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Pocketbook Full of Sunshine [for Under $30] May 1, 2009

Summer is coming and we can’t resist handbags with bright colors and sunshiny cheer. The perfect little bag for summer days and evenings has a crisp fabric, a cool design, and can go from park to party to boardwalk without breaking a sweat. Here are a few of my favorites for under $30. Only the hand-crafted handbags are pictured below, but each featured handbag can be accessed by clicking through to the seller’s page.

Petit Fleur ($26) by AllisaJacobs

Sunshine Bag ($20) by BackStitchBetty

Summer Ticking Stripe Bag ($19.50) by LinenAndRoses

Handknit Beaded Orange Summer Purse ($20) by SpikeAndFrisbie

Perfectly Plaid ($22) by SweetPeaPurses

Wristlet in Amy Butler Cherry Wall Flower & Full Moon ($16) by MushyBug

Twill Canvas Ketch Purse ($11.99) from Lands’ End in ivory or yellow

Double Strap Tote Bag ($19.99) by Chinese Laundry in a variety of colors

Lyons Medium Satchel ($22.99) by Nine West

Bamboo Series Handbag ($29.99) by Journee Collection

Charlotte Patent Leather Doctor’s Handbag ($19.99) by XOXO

Favorite Handbags for the Summer

Favorite Handbags for the Summer