Prada is the go-to name for understated elegance. The Prada Cervo Lux reflects just that.

Made of white lux deer leather, the bag’s plain color and shape is made elegant by itsgold chain handles that are woven through with leather.

Inside, the bag has one zip pocket for small knick-knacks. A small luggage tag detail and the fashion house’s name in gold complete the bag’s simple-chic look.

Posh yet functional, not to mention spacious, the bag is 15″ high x 16 ½” wide x 7 ¾” deep.

The Prada Cervo Lux bag is comes in white and is available for $2,150.00 at Neiman Marcus.

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Apparently, Mr. Louboutin not only works his magic on fabulous shoes but on handbags as well. His handbag collection is showcases simple yet sophisticated works of art.

For his Day bags, Mr. Louboutin created handbags that are quaint yet functional. An instant favorite is the Geneva Braided Tote which is simple yet eye-catching.

It is made of 100% calf skin with suede lining. The tote has short handles, one perforated with dots, the other – braided. The dot and braid details continue down the bag’s front and back. It has a lose patch pocket on each side and comes with a logo charm hanging in front.

The Geneva’s roomy design and unique details is perfect for a casual day out.

The tote bag’s dimensions are: 37 cm ( Height) x 34 cm (Width) x 15 cm (Depth) and comes in black and nude.

The Christian Louboutin Geneva Braided Tote is available for $1,695.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Yves Saint Laurent is famous for their stylishly “in” yet classic designs – no one can argue with that. And for the label’s Tanger Handbag Collection, they YSL did what it does best – create timeless classics.

The Tanger collection features simple style with understated elegance. The collection is made entirely of satin making it less in-your-face and more sophisticated than leather, more inexpensive too!

Tanger Large Pouchette

A must-have among the Tanger collection, the large pouchette displays the iconic “Y” stitching in front. It has a top-zip closure with a 6-inch wrist strap. It would make a perfect evening hand accessory.

It dimensions are 8¾”W X 4½”H X ½”D and comes in navy and prune. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $345.

Tanger Large Tote

Another surefire hit is the large tote. Like the large pouchette, it has the iconic “Y” stitching in front. It has double handles with a 6-inch drop, magnetic snap closure, satin lining and standing “feet”. It has one inside zip pocket for your gadgets.

The Tanger Large Tote’s dimensions are 14″W X 13″H X 4″D. It’s available in gold and navy. Saks Fifth avenue offers the large tote for $645.

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Michael Kors is one of America’s top designers. His designs are classy and sophisticated, sometimes fun, even sporty. His style is chic, yet totally wearable. And his brand has this sort of balance of high-end and accessibility.

His 2009 resort collection embodies all of these design attributes.

The Woven Santorini Clutch is made of intricately woven straw with leather trim, which makes it casual enough for resort. Yet the metallic leather and the gold tone hardware makes it elegant enough for a night out or even a formal event. The faux buckle in front adds to the casual elegance. It has a top flap with a magnetic snap, and interior lining with back wall slip pocket.

Its dimensions are 10″ wide x 2″ deep x 4″ high, spacious enough to hold your mobile phone, keys, cards, lipstick.

The Michael Kors Santorini Clutch 2 is available at Zappos for $216.06

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This Spring, Coach has recently introduced its Penelope line with promises of “new styles, soft textures, and surprising colors.”

With the Penelope Leather Shopper, the label did not disappoint.

The Penelope leather shopper is made of pebbled leather with patent leather trim. It has silver tone hardware and fabric lining.

The bag has an open top and closes using interior magnetic snaps. It has 18″ straps with a 7 1/4″ drop.

The leather shopper is very roomy and has a number of pockets – one inside zip pocket, a center divider zip pocket, an exterior front zip pocket and a multifunction pocket – for your gadgets, accessories, and other small items.

The dimensions of the Penelope Leather Shopper are 13 (L) x 8 ¼ (H) x (W). It is available in black, cobalt, coral, lilac and white for $ 348.

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Marc Jacobs is one of the hottest designers out there. His handbags are the a favorite among the rich, the young, and the famous crowd – what with friends like Sophia Coppola, and model Jessica Stam.

By the way, the Stam bag was named after the beautiful model. And as part of his Fall-Winter handbag collection, Marc Jacobs gave the Stam bag another facelift.

The Stam satchel retained its shape and its silver tone hardware. Jacobs also kept the bag’s top handles and rings, the chain shoulder strap with padded inset, framed top and kiss-lock closure.

What the designer changed is the material. Jacobs chose what Neiman Marcus calls “ultra-luxe ostrich” in a lovely blue-violet shade for the Stam satchel’s latest incarnation.

The latest Stam bag is sure to be another must-have for today’s it-girls.

The Ostrich Stam Satchel is available for $5500 at Neiman Marcus.

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When Emma Hill stepped in to fill the creative director post for Mulberry, she breathed a breath of fresh air into the Mulberry’s Spring-Summer 2009 handbag collection. The collection covered the bases with colorful shoulder bags, totes, messenger bags and clutches.

The Spring-Summer collection also showcases the stunning modification in the Mulberry-bag look. Read: new shapes, new hardware, etc

A couple of early favorites include the Ava and the Jenah.

The Ava

Mulberry’s Ava clutch bags got an edgy overhaul in this collection. Made of exotic material in metallic gunmetal color with a similar colored chain, the Ava is the perfect night out bag.

The Ava bag is available for $595.

The Jenah

The Jenah bag is another favorite in the Spring 2009 collection. It is made of creased leather with chain detail and minimal hardware. Good news for those who love a smaller bag. The Jenah is available in baguette shape, too. It is also made of creased leather with chain detail and metal hardware. That means you’ll have a Jenah bag for both day and night!

The Jenah is available for $1,195

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Young Hollywood’s favorite brand, Juicy Couture is the “go to” label for edgy, young and stylish apparel and accessories.

A surefire favorite among the Hollywood “It” girls, the Tassel Baby Fluffy is made of velour with leather trim. It has gold tone hardware and shoulder straps with rings.

What makes Juicy Couture bags distinct is the detailing. The front of the Tassel Baby Fluffy is embroidered with the brand’s name and a flower, along with a bow applique and a chain tassel, plus side flap pockets.

The dimensions are 12 1/2″ x 4″ x 81/4″.

The Juicy Couture Velour Tassel Baby Fluffy is available in Grappa velour with deep wine leather trim and black.

Priced at $195.00

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Coach leatherware recently released its Resort Handbag Collection. The Resort Collection features some of the most stylish from the label so far. The collection boasts of colorful and dainty clutches, pouches, shoulder bags and versatile totes, as well as cosmetic cases, wristlets and minute minny skinnies.

Resort Leather Shoulder Tote

A member of Coach’s gorgeous 2009 Resort Collection is the Resort Leather Shoulder Tote.

Made of metallic leather, the Resort leather tote is a roomy drawstring bag that allows you to put just about anything you need. It has an inside zip pocket, additional multi-function pockets to house your cellphone and other gadgets, and two exterior gusset pockets to put in other knickknacks.

The Coach Resort leather tote has brass-tone hardware, fabric lining and a 14″ metallic leather strap with a 9″ drop. It’s dimensions are 12 1/2 (L) x 12 1/2 (H) x 8 1/4 (W).

It’s spacious and functional, yet smart and stylish.

The Coach Resort leather tote is priced at $598.

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Jennifer Alfano has recently released her line of designer hand bags. The former Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar fashion editor-turned-bag designer’s collection is composed of simple yet eye-catching assortment of clutches, totes and shoulder bags inspired by the swinging 60s. The bags are chic and elegant instant classics.

The Getaway Bag

An early favorite is the Getaway bag. The Getaway bag is made of a variety of materials: leather, leather and python, leather and ostrich, python, python and ostrich, and ostrich, which means it comes in a variety of colors. A stylish handbag, the Getaway bag has a unique shape that is very versatile. It has a tassel in front, extending from the closure and features Alfano’s signature jewelry-based hardware. The dimensions are 14″ L x 15″ H x 2 ½” D

It’s the perfect day-to-evening bag.

The Jessica Alfano Getaway Bags are priced at:

$1195 for leather

$1895 for leather and python

$2695 for leather and ostrich

$2895 for python

$3495 for python and ostrich

and $3895 for ostrich.

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