It pick: The weekender

Knowing most of our readers our returning back to work this week, I realize it's slightly cruel to mention this must-have, the weekender bag. But, as you skim this article while your boss isn't looking, try to take the edge off the first days back to work and daydream about the next time you can turn on that "Out Of Office" Assistant and tote one of these handbags out the door. These large purses combine both function and fashion for the perfect getaway-be it on the beach or in the boonies. Tote them all weekend long as an oversized handbag or use it as a posh piece of luggage, anything goes-you're on vacation after all!

Splurge: Go black like Eva-you can never go wrong with this Balenciaga "It bag" which will always be classic. For a more casual-but-still-classic option, try this Botkier Weekender Hobo, $1260. Go big or go home-literally-in this Active Endeavors Carrie Weekender, $975.

Save: Arguably this past year's "It" designer, Tory Burch, has a weekender collection that will make your (snake)skin crawl. If clean lines is more your game, then get this Laurie Foon sporty tote, only $258.30. More like an oversized handbag than a tote, this Helena de Natalio "Atada" Bag, $306, will let you carry around everything but the kitchen sink all weekend long.

Steal: Be the quirky gal from outta town in this vintage hotel duffle , only $20. Or go classic but still retro in this Diane von Furstenberg weekender, $150. The traditional duffle bag never fails either, especially if it's as cute as this Fossil weekender duffel , $128. An finally - don't exclude Target's Mossimo® Tote Bag for $24.99.

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posted - beth / 6:58 AM / 01.03.08