Sometimes your outfit just needs something. Some color. Some sparkle. Something bold, something impactful, a statement. These bags bring that extra.

Chatreuse is not a color we often see, but it looks great with any neutral — black, navy, white, tan, grey — and any blue or green hue.  This Mango Buckle Shopper is incredible.  It has an internal pouch, which divides the purse into three sections, and a crossbody strap.  Also in black and light tan.  Under-$60.

I could do an entire post about Zara and bags.  My best statement bags, the ones I’m still carrying 10 years after leaving D.C., are all Zara.  This canvas bucket is amazing — the buckles, the pleating, the trim — awesome.  You can have your initial embroidered on it for $3.  

Other bags that blew my mind: this bag that looks like a sea shell, this wood clutch, and this oversized woven tote bag.

This Melie Bianco bag converts from a crossbody bag to a clutch by snapping the buckles together.  It comes in lots of bold colors.  It would be a great bag to take on a trip since it multi-tasks.

Texture is such a fun thing to add to a bag.  This beaded bag from Anthro is so much fun.  This green is my favorite but it comes in a lot of colors.  Under-$100.  This would be an awesome bag for summer weddings.

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