… I’m always a little embarrassed when I’m drawn to a purse because of a visceral “oooh, shiny!” reaction, but what can I say? Sometimes the girly girl comes out. The Coach Madison Patent Sophia Satchel goes beyond just shiny and goes full-tilt femme with its outrageous magenta shade, and I have to say, it calls to me. If you’re like me and your everyday wardrobe is pretty basic, this would make a fabulous pop of color for livening things up. Available at Coach for $358. …

… The All-American brand of Coach is ahead of the game with the sparkly designs of the Sequin Mini Sophia Satchel. Not only am I giving this satchel a two thumbs up, but I’m giving it up to the brand as a whole. They’ve really stepped up to the plate and presented some of the nicest pieces in a while.

For the gal who likes some extra glam, the Sophia Satchel arrives dazzled in micro sequins with soft pleats throughout. The smaller version, compared to its larger sister, the …

… heading, I knew someday we would encounter each other again. Greet my latest addition, the Coach Madison Embossed Python Sophia Satchel. I must rave about the color as it the first feature that truly caught my attention; it’s a gorgeous shade of nude that easily compliments any outfit.

Coach makes this piece more exclusive with the elegant texture of python embossed leather and with chunky silver hardware at the handles and at the chained detachable shoulder straps. $598 is the price …

… lookalike assortment. The winner and focus of our shopping spree is the Reed Krakoff Atlantique Mini Crossbody Satchel! First spotted for $1,190 from Nordstrom, this vibrant beauty seemed too pricey to be pulling out our pocketbooks for – but have no fear: we’ve found five more affordable lookalikes (NOT fakes) for you to buy and love. Share your favorite by leaving a comment below. Happy shopping!

1. Hot Pink Large Travel Carry All Tote $36.90

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… she choose to have a black and white rendition in? One of them is the Rebecca Minkoff School Boy Satchel! What an excellent choice!

This is such a great classic style, the black and white “mini trend” of sorts really suits it well. I love the innocent school messenger bag shape. It’s smaller than a messenger bag though and would be carried more as a satchel. To give it a little more texture, the white portion of the bag is actually snakeskin embossed leather. It looks so incredibly …

… showing off one of the season’s hottest color trends and applying it to his fabulous Atlantique Mini Crossbody Satchel. A sporty little bag, it’s at once sensible and playful, with a lean strap that makes it easy to sling on and off. Available to pre-order for $1190 at Nordstrom.

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… to go around throughout the winter months to lift the spirits in keeping with the holiday mode. Sequins, especially, provide a certain “je ne sais quoi” to any outfit. A sparkly dress is a boldly chic option to grace any evening event and provides an instantly eye-catching ensemble.

Head to toe sequins is overload. If wearing a sequined dress, shimmering high-waisted skirt, or glitzy, flowy blouse, allow that to be the focus of your ensemble and keep the rest simple and understated. …

The whole Coach Madison collection has us going ga-ga.  But we are particularly impressed with the versatility and staying power of the Coach Madison Leather Lindsey Satchel.  The middle portion of the bag may appear to just be pleated detailing, but it is in fact a handy zipper pocket perfect for cell phone storage.  Slip it on your shoulder or in the crook of your arm – either way, this bag is the cat’s …

… takes a certain kind of woman to carry a bag like the Dolce and Gabbana Miss Sicily Tiger Sequin Satchel. You might snarkily say, “yeah, a streetwalker,” but I say it takes a woman with some serious lust for life. You could relegate it simply to being your go-to New Year’s Eve bag, or you could take this baby to work and loudly declare, without words, “I am woman, hear me roar.” If anyone protests, just blind them with the glare off of those spectacular sequins. It’s on pre-order …

… with a snake finish just sounds great, doesn’t it? This Cole Haan Chrystie Street Claire Mini Satchel really lives up to it, too, with an appearance that just exudes polish and grace. It’s what I imagine a modern-day Audrey Hepburn-type might carry, if she wasn’t married to a black clutch, that is. I love that it’s got clean lines and a classic silhouette, but still feels a bit edgy thanks to its texture. Find it for $448 at Cole Haan.