Fashion "What's Your Handbag Philosophy?" By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on November 16, 2012 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic "What's Your Handbag Philosophy?" 01 of 06 Jessica Alba VPA/PacificCoastNews "I usually go with one bag all day. At night, I try to downsize to something smaller. It's usually a shoe to purse situation, although sometimes I'll wear a great bag with sneakers. And sometimes I have to wear a bag that's big enough to fit my daughter's bottles, diapers and wipes!" 02 of 06 Kerry Washington Mike Coppola/Getty Images "I don't have one! I have some staples, but my handbag decisions have to be vetted and advised by people with expertise in that area." 03 of 06 Nicky Hilton Larry Busacca/Getty Images "I used to buy a lot of 'It' bags, but now I look for more classic pieces. I was accumulating so many trendy bags." 04 of 06 Sophia Bush Gary Gershoff/WireImage "I switch bags pretty often, more so even in the summer. A great bag can make an outfit." 05 of 06 Kristin Davis Alpha /Landov "I come from the South where matching is the thing. My stylist is totally against it, so I'm always at war with my internal drives to match!" 06 of 06 Rebecca Gayheart Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic "When I get a brand new bag, I wear it for months and months." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit