I’m not one to like bags with prominent logos, but the oversized triangle logo on this Guess Aviation Crossbody is just so early nineties nostalgic, especially in this rather acidic green. It’s definitely a young bag, but not all of us are at a stage in life where we feel confined to leather satchels in tans and browns. This crossbody would be great for summer sightseeing jaunts, but it’ll clean up real nice to take you back into the fall semester too. If the green is too much …

… I was just reading something about how yellow is a major red carpet player this season, so I guess purses like this Burberry Textured-Leather Crossbody Bag make sense from a trendsetter’s point of view. Let’s face it, though – the real world differs vastly from ze olde red carpet, where the fearless tread in often the most ridiculous (and ridiculed) clothes any of us will ever see. Still, if you tend to take inspiration from the Hollywood set and want to infuse your drab winter …

… everything from sexy attire to killer heels to dazzling handbags. New to the fold is the Andrea Crossbody Bag, a bright interpretation of the classic. It’s a scene-stealer in peppy pink, but it’s more than just a pretty face. The bag opens to reveal four (!) compartments, plus a zippered pocket, a cell phone holder, and a pen holder. Please. You almost have to buy it for its organizational prowess alone. Available for $238 at Nordstrom.

… anything plaid, and I’m also quite a Marc Jacobs fiend, so naturally I went nuts when I saw this bag. Okay, maybe “went nuts” is a little bit of an overstatement to describe how I felt about something relatively neutral and simple, but this Marc by Marc Jacobs Static Plaid Sia Crossbody Bag definitely has my number – and for that, I was definitely excited. It’s also vastly different from the usual MJ offerings, and makes a really chic companion for a number of conservative ensembles, …

… thrilled that mustard yellow has made a huge comeback. Just look at this Michael Kors Charlton Crossbody. Would it be as cute in another hue? It’s also available in a respectable brown, but the brown’s just not setting my heart on fire quite like this gorgeous mustard is. Besides, a color like this can carry you through all four seasons without making you feel like you’re being too safe with your color choices. Available at Forzieri for $159.

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… brand years ago, it was with a package and a note that promised me I’d be a goner. Now as a bag junkie, few things really bring out the “goner” in me, but I’m not one to back away from a challenge. I opened up the package with limited expectations and discovered a gorrrrgggeous bag with distressed leather, minimal hardware and a little slouch. That became an instant favorite, and ever since I’ve always appreciated Kooba, even though its most recent designs haven’t thrilled me …

… a washed-out wardrobe? Add a jolt of color via a chic handbag! This Marc by Marc Jacobs Ozzie Sia Crossbody Bag makes it incredibly simple thanks to its “parrot green” hue. Even the material – ostrich-embossed PVC – will lend your look a certain sophistication, likely because it appears fairly authentic. With its sporty-meets-polished vibe, this casual crossbody is sure to win hearts of MJ fans and non-fans alike. Available for $248 at Nordstrom.

… for an easy way to add a bit of the season to your wardrobe, check out the Xhilaration Yellow Flap Crossbody Handbag. This affordable crossbody would be great for vacations, especially since the neutral tones will match nearly everything in your luggage. Plus, it’s just $14.99 at Target.

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I absolutely love the look of the Proenza Schouler PS1 Satchel! The classic messenger bag shape and luxurious leather make it an iconic piece that just about any bagista would treasure for years. There are also other PS1 styles floating around out there such as a tote and a crossbody pouch. They all have the same “look” as the PS1 Satchel. It is this look that I have come to associate with this designer’s handbags. So when I stumbled upon the Proenza Schouler PS11 you see …

Looking for a chic, dress up dress down crossbody bag? Then feast your eyes on this fabulously sleek and sexy Ralph Lauren Collection Small Woven Leather Crossbody! This pleasantly perfect purse features magnificent woven painted Italian leather, a loosely knotted long double shoulder strap and top zip closure. Snag this sweet Spring bag from Saks Fifth Avenue for $995.

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