Neon

These hand bags by Pirifoolery are so funky!  Hand crafted from vintage lace that is hand painted in bright neon tones, each bag is reinforced with a sturdy cotton so that the bags have some rigidity.  Awesome!  Prices start at $45!

Otto

I really like this Messenger bag by Otto Bags.   Hand made from green waxed canvas, it has an adjustable leather strap and an easy stylish leather snap front closure.  It would be great as an everyday bag, and I just love the bright color!  Only $52!! 

I'm Blue

I need this royal blue leather handbag! The stitching, the pockets, the generous size...and...oh yeah...the AMAZING blue color! Wow. What an amazing pop of color against all my blacks and grays!! Only $149 from Chic Leather.

In the Blink of an I

I got a Kindle Fire for Christmas and was thinking this Ipad padded messenger bag by Beg for a Bag might fit it...I think its pretty cool! Available in a few different color options for only $65.

Send me a Message

I love roomy bags because I am always carrying so much stuff around.  This messenger bag by Helis is handcrafted out of a gorgeous raspberry corduroy and looks big enough to carry my essentials and still have a chic look.  Only $58.  Check out her other bags HERE.

Matt & Nat

oh. my. god. I am seriously obsessed with these handbags by Matt & Nat. Crafted from vegan leather and 100% recycled faux suede linings, there are dozens of really cool styles available. Each of the bags feature amazing detail and workmanship such as tone on tone stitching, antique silver and black nickel hardware. But, my favorite part of these bags...the incredible hues that are available. I mean seriously...check out that magenta color! How amazing would that look with all black, or jeans, or...everything in my wardrobe. Check out more styles HERE.

Look What I Got--Jennifer Burkin Handbag

I am feeling very Spring-like...even though it is still months away! But, I saw this beautiful colorful handbag by Jennifer Burkin and just had to get it! Big and roomy, it easily accomodates all of my junk and keeps me looking fashionable! I love the interesting pink and purple fabric contrasted with the dark blue...very mod! Looks great with jeans or a pretty dress. Plus, it was only $40. Get your own HERE.

Drika B.

I am coveting one of the handbags from Drika B. Colorful and funky, with some pretty amazing fabrics, trims and embellishments, the bags are perfect to pair with just about everything in my closet. I don't use big huge backs...I usually just carry my essentials in my purse, but I love that she has a wide range of sizes because I know plenty of women who carry "everything but the kitchen sink" in their bags! Prices start at only $25 for a small clutch, $68 for a handbag, and $98 for a tote/shopper!!

Red Ruby Rose

The holiday season is almost upon us and that means holiday parties and dinners. You need to carry a purse with you to touch up your lipstick, carry your money, but don't ruin a nice outfit by using your every day purse. This time of year calls for something special. These silk clutches by Red Ruby Rose are perfect! I am seriously obsessed with them. I love every single one of her styles, and couldn't pick just one as my favorite! What a perfect accessory to compliment any special outfit you have for the holiday season...whether it be a gorgeous little black dress, a cool pantsuit, or even some trouser jeans for a fun ladies nights out! Prices start at $35 for a petite version and $75 for the clutch size.

Jenny N Designs

The slightly weathered and distressed finish lends this fantstic bag by Jenny N a cool vintage vibe and gives it a casual feel that would make it perfect to wear with a pair of jeans! The get-noticed rusty-red color makes it totally distinctive and anything but ordinary!

Ninu Bags

I just adore the photographs of these Ninu bags...they are so editorial and beautiful! I want to have these purses just so I can imagine that I am in these exotic locations like the model! That being said...I also think the purses are fantastic! Each of the three styles pictured here are available in a number of different colors and the prices start at only $68. Big, roomy bags handcrafted from Italian cotton and lined with a contrasting satin, they are big enough to carry all your essentials, even a laptop computer! Check out all the colors available HERE.

Urban Heirlooms

This gorgeous Saxony envelope clutch by Urban Heirlooms has a supersleek silhouette that gets a jolt of vintge appeal thanks to the signture antique skeleton key on the contoured flap. The contrast cream top-stitching on the whiskey brown leather (but also available in black!) adds a cool street edge. The attention to detail is amazing as the handbag looks as great from the back side (see below)...a small vintage key graces the back zippered pocket as the zipper pull. Check out the other amazing leather goods (wallets, key fobs, key cuffs) that are an artful blend of old and new.

Cape Bags

I don't know about you...but I change my purse/handbag almost daily...I don't carry too much stuff in my purse...wallet, brush, and lipstick, so it isn't too much of a hassel. Since there are so many cool purse designers on Etsy, I thought I would showcase some of them this week! First off...the lovely tote bags of Cape Bags. Simple in design, but with gorgeous colorful fabrics, the totes are an easy way to carry all my essentials...and then some since most styles are roomy enough to hold magazines, snacks (for the kids!), etc. etc. Plus...prices start at only $18!!! Check out more HERE, including beautiful aprons and children's clothing.

Get Ready Set Go!

Our family vacations several times a year, and there is nothing more frustrating than looking for our black bags...in a sea of black luggage. I came across these fantastic vintage suitcases by Get Ready Set Go and just had to feature them! Rescued and then upcycled with whimsical original prints and fun details like ribbon, these would certainly end the "Is that my bag" dilemma! Plus, they are vintage in a good way...you know, strong and durable (like my mom used to carry!). Traveling in style was never so easy!

Cool Site of the Week--Spongetta

Simple shapes in incredibly gorgeous fabrics and textures are the heart of the Spongetta line of handbags. The perfect balance between casual and sophisticated, each bag is uniquely pretty and has a flirty up-town girl quality, with a down-town girl sort of price...bags start at only $28! See more HERE.

Sweet Sprout

Sweet Sprout makes really beautiful, fun and eco-friendly totes, handbags and clutches from recycled sweaters. Embellished with whimsical details like felted flowers, ribbon trim and bamboo handles, each bag is handcrafted, one of a kind, and totally affordable. Prices start at only $30! The bags sell fast...so if you see one you like...get it fast! Once its gone...its gone! Have a favorite sweater that is too small, too big, or has holes in it? Contact Sweet Sprout to have it made into a favorite bag!!

Um Bags!

Josh Jakus is a San Fransico designer who creates some really amazing products out of felted wool. One of my favorite designs are the UM bags. Created from two layers of industrial wool felt, the bags come in four cool shapes that, when unzipped, lay completely flat for dry cleaning and easy storage. The UM's are available in grey, a wear-with-everything color that is a fantastic alternative to neutral black or brown. Want to add a pop of color? You can choose your color of self-locking zipper in bright blue, green, pink or orange.

Faite Designs

I do believe that everyone has an artistic side to them...even if it is just an appreciation for it! I came across a cool design concept that allows you to really express your inner designer! Faite Designs is a unique company that allows you to express your artistic side and design your own handbag. Fun, easy and, suprisingly affordable, you simply choose from one of 8 different styles. Then, you pick from over 75 fabric options (in gorgeous prints and solids) for the body, accent colors, and inside lining for a purse that is uniquely your own! Within a few short weeks, your artisitc vision is brought to life and your very own, one of a kind bag, is yours to carry and brag about. So, when people on the street ask where you got your bag you can say, "I designed it myself with Faite Designs." There are so many cool designs and colors to choose from, I challenge anyone to stop at just one! Plus, Faite Designs is making it easy for my readers: Save 20% on all items using the code: bloominglily during checkout!

Pursecute Me!

Pursecution is a fabulous line of leather handbags handcrafted in Minneapolis. Each bag is handmade from supple durable leather and then accented with unusual details like rivets, flowers, and large "O" shaped rings by the straps. One of my favorites is the Sinjin...I absolutely love the juxtaposition of the punky skull with the oh-so-feminine ribbon detailing! Substantial and feminine, the entire collection is filled with sharp and beautifully crafted bags. Prices range from $100 to $200.

Cool Site of the Week--Hardware Handbags

Lori Naon is the designer behind Hardware Handbags, a new line of cool eco-friendly handbags. Made from ultra durable nylon in three neutral color choices, the totes are chic, modern and practical. What sets them apart, and gives them an urban look, are the cool flexible stainless steel handles made from recycled steel. Available in two styles, the shopper or the shorty, both of which are fabulous depending on your personal needs. And, right now, they are having a fabulous wintersale where all handbags are 50% off by entering the code HH50 at checkout.