Week of December 3, 2007

The rich cream hue and crisp geometric shape make this streetwise bag feel incredibly refined and ladylike.

Calfskin leather "Remi," $578, Shih by Stephanie Lin, shihshop.com

So versatile—I can swing the long strap over my shoulder or carry it by its neat little handle.

Lambskin "Serge," $795, Jerome Dreyfuss, refinery29shops.com

I love how the ruching, contrast stitching, and front patches have a vintage, almost-Western vibe.

Leather "Lovely Luz," $398, Marc by Marc Jacobs, shopbop.com