… way  Steve Madden designs shoes you’re going to love what he does with handbags. The Bsocial Satchel is a great way to start spring off on the right foot. The cobalt blue bag (also available in cognac and mustard) lends itself to the vibrant color trend of spring but the simple style means it’s going to be a big part of your wardrobe for many years to come. With a price tag of just $108 you just might want to pick one up in each color. Order from endless.com.

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… you, you now have two choices: 1) give it up completely, or 2) grab the ASOS Leather Metal Buckle Satchel, which does the job for you. Incorporating mustard, coral and black, it’s great for adding some zing to a subdued outfit. Find it for $127.26 at ASOS.

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… my bag constantly when it has a print. I adore the funky geometric print of the Street Level Satchel; it definitely has a Missoni feel without the big Missoni price tag. The combination of tan, brown, orange and mustard will complement all of my Fall sweaters, boots and coats. The webbing detail is another accent that adds more appeal to this beauty for me. Pick one up for $68 at Piperlime.

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… shopping spree was (after a landslide victory) the Salvatore Ferragamo Mediterraneo Sofia Satchel! This lovely mustard-colored bag was spotted for $1,690 at Nordstrom – but have no fear: we’ve found five affordable lookalikes (NOT fakes) for you to buy and love. Let us know which is your favorite by leaving a comment below!

1. Melie Bianco Edith Structured Mini Satchel $73

2. Big Buddha Prince Satchel $63.48

3. Miss Gustto Emy Mini Satchel $75

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… happen to be on the hunt for such a thing, check out this Salvatore Ferragamo Mediterraneo Sofia Satchel. It’s precisely the right color for the season, with a warm, pleasant glow that, while hinting at mustard, isn’t quite as condiment-inspired as it is nature-derived. You can’t go wrong with a classic Ferragamo, either. Pre-order it for $1690 at Nordstrom.

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… and thought what a fabulous shape that would be for a purse. The Folli Follie K Vintage Medium Satchel reminds me very much of a bowling bag, but is probably a better way to spend my money than a tooled leather bag decorated with bowling pins and its previous owner’s name. This satchel is a pretty foolproof shape, and the tassel and understated logo are cute touches. I especially like this color; it’s not quite mustard but it’s not quite tan either, which makes it colorful but still …

I’m rather enamored with Kate Spade’s Hinkley Small Karen Satchel. Its oversized polka dots make it a great alternative to a solid black bag, and the fact that it’s made from cotton and linen makes it much more summer-appropriate than a big, black, leather thing. It’s very clean and modern in this color combination, but I love the other options too: a retro mustard and a fresh and cheerful turquoise. It would probably take me as long to decide which …

I’m so glad we live in a time and place where mustard yellow is abundant in fashion. Kate Spade’s Macdougal Alley Stevie Satchel, a bag that’s unarguably simple and chic, is welcoming the sea change in neutrals in its “pollen” colorway. Embrace mustard as your new neutral and wear it with dark denim, your favorite LBD, jewel tone tops, lazy, printed maxi dresses, that old pair of sweatpants you wear to the grocery store. If you’re …

… But keep packing light and it’s great for work! It’s got a professional vibe, with a retro mustard-and-tan color combo, unexpected for such a practical style. You can bet Jackie O. would love her iPad if she were around for the craze – and this satchel is the perfect size for one. A functional purchase at a great price (and the chained tassel adds modern-girl flair). Enough said. On ShopBop

for $395.

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… popularity and introduced different versions of it over the past year or so. The new Candy Rubber Satchel isn’t translucent like the jellies, but is made with a similar material and is just as playful as its predecessor. I prefer this version for its opacity, mainly, and because it shows off intense, glossy red – the kind you wish you could pull off on your lips every day of the year – with ease. And, natch, it’s a must if you bleed red, white and blue. You stylish patriot, you! …