Oh, that Alexa Chung always thinking out of the box. Literally. Not content to have a Mulberry handbag named after her, the British girl hit the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week with a wicker Chanel hamper fashioned into a purse. Creative, and handy for a front row picnic to boot!
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Well, that’s one way to draw attention to your designer handbag. Rachel Bilson stepped out with her latest purse du jour, a fiery red 3.1 Phillip Lim number. With a vibrant purse like this, your outfit has to take center stage. I dig the brilliant hue, though the geometric flaps aren’t really my thing. What do you think?

She may be seen as the ultimate girl next door, but Rachel McAdams has a glamorous side too. The starlet looked dressed to kill in a form-fitting sheath, a classic trench, and lookie here; a divine Bally Keli handbag on a recent outing. I’m not surprised to see Rachel step out with Bally ; the classic, luxe brand is a better fit for her than an ultra-trendy handbag or an extravagant bag. Way to keep it smart and sophisticated.

Having the number one movie in the country will put a spring in any girl's step, and a Vienna-bound Beyonce is no exception. The starlet looked very upbeat on her trip, not to mention extremely trendy. There's a lot going on here with those jeans, caged YSL shoes, burnout tank, and a glitzy white Valentino handbag to boot. I'd probably take it down a notch, but I do dig that purse. What do you think?
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Last time we saw Jessica Simpson carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag, she was wearing sweats. This time, the newly single starlet got it right, pairing her monogram purse with a summery floral frock on a recent night out. Okay, so the clashing prints are a bit of a hiccup, but it’s good to see Jessica smiling again. Nothing like a little Louis Vuitton to perk a girl up!
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“Twilight& actress Ashley Greene banned a bouquet of flowers and a beautiful bag (a black Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily purse, to be precise) on a recent outing. Though her outfit is pretty sporty, the handbag is smart and sophisticated. Just imagine how chic it would look with a grown-up sheath dress and heels!
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Hilary Duff seems to love wearing her to-die-for Prada Fairy handbag with ultra-short shorts, as we’ve seen her do a couple of times now. At least she can pull them off, as she does with this kind of glam-casual ensemble consisting of cowboy boots, a crinkled green tunic and those aforementioned barely there shorts. The purse is easily one of the most coveted items of the year and Hil looks fab with it.

Who’s that underneath all that hair? Why, it’s none other than Miss Miley Cyrus, who’s rocking a patchwork Simone Camille handbag. Though patchwork isn’t always my bag, this line is popular with starlets like Nicole Richie, and the busy detailed print works with Miley’s subdued outfit. Just tread lightly — a purse like this will clash with most printed tops!

“Twilight” actress Ashley Greene banned a bouquet of flowers and a beautiful bag (a black Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily purse, to be precise) on a recent outing. Though her outfit is pretty sporty, the handbag is smart and sophisticated. Just imagine how chic it would look with a grown-up sheath dress and heels!

Jennifer Love Hewitt…I can’t Believe it. The actress’s hip black handbag is a Novella Royale, which creates its purses from vintage leather jackets to reduce waste. Clever, and earth-friendly? What’s not to like? Plus, I love the downtown-chic stud effect — very trendy!