What woman doesn’t love a sleek, satchel-style handbag? The popular two-strapped purse is great for hand-held toting or as a casual shoulder bag (depending on the handle size). This season satchels are sprouting up in every shade and material to fit all tastes. From vibrantly colored patent leather to abstract-designed canvas, satchels are always a stylish and smart handbag staple.

What’s your favorite purse style (hobo, clutch, shoulder bag, or tote)?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Alyona Patent Leather Satchel available at www.saks.com for $1,350

Botkier Contrast Woven Satchel available at www.nordstrom.com for $595

Dana Buchanan Faux Leather Satchel available at www.kohls.com for $56

Tory Burch Embossed Lux Nico Satchel available at www.toryburch.com for $435

Anthropologie Loop & Purl Satchel available at www.anthropologie.com for $149 (orig. $310)

Banana Republic Free Sport Small Satchel available at www.bananarepublic.com for $198

Nine West Sitting Pretty Nubuck Satchel available at www.ninewest.com for $69.99

Tianni Abstract Canvas Satchel available at www.endless.com for $42

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For all you BGs who use your cellphones as watches, you’re going to change your minds after checking out the following timepieces! I must admit, I hadn’t worn a watch in a while, but I got tired of trying to find my cellphone in the abyss that is my purse, every time I needed to know the time. So, I recently bought a two-tone watch that is semi-dressy, but yet still very practical. From slender feminine styles, to bulky oversized “boyfriend” trends, the variety of watch styles are endless.

Do you wear watches or do you use your cellphone instead?

Check out some of these:

Toy Watch Citrine Plasteramic Watch available at www.saks.com for $195

Fossil Analog Watch available at www.fossil.com for $85

Fossil Pink Dial Watch available at www.fossil.com for $65

AK Anne Klein White Dial Two-Tone Watch available at www.dillards.com for $55

Marc by Marc Jacobs Round-Dial Leather Watch available at www.bloomingdales.com for $125

“Outside the Box” Watch available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $49.99

Oversized Chronograph Watch in Silver & Gold available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $250

Burberry Studded Timepiece available at www.burberry.com for $495

Skagen Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch available at www.macys.com for $130

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Now that spring is officially only a few days away, floral prints are sprouting up everywhere. From frilly frocks to flirty camisoles, flowers both large and small are finding their way into fashionistas’ closets. I’ve never been a huge fan of floral motifs, but I’m trying to step outside of my box of basic black into more color. So when it comes to this trend, I will proceed with caution or take very slow baby steps.

Are you a fan of florals? For those of you who are, check out some of these feminine pieces:

Tracy Reese Floral Strapless Dress available at www.eluxury.com for $450

Ali Ro Floral Printed Silk Top available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $245

American Eagle Vines Halter Cami available at www.ae.com for $24.50

Vintage Flower Field Scarf available at www.forever21.com for $7.80

Floral Split Neck Shift Dress available at www.gap.com for $68

Floral Tiered Skirt available at www.victoriassecret.com for $39.50

Sir Alistair Rai Sammi Floral Pashmina Scarf available at www.singer22.com for $152

Sleeveless Tiered Dress available at www.macys.com for $54

Silk Floral Print Halter Dress available at www.bananarepublic.com for $150

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