Go Buy Now: 2010 Handbags to Take You Through Fall, Winter, Spring...

The hottest bags for fall are fit for a lady (Lanvin, left).


Replacing the large, heavily embellished bags of late are vintage-inspired ladylike models topped off with a handle or two.


The style offers a feminine contrast to fall’s menswear-inspired details like strong-shouldered jackets and complement the longer-length ’50s-style skirts being turned out in pinstripes and plaids.

“The new direction for handbags this season is a return to a structured, ladylike handbag,” says Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman Marcus. “With the sharp tailoring and appreciation for men’s tailored details, the structured bag is the go-to bag.”

Classic silhouette satchels and frame bags had their place on the runway, too (Chloe', left).

The bags are larger than those of the “Mad Men” era and are modernized with cell phone pockets, sleek hardware and mixed materials like faux croc and snakeskin (hell: go for broke and get the real thing). Thankfully, many of the satchels feature the now-ubiquitous crossbody strap - perfect for the gal that likes to party downtown hands free.

There’s also a lighter palette: camel is really the big hit color of the season.  

If you want to really invest in the trends of the season get a leopard print or exotic skin version. However, the exotic skin will be chic indefinitely and the leopard may be out sooner than later (Ferragamo, I die over, right). OR just play it safe and get a bag in a beautiful cognac color like on the Chloe' runway - it will beautifully accentuate your camel palette for Fall and only get more gorgeous with age. 

If you really want to play up this trend and put a modern twist on it make sure that one of those straps is metal links. 

I just love this Rebecca Minkoff purse, left, it blends all the trends and coming out to just under $400 it won't kill you, but will only make you stronger, jk. Happy Friday!

Courtesy of Marian Kihogo