Style Cynics

You know, it’s really nice to see Burberry breaking out of the stiff country-club-and-yacht design rut that they seemed to be in. It’s not that I hated Burberry handbags; rather, I just hated the same stiff plaid and two strap design. Now, the design company’s got their priorities straight – just look at this beautiful wine-colored quilted leather creation. It’s got an open top with a satin interior lining and beautiful polished nickel hardware. What I like most about this bag is the fact that it has the typical Burberry quilted exterior, but it also has a decorative belt and buckle detail that gives it a little bit more of a trendy look and appeals to younger fashionistas. Don’t worry, however; it’s still got enough room inside for all of your odds and ends, from sunglasses to cell phones, and everything in between. Heck, you could even take it to your country club, if you wanted – it’s versatile enough for casual and business wear.

Personally, I really like the fact that it has a double handle, because when I’m in a hurry, I don’t always wait to sling the bag over my shoulder. Of course, this means that I sometimes look a bit silly; running down the street holding the bag by its straps, but this sort of handle design ensures that when I’m running down the street with the bag in my hand, I actually don’t look like I just grabbed the purse randomly on my way out the door. Plus, with a beautiful purse like this, you want to make sure you’ve got a good hold on it. You can find the Burberry Beaton for a whopping $1995.00 at Nordstrom.com, but with this design, I think it’s worth it.

Here’s a shopper in the same genre as the Burberry, but it’s quite a bit cheaper and a little more casual. The Rampage Aspire Crinkle Patent North/South Shopper made of synthetic red leather and has silver-toned hardware, but it’s slightly larger at 11.75 inches wide and four inches deep. As well, it’s got a detailed interior lining and an eight-and-a-half-inch shoulder drop, so you can sling it over your shoulder, if that’s your thing. Find it for $81.95 at Zappos.com.

The Maxx New York Uganda Satchel is a hot little number that’s shiny, red and ultimately cool. You can get it in black or red, but either color’s going to shine. If you’re concerned with leather, don’t worry – this one’s manmade. It’s nine inches high, sixteen inches wide, and five inches deep and has silver-toned hardware. In short, this bag is awesome, and the price isn’t bad either – about 1/10 the price of the Burberry. Get it at Endless.com for $188.00.

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