Did you make a lot of New Years Resolutions last year that somehow got lost sometime around the summertime? With a new year upon us comes a new list of resolutions for 2009. I’m sure many of you have the desire to exercise more, get organized and to add a little color to your wardrobe. Here’s a great tip to help you get started!

Shopping Tall bag from Jane Marvel
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While handbags can come in many different price ranges, pick one that doesn’t require a loan to add some style to your outfit. From Birkin and Louis Vuitton to Kate Spade, pairing a great handbag can be a challenge. When selecting a handbag, choosing a good quality material with a clean design is a must. Rather than selecting the traditional black, brown or saddle colored handbag, choose one that will standout. By selecting a hue like red, orange, sky blue, kelly green, marigold, cream or white, you have chosen a bag that is neutral in color and can add some rich color to nearly any outfit. Marvel at a few up and coming handbag designers to meet your budget after the jump.

While Kate Spade and Louis Vuitton bags can be extremely pricey, take a look at Adriana Castro and Jane Marvel, two handbag designers to fit nearly any budget. For the budget conscious, Jane Marvel offers handbags of all different varieties from $42 to $150. From the Run-Around bag to the Puddle Jumper, Jane Marvel bags are not only affordable, but also have a rich color palette that are great for adding color to nearly any outfit!

Puddle Jumper from Jane Marvel

If you’re in the market for an investment piece that you can wear year after year, check out the Hobo bag by Adriana Castro or even the Mintaka Tote (my personal favorite). By adding a shot of color to your outfit, standout from the crowd with style intelligence and confidence!

Mintaka Tote from Adriana Castro

Love,
Loren