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I am in love with this little clutch, it is just too adorable. I find myself with all these oversized clutches, and I am used to them at that size now so I forget that clutches used to be teeny tiny. This is 9" x 6" which to me is like a coin purse, which this does look like, but nice for petite women who can give this little thing it's own place, it is dainty and feminine. The gray ostrich with the shiny silver frame is so sharp and clean. Nothing more chic than that! And of course it is Nuti so every detail is meticulous and made to last forever. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $1595.

I've been getting a lot of man bag requests. To be honest, I've kind of given up because man bags are for the most part really boring and the ones that are actually cool and exciting are apparently too feminine. But for Father's Day, I went through them all and came up with some less boring ones that are super functional and others that are quite amazing that are even marketed as man bags. I mean, that is pretty much the most fun aspect of man bag shopping, being baffled by the inappropriateness some of these are for men.

My favorite of all the ones I've seen is this Varvatos Calfskin Tote for $1595. It has an urban edge and is rugged enough for even the manliest of manly men. I don't know about carrying this every day but for weekend, travel and even for work, this is one uber cool bag.

The conventional option is this Prada Saffiano Tessuto Tote, $1495, for everyday office use. It isn't as boring as a briefcase and has all the niceties of a Prada so for the straight edge dad, this is still quite stylish.

I read at Bryan Boy (he says he's so gay he sweats glitter-- it's true, I hugged him at Marc Jacobs and had glitter all over me for DAYS!) that Esteban Cortazar will be parting ways with the house of Ungaro due to disagreements of marketing strategies (I'd take a leap if Lindsay Lohan was offered up as my muse, too). Such a shame as his Fall 09 bags are really kick ass. Whereas he showed a tough girl edge for Fall, Summer at Ungaro is all about feminine style. I am drooling over these bags with soft bow and studded detail. Who knew bows and studs could look so good together!?!? I'm leaning towards black (after years of rainbow colored bags I'm back to black) but there is a delicious violet, a classic camel and a soft baby blue-- seriously something for everyone. At $1,450 it's also a helluva a deal. At Ungaro.com

Hopefully the talented Cortazar will start his own brand. I'll be first in line to buy!

I saw this Burberry bag and was like, "Oh good, Burberry is making cuter bags" and then I realized why I like it so much. It reminds me of the Proenza Schouler PS1. But now that I see them side by side, it is obvious who has got "it" and who doesn't. Seeing both together, I would never get the Burberry, it is so stodgy and stiff. This just proves how subtle and gray the line is between hip and dud. Koodos for Burberry for trying but it's back to the drawing board. Burberry convertible satchel for $995 at Saks Fifth Avenue and PS1 suede satchel at Barneys for $1595.

This has all the coolness of YSL but it isn't exactly making me swoon. All the hardware and excessive details aren't bad, it's just a bit much for me. There is a very urban feel that paired with a casual style on a young girl would be very chic indeed. I don't know, I am losing interest in YSL, could my intense love for them go dim so quickly and easily? They really need to come up with something really kick ass for me to come back but asking them to do an entire collection with the likes of the Muse and Marjorelle is a tall order. Or is it? I haven't lost faith entirely. Yves Saint Laurent Medium Leather Bag
at Saks for $1295.

I'm just basically in love with this mint green color but for a summer bag, it is super functional and cute. It is not very Mulberry like but in a good way. The textured pebbled leather is great for wear and tear, which means you can beat it up without worry. The shoulder strap comes in handy if you need it although as always, it ruins the look. At first I was annoyed with the rivets but it does add some much needed detail. You can also fold in the top and convert it into a smaller bag but it is totally pointless since I imagine the interior of the bag is now full of the top portion of the bag. Nice try as a convertible bag but like most convertible bags, it does not convert into anything functional. There are also side zips to expand the gusset. At Net-a-Porter for $625.

This sale is really amazing, all the bags you've been waiting all season for are now up to 50% off. How can you beat it? I mean, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Faridah Shoulder Bag was originally $450 is now $225. Uh, what else are you going to buy for 200 bucks? This is the perfect way to work red in to your wardrobe while getting major bang for your buck. And they say Marni Balloon Bags never go on sale. Well guess what? It was $1970 and is now $985. Get the white clutch you need for the summer, the Michael Kors Zip Patent Clutch original $495, Sale $247.50. The list goes on, even Bottega Veneta classic tote!!

Bottega Veneta Roma Intrecciato Tote Original $3080, Sale $1540

Jimmy Choo Maia Calf Hobo Original $1995, Sale $997.50

Stella McCartney Geometric Shoulder Bag Original $865, Sale $519

Michelle Obama is not one for the obvious when it comes to fashion. She is understated and tasteful so appropriately, she shows up in New York in a VBH Ballerina Clutch in Colbalt Blue Satin ($1500). She contrasts her LBD with this bright clutch that totally pops. Who knew she was such a Bag Snob? I mean, only those in the know can appreciate what VBH is all about - quality, simplicity and subtlety but oh-so stylish!