My lady wants a brand new bag!

I vividly remember walking in Paris last summer and being drawn to this woman with a Valentino bag decorated with little leather flowers. So what is it about bags? I don’t believe bags (whether it is a clutch, a shoulder bag, a tote or a travel bag) are as important to an outfit as for example the right pair of shoes. Obviously an ugly bag can dramatically unbalance the harmony in your outfit, whereas a beautiful bag completes your look, but nevertheless I don’t believe a handbag is vital to create a decent appearance. All together it is important that a woman should have at least one presentable day bag to go to work. Something that is gracious yet practical, a bag that allows you to just throw in all your stuff whilst still being proper enough to go into an appealing boutique during lunch break. Owning a clutch for evening parties is equally important. It is always fun to go to a fancy cocktail party and wearing an eye-catching yet delicate (delicate is important, you don’t want to be seen wearing a pineapple like bag that appears to be covered in glitter) clutch just to complement your look and to make you stand out. Today I will share with you a selection of bags I found at net a porter. Some of the selected bags I find superb, others I find a little less attractive. All bags are available (or extra stock is coming soon) at http://www.net-a-porter.com/

1. Chloé Marcie Large Leather Tote.

2. Chloé Aurore leather duffel bag.

3. Fendi Large Peekaboo brushed-python tote.

4. VB Structured leather travel bag.

5. Miu Miu Matelassé leather bag.

6. Bottega Veneta Roma intrecciato leather tote.

7. Chloé Aurore leather tote.

8. VB Hexagonal Chain leather shoulder bag.

9. Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo leather-trimmed raffia tote.

10. Miu Miu Perforated glossed-leather tote.

11. Chloé Madeleine leather bowling bag.

12. Bally Rachele leather tote.

13. YSL Smoky Large leather bag.

14. Valentino Structured leather tote.

15. Marni Woven leather and raffia tote.

16. Chloé Billie Large leather and linen tote.

17. Valentino Bow-embellished leather frame bag.

18. Valentino Flower-appliquéd canvas tote.

19. Miu Miu Matelassé leather bag.

20. Chloé Rachel bow-embellished leather clutch.

21. Stella McCartney Alexa woven faux-leather tote.

22. Miu Miu Appliquéd metallic leather clutch.

23. Valentino Satin bow box clutch.

24. Stella McCartney Falabella citrus-print cotton clutch.

25. Bally Redgrave leather-trimmed canvas clutch.

26. Jil Sander Market floral-print silk-twill bag.

27. Miu Miu Woven patent-leather and suede clutch.

28. Alexander McQueen Oriental Samurai Skull silk-satin box clutch.

29. YSL Y satin envelope clutch.

30. YSL Belle du Jour patent-leather clutch.

All pictures via http://www.net-a-porter.com/