This fall, hang up your trusty tote and hop on to the newest trend in handbags: minis. More and more designers—from Coach to Kate Spade—are now adding miniature versions of their most popular purses, sparking a newfound lust for tiny accessories. The petite equivalents of these five covetous bags will leave you with a hankering for a pint-size purse fix. Now who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too?
Cobble Hill Small Devin by Kate Spade: With it’s fresh rounded structure and mod look, the dainty Small Devin will easily fit in with your other office style staples (those black pumps you always wear? They would look killer with this bag). The Devin comes in three work-friendly shades: Laguna—a rich, serene blue–, Pebble/Warm Putty—a dual-toned tan with black trim—and (of course) basic Black.
Bleecker Mini Brooklyn Messenger Bag by Coach: The diminutive design of this otherwise straightforward messenger makes it the ideal weekend bag. Pair the Saffron color (a bold, mustardy yellow) with taupe or cream-colored separates for the office, or with dark blue jeans and an army jacket on the weekends.
Mini-MAC with Rose Gold Tone Hardware by Rebecca Minkoff: Nobody does mini like Rebecca Minkoff. This black-and-rose-gold version of the beloved Mini-MAC is equally edgy and sophisticated—undoubtedly becoming a staple in your closet for years to come.
Cecil Court Bobi by Kate Spade: With not one, but two top zippers, the latest from Kate Spade proves that not all mini styles have to be tiny on space. Resembling an upright train case, the Cecil Court Bobi comes in enough saturated colors (from snap pea to vivid snapdragon) to please any bag lady.
Leather Mini Messenger Bag by ASOS: The slim form and elegant minimalism of this black and gold-chain stunner means you can let this messenger masquerade as both your day and evening bag. The lengthy tassel adds an air of whimsicality to make this bag anything but boring.
