bag du jour

so i've been searching around for a while now looking for a new handbag to invest in (while my friends have mutual funds and stocks, i like my money "right where i can see it - hanging in my closet"); i've finally settled on the following. although by the time i get around to buying the one i decide on the season will probably be over with already, which is why i have decided to focus on a lot of pre-fall handbags. Vogue did a really big piece this month on the importance of resort and pre-fall collections, and i very much agree that those two fashion seasons are the most worthwhile in terms of longevity and getting more bang for your buck, since the pieces tend to carry from one season to the next.I like this YSL Uptown because it is smaller than the gigantic YSL Muse bags that all those olsen wannabes are toting around town. its a simple clean shape which would make it more useable, especially for the hefty $1895 its going for retail. the color is very versatile for my wardrobe, and since i've never been a fan of having basics, the color would go really well with all the other colorful shoes and bracelets i own.

I covet this Lanvin, COVET. Lanvin is always so classic and chic, Alber Elbaz and the creative team always opt for wearable as opposed to ultra trendy. It's so buttery soft and i have yet to find a designer who does a bag with a chain that is so specific to its own label, without reminding everyone of yet another Chanel handel rip-off. I. Covet. This. Bag. Plus, it's on sale at Barney's right now:)

I wouldn't be too upset over this Lanvin either, and its even "cheaper" than the first one. I love how buttery soft both of them look, but still in keeping with a structured frame.

And then there is the Marc Jacobs Stam bag. I've always loved this bag when i see it editorially, but im always so iffy about the quilted leather because it is so easy to knock off. Since this bag came out about five seasons ago, i have seen it everywhere from urban outfitters to chinatown knockoffs, so i never got it. This style is the newest one though, and the difference is that the quilt is larger which i personally think is better than a smaller quilt, which makes it look cheaper. I am digging the crinkly leather effect, much more polished than the regular matte leather. The old SS'06 and F/W'06 Stams were too dull for my taste, and some of the colors reminded me of old silly putty. this one is much more brilliant.

I know that this doesnt qualify as a bag, its very small and not everyday - but i am so obsessed with small bags. it is probably why i am having such a hard time finding a large everyday tote, i keep getting sidetracked with all the cute little ones. i can totally see myself wearing this with a cute flowery dress, or with jeans and a t-shirt. and at $416 (i know i know) its kindof a steal. kindof.

what do you think?