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By InStyle Editors Updated Sep 17, 2010 @ 5:23 pm
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Framed Satchel

Framed Satchel
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If you have a job interview or are traveling for business, grab this structured, ladylike classic. It goes just as well with a chic trench like Victoria Beckham as it does an edgy leather jacket a la Diane Kruger.

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Tory Burch

Tory Burch
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Leather, $450; visit toryburch.com for stores.

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Bruno Magli

Bruno Magli
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Suede and leather, $589; at brunomagli.com.

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Prada

Prada
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Leather, $4,500; at select Prada stores.

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Via Spiga

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Embossed leather, $188; visit viaspiga.com for stores.

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Two-Handle Messenger

Two-Handle Messenger
Credit: James Devaney/WireImage; Jeff Steinberg/Matt Smith/PacificCoastNews.com

Commuters and jet-setting actresses like Katie Holmes and January Jones love the hands-free convenience of the cross-body strap on this sophisticated yet casual design.

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Mulberry

Mulberry
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Spongy patent leather with leather straps, $995; call 212-453-4722.

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Aldo

Aldo
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Faux snakeskin, $45; at aldoshoes.com.

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Nine West

Nine West
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PVC with metal hardware, $95; visit ninewest.com for stores.

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3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim
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Printed suede with leather trim, $695; call 212-334-1160.

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Tote

Tote
Credit: Katie B/Eaglepress; Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage

Take one of these goes-everywhere carryalls, spotted on Jessica Biel and Salma Hayek, from the office to the gym and away for the weekend.

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Michael Michael Kors

Michael Michael Kors
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Printed leather, $268; at michaelkors.com.

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Fendi

Fendi
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Leather, $1,100; call 212-759-4646.

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BCBGeneration

BCBGeneration
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PVC, $128; visit macys.com for stores.

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Beirn

Beirn
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Snakeskin, $525; visit beirnbag.com for stores.

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Saddlebag

Saddlebag
Credit: Jon Beretta/Startraks; PhotoNews International Inc./FilmMagic

When you're running from the office to errands and back, you'll appreciate the sporty flair of this utilitarian style favored by Claudia Schiffer and Miranda Kerr.

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Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo
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Suede with leather trim, $950; at ferragamo.com.

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DKNY

DKNY
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Embossed leather, $195; visit dkny.com for stores.

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Dooney & Bourke

Dooney & Bourke
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Leather, $350; at dooney.com.

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Brahmin

Brahmin
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Embossed leather, $245; at brahmin.com.

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Hobo

Hobo
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A dressy weekend activity (like Sunday brunch) is the perfect match for this slouchy shape, favored by style setters like Beyonce and Rachel Bilson.

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Burberry

Burberry
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Leather with metal handle, $1,695; at burberry.com.

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Kooba

Kooba
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Leather, $595; at nordstrom.com.

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Mondani

Mondani
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PVC, $75; call 800-847-0072.

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London Fog

London Fog
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Leather, $150; call 800-847-0072.

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Chain Strap

Chain Strap
Credit: Jon Furniss/WireImage; Nick Harvey/WireImage

This classic style, as ssen on Alexa Chung and Thandie Newton, brings a touch of old-school glamour to your next fancy cocktail party (or hot date).

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Pierre Hardy

Pierre Hardy
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Calf hair, $885; call 305-674-7899.

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Jerome Dreyfuss

Jerome Dreyfuss
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Metallic python, $1,100; call 212-334-6920.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc by Marc Jacobs
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Leather and viscose, $278; vist saks.com for stores.

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    1 of 29 Framed Satchel
    2 of 29 Tory Burch
    3 of 29 Bruno Magli
    4 of 29 Prada
    5 of 29 Via Spiga
    6 of 29 Two-Handle Messenger
    7 of 29 Mulberry
    8 of 29 Aldo
    9 of 29 Nine West
    10 of 29 3.1 Phillip Lim
    11 of 29 Tote
    12 of 29 Michael Michael Kors
    13 of 29 Fendi
    14 of 29 BCBGeneration
    15 of 29 Beirn
    16 of 29 Saddlebag
    17 of 29 Salvatore Ferragamo
    18 of 29 DKNY
    19 of 29 Dooney & Bourke
    20 of 29 Brahmin
    21 of 29 Hobo
    22 of 29 Burberry
    23 of 29 Kooba
    24 of 29 Mondani
    25 of 29 London Fog
    26 of 29 Chain Strap
    27 of 29 Pierre Hardy
    28 of 29 Jerome Dreyfuss
    29 of 29 Marc by Marc Jacobs

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