I like to play with accessories just as much as I like to play with cosmetics, and handbags are a close, close second to my growing collection of shoes. It’s been so hard to narrow down my favorites, so I thought I’d share a few on my wishlist.

1. The Nikki Hobo by Rebecca Minkoff is one of my favorites and on my wish list for this fall! I love this sort of oxblood color. It packs as much punch as a red, but is far more versatile and neutral. Bags by Rebecca Minkoff always make a statement without in-your-face logos. The materials are great quality and the bags are definitely an investment piece.
2. For a shot of color, I love the James Leather Satchel in purple from Botkier. Purple is everywhere from Fall cosmetics collections to sweaters, dresses, and shoes. I’d like this to go with an outfit in a neutral palette and maybe some great patterned peep toe pumps. Like Rebecca Minkoff, Botkier is definitely a fashionable investment. The leather wears nicely and the bag holds quite a lot. I feel like Botkier bags look better the longer you own them!
3. Everyone knows that here at Beyond Beauty Basics we love products that are green! One of my favorite new finds for handbags is the collection from Apple & Bee. My absolute favorite bag by Apple & Bee is the wooden handle clutch. I love it in black and white and the flowered pattern is perfect for dressing up a daytime look or for a nice date night. All of their bags are made with organic materials, and this clutch is lined with beautiful bamboo silk and includes and inner pocket. This bag is great for a date because it has room for makeup to do touch-ups, but I was able to carry my wallet in there as well! It’s so hard to find a clutch that can hold so much. The Apple & Bee collection is also available at www.VitaminShoppe.com.
4. For great quality, affordable leather bags, I love the collection that Banana Republic carries. I love the Flatiron cross-body satchel in black for this Fall. The leather is very durable, and I love that the company signature logo is inside the bag on the lining instead of plastered all over the outside! This bag is big enough for my work files, but also big enough to carry my notebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover books for school!
5. For fun and affordable bags, I always love to see what Express has to offer. When I know I am going to be out on the town, I don’t want to spend a fortune on a bag I may spill drinks or food on, or that I might drop while dancing. My favorite clutch at Express, the Stripe Foldover Clutch has great colors, fits everything I need for a date night or a night out with the girls, but it can easily be wiped clean just in case. The colors are absolutely gorgeous, and the bags from Express are fun and fabulous!