Hobo International has been turning heads since 1991 with its high-quality fashion-forward accessories.

The company’s founder Toni Ray started Hobo International with a commitment to create handbags and wallets which married functionality with style. The brand has remained true to this philosophy to this day.

The designer’s signature is its clever organizational features. Multiple compartments, credit card slots, ID windows, and security pockets are all commonly found in Hobo International wallets.

Hobo International describes itself as a company “by women, for women,” so it’s unsurprising that it creates accessories to suit all personalities. The framed purses are red carpet ready, while the continental wallets are classically casual. The choice of colors is equally diverse, from bold eggplants and rich mustards to timeless beige, brown, and black.

Hobo International’s commitment to quality is seen in the materials used to make their wallets. Natural leather purses are the most common, including timeless soft calfskin, semi-distressed, embossed, and slick patent leathers. However other durable fabrics including suede, lightweight microfiber, and Italian twill are also favorites in the Hobo International range.

Hobo International wallets are affordable, with most retailing for under $100. This makes them a stylish alternative to more expensive high-end designer purses.

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My love affair with YSL is never-ending. It is extremely difficult for me to find fault with their ultra-chic and elegant bags.

The Calypso Bag is one of those designs that’s perfect in every way. The luxurious pearl white Riz de Grain leather, twisted top handles, loosely-structured shape and roomy 19 x 14 x 6 size make this YSL bag purchase (eerily similar to the ‘Muse’ except for the less obvious stitched “Y” on the front exterior) a no-brainer.

My next observation is merely that and not meant as a criticism. For the hefty price of $2095, I expect a better interior lining than canvas (as nice as that canvas may be). Even that small detail cannot detract from the ‘Calypso’s’ understated beauty.

It’s a pricey bag, but YSL is on fire lately and their bags have “staying power” written all over them.

• Yves Saint Laurent Calypso Bag available for pre-order via Saks.com

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With its bold colors and imposing size, the Boston bag from Vera Bradley makes a real statement.

It may be big and bulky, but the Boston is made from lightweight microfiber so it will never weigh you down. This soft exterior is rendered in a range of bold vibrant colors including pink, orange, and this fun magenta purple. The lush diamond quilting helps to break up the solid block of color, giving the bag a luxuriously textured appearance.

Open up the zip top closure to reveal a bag that’s made for organization. There’s a spacious full length zippered pocket, plus another two slip pockets for even more storage space. But that’s not all. A massive magnetic pocket on the bag’s outside is perfect for storing those items you need on hand.

Carry the bag by its plush rolled handles, or sling it over your shoulder using the detachable strap. This long strap is completely adjustable, helping you carry the Boston comfortably no matter how far you have to go.

More Features of This Vera Bradley Microfiber Handbag

• Gold-tone hardware
• Dual handles with a 4 inch drop
• Measures 13 x 8 x 5 inches

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Modista is a brand new website designed to help you find the perfect handbag. I know many sites online have this noble goal, but Modista’s unique, visual set-up means it might make good on its promises.

Initially you’re faced with a screen filled with handbags of all different shapes, sizes, and colors. Choose one that tickles your fancy and the screen changes to show more bags similar to your favorite. Purses closest to your pick are virtual clones, while others have similar colors or styles.

It’s a terrific tool for finding a beautiful bag to complement your favorite outfit, or hunting down a less expensive alternative to that coveted designer purse.

Once you’ve fallen hard for a handbag, you can easily buy it straight from the site. It makes purchasing a purse so easy! There are no crowds, there’s no stress, and you can do it all in your pajamas!

Navigating around Modista is pretty addictive, so you’ll be happy to know you can search for more than just handbags. The site takes care of all your accessory needs, with searches for sunglasses and shoes!

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No one wants their handbag to weigh them down. This adorable bitsy bag from Dooney & Bourke is so small and lightweight, it’ll put a real spring in your step.

The exterior is embellished with bold black zebra stripes, a timeless animal print that is so easy to accessorize with. This striking design is accented with bright red leather trim and classic gold-tone hardware.

The front of this modern purse proudly sports a gold Dooney & Bourke nameplate, your guarantee that this is a 100% genuine designer bag.

There’s only enough room inside for the essentials, but the clever design makes the most of the space on offer. There’s a secure zippered pocket for loose coins and a clip for hanging your house and car keys. The interior closes with a zip to keep your goodies safely stashed inside.

When you’re traveling light, this chic Dooney & Bourke bitsy bag will help you get there in style!

More Features of This Dooney & Bourke Animal Print Purse

• A serial number tag
• A single shoulder strap with a 5 inch drop
• Measures 6.5 x 4.5 x 2 inches

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The economy is weak and you may have less money to spend, but great bags should hopefully never be out of our reach. If you’re a patient person, it would certainly be wise to save your money over an extended period of time to purchase a high-end designer bag.

However, if owning a Chanel or Louis Vuitton doesn’t rank high on your list of priorities these days, then a stylish and practical bag like the MARC by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Faridah Hobo will appeal to you.

This is a fabulous bag that really delivers. The supple, cream leather and silver-tone hardware are a beautiful match that’ll work well at any time of the year, even winter. It measures 13 x 14.5 x 6 but feels larger. The large front zip and patch pockets with turnlock closure are the bag’s selling points.

They offer quick, convenient places to store items you need immediate access to. I have the Faridah Hobo (with flap, not patch pockets), and I love, love, love it. It’s one of my favorite ‘everyday’ bags, and I receive lots of compliments when I’m out running errands with it.

The hobo is a fun style with no frills and no fuss so you can’t go wrong when buying one. Plus the ‘Faridah’ is priced below $500 so you don’t need to feel guilty about looking so chic.

• MARC by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Faridah Hobo – $448 via Neiman Marcus

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Nowadays it seems like everyone is going green, but one of the first handbag designers to do so was Harveys. They’ve been making fun and fashionable environmentally friendly bags from seatbelts for years.

Harveys believe that when you’re onto a good thing, you should stick to it. This cute carriage baguette might be a new line, but it’s made using the same woven seatbelts the brand is famous for. This makes the exterior stylish and durable, so why mess with it? This time though the seatbelts feature a bold python print, taking them beyond the everyday and making them really eye-catching.

The chic snakeskin finish is accented by shiny metal hardware and an adorable lucky star keychain.

Open the turnlock closure to reveal the luxuriously lined interior. It’s made from the same satin fabric used to make Air Force flight jackets, so you know it’s going to last.

The chic carriage baguette is finished with a stylish shoulder strap. The wide handle is attached with classic bronze hardware, the perfect complement to the bag’s earthy tones.

More Features of this Harveys Woven Seatbelts Purse

• A removable seatbelt tag
• Measures 12 x 6 x 2 inches

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You’d never put your bag on the floor of your favorite eatery if you could see the millions of bacteria living there! Handbag hooks are the latest accessory for girls who want to keep their bags germ and scuff free.

Nicole and Natascha Shamalian pioneered the technology with the Je’Marie PurseHook, and now they’ve done it again with The FUMI.

FUMI stands for fashionable, unique, multipurpose, innovation: four words describing these fabulous accessories to a T. The FUMI is more than just a handbag hook: it’s a bracelet, a purse accessory, and a good luck charm.

FUMIs are available in ten different styles with inspirational names like Ambition, Courageous, Glamorous, and Charming. They are made of light gold, silver, and pewter metals adorned with chic crystals, leather, animal print, and other exotic fabrics.

Each FUMI features one of four different charm themes designed to bring their owners health, wealth, love, and inner strength.

No price has been announced, but FUMIs will have to be affordable to compete with the cute Steppin’ Out handbag hooks we discovered last week!

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This adorable XOXO baguette barrel purse is so fashionable yet fun, it’s won my heart.

It features XOXO’s romantic Biscotto print featuring fun woven hearts. This chain-like design and its subtle coffee and tan colors give the hearts a grown-up look we don’t often see from this dreamy shape. The print is rendered on a durable cotton canvas fabric, and trimmed with simulated leather for extra strength.

Unzip the top to reveal the spacious interior. It features a zippered pocket in the back wall and two slip pockets to help you stay organized all day. This cute purse is medium sized, so there’s enough room for the essentials you need but it’s not so big that it will weigh you down.

The dual straps feature the same tan color as the trim, helping to complete this timeless neutral look. The shade might be a little sedate, but the silver-tone square rings and studs add a little bit of pizzazz to this cute purse.

More Features of This XOXO Biscotto Print Purse

• Shiny fabric lined interior
• Dual shoulder straps with 6.5 inches
• Measures 11 x 5 x 5 inches

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When she was just 14 years old, Roxana Zal became the youngest person to win a Primetime Emmy for her role in Something about Amelia.

Now this child star is all grown up and creating an eco-friendly line of luxury purses and other accessories.

Roxana’s One October collection uses salmon skin rather than regular leather for its stylish and sustainable accessories.

“By incorporating salmon skin into our designs we have created a collection that environmentally conscious consumers can feel positive about carrying,” the One October team explained.

“Most exotic leathers are obtained from skins of endangered species. Salmon skin is only an industrial residue from the farmed salmon industry but it is considered ‘exotic’ leather. By using salmon leather, One October aims to deliver high fashion and quality, in an environmentally sustainable way.“

The One October collection has already turned heads in Hollywood, with Lauren Conrad, Shannen Doherty, and Jennifer Aniston amongst the brand’s celebrity fans.

All One October accessories cost less than $500, making them extra-appealing for budget-conscious fashion lovers.

• Browse for One October salmon skin bags online

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