“Brown Tsubaki – Reversible Bag” $52

(All photos and designs property of Charm Designs.)

Another main page find this week are these versatile wristlets from Flicka Bags on Etsy! I fell in love immediately with the green one…and then the red…kind of a holiday vibe when I see them up together, but I was mostly attracted to the bold bright colors and patterns on them. They can also be used as a wristlet, or a clutch…and even has an optional detachable key ring…they are very thoughtful, and obviously well designed! Thanks Flicka! Take a look at the shop:

“Flicka 3 Way – Wristlet, Clutch or Purse Red” $20

(All designs and photos are property of Flicka Bags.)

I chose the next bags by Dabni McCrary because the pattern caught my eye! They are bright and bold with lots of perky colors…just what I need to keep up with the unending color palette in my closet! Right now there is only one fabric available in her store, but if you check out this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dabni/ you will find a myriad of colors and patterns to choose from! Just contact her through her Etsy shop to inquire! The other thing that really made me want one were the photos of the inside of the bags, they have many more compartments than I normally see in handmade bags…a girl does need places to hide all her stuff after all! So…take a look, they are really well done!

“Pretty in Pink MaryGrace Tote” $118

Don’t forget, there are more fabrics to choose from here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dabni/

(All images and designs property of Dabni.)

Sometimes you just need a lot of little places to hide things in your bag…and it always makes me feel better if I can organize them in a fun way! From jewelry, to coins to makeup…there’s always room for another little pouch in your purse….especially if they are as cute as the ones from Oktak! Polka dots, stripes and florals with vintage accents…take a look and see:

“mini frame pouch – avocado stripes” $22

(All images and designs property of Oktak.)

I was updating my jewelry on Trunkt.org, and I came across these bags! The practically scream OWN ME, so of course I had to share. Denise Tjarks’s bags are bright and bold and beautiful and come in so many styles and patterns and colors that I am so confused! Please take a look, they are surely a great gift, for someone you love, or YOURSELF!

This post comes directly from a bag that caught my eye on the Etsy main page last night! Lucha Workshop’s Esty Store has a mixture of handmade items from pillows to t-shirts and of course bags! The details like placement and stitching on the bags makes them a step ahead of the masses…”attention to detail” is my favorite phrase…and these pieces are perfect examples!

Please stop by and check out the other items in the shop, I am featuring two bags here…but there is much more to see!

“Lucy bag” $40

(All images property of Lucha Workshop on Etsy.)

I have been in the market for a new wallet and or checkbook cover…and these fabulous bright pieces from Yatta Bags are just the thing! They also make a great gift…for someone graduating and joining the “real” world…they come in beautiful colors and patterns and also different sizes. The ones I am featuring below are patterns available on her Large Folios. They include a Pen holder AND the pen…Quality Lining, and a pocket for register and checks! Take a peek at the site…there are many cute patterns and sizes to choose from:

“Orange Flower” $40

“Bright Flower” $40

I have forever been attracted to the look and feel of silk dupioni. So, upon finding Katie James and all of the magnificent items on the site…I am hooked. I have picked my favs, the pink checkbook cover, and the jewelry case. Both constructed for function while being decadent in silk! I LOVE the little pockets in the jewelry case, other’s I’ve seen are just one big case, no dividers so when you do wanna wear something you have to untangle it first. It’s ingenious…and beautiful and I want it…lol…other than these items there is also a clever little doggie treat bag made of pleather that you can carry your treats in while walking your best little 4-legged bud! Too many beautiful things to list here…please check it out yourself!

“Sunset Pink Checkbook/Calendar Cover” $24

Ok…so moving on to bags. I have this issue…I always WANT them…and then I end up buying them…and then I have SO MANY I never know which ones I want to use! Really…most of them are the smaller ones. All handmade…which is easy beacause I can rationalize this by saying to myself, “Kristen…you are supporting other Indie artists like yourself…”. And therein lies the problem…there is no bad side to buying these bags…and the outcome? No more paycheck! lol…Check out these awesome favs:

Bella Sera Baby
“Aspen Messenger” $94

(All photos are property of the artisans above.)

I don’t know about you…but I LOVE to use a pretty diaper bag as my messenger. I found this brand a year or so ago, and I LOVE THEM – Petunia Picklebottom available at Baby Petunia online! Aside from the ease of carrying all of my stuff…these beauteous bags have SOOO much room in them they should be illegal…and on the off chance you’re out with a friend who needs a changing pad…there’ll always be one built into the zipper compartment! A friend of mine actually uses the changing pad to eat her lunch on instead of the park benches in the city…smart cookie huh? Anyway…check them out, the colors and patterns will knock your socks off…the price might as well…but it’s a bag…so anything goes with the budget!