Today, we bring you a purse that is small and light, but is big enough to carry essential items like your car keys, mobile phone, and a small wallet– the Straw Mini Bag from Gap.

Gap Straw Mini Bag

The bag is available online for $39.95. Given the price, we don’t expect this purse to last a lifetime but we think it’s a great purse to have for the summer. The purse will look great with summer dresses and sandals, and it’s the kind of bag you can just grab and go for busy, activity-filled days.

The bag is made of Olefin with a faux leather strap and antiquated metal hardware. It has snap closures and a zipped interior compartment.

The bag is also available in black:

Gap Straw Mini Bag in Black

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! This day is all about LOVE LOVE LOVE. And if you already have a date planned, that means wearing a special outfit later tonight.

Dressing in red is boring, and I’d say a tad too much. Plus, you will easily blend with the decorations so avoid going that route. Go for a neutral monochromatic coloring instead (such as charcoal gray, black, navy, beige, bone, or nude) and just show some love by using an eye-catching red handbag like the red woven bags from Rafe New York enumerated below.

This collection of woven handbags is made from the most luxurious genuine leather, while the detailing is a brilliant mix of weaving and pleating. To cap off the unique combination, Rafe Totengco (the designer) highlighted each bag with a pair of hanging hand-cut, handmade tassels. The outcome is a collection that looks fresh, breathtaking, and super distinct. Take a look:

Rafe New York Zoe Flap Clutch, US$254

Rafe New York Mandy Medium Hobo, US$429

Rafe New York Isla Large Tote, US$429

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