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I’ve been devoted to my same red Dooney & Bourke Wayfarer bag for multiple seasons now - it’s just so timeless, gorgeous, and the perfect size. Unfortunately, after so much use, it’s starting to show its age - so, just in time for spring, I’m on the prowl for a new handbag. Here are some contenders.

I’m into green (both the color and the lifestyle), and this bag from quirky e-tailers Fred Flare is both adorable (pandas!) and charitable: a portion of all the proceeds from the sale of this bag are donated to the World Wildlife Fund. I’m down with that. Plus, I figure this style of tote is a must-have for those days when you’re rocking the super-casual, summery look - flip flops & jeans, y’know? And as a bonus, the tote is big enough that it can double as an earth-friendly grocery bag in place of paper or plastic. Also, today only: use the coupon code GREEN at checkout for 25% off your entire purchase. Ends today at midnight!

On the pricier end of the shopping spectrum, we have this divine canvas tote from handbag mega-name Coach. I love the combination of pastel pinks & cocoa browns, probably because it reminds me of Neopolitan candies and ice cream - it’s always been one of my favorite color schemes. I’m also seriously digging on the equestrian-inspired horse-drawn carriage logo. Very preppy/ladies who lunch, and I mean that in the best possible way. It’s WASP-ish without being too stuffy and old - and to me, at least, it just positively screams warm weather. The most expensive of the bags featured today, the Bleecker clocks in at $298.

The Emerald Eye Clutch from Baby Phat is strictly for the most glam of girls among us: luxe patent leather and a silver metal logo embossed with a cheetah makes this clutch seriously unique. I’m so tempted to make a “Julie Cooper, Urban Cougar” joke, because you KNOW she’d be all about this clutch when it came to a night out on the town… and on the prowl. This sexy clutch will run you $89 at babyphat.com, if you’re interested.

Returning to the more casual & daytime spring/summer look, I really love this sweet blue seersucker clutch from Amici Accessories. It’s perfect for those sunny days where you’re not seriously dressy, but not quite casual enough for just a canvas tote bag. And how cute is that big knotted bow? At only $26, this is an absolute steal.

Another attention-grabbing bag for a night out - the Candy Girl Signature Mini Hobo, also by Baby Phat. I’m usually not really big on metallics, but something about this bag does it in such a way that I actually dig on it. Plus, it kind of reminds me of Jillian Lewis’ design for the WWE Divas challenge on Project Runway, and I love me some Jillian. But yeah, this strikes me as a really good bag for a night at the clubs - cute, fun, but with a little bit of luxe to keep it evening-appropriate. And it won’t break the bank at only $49 - also available from babyphat.com, obviously.

Last but certainly not least, another sweet tote perfect for the spring and summer. I’ve always been a big fan of lace, when used in moderation - it reminds me of growing up in Southern California, because of the sort of handmade Mexican feel it can lend to an accessory. I don’t know, that might be an association that’s unique to me because of where I was raised, but regardless… I love this bag. Supposedly it also doubles as a clutch when you fold it, thus why it’s called the Convertible Lace Tote - very clever. Not a bad purchase for only $29.50 from Alloy - a catalogue I remember looking at back in high school! I guess some tastes don’t always change, huh?

That’s it for now… hope y’all enjoyed my random tour of possible additions to my spring & summer accessory rack, and feel free to comment with your opinions & recommendations!

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