the design that's full of florals and lacey patterns. Made of 100% nylon it features double shoulder straps, an open top (not great for me as I'm prone to spills), and several interior pockets for goodies like your cell phone. $188

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Mabel Into the Wild Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Mabel into the Wild Marc Jacobs Handbag Tote

A slightly less expensive option for brightening up your daily wardrobe, this Mabel Into the Wild tote from Marc by Marc Jacobs will help to satisfy any 'urban jungle' cravings you may be having. Taupe cotton-canvas with brown and black leopard print is layered with a contrasting bright green Marc Jacobs logo graffiti. Goldtone buckles make for adjustable handles and a little (but bright!) yellow logo plaque adorns the front. Magnetic closure and an equally bright black and white logo-lined interior round out this statement tote. $190

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Flights of Fancy Shopper

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Marc Jacobs has an uncanny ability to create handbags that are immediately classic and sophisticated as well as handbags that are quirky and offbeat yet unexpectedly become classics of their own accord. Perhaps he has that magic touch where for years anything he touches has been successful or maybe we all just love what he does because he is Marc and we expect to be bewildered yet excited about his creations - who knows?

Whatever the case may be, I am pretty much hooked on almost everything he does. I trust his taste and style even when I don't immediately agree with his vision because I know he will always push the envelope all the while having fun and taking chances with fashion. Take for example Jacob's Flights of Fancy Shopper featured here. It's a colorful and quirky collection of various animals set in the outdoors. And although it may not fit the mold of the next "it" bag, it is certainly unique and refreshingly different from the rest of the monotone color oversized bags that have become so popular – which by the way I love as well. The Flights of Fancy Shopper has character all on its own and not because it is a recreation of what shoppers have become accustomed to but because it is Marc once again having fun with fashion. Price: $428.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Percy Bag, Handbag of the Day

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The Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Percy Bag is a smart, luxury bag which gives the illusion of "no frills."

This purse might look plain to you, but you haven't touched it. The soft, pliable, pebble-toned leather gently encases this bag, which includes two turnlock front pockets and a generous, 23" strap.

The Totally Turnlock Percy Bag is lined with a bold signature print in black and white cotton, and its pebble color is versatile enough for day or night. You could even remove the strap and carry it to dinner as a clutch -- but why would you, with long straps being so fashionable this season?

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Percy Bag is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $198.00.

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Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q City Bag, Handbag of the Day

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The Marc By Marc Jacobs Women's Classic Q City Bag is one of the most artful tote-sized bags we've ever seen.

This double strapped bag comes in at 12.5"W x 15"H x 2.75"D, and has a detachable strap (shown) which allows you to throw in your portfolio and sling it over your shoulder like any tote bag. But this is not any tote bag. This is a soft, "Electric Violet" pebble leather Marc by Marc Jacobs masterpiece.

We especially love the elegant gather at the center of the bag, and the complementary geometric shapes and the base of the straps. There are concealed magnetic snaps for closure, as well as an inside zipper and cell phone pocket.

The Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q City Bag is available from Bloomingdales for $428.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Puckered Mouse Embossed Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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The Marc by Marc Jacobs Puckered Mouse Embossed Hobo comes in just one color, this brilliant and totally unexpected "Poppy."

The "buttery soft" orange leather of this generous 17"W X 14"H X 4"D bag is embossed with the Marc Jacobs logo, and gently gathers at the top to create a classic shape. The closure you see is a pushlock, and unlocking the flap reveals a bright pink, blue, and purple floral patterned cotton lining, as well as two interior pockets.

The bold color of the purse makes it immediately decadent, while its simple shape and modest closure keep it subtle. This "Poppy" color is extremely versatile -- it would be excellently paired with white, black, or blue.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Puckered Mouse Embossed Hobo is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $558.

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Bow Bag Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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It's a big, silver, lacy-looking bow that doubles as a clutch.

What do you think of it?

My first impression was 'geez, who wouldn't look tacky carrying that?' But the more I look at the more I think it's really sort of charming. In an off-beat, ultra-feminine- with-a-hint-of-biker-chick sort of way.

The Bow Bag Clutch from Marc by Marc Jacobs features silver metallic leather with a double overlay of netting. It has two pockets (one on each side of the bow's center) each with its own zipper closure and bright pink lining. Also features a short chain strap with attached designer logo. $250

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