Covet: Leather Roses Handbag

Fontanelli Hot Pink and Red Handmade Rose Bouquet Italian Leather Handbag – $398

How fun is this bag. A bouquet of roses for your arm.

A flourishing masterpiece of Italian leather craftsmanship to adorn your style in a ravishing triumph of color and sophistication. Dust bag included. Made in Italy.

Available at forzieri.com

Covet: Chloe Black Lambskin Tote

Chloe Black Lambskin Paddington Tote

At the forefront of fashion in recent years, a Chloé bag is a must for any self-respecting fashionista.

Black, distressed, supple lambskin with polished silvertone hardware; front and rear pockets with magentic closure along body; strap over top with signature lucite padlock; quadruple magnetic snap closures; 21” double handles with 5” drop; cotton twill lining with zip pocket; eight metal feet at base; measures 15½” at widest x 13½” tall at center x 6¾” deep; weighs 3 lbs; certificate of authenticity included; lambskin; Italy;

On sale at bluefly.com for (gulp) $1,584.00

It’s In The Bag

I’m looking for a new handbag.

For over a year, I’ve been in love with a small Salvatore Ferragamo purse. At the time I was looking to simplify my life, so I downsized from a big shoulder-breaking tote to an elegant little black bag that fits a very small wallet, my cell phone, a compact and a few other little baubles.

But I’m getting a hankering for a bigger bag. Totes are so in right now. But I don’t want one that is too big.

Here are some adorable bags. They’re fairly expensive but so cute and colorful.

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Shopper – $2,780.00

Blue woven leather shopper with gold hardware and padlock detail. Bottega Veneta bag has two adjustable straps with gold buckles attached to two gold rivets on main body of bag. Bag has a woven tab closure, a padlock fastening and a functional key attached to strap.

Miu Miu Spongy leather rounded tote – $1,015.00

Fuchsia spongy leather small rounded tote with gold hardware. Miu Miu tote has two handles to hold, reinforced corners, press stud fastenings to expand, two separate compartments with a zipped section in the middle and is fully lined.

Be & D Roadster slouch hobo bag – $895.00

Coral leather east west slouch hobo bag with gold hardwear. Be & D bag has leather and woven suede double shoulder straps with a gold ring and clasp on opposite ends, a fold-over flap top and side zip pockets with contrast suede detailing.

Fendi Bag de Jour – $1,680.00

Scarlet patent perforated leather large triangular tote with two black rope handles. Fendi tote has a large logo on the front, side pockets, a hook fastening on top with press stud closures and a small zip fastening pocket on inside.

All bags available at net-a-porter.com.

What bag are you carrying this season?