Versatile Leather Handbags that Every Woman Should Own

There’s nothing like a good leather handbag to set the stage for any outfit. Whether you’re headed for a night on the town, or just running to the grocery store, the right purse can keep you organized and show the world you know how to make a fashion statement.Madi Clare has a variety of totes and satchels to consider. These handbags blend fashion and functionality. They are as attractive on the outside as they are functional on the inside. They have compartments for cell phones, iPods, sunglasses and the other necessities found in women’s handbags. On the outside, you’ll find trendy hardware and details used in the best bags.Start with the Buckle Detail Croco Embossed Leather Handbag. The outside looks like a classic, leather purse – but one with a modern croco embossed exterior. Available in black or bronze, it has a large zip exterior pocket and an open slot on the back. Inside is another zip pocket, a couple open pockets and lipstick or pen holders. It measures 11 inches long by 7 inches high and 3 ? inches wide. The handle is 24 inches long. For some real organizing power, try the Madi Clare Croco Embossed Leather Organizer Handbag. This bag has a handle that goes from 24 inches to 50 inches long. It reminds you of a wallet, but with even more organization. Available in red and chestnut, the front has two exterior pockets – one that holds credit cards and the other a zip pocket for coins. There is another zip pocket on the back. On the inside are even more credit card slots and an open pocket. With the long handle, this bag can be worn across the body for a more secure feeling. Or shorten the strap and wear it over your shoulders. The bag itself measures 8 inches long, 5 inches high and 2 inches wide.Madi Clare also offers something called a wallet/handbag. It’s the Wagner Croco Embossed Leather Wallet/Handbag, measuring 10 inches long, 7 inches high and 2 ? inches wide. It is actually bigger than the organizer handbag listed above. Available in bronze, brown and sand, the bag has three compartments inside – one open and two zipped. Women's Chilliwack BomberThere are slots for credit cards and open spaces, making it ideal to take with you on a quick shopping trip. Sondra Roberts offers bags in soft Italian leather, as well as exotic skins, in hobo and satchel styles. The Color Block Leather Hobo Handbag is a basic for any wardrobe. Designed with a trio of three fairly neutral colors, it will go with most colors and is big enough to be quite practical. Behind the front buckle is an exterior front pocket that gives you quick access to stored items. It has a magnetic closure and measures 16 inches long, 12 inches high and 3 inches wide. The handle measures 21 inches.Sondra Roberts’ Woven Handles Pleat and Scallop Detail Leather Tote is another variation on the hobo bag theme. Available in cognac, white and yellow leather, the bag has tailored pleats and woven handles. Look inside to find two open pockets that provide some structure to this somewhat unstructured bag. It measures 16? inches long, 13 inches high and 6 inches wide. The handle is 16 inches.The name Via Spiga comes from a street in Milan. Via Spiga bags are Italian leather handbags made for today’s woman. The “Terra” model is a pleated, detailed leather bag, embossed in a lizard skin styling. The soft pleats at the bottom are feminine and hint at the room inside. It zips at the top and opens to reveal one a zipped compartment, an open pocket and other defined spaces. Available in black, solar and white, the Terra is more than 15 inches long, 11 inches high and 5 inches wide. Via Spiga’s “Furato” Perforated Leather Hobo Handbag is a sporty bag that can work for the office or fun. The body of the purse is perforated leather, available in black, tangerine and white. On the outside is a zipped exterior pocket for easy access to keys. Inside are two interior open pockets and one zipped pocket. The trim comes in silver for the black and gold for the tangerine and white. Deep, this purse measures 15 1/2 inches long, 14 inches high and 5? inches wide. For some fun, consider the Via Spiga Stud Detail Distressed Leather Handbag. This classic 15-inch long bag is covered in studs and grommets on the front and made of distressed leather that comes in purple and black. It’s just over 7 inches high and weights a lightweight half pound. The handle is not quite 18 inches long.Whatever style of bag you decide is right for you, remember not to shortchange yourself with anything but real leather. The bag will look sharper and wear longer. Start with a basic bag that can change with your social schedule, and then build from there.