The Everyday Purse

As I mentioned a few months ago, my classic Coach is too small for my post-college life and I've been looking for a new everyday purse. I needed one big enough to hold my planner, cell, ipod, checkbook, lotion, hand sanitizer, a bottle of water, and a trade paperback. (Hmm, those last two things are a bad combination.) I wanted a neutral color, but it didn't have to be black or brown (Though it did a few months ago). Leather was my material must, since I wanted the purse to last at least five years. I ended up with the pink B. Makowsky below (half off at T.J. Maxx!), and am very impressed withe the quality for the price. Elliott Lucca and Hobo International repeatedly caught my eye while I looked for a new purse.
First row: pink buckle bag, B Makowsky, Endless "Geneva" $182.40
red flower handbag, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Yoox $538
white with melon trim shoulder bag, J. Crew "Peyton" $395
yellow bamboo handled tote, J. Crew $295
Second row: grey pleat leather shoulder bag, Dutchy, Couture Candy $264
silver woven handbag, Elliott Lucca, Endless "Marakkesh" $267.95
green triangle satchel with navy trim, Banana Republic $248
dark brown zip shoulder bag, Joe's, Bluefly $197.99
Third row: cobalt patent drawstring top tote, Dooney & Bourke "Small Chiara", Nordstrom $295
maple kisslock purse, Hobo International "Bonnie", Endless $208
black hobo with gold trim, Kooba "Pamela", Blue Bee $495
copper satchel, B Makowsky, Endless "Regent" $193.80
Fourth row: teal satchel, Marc by Marc Jacobs "Airliner Pilot", Nordstrom $528
olive shoulder bag, BCBG Max Azria "Saddle", Bluefly $119.99
black woven doctor's bag, Elliott Lucca "Bettina", Endless $253.30
navy across the body bag, Anthropologie $198

Almost all of these bags also come in black or brown for you traditionalists. Click the image if you want more details. Sorry it's so small.