New Hue: Nine West at The Shops at Montebello ($95).

Looking for that certain handbag to strut you into fall?  Look no further than the 50s flair of a short-handled, structured satchel.  These handle bags may be short on strap but they are long on style.  Glam them up with ruffles and bows, or go prim and proper with a classic old-school patent crocodile print, but look for the tell-tale stylings of the era — rounded, mini handles and slightly boxy form to fit the function.

These three caught our eye:

A New Hue

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a new handbag, and a new handbag in a banging blue shade is just the ticket for the season.   Turn away from the turquoise that dominated the summer, and look to a more wintery cobalt.  Here’s one from Nine West at The Shops at Montebello ($95).

Tie One On

Tie One On: Macy’s at Inland Center ($98).

Bumpin’ little bows make the black really pop out from the ordinary — if you go with this subtle color, make sure to pick a little bit of extra sass to really make it stand out.  Patches of patent leather, ruffles or even studs say this look is circa 2010.  This stellar pick is from Macy’s at Inland Center ($98).

Get Shorty

Get Shorty: Find this find at Bebe at Los Cerritos Center ($269).

Short little straps is oh-so ladylike, and dare we say—sultry, this year. Consider going with a camel or tauny brown color with leather details like tassels or woven handles.   This is not your mother’s handbag.  Find this find at Bebe at Los Cerritos Center ($269).

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Denim' Leopard Print Satchel, Nordstrom, $1275, Westside Pavilion.

Looking for that one “it” item that will take you from summer into fall? Well consider shopping for an animal print purse. Purses are a great way to quickly update your look and this season we are going wild over animal print handbags. From leopard to python, animal print on bags is being spotted everywhere, in a range of colors and styles. Here are a few of our purse picks that will sure to help you become the ruler of the jungle — the fashion jungle.

Leap Into Leopard Spots
No matter what your budget, there is an amazing leopard bag out there just waiting for you. On the higher end, we recommend you check out the Dolce&Gabbana ‘Miss Sicily – Denim’ Leopard Print Satchel, Nordstrom, $1275, Westside Pavilion. And for the recessionista’s, take a look at the Leopard Shoulder Bag, Forever 21, $20.80, Lakewood Center.

Leopard Shoulder Bag, Forever 21, $20,80, Lakewood Center.

Slither On With Snake Print
Python, like leopard, may bring you flashbacks from years earlier, and yes it is back again. But we advise you don’t wear it head to toe.  Pick one great piece — like one of these purse options we are highlighting for you.   Take a look at the New Kristen Embosses Python Pleated Satchel, Coach, $598, Los Cerritos Center.

Python Pleated Satchel, Coach, $598, Los Cerritos Center.

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Material girl Madonna and her thirteen year old daughter Lourdes have a new line at Macy’s called New Material. And yes, we here at Style Seen Daily have a sneak peak at some of the pieces.

New Material offers clothing, shoes, jewelry and handbags influenced by this pop mugol mom’s 1980s style.  In sum, get ready for loads of lace and girly frills like roses and ruffles.

The line is meant for teenagers (but that isn’t set in stone) and the clothing items are on average less than $40.

So get ready for the 80′s flashback with this line come August 2010, just in time for Madonna’s 52nd birthday (August 16).  We’ll make sure to include it in our Style Seen Daily Showroom as soon as it’s ready for purchase because “you know that we’re living in a material world.”  Well at least Madanna hopes that.