The Jacqueline Tote by Brahmin ($295) is the ideal carry-all, luxuriously casual handbag. Made from crocodile print leather, this elegantly shaped purse comes available in fourteen different shades (how’s that for variety!). You get the amazing craftsmanship of the renown Massachusetts, family owned Brahmin company coupled with outstanding style, all in one beautiful package. [buy it]

When I say that the Cheap Monday Insane Weekender Bag ($80) is crazy big, I mean it! You could fit an entire collection of Encyclopedia Britannica in this extra-extra large tote bag. This navy and blue toned canvas carryall is fitted with strong black straps for portability and design. With this handbag slung on your shoulders, you won’t ever need to check luggage again! [buy it]

Ruffles and twists and color – oh my! The Deux Lux Twist Bag ($68) is made from a faux leather material that resists stains and keeps you looking good while on the go. This large handbag fits everything you would need to take with you, including a laptop! Designed with the focal point being the large twist in fabric, this purse is a chic necessity for the fall and is available in black, seafoam green and peach. [buy it]

The extremely brightly colored Hayden Harnett Paul Marrot Toulouse Weekender Bag ($174) will not only lighten your spirits, it will bump up the chic factor on any drab wardrobe day. This papaya, mango, orange, yellow and teal bespeckled totebag features a long shoulder strap as well as comfortably rolled handles. Inside is a lining of beautiful jade which completes this delightful design. [buy it]

The chicest fall handbag, and the one that’s at the top of my list, is the Frye Carson Shoulder Bag ($398). This purse, made from the well known bootmaker, is rugged and tough but feminine and graceful at the same time. Don’t believe me? Look at the curved front pockets that pooch out just a little bit, and the sleek lines that blend the handles with the rest of the design. These are master strokes buy a master artist. [buy it]