Bags, Handbags & Purses

Every woman should own a bag like the Maison Martin Margiela East/West Tote . A black leather tote with adjustable shoulder straps, zippered top and plenty of storage space (15.5 x 11 x 7) is a staple of any woman’s wardrobe. The key to such a classic, and, yet, nondescript bag is to find one that will compliment any …

Sometimes you just want a classic handbag without all those extra bells ‘n whistles. Something simple, sophisticated and well made is all you need. You’re not looking to be at the forefront of the latest fashion craze, but instead you want to attract attention with your killer sense of style.

If you …

Last year I announced my love for my idea of the perfect hand-held bag, but now its another year and time to begin the search for the next, best clutch.

Here is a strong contender for that coveted title (at least in my own mind). The D & G Dolce & Gabbana Micol …

Here is a new purse designer, fresh on the scene, whose individual take on sophisticated & modern handbags is getting attention.

Shops like celebrity favorite Kitson and online e-tailer Shopbop are among the first to carry some of these very unique and original handbags.

I’m referring to West/Feren Handbags, the creative brain …

Spring 2009 will see Navy as the new black. I love the classic look of navy and the versatile nature of this often overlooked dark blue shade.

If pastels and bright colors are not your thing, then a navy handbag this spring is your best handbag investment. There are several options already …

One of the readers of senoracartera.com, Alicia C. is in need of a stylish, trendy “everyday” bag and has asked for help with where to look. Here’s what she asked:
Need handbag help!

Hello! I am seeking a new trendy, stylish bag- I have a Tod’s black shoulder hobo, a Fendi little bag, and a few …

Get ready to climb aboard the 2009 designer bag bandwagon thanks to the Chloé Paratay Tote.

This tote, a celebrity favorite and bona fide hit, is back in ’09 and available in several colors and sizes.

After comparing the large and medium Paratay totes to each other, I prefer the medium-sized version best.

Both …

2009 deserves to be welcomed with the discovery of brand new talent in the world of designer purses. Zara Terez (love the name!) epitomizes the artistry that has always been a part of handbag design.

Her original silhouettes and intense attention to craftsmanship meld together in each of her well thought …

What better way to start the year than admiring a sophisticated purse from an established designer bag brand. I celebrated the holidays with my family, and received a fabulous gift from hubby dearest. Yes, it was a bag of course. What else would Señora Cartera want?

Forgive me, I digress from …

Here’s a high-priced, kitschy bag for the upcoming holiday season. It’s an over indulgent handbag from Louis Vuitton.

Priced just shy of $2000, the Galliera Riviera, named after the French Riviera (how snobbishly appropriate), is a canvas hobo-style bag that features a rather vibrant illustration of the famed French resort locale, an …