Actress Lake Bell has teamed up with Monika Botkier to create The Lake Satchel. 50% of the proceeds from sales of the limited edition bag will benefit Oxfam International and its efforts to end poverty around the world.

The designers wanted to create a bag that was big enough to handle everything girls need, but small enough to easily carry across the body. It’s got a real seventies feel to it with its softened silhouette, turn-lock clasp and earthy colorblocked design, yet it still looks fresh as a daisy.

It’s got the little extras that help to convince me to part with my money. It’s really well appointed, with patch pockets on the front and back, another pair inside, plus a zippered pocket and a detachable key hook. The shoulder straps are a little shorter than I’d like, but with a cross-body strap ready and waiting that isn’t a real concern.

The Lake Satchel’s combination of suede and leather is so striking, yet neutral enough to work with any outfit for years to come. I always approach celebrity designed purses with a healthy dose of skepticism, but I don’t mind admitting that I’m enamored with this one.

The Lake Satchel is available for $495 exclusively through Shopbop.

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Botkier Satchels on eBay

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Listen up all you aspiring Paris Hiltons and Ashley Tisdales. If you can’t leave home without your puppy in tow, you’ll need a cute carrier like this Dogs Rock bag from Sydney Love.

OK, so Paris would probably have something much more luxe for carrying her chihuahua, but most of us won’t want to spend the big bucks on a doggy bag. This synthetic carrier is much smarter, as it’s easier to keep clean than leather, and it won’t hold those nasty puppy odors. We lose out on sophisticated style, but I think it’s a sacrifice worth making.

And this dog carrier certainly isn’t without its charms. The red color is striking, and the Dogs Rock print fun, even if it is a bit juvenile. Anyone who carries a dog around with them probably doesn’t take themselves very seriously though, so perhaps it’s perfect!

This dog carrier has a zippered top and side, so it’s easy to get even the most reluctant Fido in and out. A mesh side panel helps him look out while you’re traveling around, but it’s not all about your pampered pooch. Pockets inside and out give you space for stashing the things you need.

At $85 this dog carrier is cheap as chips, so you can afford to spend a bit more on that designer dog!

More Features of This Sydney Love Dog Carrier

• Side webbing material
• Two exterior pockets with snap closures
• Fully lined interior with signature polka dot fabric
• Measures 8 x 12.2 x 16.2 inches

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Nicole Miller has made her latest handbag designs a bit edgier by using bicycle chains for handles!

The New York based designer was inspired to use the metal chains after watching locals in her TriBeCa neighborhood riding bikes around the city streets. She set about researching bicycle chains to ensure her unique handle idea would stack up to everyday use.

I can’t imagine that bike chains would feel very good against the skin, so I’m glad that Nicole Miller has protected our shoulders with a leather insert. I’m just a bit disappointed that the designer has missed an eco-friendly opportunity. The chains aren’t recycled, when they so easily could have been. The bags are also made from real leather, which while lovely and luxurious isn’t green. Using recycled chains and a high-quality eco-friendly material would have helped Nicole Miller’s new designs appeal to green fashionistas.

If you care more about a bag’s looks than its green credentials though, I imagine you’ll be impressed with Nicole Miller’s ingenuity. The bicycle chain straps are available on her new Addison Ameldi, Caino, and Canvas cross-body bags, and her Zoe Ameldi satchels. They’re available at Nicole Miller’s website now ahead of their store release in fall.

[Source: The Purse Blog]

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David King & Co. plays it safe with this traditionally designed doctor satchel.

There’s nothing wrong with classic design though when it’s done this well. The grained vacquetta cowhide leather is lovely, even if it’s a bit boring in conservative tan and black colors. Strangely I would have preferred a more minimalist approach, as the smattering of studs and large Western buckles are a bit jarring, but I can’t fault a label for attempting to stamp a bit of individuality on such a safe style.

At its heart though this, Doctor Satchel is a really smart bit of gear which exceeds our expectations. Zippered pockets at each side give us handy spaces for stashing the items we love to have on hand. The zippered top extends down the sides a bit, to make accessing the interior even easier. And while it’s sophisticated and slender, we don’t feel like we’re really compromising on storage space.

Add protective metal feet at the base to protect that precious vacquetta cowhide leather and you’ve got a bag which earns its $140 price tag.

More Features of This David King & Co. Leather Satchel

• Light interior lining
• Organizational internal pockets
• Dual adjustable handles
• Measures 7 x 19 x 12 inches

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I’ve gotten behind Miu Miu and then given up on the label so many times in the past few seasons that I just can’t keep up with it myself. I guess I should just take each bag as it comes and stop trying to define the line as a whole. Which I guess makes this small leather satchel a great bag by a line that I’m not terribly sure about.

The soft pastel eggshell leather on this bag is very sweet, but not in a sickening way. In fact, the color is so pale it looks almost neutral, so it’s feminine, but also really versatile. The warmth of the gold hardware is an excellent tonal accent to the fair color of the material, and also offers some subtle textural contrast between the pebbled leather and smooth metal.

The classic satchel shape has been updated here with a few O-rings and buckles. The result is subtle, but effective. The bag looks modern, and maybe even the tiniest bit edgy, but still retains a timeless quality. The reasonable size and pared down shape make it versatile for day or night, and while it isn’t big enough for you heavy packers, it does offer enough space for the usual necessities and maybe an iPad.

As usual, I find Miu Miu’s pricing unreasonable. This sweet simple bag should have a sweet simple price, but it doesn’t. At $1350, it’s just a little too much.

More Features Of The Miu Miu Small Leather Satchel

• 11″ x 8″ x 2″ size
• 20″ strap drop
• Fully lined in suede

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If you want a bag to look expensive, make it look complicated. I would say Coccinelle has done this with style with the Annie Rose cross-body!

The round shape of this Coccinelle purse could be a little ordinary, especially with the long strap. Function could easily outweigh looks, and perhaps this is why the designer has made that body quite so clever. With layers of folded pleats adding texture and structure, any preconceptions about the shape fly straight out of the window. Job done!

As for the rest of the purse, once we get past that knotted design, Coccinelle has cleverly used a lining that echoes the shape and exterior design. You don’t have many features worth mentioning; just all the things you would expect in a small cross-body purse. It does the job and it does it pretty well.

For such a compact purse $250 sure ain’t cheap, but you do get design to match the price tag!

More Features of this Coccinelle Annie Rose Purse

• Also available in fuchsia
• Pleated leather exterior
• Optional adjustable cross-body strap
• Fabric interior lining

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Anya Hindmarch’s aesthetic is sometimes unreliable, but often fabulous. This Lacing shoulder bag is a great example of where I hope her look is going.

I know it’s not really PC, but I love snake skin, python in particular. The amazing variations in color and give the material so much depth. I love the bounty of python skin on this bag, as it makes the look immediately luxurious.

The shape of the lacing hobo is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. It has a pretty traditional hobo bottom, and even a pretty traditional hobo top, but the shape has been elongated and tied up in the middle with a drawstring. The drawstring creates a soft, pleated effect, and the tasseled string itself ties off into a feminine bow. This is a great way to soften up a pretty edgy boho design.

At $2995, the Lacing is pricey, but let’s be honest; anything made out of this many snakes is going to be, and it’s one of the best Hindmarch designs that I’ve seen so far.

More Features Of The Anya Hindmarch Lacing Python Shoulder Bag

• 14″ x 15″ x 6″ size
• 5″ strap drop
• Internal pouch pocket
• Fully lined in taupe suede

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Do you want a car to match your Citroen? Well, then an Orla Kiely print is the only way to go!

These classic retro prints have gone down a storm in the automotive world, and they are equally popular in the fashion world. After all, we like stylish prints, and a distinctive design with a retro vibe really never goes out of fashion. Plus, seventies prints like this chunky brown floral-inspired pattern are very in vogue, meaning you could look like you are pulling inspiration from plenty of designer’s catwalks.

Thankfully it isn’t just the print that is lovely on this bag. Some may wish the satchel-inspired look offered a shoulder strap too, but really the shape delivers just as well as the pattern. You do, after all, get exterior pockets, and some very functional (and still retro looking) little wooden feet. Orla Kiely has done her utmost to make this a functional day-to-day purse, and I think she has managed it.

Whilst leather trims would have pushed this into the designer region, this is a cute canvas purse with a funky vibe. Plus, it kind of reminds me of the better wallpaper in my grandmother’s house!

More Features of this Orla Kiely Canvas Tote

• Coated canvas exterior
• Single interior zip pocket
• Signature Orla Kiely printed fabric
• Reinforced base

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British fashion designer Olivia Rubin’s collaborative collection with Dune has hit stores, and it provides just the hit of color we need after a dull winter.

Shoes are understandably the line’s centerpiece, but the complementary purses are every bit as appealing. I love the way the clutches and totes are made from the same fabric as the shoes, so we can pair them for a unified look or let them speak for themselves solo.

Longtime Olivia Rubin fans will recognize those signature prints from her previous ready-to-wear lines. The vibrant pattern with its disco vibe pictured is my favorite, but there’s also a more neutral safari style print, as well as a modern monochrome design.

Rubin says she loved working with Dune, who she says understood her “vision as a designer.” She added that the collection offers something for everybody, and with three such distinct prints and a range of different footwear styles I don’t disagree!

The Olivia Rubin for Dune goodies are available now from Dune boutiques, including the retailer’s online store. The shoes start at £65 for a pair of flats, while the purses are available from £60 for the Luella frame clutch. It’s a fairly small collection, but its unique complementary concept makes it worth a look.

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Who says you have to trade in your designer handbags once the kids come along? Marc Jacobs shows moms they needn’t skimp on style with this cheery Pretty Nylon Eliz-A-Baby tote.

Granted, this is from Marc Jacob’s more affordable diffusion line rather than his luxe signature collection, but that’s actually a smart decision. No one wants to carry leather or some other expensive material purse with a sticky, pukey baby in tow! The easy-care nylon body is given a bit of charm though with Marc Jacob’s stitched logo design and that striking yellow color.

What moms really want is practical features though, and this Pretty Nylon Eliz-A-Baby bag delivers. It has a whopping nine generously sized pockets, a coordinated change pad for diaper emergencies, and an attachable cross-body strap for busy days on the go.

But you needn’t attach that strap for easy carrying. The long handles are lovely, so soft and stylish with their knotted ends. I’m really impressed that Marc Jacobs has given us a primary carrying option that looks as good as it is comfortable. That’s certainly a rarity in the designer bag world!

At $278 this is pretty expensive for a baby bag, but moms of discerning taste won’t mind paying the extra for that coveted Marc Jacobs name, especially when it’s backed up with such a practical package.

More Features of This Marc by Marc Jacobs Yellow Diaper Tote

• Zip top closure
• Logo print lining
• Dual handles with a 9 inch drop
• An adjustable strap with a drop from 17 to 25 inches
• Measures 13.5 x 18 x 6 inches
• Made in China

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