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Coach has recently teamed up with Brooklyn-based artist Hugo Guinness to create an eccentric collection featuring Guinness' signature hand-cut linoleum prints. Although masculine, the Hugo Guinness Collection is surprisingly accessible.

When scrolling through the Donatienne Handbags lookbook for 2012, one cannot help but notice the obvious influence that California has on designer Nikki Erwin. From brilliant orange, neon pink to classic black, every handbag exudes the cool, easy Los Angeles spirit that is emulated on both the runway and boardwalk. Crafted by hand in Los Angeles, every single bag is charming, unique, yet totally practical. Every stud, fringe, and piece of hardware is perfectly placed to create a bag that embodies true California chic.

Super-realist painter, star of her own "mockumentary" series, and head turning handbag designer. All of these attributes fit concisely into the every day job description of Sherry Wolf. I've been a huge Sherry Wolf fan for years, so it was with excitement (...and a whole lot of trepidation) that I had the pleasure of meeting with this bona fide super woman this past week. I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that everything she does is a direct reflection of her as an artist, and to say the least, that makes for all things fabulous.

While many of us bagistas and fashionistas appreciate great handbags and wonderful fashion, not all of us can afford the price tags that come along with duds. Thus, this week's look of the week is completely budget-friendly. A bag for less than $60…shoes under $50…an entire look for $300. This SR Squared by Sondra Roberts St. Tropez Lizard Shoulder Bag is perfectly sweet and stylish this summer, but no need to break the bank. Gleaming gold hardware and a lizard-embossed body are all so lovely, but its gold chain strap adds sheen and glamor.