New York native Monica Botkier is an ex-fashion photographer with a keen eye for details. I have often admired her bags at stores, not only for its urban appeal but the price point. It would not be far fetched for me to say that she is one of the best brands in the under $500 market and her bags are made of good quality Italian leather, not canvas. I saw the St. Tropez the other day and liked the way she expanded the top handle so that you can actually slip it over your arm, not merely clutch it. Most Botkier bags depend on creative design and are not burdened down with heavy hardware, which is the case with the St. Tropez satchel. I am loving the gold version, which really shows off the streamlines of the bag. The beauty of the St. Tropez is in its simplicity, with this on your arm you're chic no matter what outfit or hour. $495 at Neiman Marcus
Botkier St. Tropez Tote
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Quick question Tina: when buying a handbag,how important for you is the price tag-and I am not asking about the state of your finances but how do you approach the whole process-I would love to read about your step by step guide to buying a bag.
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I have this bag in black leather and I love it. It's the perfect size bag, not huge at all, but it still holds everything you need (I am a mom, so I usually have diapers, wipes and a sippy cup in there).