… you weren’t discussing Anna Karenina on Tuesday nights. Well, I’ll let you in on a secret. My Book Club Only Reads Wine Labels, too. Don’t get our little club wrong — we like love books, but wine brings on the relaxation, and isn’t that what a book club is really supposed to be all about? Something like that. Available at Not On The High Street for $10.

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A perforated texture is just the kind of touch that separates a designer bag from something cheap and easy. Even better if the perforation is as unique and eye-catching as it is on this Rebecca Minkoff Perf Mini Affair, where it adds just the right amount of interest to this tiny white bag. It’s also available in tan, where the random texture reads as a modern animal print — funky without being too wild. It’s $295 at Zappos.

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Coach recently launched a Hamptons line, which, as one might expect, reads a little stuffy and East Coast – at least for a California girl like myself. While most of the new bags are too structured for me, I am smitten with the Coach Hamptons Weekend Legacy Stripe Cosmetics Bag. It’s large enough to hold a substantial amount of makeup and the colorful stripes have me ready for summer travel. Available at Coach for $68.

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You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy this unique purse by Kara Ross. The Women’s Prunella Clutch is made of cork which makes it a no-brainer to take to your next wine tasting. The compact envelope style clutch appears to be pretty casual but the large square jeweled focal point dresses it up just enough. If you love finding novelty items, get over to endless.com and get in on this one for $595.

… and shoulder bags in the mix that appealed, too. Take a peek.

The Persian Printed Python Francis Bag appears more spring-fresh than fall-perfect, but that just solidifies its versatility. The floral pattern is tamer than the ditsy-style prints we’ve seen in recent years and looks like it was sourced from a century long, long ago, but it’s the contrast between that dainty floral and the trendy oversized clutch style that makes this bag so appealing. And for greater styling options, just …

… and instead resolve to carry more color this year. Ease into more vibrant handbags with the rich wine color of the Melie Bianco Kristy Flap Over Satchel; it’s a modest color that goes surprisingly well with anything. Plus, the faux-leather means you can keep your resolution to spend less on purses. It’s only $81 at Melie Bianco.

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… Wallet, which is awash in glossy croc-embossed leather in your choice of black, blue, purple or wine. I’m partial to the dramatic looking wine, which is topped with a jewel-topped clasp for an impressive finishing touch. Available for $130 at Nordstrom.

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Any bag that reminds me of drinking wine is an excellent investment, and this Jerome Dreyfuss Large Leather Bag makes me want to sink my teeth into a chewy Cabernet or a spicy Zinfandel. The interesting shape, handle choices that enhance versatility, and warm goldtone hardware just make it that much more mouthwatering. Available at The Corner for $1,070.

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The woven top of this Reece Hudson No. 7 Sling Bag reminds me of a picnic basket! A chic, beautiful lambskin picnic basket. The fully lined main compartment has a back zip closure for easy access to your fresh bakery bread, artisanal cheese, and bottle of wine. Available at Kirna Zabete for $1,500.

If I could only have one thing in my stocking this year I’d without a doubt, want it to be this exquisite Balenciaga Arena Giant Makeup Bag. This bag is gorgeous... wait,  more than gorgeous – it’s the creme de la creme of makeup bags! It features lovely allover wrinkled lambskin, top zip closure, a front zipper pocket, subtle stud and buckle detailing, and nickel hardware. I sure hope Santa reads …