Top Handbags for Your Memorial Day Excursions

This three-day weekend prepare yourselves for congested streets and crazy drivers. What brings about this mayhem, you ask? None other than the time-honored tradition of gathering with family and friends over Memorial Day Weekend! No matter where your gams take you, you'll need a bag that's practical and matches your destination theme.  Here are a few key choices from new and established designers that will get you noticed whether you're basking beachside, or high-rolling in Sin City.

Sunday Afternoon BBQ 

Milan designer, Ilariamai, brings freshness and innovation with her signature line of handbags called Comme l'oiseau.  The concept of the design takes the hassle out of changing-out your bag.  Simply swap the removable sac from the leather handle frame, and you've got a chic new handbag to compliment your look.  There's no better way to showcase your summery spirt than with the Comme l'oiseau Grey Floral Satchel at your neighbor's barbecue!

Slithering Down the Vegas Strip

Lauren Merkin gives bagistas a touch of the retro 70's in their collaboration with jewelry designer, Michelle Fantaci.  Lizard-textured suede material mixed with disco-inspired hardware like the chiseled jewel piece, and snake-chain shoulder strap make the Michelle Fantaci Ludlow Shoulder Bag the trendiest little number to wear as you sashay to the latest and greatest club in town.

Hitting the Rugged Trails

When battling the elements, Handbago recommends LA's very own utility specialists, KILLSPENCER® to keep your essentials in tact while you're on that epic hiking trip. The Historical Reserve: Korean War Era: Special Ops Backpack keeps on-trail necessities like a water bottle, sunnies, a hat, and snacks stowed safely away.  Durable (and authentic Korean War era) duck water-repellant canvas protects your stash from environmental abuse, so beckon your inner badass and trek on!  

Sand and Surf

Hailing from Southern California, you know that I just had to throw our coastal scene into the mix.  Being blessed with sunny skies naturally leads the way to lounging beachside over the extended weekend.  While you're beau fires up the bonfire, Alexandra Satine sets the tone for SoCal's casual-cool style with their Brickel Satchel.

International Travel 

A roomy tote bag is a must when going transatlantic this holiday weekend. Alexandra de Curtis maintains a sophisticated yet stylish design perfect for the milder climates of our Eastern counterparts. The Alexis Tote features velvety Italian calfskin, and crocodile embossed handles for added umph, making this an airline carry-on that's clearly first-class.