You are either a handbag gal – or a shoe gal – one or the other
But regardless of which camp you fall into – you will still need at least ONE really good handbag that you can take to work, to a job interview, on a date or to a wedding.
Real Story: I found out just how important a decent handbag was the hard way last year.
Eight years ago I was gifted a Crocs Handbag. It was really a beach bag with a hard plastic bottom that I loved because you could put it down in a public shitter or in a puddle and it didn’t make the contents of my bag all wet. It was bright pink and blue and I truly loved that bag. But it had gotten a pounding over the years and was a bit stained and gross and over-used.
But I’m a shoe girl – I didn’t care! The bag held everything I wanted. It was so practical!
Until a workmate (Krystal this is you) told me that my beautiful old Crocs bag was gross and that no, I couldn’t take it on a work trip to Melbourne or to drinks with a client at the Opera Bar because it was feral. It didn’t go with any outfit and made me look like I just didn’t care about potential clients I was meeting with. Which was never the case.
So my old Crocs bag had to be retired, and I purchased a beautiful Navy Polkadot bag that looks great with all my outfits.
So a decent handbag is a must. But you don’t have to spend a bomb – you can still get a really stylish handbag to suit all outfits for under $100. Because we have shoes to buy!
Here is our pick for the 10 Most Adorable Handbags under $100. Enjoy!
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1. Therapy Shoes Handbags – Petal Bone
- Price: $59.95
- Stockist: Therapy Shoes
Amongst the many gorgeous handbags therapy shoes has to offer is the petal bone bag.
With lots of room and internal zips, it’s the perfect bag to pack all your essentials in, take your look to the next level with these stunning bags!
Features of Therapy Shoes Bags
- Available in multiple colours to suit all outfits
- Non-Leather Material
- Grab-Handle
- Internal Zip & Organiser Pockets
- Quality Hardware Zips and clasps
Their signature aesthetic is fun, fresh, and inspired. Evoking optimism, Therapy shoes have their main focus on detail as it makes all the difference. They stand out with modern shapes, unexpected colours, and striking textures that make your heart skip a beat. They dream up the designs right here in Australia and launch fresh collections every season, so there’s always something to look forward to!
2. Marikai – Plait Handle Hobo Bag
- Price: $59.99
- Stockist: Strandbags
A more traditional tan handbag that again matches just about any outfit you can imagine – particularly if you wear lots of casual wear.
Features:
- Faux Leather Material with Leather Trim
- Internal Zip & Phone Pocket for Security
- PETA-Approved Vegan
- Secure Lock Closure
- Tassel Detail
3. Marikai -Knot Detail Shoulder Bag
- Price: $14.99 on Sale
- Stockist: Strandbags
Features:
- Faux Leather material
- Gold Hardware
- Internal Zip Pocket
- PETA-Approved Vegan
- Secure Zip Closure
- Single Compartment
- Single Round Shoulder Strap
4. Marikai – Chain Handle Mini Grab Bag
- Price: $19.99 on sale
- Stockist: Strandbags
Features:
- Adjustable Crossbody Strap
- Faux Leather material
- Gold Hardware
- Internal Zip Pocket
- Single Compartment
5. Arcadia Bag
- Price: $49.95
- Stockist: The Iconic
Features:
- A classic style
- Elegant soft gold chain strap.
- Leather-look material
- Synthetic inner, lining and exterior
6. Peta and Jain – Sage Bag
- Price: $79.95
- Stockist: Showpo
Features:
- Tall rectangular shape with curved base
- Adjustable and removable strap
- Fully lined with soft faux suede
- Removable tag attachment with Peta and Jain branded “+” logo
- Gold tone hardware
- Leather finish
7. Leona Bag
- Price: $69.95
- Stockist: Showpo
Features:
- Pouch handbag
- Zipper fastening
- Chunky chain strap
- Fully lined
- Textured finish
8. Peta and Jain – Alys Bag
- Price: $59.95
- Stockist: Showpo
Very trendy and very now – a white handbag is pretty brave – but they look fabulous!
Features:
- Faux croc leather
- Small top handle
- Adjustable and detachable long strap
- Magnetic snap closure
- Internal zip and Slip pockets
- Raised Peta and Jain cross logo on front
9. Naked Vice – The Camelia Bag
- Price: $169.95
- Stockist: Showpo
Minimalist and stylish – perfect for a job interview, a hot date or you just want the bare basics when going out on the town.
Features:
- Shoulder bag
- Rectangular shape
- Button closure
- Fixed strap
- Nakedvice embossed detail
- Fully lined
- One inner zip pocket
So if you don’t want to spend a fortune on a new handbag, but want something practical and stylish – these are the best handbags to choose from!
10. Marikai – Mini Croc Bag
- Price: $34.99
- Stockist: Strandbags
A different type of ‘Croc’ bag – but no actual crocs were hurt in the making of this adorable little number! I love the colour – it will go with anything – it is compact and stylish – and best of all – inexpensive!
Features of the Marikai Mini Croc Bag:
- Adjustable/Removable Crossbody Strap
- PETA-Approved Vegan Faux Leather material
- Grab-Handle
- Internal Zip & Organiser Pockets
- Secure Flap Closure