… Kind of make people think you are on your way to work only to find out that it’s your bag.

The Westward Collection from Kate Spade New York “Wanderlust” Satchel is a gorgeous example of a briefcase turned purse. It doesn’t look like it would be a handbag and I loved it. If I saw someone down the street carrying this bag I would instantly think books or a lap top was it not a wallet, makeup and other goodies.

The best part about the “Wanderlust” is that it’s so classy …

… have teamed up with Kate Spade to introduce a capsule collection of handbags called Westward by Emily & Meritt. Stylists Emily Current and Meritt Elliot conceived their “Adventurous Collection” by combining contemporary travel-friendly materials with unexpected twists. The result: luggage with sequins, wallets textured with ostrich finishes and more oddities that are downright chic. Naturally, they’re limited edition, so act fast if any of these call your name:

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… but don’t have it in you to wear a dress made of pepperoni or whatever, try this Kate Spade Westward Runaway Duffle. It’s a real “wow!” kind of bag – the sort that turns heads and earns complements by the dozen. That’s because the gorgeous metallic sequins create one of the most intense shine factors known to bag-kind, and that, combined with understated tan leather trim, makes quite a statement. How can you go wrong? Find it for $1295 at Kate Spade.

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The Westward Collection by Kate Spade is bringing out some very attractive pieces at the moment. In case you aren’t familiar with the Collection, Westward is a collaboration between Kate Spade and designers Meritt Elliott and Emily Current. So far, they’re specializing in some of the most chic travel accessories you can add to your collection. The smallest piece of the assortment is the fun and …

… Leather Shoulder Bag (see here, here and here), but this one is by far my favorite. Let’s review: bright turquoise leather, all pristine and aquatic looking, playing host to subtle brown leather trim and light gold hardware. The mental image alone would probably have sold me on it, but fortunately Louboutin did all the imagining for me. I would love to get my hands on this in time for summer! Available for $1495 at NET-A-PORTER.

I was all set to write a reluctantly negative review about the Kate Spade Hand in Hand Fringe Bag, but that was before I feasted my eyes on this bright pink version (I have to nay the orange, I’m sorry). I don’t even mind the fringed raffia material! And let’s face it – any bag crafted by Bosnian women in an effort to improve their lives is, at the heart of it all, a really great thing. Purchases from the Hand in Hand collection help …

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… And it’s a crossbody. Totally ideal for me. I can’t wait to get this bag in my closet.

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… my job is the opportunity to discover new designers and introduce their work to you bagistas for review. I came across Bywa recently, and after talking with the designer Gwen Cornish, decided this was a brand that you fabulous people needed to hear about. Bywa employs my new favorite method of recycling, namely taking items that have been deemed worthless and turning them into the bag you want to wear everywhere.

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