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I have always had a hard time trying to get dressed on the greenest day of the year without looking like I need to be on a box of Lucky Charms, but with a smart clutch, handbag, or tote, anyone can avoid the leprechaun look and show some sophisticated holiday spirit. I got a chance to pick a few of my top bags that will make you look like a million pots o' gold.

Military style and color have been prominent in fashion trends for the past few seasons, and this trend will continue marchinginto this fall and winter season. Along with the olive green that we have already talked about on Handbago, we'll be seeing a lot of vintage navy and sandy camel colors. In addition, what would military style be without tough hardware? This season, I was excited to find that chain straps, heavy buckles and military-inspired embellishments are to be seen all over the fashion scene for fall.

Vegan handbags with studs and chains?! I must be in heaven, because what more could I possibly ask for? As a vegetarian myself, I love the idea of a vegan handbag label as it is much more eco-friendly and environmentally conscious. How is being vegan environmentally conscious? Just imagine all of the manufacturing processes that go into breeding, raising, killing and cleaning the animal where one would get their handbag materials from. Think of all the feed, water, oil and fuel needed for the manufacturing products that contribute to those processes.

Lena Erziak, one of our favorite designers right now, was recently featured in the August issue of InStyle magazine. We are so excited that they are getting the recognition they deserve!