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Etsy Finds: Bag Lady


Story by TeenAngster Published on June 10, 2009 in Spotlight	Photo by retrofied

The changing of the seasons presents a ripe opportunity to switch up your clothing and accessories: light and bright for summer, dark and cool for winter. If there's one item that I always look forward to searching for on Etsy, it has to be bags. (It's amazing how something meant to be so utilitarian can bring so much joy!) I've gathered some bag ideas to freshen up your look, no matter what the weather is in your neck of the woods.

Warm Weather Carry Alls

Look for airy, lightweight materials that won't stick to your skin when it's sweltering. Cotton, linen and light, bright colors will flatter any wardrobe.

Hoot The Owl Sling Purse

By littleoddforest, $45.

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The Minimalist, Linen Purse, in Gray

By studiowonjun, $35.

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Recycled Sail Purse - Blue Star

By reiter8, $65.

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manzanilla handbag

By zelaya, $120.

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Sailor Tote Bag

By bayanhippo, $27.

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The Bang Bag-Shoulder Bag

By PansyMaiden, $65.

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Organic Cotton Hobo Bag

By retrofied, $68.

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Handlebar Bag in Blue and White Ticking

By DNTX, $95.

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Minus messenger bag in sand beige

By minus, $89.

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The Jackie Bag

By LolaFalkDesigns, $69.

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Teal peacock Silk-lined clutch bag

By redrubyrose, $75.

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gray martini basic tote

By DrikaB, $69.

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Cat Messenger Bag Stripes

By decora, $120.

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Itty Bitty Tote Handbag

By ittybittybag, $20.

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The A-Line Bag - Organic

By aandvdesigns, $65.

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Truffle in White

By morelle, $185.

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Cool Days, Warm Looks

There's something about a chilly day that makes durable materials like wool, leather and canvas so appealing. A darker palette completes your crisp fall look.

Large Brown Leather Laptop Bag

By TheLeatherStore, $99.

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The Zygote Bag - Eco-friendly

By humade, $109.

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clutch - starburst

By yorktownroad, $75.

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Obi Sling Bag - Paper Crane

By hierapparel, $95.

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Mon - Fri Carry All Bag in Olive

By tinyhearts, $62.

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Laptop Messenger Bag in Antique Brown

By moxieandoliver, $445.

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The Clementine Clutch

By carriegirl, $40.

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5 pocket Lynx bag in sage

By valhallabrooklyn, $265.

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Leather Triangle Purse (brown or turquoise)

By talithaleather, $95.

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recycled canvas and lace tote bag

By forestbound, $65.

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Sweet Summer Dreams Clutch

By EightSeasons, $80.

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The Porter (in rosewood)

By moop, $91.

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Khaki Piped Lap Top Messenger

By BlackBags, $76.

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Auburn Swatch Sonall Linen Tote

By reconjeansbags, $60.

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Henrietta Bag - Ocean Blue

By SewMo, $80.

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the annie leather bag - coffee

By renneslechateau, $190.

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These are but a few ideas to get you started. Make sure to check out the Bags and Purses Category for more bags to tempt you, whatever your taste may be!

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June 10, 2009 at noon

fernfiddlehead

so many bags, so little focus. I love them all.

June 10, 2009 at 12:07 p.m.

siennaorlando

Leather!!!

June 10, 2009 at 12:07 p.m.

gumbygirl

I love these - I think I have more bags than shoes - not kidding!!

June 10, 2009 at 12:08 p.m.

siennaorlando

Antique Brown Leather!!! (I love moxieandoliver!)

June 10, 2009 at 12:09 p.m.

BluCille

Nice linen bag!

June 10, 2009 at 12:10 p.m.

cozycottagecreations

I'll take one of each, please.

June 10, 2009 at 12:10 p.m.

VintageJamie

Wow, beautiful~

June 10, 2009 at 12:12 p.m.

foamywader

I adore purses, they're my Achilles heel. Great finds!

June 10, 2009 at 12:14 p.m.

TianaCHE

Great bags!

June 10, 2009 at 12:15 p.m.

feralgirl

amazing and beautiful picks......

...and for even more selections....:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
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http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
shameless..I know....but..I feel left out :(

June 10, 2009 at 12:16 p.m.

marylouiseevans

thats alot of bags to want!!! love the clementine clutch!

June 10, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.

OpulentOddities

Can't I just have them all?

June 10, 2009 at 12:26 p.m.

TheReFORMatory

Wow all of these are great bags, so much talent on etsy!

June 10, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.

poppyswickedgarden

Gorgeous!
beanbun.etsy.com and crossbonescollateral.etsy.com
make some incredible non traditional bags too! I own bags from both shops and they are made perfectly and are just incredible!

June 10, 2009 at 12:33 p.m.

4TheSparrowsNest

There are some excellent bagmakers here on Etsy...I love RedRubyRose...I have one of her clutches and it's AMAZING!!

June 10, 2009 at 12:34 p.m.

adoreneko

Love the handbag and clutch picks.

June 10, 2009 at 12:34 p.m.

Morado

I LOVE BAGS

June 10, 2009 at 12:36 p.m.

ArtDecoDame

love the bottom middle one.

June 10, 2009 at 12:39 p.m.

vintageitville

Ohhh weee lots and lots to pick from.

June 10, 2009 at 12:39 p.m.

LollyBopBaby

I could look at bags literally ALL day long!
yummy!

June 10, 2009 at 12:41 p.m.

younghairlove

ok..

June 10, 2009 at 12:44 p.m.

younghairlove

I dedicated A bag to you Alison!!!

June 10, 2009 at 12:44 p.m.

factoryjunkie

those are all really awesome bags!

June 10, 2009 at 12:46 p.m.

KalliopeJewelry

I have a bag obsession too, ♥ them, the bag from EightSeasons is amazing!

June 10, 2009 at 12:49 p.m.

1AEON

here is a kitty bag:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
:)

June 10, 2009 at 12:53 p.m.

SeaFindDesigns

GREAT bags.... Who doesn't love Spongetta!? And those triangle bags are TDF!!

June 10, 2009 at 12:54 p.m.

slidesideways

I have a love for bags, and now I have so many to add to my ever expanding collection, thank you, these are lovely!

June 10, 2009 at 12:56 p.m.

PollyDanger

For some women it's shoes, for me it's bags. Soo many bags, so little time!

June 10, 2009 at 1:01 p.m.

CutOutAndCollect

cute picks! love lolafalk!

June 10, 2009 at 1:03 p.m.

lillyella

oh I do love a cute bag! SHoes take #1, but bags are certainly #2!

June 10, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.

LolaFalkDesigns

Oh my, I can never get enough of handbags! Thank you for including my Jackie with all of these other fabulous picks!

June 10, 2009 at 1:05 p.m.

PipocaHandmade

All, beautiful! Love the selection!

June 10, 2009 at 1:08 p.m.

msbelle

Oooooo!! Some very, very nice bags!! Thanks!

June 10, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.

ShanaAstrachan

so many options, beautiful options!

June 10, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

bread

How many bags is it normal to own? I have alot!and now I want more.....crap!

June 10, 2009 at 1:13 p.m.

beautifulbridget

OMG, I'm foaming at the mouth here looking at all these gorgeous bags!!

June 10, 2009 at 1:19 p.m.

Krystyna81

um...do you think hubby would mind if I cashed in our 401K so I could buy every one of these?

June 10, 2009 at 1:19 p.m.

CecilandCo

Great selections, one can never have too many bags!!!

June 10, 2009 at 1:19 p.m.

worksofwhimsy

Such wonderful variety!

June 10, 2009 at 1:22 p.m.

wildflowerdesigns

ooo, i am glad you have moop up there.
i have two of their bags and they are fantastic!!

June 10, 2009 at 1:22 p.m.

steinschmuckdesign

I am absolutely Love Bag`s, even more the shoes...

June 10, 2009 at 1:23 p.m.

incoldstorage

Those are some beautiful selections. I know...summer to me brings the desire to buy more purses for my wardrobe!

I've got a few vintage ones if anyone is looking
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

LOL Krystyna. Good idea!

June 10, 2009 at 1:28 p.m.

oldfashionallies

Your's are dangerous articles to look at... You always have the cutest items listed and I've already spent my monthly Etsy budget! (I know it was quick!)

June 10, 2009 at 1:28 p.m.

Jujie

a girl can't have enough!

June 10, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.

thestapeliacompany

Dang! This is the master list of bags! And... I want them all! That owl one is particularly covetable.

June 10, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.

unkamengifts

I love this bag:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

I bought one from this seller last fall and I use it every day!

June 10, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.

ittybittybag

Wow, so honored to be included with all of these very talented designers - thanks for featuring my Itty Bitty Bag Alison! :)

June 10, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.

MyGrandmasAttic

So many awesome bags! I want them all!

June 10, 2009 at 1:37 p.m.

Lindylulu

LOVE THEM ALL!!!!

June 10, 2009 at 1:41 p.m.

AllAboutTheButtons

Great bags but you neglected Sasaki Creations. I have one and it is fabulous!

June 10, 2009 at 1:42 p.m.

SimpleTraditions

I LOVE ALL OF THEM!

June 10, 2009 at 1:46 p.m.

santosleather

What girl does not love (Adore) handbags ! Name one !

Just kidding, these picks are amazing, have not seen stacyleigh, she is fabulous !

June 10, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.

PAINTINGSBYSAM

So many beautiful Bags!
Love the Teal Peacock Clutch !
That Big Leather Labtop bag is great.

June 10, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.

fantasybeader

wow great finds :-)

June 10, 2009 at 1:51 p.m.

AkumuInk

We have some gorgeous Punk/Horror/Japanese style tote bags, 11$! Come check them out :)

June 10, 2009 at 2:06 p.m.

babynme

really cute bags!!! Love the The Clementine Clutch!

June 10, 2009 at 2:08 p.m.

redneckchic

Cute bags!!! Love them all!!! I would like to bring the morelle bag home with me!

June 10, 2009 at 2:09 p.m.

PansyMaiden

What an honor! Thank you so, so much for including my Bang Bag in this list of ever-so-beautiful handmade bags! So much talent here on etsy.

June 10, 2009 at 2:09 p.m.

pinkparchmentsoaps

I want them all :)

June 10, 2009 at 2:19 p.m.

CrystalynKae

hooray for bags!

June 10, 2009 at 2:21 p.m.

bonniebear

Please, please, take a look at the bags that I make:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 10, 2009 at 2:22 p.m.

gardenstreetdesigns

I can attest to the awesomeness of bayanhippo's bags; great quality, and such a lovely seller. Happy to see her represented in this amazing selection!

June 10, 2009 at 2:26 p.m.

BabbidgePatch

What a great collection of bags ~ especially love the truffle in white

June 10, 2009 at 2:28 p.m.

AtomicLivin

Like RETRO?

I've got lotsa quality handcrafted RETRO bags! ...and they're ON SALE! :)

Here are just a few:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
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June 10, 2009 at 2:29 p.m.

aBreathofFrenchair

VERY nice selection!

June 10, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

sweetperversion

Ahhhh...so beautiful!

June 10, 2009 at 2:34 p.m.

KiraFerrer

One of each, please!!

June 10, 2009 at 2:35 p.m.

DeerLola

So many gorgeous bags !!! They are all stunning. Every single one of them !

June 10, 2009 at 2:45 p.m.

BargainHeadbands

love them!

June 10, 2009 at 2:45 p.m.

moonovermaize

Such an amazing selection of bags! Something for every occasion.

June 10, 2009 at 2:48 p.m.

JaneBoFelt

Great bags!

June 10, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

maybeads

Gorgeous bags! The owl is too cute!

This artist turns your bags into little purse charms - I think they're so clever"

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 10, 2009 at 3:20 p.m.

EarthCadets

bayanhippo's bags are amazin'! I have got to get one soon. Love this post.

June 10, 2009 at 3:41 p.m.

SundraSandrusi

Great bags!

June 10, 2009 at 3:45 p.m.

CBino

How about a bag made from an up-cycled obi and men's necktie? Check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 10, 2009 at 3:48 p.m.

stewfoulk

My favorite....even though I have not purchased one yet is: bayanhippo.etsy.com

I came across them by accident and I must admit....they have the nicest bags at the best prices!!

While you are at it...check my shop out!

*Fancy can be affordable*.......

June 10, 2009 at 3:55 p.m.

xtinavox

The Tortilla Girl big city linen bag is amazing----perfect size, holds much more than it seems to, looks _great_.

And of course anything from Moop. (I have a little collection.)

June 10, 2009 at 4:03 p.m.

HelenRawlinson

Oh so many gorgeous bags. My hallway is a forest of happy hanging carriers. Hope there's room for one more on the Etsy bagging parade!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 10, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.

VintageBookStore

I LOVE the sailor tote!!!

June 10, 2009 at 4:15 p.m.

VintageBookStore

Help! I want all of them!!!!

June 10, 2009 at 4:15 p.m.

aandvdesigns

It's so great to be included with so much talent! Thanks for including my Organic A-Line Bag!

June 10, 2009 at 4:15 p.m.

WatermelonWishes

Bags of assorted character and dimension are my passsion!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

June 10, 2009 at 4:33 p.m.

recycledwares

wow, too many purses to choose from, can i have them all?

June 10, 2009 at 4:34 p.m.

lovelygifts

Nice bags

June 10, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.

GlazedOver

LaTouchables bags are an amazing mix of eclectic color combinations, fabulous buttons, gorgeous fabrics and inspired designs..I'm thrilled to find her among these picks!

June 10, 2009 at 4:40 p.m.

tinyhearts

I am so proud and honored to me featured above!! THANK YOU!

June 10, 2009 at 4:46 p.m.

tinyhearts

to *be featured above.... so much talent up there, amazing etsians!

June 10, 2009 at 5:02 p.m.

PeanutEnvy

Id like to see etsy feature items from shops we haven't seen a million times over.

No offense at all toward the talented people featured, of course.

June 10, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.

LaTouchables

It's a pleasure to be featured in this artical! Thank you!

June 10, 2009 at 5:19 p.m.

VintageBookStore

I am participating in the Yart Sale on Etsy June 10th to June 14th.

20% OFF Any orders over $20
10% OFF Any order over $10

June 10, 2009 at 5:27 p.m.

trulysanctuary

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

One of many amazing and affordable totes!

June 10, 2009 at 5:38 p.m.

klacustomcreations

love so many of these and I already have a lot of bags from Etsy shops so this is dangerous.

June 10, 2009 at 6 p.m.

HaydenJ

Great collection of beautiful bags.... more goodies over here http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=... ♥

June 10, 2009 at 6:47 p.m.

FluteTeacher

the cat messenger bag is adorable!

June 10, 2009 at 6:49 p.m.

marygold

check my animal tote bags too! www.marygold.etsy.com

June 10, 2009 at 6:52 p.m.

marymoondesigns

A W E S O M E ! ! !

June 10, 2009 at 7:22 p.m.

craftsbyposie

All beautiful bags!!
I have some too! @ http://craftsbyposie.etsy.com

A very nice collection from wonderful artists!

June 10, 2009 at 7:57 p.m.

embellishedlife

YEAH MAN!

I own 3 bags and matching purses from DrikaB! Fantastic, and getting more for the summer! Talithaleather is on my list for fall!

June 10, 2009 at 8:13 p.m.

zeropumpkin

so cool all the bags to trandy :)

June 10, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.

rejenerate

Ha ha my family calls me 'The Bag Lady' as I spend my days whipping up handbags from recycled fabrics.

I think one of my latest creations, 'Slouchy Samara' really fits the bill http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 10, 2009 at 9:35 p.m.

FairyBubbles

PURSES! Fairy fights temptation:)

June 10, 2009 at 9:37 p.m.

DeBonisOrquera

WOW!!!

June 10, 2009 at 10:28 p.m.

retrothreadz

Were bag ladies too

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

June 11, 2009 at 12:38 a.m.

studiowonjun

Nice collection you have here. Really love them all. Thank you so much for including my minimal linen :)

June 11, 2009 at 1:55 a.m.

clubviv

SO Awesome!!!!!

http://www.clubviv.etsy.com

June 11, 2009 at 2:51 a.m.

nowvintage

wow you have read my mind and been following my searches! heh heh! I especially love the clutch by eight seasons..now if they were just about twice the size?!

June 11, 2009 at 3:47 a.m.

MayaBella

One of each please. :)

June 11, 2009 at 5:31 a.m.

kokoholic

I want to have it bag....

June 11, 2009 at 7:04 a.m.

babook

That right ! we should be changing for this light and sunshine season ... Might can click here too http://www.babook.etsy.com

June 11, 2009 at 10:13 a.m.

bellasparty

We have beautiful bags too.

June 11, 2009 at 11:10 a.m.

jmillenLovesToKnit

My obsession for bags.. I owe it all to you, Etsy! Oh and earrings too.

June 11, 2009 at 1:05 p.m.

sineminugur

wonderful bags!

June 11, 2009 at 1:14 p.m.

reiter8

I'm loving humade's night and day bag. Great selections!

Thanks for featuring my upcycled sail purse!

Even a bag maker can never have enough bags!!

June 11, 2009 at 1:21 p.m.

hoganfe

Yay bags!

Stop by my patchwork - vintage - recycled
handmade handbag originals!

http://hoganfe.etsy.com

mary

June 11, 2009 at 1:52 p.m.

nosideup

These are lovely!
I've been doing It Bags:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
(for instance) :)
love the Portemone purse!

June 11, 2009 at 2:05 p.m.

perebags

great picks!

June 11, 2009 at 2:07 p.m.

belovedbaglady

Cool bags, and I love the title of the article ;)

June 11, 2009 at 2:22 p.m.

lissilulu

what a great assortment of bags here on Etsy...none of mine were there so here's a plug for lissilulu bags :o)

June 11, 2009 at 4:42 p.m.

urbanheirlooms

Thanks for including my skeleton key messenger in the related items! I'm honored. :)

June 11, 2009 at 4:56 p.m.

EJPcreations

Such pretty finds!!!

June 11, 2009 at 7:07 p.m.

Grandmothershouse

Yeah, and I want one of everything......but if I had to chose, it would be Carriegirl's Clementine Clutch - love the scalloped edge.......nice!.....and if you think the kids are left out, guess again - we've just added a Bookworm Messenger Bag to our line-up - thanks for taking a look-see!

June 11, 2009 at 7:40 p.m.