In your grasp: Unstructured handheld bags look and feel luscious; pop one into your office tote and pull it out later for after-work events.
From top:

1. A spot-on ponyhair bag exudes untamed chic. DKNY, $245 

2. This yellow "croc" purse will punctuate your fall basics. Chinese Laundry Handbags, $54  

3. A subtle metallic textured-leather clutch has a braided strap, so you can also useit as a wristlet. Coach, $398  

4. Chain reaction! Link up with a shiny, crinkled purple purse. Nicole Lee U.S.A., $60 

5. This color-blocked clutch has no hardware, so it's clean-lined and easy to hold. Teich, $210

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