Your handbag says a lot about you and about your style. The perfect handbag accents your outfits and adds flare to your overall look. Finding the perfect handbag means more than just making sure your handbag is functional. The following handbag brands are our top picks for 2010 because they’ve managed to combine functionality with unbeatable style. These handbags compliment nearly every outfit and will definitely infuse a lot of style and edge to your wardrobe.

1. Osprey

Osprey handbags rock stylish simplicity like none other. An Osprey bag upholds a professional demeanour and a very sleek and refined look that compliment any outfit. Most Osprey bags come without frills, embellishments or fancy embroidering–they really are no-nonsense bags that have a lot of useful pockets and inner compartments to hold everything you need to carry with you.

2. Fiorelli

Fiorelli made our cut because of their uniquely dressy and elegant style. Unlike Osprey bags, Fiorelly is decidedly more feminine, flashy and eye-catching–exactly the type of handbag you’d want to wear to a soirée or special occasion. A Fiorelli Handbag is definitely the icing on the cake if you’re aiming to dress to impress. In addition to amazing handbags, Fiorelli also makes incredible clutches with a certain classic style and grace that is truly timeless.

3. Orla Kiely

Orla Kiely is better known for their stylish travel bags and totes, but a little known fact is that they make amazing vintage handbags. If you’re into unique, vintage styled handbags, Orla Kiely bags might have something right up your ally. Still, their selection is very limited but you can expect great things from this brand. Their strength lies in their experience making travel bags that are functional and stylish–you can expect the same kind of  quality, practicality and style in their vintage handbags as well.

4. Fossil

Fossil handbags haven’t always been praised for high style, but their newest line of handbags have shown great potential. If there was a way to fashionably mix the feel of the rugged outdoors with feminine allure, Fossil handbags have done it. A Fossil handbag comes in many different flavors–they have totes, crossbody bags, satchels, minis and clutches. My personal favourite Fossil bags are their satchels.

5. L.A.M.B.

Pop artist Gwen Stefani has a fashion line called L.A.M.B. that creates absolutely lovely clothing accessories which include shoes, bags, watches and fragrances. It features products that are youthful and modern, but have enough style and elegance to make their products the perfect mix between hip and timeless.

If you’re looking for something new, L.A.M.B. will definitely add freshness to your wardrobe.

6. Bovari

Last but definitely not least are Bovari bags. Bovari handbags are perhaps my favourite ones on this list of unbelievable brands. Their style is the epitome of femininity, elegance and sexiness. Best of all, they’re made of high quality leather, feel amazing and last for a very long time. Their attention to detail and embellishments make their bags look incredible. The only downside is the price. You definitely get what you pay for and you’ll have to pay quite a bit for a handbag as amazing as this.

Did you know?

Gwen Stefani’s very own fashion line is called L.A.M.B and is an acronym for Love.Angel.Music.Baby.

-Miljean

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