Everything in Bags

GIFT GUIDE: Garnet Hill Monogrammed Shopper $16

For the (preppy) fashion and eco-conscious, this fold-away tote is great for carting your holiday swag. You could also throw it in your suitcase as an extra bag for souvenirs. The possibilities are endless, people. It comes in seven colors with a choice of three different colored threads for the monogram. at garnethill.com

GIFT GUIDE: Marc Jacobs Small Shiny Plastic Tote $32

The MJ site doesn’t so much fill you in on the particulars of this bag, except that is’s small, shiny, and plastic. Maybe that’s all you need to know. It comes in four other colors, and while they don’t have an e-commerce site, you could find the number of your nearest store and beg them [...]

Sara Langley Carrie-All $36.50

This fun bag features a wipeable liner so it’s perfect for toting a wet bathing suit or sandy flip flops. Or, if you couldn’t be farther from warm weather (sigh), pack it with your products and do a jig when it your face lotion explodes midflight yet doesn’t ruin the rest of your stuff. The [...]

Rafe for Target Hobo $49.99

While Behnaz reigns in the spotlight for her gorgeous collection, there hasn’t been so much hype (that I’ve seen?) over the new Rafe collaboration. The designer of a much-coveted (and way more expensive) line is offering some super-sleek handbags to the (extremely fashionable and saavy) Target shopper. I love this brown hobo, but there are [...]

Rafe for Target Patent Clutch $19.99

If Target were a man, I’m pretty sure I would marry him. (No offense ‘Ric.) target.com

Gloss.com Signature Suede Bag Free w/ Purchase

My pal Roger at gloss.com hooked it up with this bag. (He actually gave one to my beau at a conference. My beau then lost it, faced my wrath, and found it again. Long story. I’m sure someone out there is double parked.) Anyhoo, it’s so far beyond a vessel for storing makeup. It’s an [...]

Bari J Makeup Bag $14

The best part of these handmade makeup bags is that while they’re inspired by the past (using vintage-looking fabrics,) they’re kept current (with modern shapes — love the scalloped edges.) There’s also a completely customizable line. But for the creatively challenged (which I know doesn’t apply to you guys) there are plenty of ready-to-buy beauties. [...]

Urban Outfitters Woven Bucket Bag $15*

Everyone needs a big metallic bag. This vinyl woven hobo fits the bill, on the cheap. Honestly, I think you might be surprised at how much you use it. At the very least, rock it as a gym bag. The vinyl will be easy to keep clean, and the silver delivers a pop that says, [...]

Target Tote $25

The Target Muse Tote bag looks alot like another bag that I’ve seen on the slim arm of many a Kate, Jessica, and Sienna lately. I’d love to pick up the real thing but sadly I don’t have thirteen hundred bucks lying around. Well, actually I do, but I’m planning to splurge on my rent [...]

Paul Frank Vic Cosmetic Case $11

I have a small, yet healthy (er…or so I keep telling myself) obsession with cosmetic bags. Maybe it’s just because I find it easier to buy a new one every month instead of cleaning up my most-recent spill in the interior. Or maybe it’s because there are just so many good ones out there that [...]