Okay I'll admit it....

I've got a bit of a jones for Barneys New York's store line of handbags...



Wooly Bauletto - $695.00

Love the color, texture and size of this one!



Manhattan Sac - $895.00

The buttery leather look and the unusual closure takes the city tote up a notch!

Sigh...to bad I can't afford them! :-(

Okay....

You gotta love this bag...





And you gotta love this price!

Nine West Special Delivery - on sale $29.99

It comes in a red, black or white as well. And trust me, if I wasn't on a bag buying moratorium I would be ordering this one in red as we speak!

Martin and Osa....

Offers up a lovely convertible tote...



Soma Convertible Tote - On Sale $245.00

I love the concept of the convertible tote - and this one is just a perfect weekend bag with it's slightly worn but classic look.

Now here's how....

You class up a simple tote bag....

watercolor figure on a tote bag by loveitaly
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Okay let's face it...

We're talkin' Spring, but Summer is right around the corner!

And admit it - you'll be wanting a big tote for all those family outings (or maybe a short distance trip of your own!) that require carrying just about everything on ya!

This one might just fit the bill....



Ebags unXpected Hobo Tote - on sale 23.99

Yeah, yeah I know. More utility than bling but the clean lines work. And when you're hauling stuff for the whole family (come on, you know you will) this bag with all it's compartments might just allow you to do it with your pride intact! And for $23.99 - you can work it hard 6 ways till Sunday and not feel guilty!

Check out....

Ms. Angie of YouLookFab gives the heads up on a good lookin' (and affordable) tote from the Gap....

Great affordable tote from Gap

Check out....

Jane Marvel...



Shopper Wide - $57.00



All Day Long Tote - $72.00



Carry All White Tote - $65.00

Fab cotton tote....

Fossil Geneva Printed Cotton Satchel - 98.00

A shout out of thanks to Couture in the City and Trendinista for the heads up!

Over at Ann Taylor Loft....

Signature Tote - $49.00

But wait there's more! Besides being perfectly reasonably priced for what would be a great summer tote - it's currently an additional 30% off!

Delish!

Zip it....

With Tod's for $775.00...




Nylon Messenger Media


Or Tignanello for $89.00....



Tignanello Tech Tote

Keep in mind that the Tod's at 16"W X 15"H X 3"D is a bigger bag (the Tignanello is 13-1/2" W x 12" H x 5" D).

But this is a great example of how you can get the same look at vastly different price points!

A cornucopia of totes....

Over at Baghaus....

From their Melie Bianco line....



Melie Bianco Birds of Paradise Slouchy Hobo - $54.00




Melie Bianco Floral Print Shoulder Bag - $70.00



Melie Bianco Reversible Birds of Paradise Hobo - $66.00

Here's the reverse side...



From their general line...



Medium Floral Print Jute Bag - $26.99




Canvas Bag with Detachable Beach Mat - $52.00


Makes me just giddy for warm weather! ;-)

Increase your Mojo!....

By checking out this great bag featured on The Adventures of an Urban Socialite

The Never Ending Search for the Perfect Bag...

Getting a good bag and doing good? Priceless.

Don't know why....

But lately I've been drawn to totes....



Rampage Thistle Tote - $88.00

Inside....



And it's even got a shoulder strap...you gotta love that!




Leather and canvas...oh yeah....

Over at Give Simple....

Their offering a simply splendid tote....




Murval Patent Oversize Tote - $50.00

I'm not much of a beach gal myself - but if I was this is the kind of tote I'd be swinging on my arm on the way to the sand!