Amy Butler Sanibel Bag ($192)

I want this. In this color. Although I would also like it in any other color (not as much, but still a lot.) Its shape is so delicious and sleek, yet it looks like it would hold everything, and then also some other stuff besides the everything. (Anti-matter? Dark matter? A jar of peanut butter?)

From Amy Butler

Huge Super Shockwave Backpack, or: "The Things She Carries" ($70)

Shoppista requires certain things of bags. They must be cute. They must have handy pockets. And they must hold many things. How many things? Shoppista carries multiple writing implements, post-it notes in several shapes and sizes, a notebook, a notebook computer, a book, a back-up book in case the first book is unappealing, an entire cosmetic zip bag of lip glosses, a pair of barrettes, a pair of back-up barrettes, an extensive supply of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, a glasses repair kit, hand wipes, folders full of grading, reading assignments, a diet coke, a backup diet coke, an elderly granola bar for snack emergencies, and a pashmina shawl. This is not all; this is just Shoppista's baseline load of things on an average day. Sometimes she also carries a camera.

Shoppista is not a bag minimalist. This bag is not minimal. It is also cute, and has handy pockets.

Any questions?

From L.L. Bean.

Pink Petals On Brown Clutch ($55)

Winter to spring, all in one clutch with clever color combos. Silk lining, too.

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From Shakuyaku.

Pink Faux Crocodile Wallet ($8)

Shoppista purchased this recently because she needed, as is often the case, a shot of whimsy to get her through the discouraging winter months. It is roomy, convenient, whimsical in the extreme, and shockingly pink. From Le Target, of course.

Oversized Laptop Tote ($35)

14"x12"x7.25" is a lot of tote. You can fit your laptop in here, and also your purse dog, your water bottles (there are end pockets for them, yay!), your cell phone, your travel pillow, your backup travel pillow, your collection of small weird rocks, your frisbee, and whatever else you deem necessary for an average day. The only trouble may be picking it up after you've filled it up. From Ebags.

French Striped Tote Bag ($18)

Reg $29. Fully lined, with a zip pocket, and tres cheerful ticking stripes. From Wisteria.

Lola Leather Shoulder Bag ($128)

Small enough not to be cumbersome, but big enough to be realistic about life as a grownup. (We lug around more than a lip gloss, most of us, even the minimalists.) Available in five colors from Hobo International.

Really Big Leather Tote Bag ($80)

Fabulously huge, with internal pockets for your water bottle, fully lined. For: the girl who lugs around everything and the kitchen sink. From Day-Timer.

Vintage Brown Trunk Suitcase ($42.50)

Appealingly scruffy, and perfect to make your parents say "tsk tsk" when they see you in the airport. Alternatively, use to store love letters, LPs you never play but can't bear to part with, or similar.

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From Get Ready, Set, Go!!!

Short Canvas Tote Bag ($50)

sale!

Comes with a sampling of deliciously geeky reading and organizing gear, and the short sides make it easy to drop things in and retrieve. I like the preppy vibe and the appealing end pockets (perfect for water bottles or little things like keys).

From Levenger.

Vintage Train Case ($16)

Weren't things more romantic back when we took trains instead of partially undressing in front of surly TSA agents for the privilege of being charged $5 for a partial can of soda while hurling through the skies at unsafe speeds, jammed intimately against strangers, 36% of whom, by law, must be screaming babies? At least you can own a tiny piece of that more glamorous era.

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From Auntie Princess.

Peony Print Silk-Lined Snap Clutch Bag ($85)

Delicious etchy quality on this peony print. Silk lining with linen blend exterior and a sturdy nickel frame.

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From Red Ruby Rose.

Hippos Pouch ($7.50)

These hippos are hungry, hungry, hungry for your lipstick, laundry quarters, cell phone, or similar.

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From Simbiosis.

Reverse Applique Leather Clutch / Wristlet ($80)

Normally, something this blousy and Excesses Of The 70s -styled would make me cranky and uncomfortable, but this clutch is somehow so awesome I'm pretty sure it cures cancer and makes carnivorous animals cuddle gently with mice and baby deer.

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From Biscuit.

Weekender Canvas Parasol Tote Bag ($52)

This is marketed as a diaper bag alternative, but really it's just a good tote with a great print. Cute! From O.R.E.

"I Am A Sewing Machine" Tote ($13)

Maybe all the Nyquil is just making me like cute puns.

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From Red Paper Record.

Semicolon Tote ($16)

After reading recent articles about the dwindling of the semicolon in modern society, I thought I should do what I could to raise awareness about this endangered species. So I made a Cafepress tote.

Zippered Slouch Bag ($48)

Pettable corduroy with a pettable appliqued birdie, and it's one-of-a-kind, too.

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From My Studio.

Botanical Print Purse ($115 CAD)

I can't help it: I love bags. This one is the current object of my affection. Darling print, lots of pockets, spacious, and hey! The US-Canadian exchange rate isn't so bad right now. From Paco + Lupe.

So Fetching Shopping Bag Set ($38)

Saving the planet has never been cuter. Plus, this is a very reasonable price for five high-capacity shopping bags. From Violet.