Ever feel like you have walked into a nice restaurant with the adult equivalent of a huge ratty back pack full of, not text books and love notes, but 87 lip stains, sunglasses and at least 3 electronic devices? Lately I have been dreaming of a ladylike hand bag that is big enough to carry all my daily essentials, yet dainty enough to wear to dinner at night.

My stylin Mother-in-Law has this Rebecca Minkoff Covet bag in plain black leather and it has a shoulder strap which is such an essential addition to any ladylike bag. Come on let’s be practical here.

A bit more masculine but with lots of great colors and subtle shape change options, the Cambridge Satchel Company classic bag is so boy-chic.

My girl Ayeisha had just debuted this stunning Saddle Bag in her Morgan Parish Collection. Infused with clean lines, a classic pedigree and an element of hipness the other options can’t beat.

Since no A & O fashion post would be complete with out a little J. Crew, meet the Edie Purse in Italian Calf Hair. Small but still swoon worthy.
All the options above are under $500 which makes them ALMOST practical right? Right?
xo,
LEH