Handbag Love

I love a good handbag. Sometimes I catch myself itching to buy a new one even when I have a perfectly good one. It's an addiction I have to work on. Too bad there isn't a Twelve Step Program for purse addiction.

Just like fashion, there is a bag for every style. I tend to gravitate more toward the crossbody, but if it has a long enough strap it works. I like having my hands free when I shop. I also prefer leather for the material since it is easier to clean and looks more sophisticated. I remember the first time I invested more than $15 into a purse. I had read Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro in college, and in it contained much-needed advice for all things fashion and style, including handbags. It's a novel, but it changed my life. Truly.

When it comes to purses, I usually prefer Kate Spade, Coach, and Michael Kors. The dream is to one day have a Burberry bag. One day. Here are some of the handbags I'm loving right now.

Kate Spade 

Cedar Street Maise

$298.00

 Carroll Park Penelope
$448.00

Waverly Street Drew

$169

Required Reading Bon Shopper

$228

Hamilton Heights Small Canteen

$328

Michael Kors

MICHAEL Michael Kors Medium Cynthia Logo Satchel 

$348

MICHAEL Michael Kors Medium Harper Pebbled Tote

$278

MICHAEL Michael Kors Large Jet Set Chain Tote

$268

Burberry

The Small Orchard in Haymarket Check

$1250

Small Haymarket Check Tote Bag

$1350