I thought it would be interesting to post this article for the woven bag junkie, or to anyone who enjoys buying and wearing woven bags at least. There is always a woven handbag you can use for every occasion, no matter what that may be. You don’t need to limit wearing the woven purse to casual or work activities, you can stretch it to a night out or to a red carpet event. Here’s a list of woven bags you can take with you for each occasion:

BEACH and COUNTRY BOUND

Roxy Sand Patrol Straw Tote, US$38 (Zappos.com); O’Neill Vava-Voom, US$46 (Zappos.com)

CASUAL CHIC

Brighton Sangria Shoulder bag, US$280 (Zappos.com); Harveys Seatbelt Bag Lattice Medium Hobo, US$202 (Zappos.com); Ashley M Cadillac Woven PU Leather Clutch, US$60 (Ebags.com); Nine West Melinda Large Hobo, US$60 (Zappos.com)

CORPORATE and CLASSY

DKNY Woven Large Shopper, US$429; Steve Madden  BHypno Large Tote, US$109; Cole Haan Prudence Top Handle Satchel, on sale for US$318; Kooba Meghan Tote, US$599; Cole Haan Eve Soft Tote, US$448

(available at  Zappos.com)

DATE NIGHT DIVINE / CLUB CHIC

Jessica McClintock Marble Croc Woven Flap, US$57; Francesco Biasia 24 Patent Small Shoulder, Vans Crossroad Purse,US$28; US$342; Elliot Lucca Anie Demi Crossbody, US$82

(available at  Zappos.com)

EVENING GLAM

Carlo Fellini Eleonor Clutch, on sale for US$80 (Ebags.com);  Franchi Handbags Constance Bow Clutch, on sale for US$114 (Zappos.com); Big Buddha Martini Clutch, US$45 (Zappos.com); J. Furmani Metallic Woven Clutch, US$35 (Ebags.com); Franchi Handbags Dianara Clutch, on sale for US$93 (Zappos.com)

Generally speaking, woven leather bags are priced relatively higher than ordinary leather bags because it takes more time to produce one. The price difference is even more pronounced if the bag uses genuine leather as supposed to using synthetic (faux leather) . Another factor that affects the price is the brand. Usually, woven leather bags made by designer brands are priced at premium.

For the budget-conscious who can’t afford to spend too much for a woven bag but would like to own one, I’m here to make your day. Here are 10 woven leather bag selections at less than US$100:

High Fashion Handbags Medium Woven Satchel, on winter sale for only US$76 at Ebags.com

Prezzo Woven Box Bag, on winter sale for only US$30 at Ebags.com

Amici Accessories Woven Texture Handbag, on winter sale for only US$20 at Ebags.com!

Jessica Simpson Rumor Large Satchel, on sale for only US$82 at Zappos.com

O’Neill Voodoo Child Satchel, US$63

Volcom Crossover Bag W, US$48

Jessica Simpson Rumor Top Zip, on sale for only US$77 at Zappos.com

Elliot Lucca 3-Way Demi, US$98 (made of genuine cow leather)

O’Neill Sugar Kane Tote, US$60

Elliot Lucca Palermo Demi, on sale for US$94 at Zappos.com

Despite motherhood, Jessica Alba still manages to look as sexy as she has always been. Motherhood becomes her. It’s a 24/7 job, but she has embraced it wholly.  You can tell from the pictures that Jessica likes being a mom. And she loves tagging Honor Marie along with her wherever she goes!

Jessica Alba and Honor Marie with green Ferragamo Tote

However, unlike most moms, Jessica doesn’t just bring the usual conventional diaper bag. We found out that she uses her own bag as a diaper bag! Case in point, the green Ferragamo tote with woven details in the pictures.

Though not exactly a diaper bag, the  green Ferragamo tote is spacious enough to be a great diaper bag substitute. Plus, it is stylish and trendy to look at, especially with the woven details on the center.

Jessica Alba, Honor Marie, hubby Cash Warren, and the green Ferragamo tote

Can’t blame Jessica really, most diaper bags are not exactly fashionable. So fashion-conscious moms are left with no other option but to use their own bags to keep looking stylish even while on mom duty.

If you want Jessica’s green Ferragamo tote, but are on a really tight budget, here are a few alternatives that are equally appealing:

O’Neill Sugar Kane Tote, US$60

Roxy Basket Weave Tote, US$52

Volcom Crossover Bag W, US$48

With these choices, looking like a hot, stylish momma will be effortless!