File under awesome!

This bag, and a number of other ones from the same brand, was hanging nonchalantly at a lifestyle and design store in Hong Kong and I had to take a closer look because of the cartoonish lines. What did I discover? The bag is completely flat, like file folder flat, and the angled perspective was built into the design. Now that's a way to turn heads!

Travel bag from JumpFromPaper

Handsome hobo

Big carry-alls have been my go-to bags this summer, which might be why this handsome (and tote-like) hobo caught my eye. The colours are cheerful, the material is water resistant, the straps are sturdy, and there is even a magnetic closure to keep all the contents secure! What's not to like?

Greenage chevron hobo bag from Made By Nanna

Bag it up!

With my trip to China and Hong Kong coming up in the fall, I have been thinking of upgrading my small single purpose camera bag to something that can double as an everyday carry-all. This stylish and functional bag would be perfect: it can hold not only my camera, but also some toiletries, a wallet, and a bottle of water. It also comes with two removable straps so it can be worn over-the-shoulder or cross-body.

B-Hobo bag from Kelly Moore

It's in the bag

I first discovered Ted Baker while shopping at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets just over a year ago. The dresses in the store window looked gorgeous so I popped inside to see them, only to be wowed by pretty much everything! I eventually left with a raspberry coloured handbag and vowed to keep a look out for other gorgeous bags as well. This purple tote is simple, but has just enough detail to set it apart from others:

Analise tote from Ted Baker

Orange twist

Sometimes when it is dreary and grey, you just have to bring your own ray of sunshine with you. This adorable orange clutch puts a fun twist on a classic shape and works from morning to night!

Bonba clutch by Gustto

Reuse, reduce, recycle...

Here is a neat way to show how you follow the first of the three Rs, environmental edition. A Brazilian cooperative committed to fair trade practices employs local artisans to crochet handbags using pull tabs from used pop cans. If I had this bag I would definitely (re)use it all the time!

Lenilda by Escama Studio

A ray of sunshine

There is something very cheerful about this bright yellow handbag and the extra large circular handle makes me happy for some reason:

Small pebble hobo by Bodhi

Retro styling

I really like this little purse, from the vintage design to the beading to the wooden disc on the front. Although it's not shown in the picture, the bag has two metal rings on either side, to which the scarf-like handle is tied. Perfect for a summer evening on a patio!

Beaded flower print bag from Jamin Puech

Slither my way

Who doesn't love animal prints? This clutch in shiny faux python is something to behold!

From Carla Mancini

A whiter shade of pale

When we were in Vienna last year, my friend Gurvinder and I banded together in what felt like an extended scavenger hunt. She was after sexy stilettos to wear to the opera and I was looking for a store called Liska because one of their adverts featured this white patent bag. After a half day of wandering in the 1st district, she settled on a pair of Ferragamo heels and I learned that the well hidden luxury store was closed. At least we got some good exercise out of it!

From Yves Saint Laurent