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Devi Kroell Two-Tone Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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devi kroell satchelIf you ever been hesitant to mix black and brown in your outfit, Devi Kroell's Two-Tone Satchel ($1390) will help the lead the way. Using black as the predominant color, various shades of brown are incorporated into the bag's body, while a textured silver rod helps to break up a dark color palette and add a little shimmer. While Kroell's Satchel is on the small side (7" H x 12" W x 5.5" D), the interior, which has a zip pocket and two interior compartments, is roomy enough for your personal items without making the bag bulky.

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Exotic Handbags by Jilly New York

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Simple elegance never goes out of style yet it can be difficult to find. It's easy to get caught up in trends and the latest it-'fill in the blank' without taking into consideration what you really want. And I can safely say we all want an item that will stand the test of time; one that we will use and wear for years on end.

And that is the philosophy of Jilly New York. Their motto: Quiet Luxury. Classic Elegance. Exotic Beauty. You can't go wrong with designing from such a sound foundation. Creative Designer Jill Haber says she was inspired by the "desire to find gorgeous handbags that are not embellished with overbearing, heavy hardware or logos. I thought that gorgeous, exotic skin
was the perfect canvas to create easy, chic pieces that complement a woman's style, rather than dictate it."

Marc Jacobs Castoro Ash Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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A frame satchel bag is such a gorgeous lady like bag. It posses a classic shape that allows for many items to be stored without any added bulkiness all the while looking oh so chic and modern – regardless of the era.

Marc Jacobs has taken the ever appealing and versatile frame satchel and transformed it into an ultra luxurious and perhaps a tad bit ostentatious accessory. I'm not sure what to make of this handbag. The Castoro Ash Satchel ($3,895) is fully covered in soft and supple beaver fur and is minimally accented with chocolate brown leather handles and flap with a touch of gold studs. The interior is lined with leather and offers a zipper pocket and other compartments.

While I admire the shape, size, colorway and minimally adornment, I would have loved to see this in leather or even brocade to create a more wearable bag.

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Charlott Vasberg Multi Pocket Bag, Handbag of the Day

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There's an explosion of haphazardly placed pockets on the Multi Pocket Bag by Charlott Vasberg ($654). When I first came across Vasberg's shoulder bag, it was this unexpected accent which immediately caught my attention.

There are three zippered or snap closure exterior pockets that make it easy for you to grab your smaller essentials while the interior has a large base allowing for a multitude of items to fit comfortably without adding bulkiness. Additionally, there is an adjustable shoulder strap, allowing you to you wear across the body or at your shoulder. Styled in a dark rich chocolate brown napa leather, Vasberg's Multi Pocket Bag would make a versatile and unique fall accessory. Measurements: 14"W x 9"H x 4"D.

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Sandbank Leather Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Aubin & Wills Leather Satchel
Here's a pretty, versatile classic that's perfect for bumming around with on a Saturday afternoon. The Aubin & Wills Sandbank Leather Satchel is a modern take on an old classic in dark tan with white contrast stitching and pretty, well-defined lines. It has a tight top handle and an extra-long shoulder strap for cross-body styling as well as a flap-over top with double buckle closures, a third buckle closure on an additional small pocket on the front and a simple flat pocket on the back. It's lined in plaid and has one internal zip pocket. $650

Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Suede Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Proenza Schouler PS1 Suede Satchel
I love love love the soft dove gray of this Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Suede Satchel. A wonderful bag for carrying this fall to work or for casual daily outings, it has both a single short top handle and a long shoulder strap suitable for cross-body styling. It has brass-tone hardware, a fold-over flap with a clasp closure and strap detailing on the front, and is fully lined with a single zip pocket inside. It also has several pockets on the outside, two on the front plus a zippered one on the back, which are perfect for keeping things separated when you don't want to dig. $1,995

Burberry Check Stars Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Burberry Check Stars SatchelHow about some stars and stripes for the 4th of July holiday weekend? These aren't in red, white, and blue though, but red, white, peach and brown instead. The Check Stars Satchel by Burberry is a fresh and bright neutral, featuring a PVC body with glossy patent leather trim and double rolled leather handles. It also has a detachable cross-body strap, top-zip closure, metal feet, and a cotton lining with both zip and open pockets on the inside. A great summer casual in timeless colors and style. $750

Gucci Catherine Guccissima Medium Dome Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Gucci Catherine Guccissima Medium Dome SatchelThe Gucci Catherine Guccissima Medium Dome Satchel is a gorgeous bag with a classic look that will last you for years.

If you're tired of bags with logos all over them, you probably haven't seen this chocolaty brown logo-embossed leather satchel, which brings sophistication and subtlety to the concept. This smart Italian leather bag is 16½"W X 11"H X 6"D, perfect for work, moms, and women with a lot of accessories they can't live without.

The distressed leather trim and top handles and metal feet ensure that this bag will age with elegance. Whether you pair it with blue jeans or a business suit, your daughter or granddaughter is likely to pull this out of your closet years from now, rub her hands over the texture and borrow it permanently.

The Gucci Catherine Guccissima Medium Dome Satchel is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,350.00.

Longchampe Toile Canvas Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Longchamp Toile Canvas SatchelThought I'd take a break from tough leather and studs to showcase this Toile Canvas Satchel by Longchamp that's all girly girly in rose and beige. The canvas body features Longchamp's signature diamond-and-horse print and the handles, logo plaque, and trim (including two darling rose-shaped tassels) are done in pretty pink leather. The interior is lined in cotton/polyester blend canvas and it has a simple zip-top closure. Also, it's only 12" wide so it's small for a satchel, and perfect for carrying a few essentials without worry of getting bogged down with too much. $340

Nancy Gonzalez Python and Croc Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Nancy Gonzalez Python Croc Satchel
Here's a classic that you really can't go wrong with, especially over spring and summer: the Python and Croc Satchel from Nancy Gonzalez. Featuring pale gray python with tonal Caiman fuscus crocodile detail, from certain angles the stripes on this bag are a little mesmerizing. A bright but useful neutral, one of the more interesting features are small double leather top handles with two dangling stones. It also has a framed top with magnetic closure, a bright lime lining in suede, a detachable shoulder strap, and protective feet on the bottom. $2,850

Kate Spade Folly Beach Benedicta Straw Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Kate Spade Folly Beach Benedicta Straw SatchelThe Kate Spade Folly Beach Benedicta Straw Satchel is an it-bag for the coming season's trips to the beach, be it in the Hamptons or all the way in the Caribbean. And, if you're not sure you can get to the beach quite yet, it will at least make you look like you did.

This classic straw satchel has an attractive woven pattern which is pleasant to touch and light to carry. The beautiful brown leather makes an elegant shape, and the foldover turnlock of pale goldtone hardware completes the sleek, chic look. Inside, you'll find a smattering of pink and orange polka dots -- just to make sure you don't take yourself too seriously.

There is an inside zipper pocket for your valuables, and at 14¾"W X 10½"H X 5"D, this bag can carry your suntan lotion, your camera, and all your beach essentials (save for your pail and shovel and your towel). That said, it also looks great slung over the back of a chair at lunch at the club.

The Kate Spade Folly Beach Benedicta Straw Satchel is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $295.00.

Kooba Hadley Leather Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Kooba Hadley Leather SatchelThe Kooba Hadley Leather Satchel is an attractive new bag with a rather unusual zipper placement.

At first, we thought that it was a little impractical, albeit pretty, to put a horizontal zipper across the middle of a double-top-handled satchel. Then, we realized the side zipper doesn't open the bag; it's actually just to a side pocket, and there is another zipper on top of the bag. Whew! It's actually win-win.

This 12"W X 6½"H X 4"D bag is made of soft white leather and features art-deco-esque triangular stitching, goldtone hardware, and purple imported Italian fabric lining. This is great for day or night, and will look fabulous with all your spring colors. There is a detachable crossbody strap to ensure your pristine white leather never has to touch the ground.

The Kooba Hadley Leather Satchel is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $475.00.

Rebecca Minkoff Lace Mab Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Rebecca Minkoff Lace Mab SatchelHow cute is the Rebecca Minkoff Lace Mab Satchel? Very.

This sky blue canvas bag is covered in a beautifully executed lace print, which calls forth images of black lace gloves and vintage wallpaper. The blacks and blues are subtly adjoined with gunmetal hardware, which completes this icy cool look.

This is the perfect girly bag for hose of you who cringe when the pastels of summer arrive. It's sexed-up good-girl, like Olivia Newton John at the end of Grease, but without all the grind dancing.

The satchel is fully lined, 13"W X 9"H X 7"D, and has a zip top and outer pocket and metal feet. The detachable shoulder strap has a 14½" drop if you're into that.

The Rebecca Minkoff Lace Mab Satchel is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $325.00.

Alexander McQueen Love Red Faithful Satchel

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The Red Faithful Satchel by Alexander McQueen has an understated elegance mixed with real life usability that makes it so appealing. It has a top handle, adjustable shoulder strap, a fold over flap that zips up to secure your items and several exterior pockets. With those essential features wrapped in a candy colored red leather to add some spice to your outfit, the Red Faithful Satchel has versatility and long lasting appeal. Price: $1480.

Botkier Taylor Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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Botkier Taylor Satchel HandbagA lovely, comfy looking day bag, the Taylor Satchel by Botkier comes in brown or sand pearl lambskin. The monochrome color scheme makes for a slightly understated appearance but the pintucks with tonal topstitching that run down the sides and end in pretty little tassels bring a solid dose of style. Simple, classic style. The kind of style that says "I'm practical and maybe a little serious most of the time, but I'm not without a fun side."

I like it. Although I'm not crazy about either color option. Zip top closure, removable shoulder strap, and a jacquard logo lining. $545

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