Lanvin's line of Amalia bags are iconic and classic, and, personally, I think this is the best of the lot. It manages to look terribly sophisticated and still be totally practical at the same time.

The black leather on the Amalia has a softly wrinkled and quilted texture. ...

Tory Burch's understated, classic accessories are the stuff that uptown dreams are made of. This logo clutch is a stylish, but conservative, clutch that will work for day or night.

The textured ivory leather on this bag is more pebbled than crinkled. However you want to interpret it, the ...

A diffusion line can often be a little more cutting edge than a designer's primary collection, because the price points are lower, and people are more willing to experiment with new styles when they are affordable. Halston Heritage, thus far, has not seemed particularly cutting edge to me, but bags like this ...

Every gal needs a good basic, stylish tote bag. It's an essential wardrobe piece and an addition that's ideal for those days when you've just got to grab-and-go while getting ready. We all have them, right?

There are also times when entirely practical has to accompany basic and stylish. That's where B. Makowsky got it right with ...