… style, I love the look of a simple leather handbag. My favorites right now are those satchel-messenger styles that you see with big name designers. Some visual references for what I’m talking about would be Mulberry’s Alexa Bag and Proenza Schouler’s PS1 Satchel. They have this modern vintage feeling about them and they look great paired with jeans and a t-shirt. They are, in their own way, very iconic pieces. But in this mini quest of sorts, I have discovered that getting this …

… are of the weekend variety, leave the boxy luggage at home and bring a weekender bag like the Fossil Vintage Key-Per Coated Canvas Duffel Bag. The colorful pattern, which might be too busy for an everyday bag, is plenty of fun on this oversized satchel, and the glossy exterior makes it a breeze to clean, even on the go. It’s $198 at Nordstrom.

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… shopping, but you’re hurting for something new in your handbag wardrobe, take a look at this Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Foldover Clutch. It’s probably different from anything you have because of the lively print and unique metal detail on the flap. Plus, it’s a steal. It’s available in another print besides this cute floral one, but it’s ugly. You’ve been warned. Get it for just $50 at Fossil.

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I’m a sucker for vacations and pretty travel bags so I fell in love with the Fossil Vintage Key-Per Duffle Bag when I saw it. This water-resistant duffle features a retro looking bird pattern on a grey background and is trimmed with leather. More importantly it’s large enough for a long weekend getaway or an overnight rendezvous. You’ll surely be the hippest chick with the tweetest bag in the airport. Fly over to Nordstrom to get yours for $198.

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The Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Large Satchel comes from a throwback collection, but I think Fossil has managed to blend old and new very well on this basic bag. The brown leather is a timeless choice, but the combination with the silver, black and brown chevron brings it into the 21st century. It’s a surefire way to sport a trendy print without buying a bag you’ll feel silly carrying in five years. …

Serious and masculine are two words to describe the Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Clutch. Perhaps more antique than vintage-styled, it looks wallet sized, but this bag is over thirteen inches long. But it’s still just a touch whimsical; its black edges make it just a tad bit cartoonish—especially when held by a person (and not just floating over a sullied, grey background). It comes in two other colors as well, but the camel shade really makes those …

… feel like I’ve been seeing a lot of women carrying—rather, wearing—small backpacks like this Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Backpack. And while I don’t think I’d ever wear one, they do look nice, convenient, and much more mature than a Jansport, which can instantly make the smaller-statured among us look too young. What do you think? This one is $218 at Fossil.

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Fossil’s new Vintage Re-Issue collection is said to be inspired by the seventies, and as much as I love funky, obviously retro bags, I have to say kudos to them for not being too literal. Take the Vintage Re-Issue Weekender: the plaid is vintage-inspired, no doubt, but it’s a much more subdued and timeless look than you’d expect. This bag looks cozy and reliable, and its warm earth tones …

If it wasn’t labeled as such, I would never have guessed that this Fossil Penelope E-Reader Sleeve is designed to hold a Kindle, nook or what have you. It’s such a sweet design that I immediately pictured myself tucking lipgloss, bobby pins and the other loose items that float in my purse inside of it. Though who’s to say that you couldn’t do that anyway? Especially if you don’t have an E-reader…like me! Available at Zappos for $48 on sale. …

… shade. Up until now, I’ve been painting the fresh hue on my nails, but after I saw the Fossil Jules Tote, I knew it was the perfect way to wear this new shade without taking (what I consider) a big fasihion risk If you don’t have the love affair with mint green that I do, it’s available in three other colorways. Available at Zappos for $198.

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