Not only is this handbag of the month a chic pick, it also spreads a good message and raises money for OrphanAid Africa. Meet the Ghana Clutch by Rachel Roy. It’s only $49 and 100% of the net proceeds benefit OrphanAid, a non-profit group which helps children grow up in safe and permanent family settings with [...]

Aw, c’mon! You saw this coming, didn’t you? Of course I chose the Tiffany Reversible Tote (TRT) as my handbag of the month! I only tweeted that it’s my fave and mentioned it in my blog post about Tiffany Leather and Lambertson Truex’s visit to Vegas. So what’s so special about this handbag? Okay, first, [...]

It was a pleasing surprise when Tiffany & Co. added a line of handbags to their already beloved brand. And it was an additional bonus when we learned that it would be team Lambertson Truex to lead the designs of Tiffany Leather. The design team paid a visit to Las Vegas recently and hosted an [...]

I try to maintain a certain air of decorum and modesty on this blog, only because I want Lollie Shopping to be a source of inspiration and positive affirmation. However, I may have misled a few of you to believe I am sweet and demure by nature, when the truth is that while I dress [...]

The most adorable clutches landed in my email the other day and I knew instantly they were a shoo-in for this month’s handbag pick. Sleek, structured and looking oh-so-luxe, the EWilla Boutique Clutch is a classic designed piece you will keep and use forever. Priced at $275, this ladylike clutch is made from Italian leather [...]

[Featured above: Salvatore Ferragamo clutch in houndstooth fabric and calfskin, $1,290.] Don’t get sticker shock. $1,290 for a Ferragamo clutch is actually quite reasonable. But if you find this handbag pick out of your price range (I know it’s out of mine), then just stare, covet, and allow this incredibly gorgeous piece to inspire you. [...]

[Featured above is the M.A.C. (Morning After Clutch) in croc from Rebecca Minkoff.] It’s a classic Rebecca Minkoff silhouette, continuously updated in colors, patterns and hardware. And every version of this convertible crossbody bag is as impressive as the last. Prices of the M.A.C. range from $195-$395 depending on style and pattern. The long chain strap [...]

While leopard continues to be a reliable fall staple, the must-have print for this upcoming fashion season is python. And I have to have it! Your fall 2011 wardrobe just won’t be complete without a splash of reptile, which can be worn in a variety of ways. You can be bold, or you can be [...]

[Featured above: ASOS Leather Color Block Satchel, $129.99.] Color blocking continues to be a hot fashion trend for fall. If you’re frightened of showcasing this bold look in your apparel, try displaying the trend via your handbag. ASOS offers a wonderful option that is priced just right. Go to www.us.asos.com to purchase this bag today.

These bag styles from Ellington Handbags make going back to school oh-so-fashionably cool. From luxurious glossy Italian leather to durable washed nylon twill, Ellington Handbags range in price from  $34 – $229. Find them at select retailers, or go to www.ellingtonhandbags.com.

Introducing the Autumn/Winter 2011 “Dreamweaver” Collection from Hammocks & High Tea. Continuing to draw from designer Karen Young’s multicultural heritage, this impressive fall collection brings luxury to home and lifestyle with beautifully designed prints and textured fabrics accented with metallic leather. “This collection takes a world journey, with a nod to traditional techniques and woven textiles from far [...]

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BCBGeneration Aztec Tote, $98.00 at Endless.com.  You need a tribal handbag and you need one now. You’ll use it throughout the summer and this fall. This one is under $100, a great price for a great trend.

Store bags are out. Reusable bags are in. I’ve collected quite a few reusable bags that I use for grocery shopping in the past few years. Some are cloth and some are made of recycled plastic. But none are as roomy nor as stylish as my new oversize Deano Classic Scout Tote from Bungalow. In [...]

Congratulations to independent designer Fabiola Pedrazzini whose Losna bag won the Independent Handbag Designer Award for Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design. Made from lambskin, this award-winning handbag is currently available only in Italy for $700. Love the piping. Love the top handle. Love the removable shoulder chain. It’s no wonder this bag won such [...]

How gorgeous is this bag? Fashion Pulse Daily found this great summer find. Click here to read the blog and find out where to buy this and other sensational summer bags.

(Featured above is the Payless Minicci Watercolor Floral Shopper handbag for only $29.99.) It feels good to pay less. And it feels really good to embrace the floral femininity of spring. Be bright. Be bold. Be fun. And do it all for less than $30.

Featured above is the Perfect Circle Handheld by Nine West, $39.00.   Although it may not be a perfect world, this handbag will surely make you feel like it is. Nine West did a fantastic job at creating the sweetest looking spring handbag with such rich style and at such an affordable price.

Got It Braid Shoulder Bag from ModCloth.com, $54.99. You need a cute, bright, structured handbag for spring. And one that is red will knock them dead! This one is petite, sweet and quintessential.