Cute Bags for Day and Night

By Instyle
Updated Sep 17, 2010 @ 5:23 pm
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Cute Bags for Day and Night

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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

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

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Bruno Magli

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

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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

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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

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

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Aldo

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Faux snakeskin, $45; at aldoshoes.com.

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Nine West

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

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3.1 Phillip Lim

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

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Tote

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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

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Printed leather, $268; at michaelkors.com.

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Fendi

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

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BCBGeneration

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

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Beirn

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

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Saddlebag

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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

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

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DKNY

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

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Dooney & Bourke

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Leather, $350; at dooney.com.

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Brahmin

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Embossed leather, $245; at brahmin.com.

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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

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

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Kooba

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Leather, $595; at nordstrom.com.

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Mondani

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

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London Fog

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

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Chain Strap

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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

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

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Jerome Dreyfuss

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

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Marc by Marc Jacobs

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

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