For most people, travel almost inevitably accompanies the holidays. That's why every gal should have a reliable weekender-style handbag to carry with her on those unavoidable plane, train, or automobile trips.

Reliable doesn't have to mean uninteresting, however. On the flip side, chic and stylish shouldn't always equal an outrageous price. That's where ...

It might be basic black, but this Steve Madden Animal Instincts satchel will help you get in touch with your wild side.

I've been on the fence with haircalf bags before, but by keeping the color conservative I think Steve Madden may have won me over. The surface looks soft and velvety ...

I'm all for quilted handbags, but ones that look like down comforters or puffy vests make me hesitate a little. That's why I'm undecided on this Kate Spade Coney Island Stevie satchel.

On one hand, I like the idea of a practical nylon handbag that's given a quilted design to set it apart ...

Many of Nahui Ollin’s cute candy wrapper purses are for girls who travel light. This Barhandle Satchel shows the eco-friendly designer is just as skilled at working on a larger scale.

Larger is a relative term though. Packrats shouldn't pick this up expecting a substitute for their well-worn oversized carryall. It's a ...

The roaring success of Mulberry's Roxanne satchel only goes to show that a bag doesn’t have to look good to become a hit.

I don't mind the elements of this leather looker, but Mulberry simply takes them too far. Buckled pockets are classics, both sophisticated and practical. Belted accents too can add ...

The Bar None satchel from Kenneth Cole's Reaction line is a bag for no-nonsense girls. The lack of bells and whistles may disappoint some, but its combination of high quality materials and functional design is sure to win fans.

The body is reminiscent of a barrel bag with its soft, sexy curves. ...

Kathy Van Zeeland fans are sure to feel their heart race when they clamp eyes on the Heartbeat satchel. But for the rest of us, it probably won't be love at first sight.

Kathy Van Zeeland knows her market, and she gives them what they want. The shiny synthetic looks a little ...

Guess is always one to jump on the trend bandwagon. With the Oyster satchel, the brand follows the current taste for colorblock accessories.

Colorblock designs offer a very specific look, and one which isn't likely to last beyond a season or two. Yet the complementary blend of colors here might help ...

This bright patterned Kristy bag satchel from Fossil can easily add a little color to your everyday wardrobe.

The soft, round body reminds me a little of the Marni Balloon tote. Of course, the cloth body means it's not nearly as luxurious, or pricy. The bold, abstract pattern won't suit every ...

I've always found Elie Tahari's designs a little hit or miss. When the label aims to emulate trends, the bags are often overdone and overworked. But when Elie Tahari takes a back-to-basics approach, as with this Neve satchel, the purses ooze quality and style.

There's nothing particularly revolutionary about the Neve, but ...

I liked the look of the Botkier Marcel Clutch, but I'm loving the contemporary style even more on this larger satchel silhouette.

Take away the kiss-lock closure and folded sides and add in a few other details, and the Marcel satchel is basically a supersized version of the clutch. That could be ...

Baby Phat is never a brand that does things by halves. Accessories like this Mystical Mirror bag may be a little ostentatious for many bagistas, but fans of Kimora Lee Simmons' blingtastic label are sure to lap it up.

I'm not sure whether you could use this silvery satchel to touch up ...

Gossip Girl and Mercy star Michelle Trachtenberg has teamed up with luxury label Botkier to create this sexy blue satchel. A portion of proceeds from the sale of the Michelle will benefit Oxfam International, a charity which helps the world's poorest.

The subtle slouch comes from the buttery soft ...

Though not traditionally seen as a winter fashion color, white has slowly made its way into the range of cool weather accessories. According to trendsetters and fashion magazines, the days of post-Labor Day storage of white shoes and handbags are gone. I, for one, am glad to include white as an established fall and ...

Big Buddha is always a brand that comes to mind when I'm looking for an affordable but trendy handbag. There are, of course, many other fashion labels that serve one or both of those needs, but I know I can count on Big Buddha for a cute purse that costs less than $100.

You can't ...

It's all about downtown glamour with the Anne Klein New York Greenwich Satchel.

It's made from nylon, which is both long-lasting and lightweight. It also keeps this satchel down to a perfectly reasonable $275. This fabric rarely looks luxurious, but it's jazzed up here with vertical quilting and sexy patent leather trim. ...

Woven bags seem to be everywhere, and as the cooler weather takes hold this trend shows no signs of slowing down. While lattice bags are almost common these days, a basket weave purse like this Wisteria satchel dares to be different.

This is one of those synthetic bags which looks like a ...

I'm not sure if this Maxx New York Hepburn handbag is supposed to be channeling Audrey or Katharine. There's not really anything about it that reminds me of either beloved actress and style icon, but I happen to like this satchel either way.

Maybe I'm just in the mood for the upcoming season ...

Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers brand certainly has a look quite unlike others. These Tokyo-inspired designs seem to reflect the celebrity's offbeat personality and music a little more than her slightly more grown-up L.A.M.B. brand.

Quite frankly, I'm not a huge fan of the whimsical, often juvenile prints that Harajuku Lovers favors for ...

At first glance, this Buxton Heiress organizer clutch looks like a simple wallet style clutch in a range of pretty colors. Look inside and on the back, however, and you can see just where this "organizer" clutch gets its name.

Everything about this purse aims to make you organized. Your coins are held ...

I'm all about handbags with interesting details, and Botkier sure loves to produce them. This brand seems to enjoy including as many buckles, zippers, studs, and other features as possible without taking its styles to a tacky, overdesigned place.

Some might consider this Uma satchel a little overdone, but I happen to ...

Jessica Simpson is sometimes hit or miss with me. There aren't many of the brand's styles that I absolutely detest, but I'm not always in love with them either. This Jimmy satchel takes a turn for the better as far as my opinion goes.

Yet again, you can't expect anything even remotely close ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs makes young, edgy clothes that are fashion forward and mostly affordable. He's attracted a loyal, nay, worshipful following among downtown types that is quickly spreading across the world. And, let's be honest, he deserves it, because bags like this are a recessionista's dream come true.

The lipstick red leather ...

Lately, I've been starting to think that Betsey Johnson rivals Jessica Simpson for the most variety of styles offered from one brand. The quality isn't exactly comparable since Betsey Johnson's designer bags tend to be nicer and more expensive than the celebrity's label, but the amount of different options that they both have are similar.

It ...

Jimmy Choo's accessories have always been a little hit or miss to me. Sometimes he makes things that should seem over-the-top, like bright animal prints, others look positively elegant, and sometimes his line just plain bores me. Luckily, this bag falls into the first category.

The combination of disparate elements is really what ...

Kathy Van Zeeland cracks me up with her never-ending list of quirky handbag names. There's the Delicious, the Sexy Back, and now the Hot Stud.

I'm not usually quite sure what it is about each bag that inspires the offbeat names, but this Hot Stud satchel is a little more obvious than ...

Since real python leather bags can easily run a couple thousand dollards, many women choose a snakeskin embossed or stamped version instead. Honestly, unless it's a Carlos Falchi creation or something of the same caliber, it's not really worth it to me.

I suppose the next best thing would be an option like this Fontanelli Stamped ...

I must be in the mood for weathered leather handbags. The Betsey Johnson Made In The Fade satchel recently caught my eye, and now this leather-like Steve Madden Rock Wash bag has me even more interested.

The Rock Wash's finish might not be quite as laid-back, rocker-esque as some handbags out there, but it offers a ...

Crocheted handbags usually remind me of my grandmother, but Stuart Weitzman shows it is possible to inject youthful energy into the style. Meet the Knit Wit satchel.

While it may look like yarn from a distance the Knit Wit actually features luxurious nappa leather, crocheted to resemble modern blooms. The floral finish ...

I've come to expect anything from retro to rocker to downright kooky from Betsey Johnson. When she's not talking to the media about her desire to retire, this popular designer is busy creating styles to fit a variety of tastes.

Edgy rock-and-roll is definitely a look we've seen from Betsey Johnson before in ...

This Steven by Steve Madden satchel jumped out at me as soon as I saw it. It wasn't just the bold amethyst purple color either. This spunky Lady Killers handbag has a great combination of edgy and feminine details for an everyday accessory with more than your average bag's personality.

For $248, ...

Halston epitomizes chic urban fashions with this sexy Allen satchel.

The front reminds me of the night sky with its black suede finish dotted with tiny star-like studs. The dark fabric is complemented by buttery soft black leather panels on the side. The combination of black on black is classic, but I'm ...

The somewhat brassy Jessica Simpson has done it again, producing yet another sophisticated and remarkably classy handbag for her eponymous designer line.

Looking like an updated version of the traditional doctor's bag or snakeskin satchel, this glossy patent tote has quite a lot going for it. Not only is the over-sized bow detail sexy, but you ...

Sometimes I wonder why I don't see more Bulga handbags on celebrities considering this designer brand's range of styles and tendency to produce those ever-popular oversized satchels. It's not that this relatively young label's designs haven't been spotted on any famous shoulders. Jessica Simpson and Miley Cyrus are among their fans. ...

I'm trying to find something extraordinary about this Hype Ella handbag, but I have to admit that there's not anything that stands out to me as unexpected or noteworthy. However, that doesn't mean it's not worth your consideration.

As far as satchels go, the Ella is fairly standard in size and shape. A few ...

When I think of L.A.M.B. handbags, my mind automatically goes to bold colors and structured shapes. It's not that Gwen Stefani's line of bags is limited to that. I just tend to think of it first since there are so many in the collection resembling that description.

Similar to the Morant and ...

If you're not a regular at your local vintage shops but love the look anyway, it's good news that some brands offer vintage-inspired styles along with the popular trendy items.

Nine West is one of those companies, like Jessica Simspon's line, providing such a wide variety of affordable designs that they're bound to ...

Green is a great color to take you from summer to fall, and I really love the hue of this Rampage Glazed Leather Handbag.

The obvious practical advantage of this bag is how roomy it is. It manages to allow for a lot of stuff without being shapeless or too structured. The silhouette may ...

Because of the extremely wide variety of styles offered by Jessica Simpson's handbag line, there are sure to be at least a few duds here and there. This one, in my opinion, does not happen to be one of them.

Although I wouldn't call it particularly trendy, it does have one of the ...

Animal print isn't completely unexpected from Dooney & Bourke, but it does tend to catch me off guard a bit when I see it. I'm rather used to seeing the brand's signature logo. However, when D&B does handbags in leopard or another exotic print, they do it well.

This particular Juliette handbag is ...

It seems every handbag label worth its salt has a woven leather collection. For Michael Kors it's the Newbury line, a classic basketweave selection with traditional designs and a muted color scheme.

Of course, those conservative shades like mocha and mushroom won't suit everybody. But they share the same classic appeal that ...

The Ava comes to us from Maxx New York's vintage collection which pays tribute to the stars of cinema’s golden age. Being named after Ava Gardner gives this satchel a lot to live up to, and I'm not quite sure it delivers.

I'd never imagine Ava settling for embossed PVC when she ...

Ghibli are experts in the production of top-end luxury handbags constructed from that most sublime of leathers, python skin. Strikingly smooth and with a subtle gleam, this decadent fabric can easily separate the wannabes from the high rollers.

The eclectic hippy patchwork pattern makes the satchel-style tote highly desirable in fashion circles. Gleaming in ...

Monica Botkier began designing handbags in 2003 after working in the fashion industry for many years. As a photographer, she was always in need of functional, high-quality bags that wouldn't look out of place in the high fashion world she worked in. And so, Botkier was born, and I couldn't be more ...

This isn't the first Julianne to hit the pages of BagBunch, but it's definitely my favorite. While the Madison leather version of the style is probably the more classic option of the two, the Coach's Op Art fabric option is just too pretty to resist.

I can't possibly call this sateen material practical ...

Woven leather is effortlessly chic, which may be why everyone from high-end designers Bottega Veneta to cheap and cheerful brands like Aldo have gotten in on the act. Somewhere in the middle of these extremes comes Francesco Biasia's Caroline satchel.

At first glance, I didn't realize the Caroline was woven ...

Betsey Johnson, queen of girlie bags, has added this feminine satchel to her girlie Betsey Frills range.

The spacious handbag is available in a range of delicate pastel colors, although if light and fragile isn't your thing then the frilled handbag can be bought with a dark (and much more serious) black background.

The ...

Diesel claims you'll never want to let its Lock In Embrace door satchel go. While that level of love may be a little excessive, this is one of the better bags we've seen from the brand.

Diesel is known for its contemporary accessories which tap into modern trends. Yet often the brand ...

The first word that comes to mind when I see this Hobo International handbag is dramatic. As I'm sure was intended, the sleek and contemporary look of the Marina satchel is definitely something to make you stop and take a look.

Devoid of any metal hardware, contrasting stitching, or other superfluous details, the ...

There's rarely anything subtle about Ashley M, but I think the novelty designer may have gone a little far with the Cadillac Bubbles Satchel.

This metallic bag features the Cadillac marque up front, but the logo tends to get lost in the bubbled texture. It's a curious mix really. The round bubbles ...