It’s in the Bag
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With all of the running around you do in a day, it’s no wonder your handbag has become more than an accessory. Chances are your carry-all functions as your office, closet, and makeup cabinet, and it needs to be able to handle some serious heavy lifting. (And look superchic while doing so!) Here, WORKS has scoured the shelves to help you find the best bag for your buck, whatever your lifestyle.
On-the-Go Girl
Now that designers have made fashionable bags big enough to live out of, you never have to be caught with a dorky laptop bag again. Spend the extra money on something sturdy to truck your mobile office around town. From laptops to ledgers, files to flip-flops, the Botkier Nomad N/S Satchel will tote it all in style. Celebs like Angelina Jolie, Heidi Klum, and Amy Winehouse love Botkier bags, which are designed by a former fashion photographer. ($695; www.botkier.com)
Diva About Town
With all of your after-work engagements, your day doesn’t end at 6 p.m. And who wants to lug a lumpy bag to dinner at an upscale spot? The Devi Kroell for Target Tote in Goldtone is just what you need. Keeping with the luxury designer’s signature look, this bag comes in a metallic faux snakeskin and has enough room to slip a sexy after-hours pair of shoes right next to your lunch! ($50; www.target.com)
Green Goddess
Want a trendy bag but can’t stomach the thought of wearing rawhide? Check out the Chinese Laundry Large Black 2-Pouch Vegan Tote, made from non-leather materials in the most fashionable of shapes. ($75; www.alternativeoutfitters.com)
Working Round the Clock
Your alarm goes off at 5 a.m. and between Pilates, back-to-back meetings, and networking events, you’ve taken to bringing your entire life with you wherever you go. To keep it all in tow, try the Tory Burch Canvas Tote. Quickly becoming as much of a staple as her comfy flats, these patent-leather trimmed canvas bags are great for all seasons and can hold just about anything, from your sweaty sneakers to your trashy train reading. You’ll never have to carry a second gym bag again. ($195; www.bloomingdales.com)