For a similar look to Ms. Szohr’s, try the Lauren Merkin Louise Pebbled Metallic Lamb Clutch in Brown. (The leather finish reminds us of shimmery fish scales.) This structured clutch with pleated details would dive right with Ms. Szohr’s red dres . But for those of us that don’t have a ready supply of Marchesa at our fingertips, we’d throw out a line and cast this beauty as a foil to our favorite jean and t-shirt combination for downtown rocker flair. Sweet, with just enough (piranha optional) bite.

Our must-haves for the season includes anything leopard print, new tights (a friend once said tights are like produce: perishable!), loafers (believe it!), and a clutch that can transition from day to night. Nonetheless, our desire for a clutch is strong enough that we want one now, gosh darn it, and this, dear readers, is where Dan W comes in.

The Handwoven Genuine Snake Clutch is, in a word, perfection. What makes this thing so ideal for the present moment is that at first glance, the weaving lends to a rakish summer feel, not unlike a raffia purse. However, upon closer inspection one sees how the snake skin is woven into strips and stitches, making for one utterly cool clutch. It comes in five colors, but we love it best in Plum. Seriously, how perfect is this color as a foil to your summer brights (we see it going beautifully with hot pink or red), as well as your tweedy fall neutrals? Pick it up while it’s still on sale, and wear it from here until… forever.

So it came as no surprise, really, when our Google Alert informed us that the praised designer is set to release a fragrance. Our mouths almost began to water as we read on the potion: notes of green tea, peach and bergamot, blended with a “fragrant bouquet of rose absolute and delicate white flowers blended with a subtle touch of chocolate and osmanthus.” Yum! The bottle cheekily references Ms. Kiely’s iconic stem patterns and is topped with a stopper in typical Kiely bright orange. Spray it on your wrists and neck and then slip it into your  matching Laminated Classic Shoulder Bag (on sale!) in the Large Stem print as an ode to everyone’s most desirable designer. Your bag-loving bod has never smelled so good.

Nonetheless, a weather report that might as well read “swamp conditions” shouldn’t stop a fashionista from expressing herself. Take a look at this adorable Italian, who, despite living in a balmy enough Mediterranean climate that allows for a cardi (!!!) in July, provides lady-like inspiration for the rest of us summer girls. Boldly combining an airy yellow dress and blue shrug, she keeps her accessories neutral with a brown belt, brown shoes, and gray bag. And how cute is that ponytail? Heed her example and pull your brightest brights from your closet while anchoring their hues with go-with-anything accessories.

A natural choice is the Elliott Lucca Venezia Drawstring Pouch. Oh my, how we love this bag, in all it’s buttery soft, scrunched and woven leather glory. The pale bisque color offsets the exquisite details, allowing the features of the pouch and your outfit to shine. Can’t you just see yourself, wearing your favorite a-line sun-dress and big sunnies, swinging this baby at your side? Pack a hanky in the one of the convenient inner pockets and it’s almost like you’re… well, cool. Almost.

Your accomplice in this mission should include the Lodis Large Flight Bag (in patriotic red, natch). Slouchy patent leather is the perfect foil to a bag that packs serious carrying punch. You could fit all your weekend essentials, with enough room for a change of swimsuits, with room to spare for glossies and only-at-the-beach summer reads. And since it’s 50% off on Angel Handbags (this week only! Act fast!), you can use the rest of the money you save towards that spontaneous plane ticket. Happy trails!

Check out the Tylie Malibu Braided Edie Bag in Rose. Sure, it’s large enough to carry all your essentials, and it’s got a nice thick strap to lay comfortably on your shoulder, but it’s the details in this one that make it special. Braided leather on the handles, a tasseled zip front pocket, and the most beautiful shade of light pink make it one incredible four-season stunner. Wear it with your work suit, your weekend barbeque romper, your favorite vintage slip. (How great does that pink bag look with her all white ensemble?) If that wasn’t inspiration enough, it’s 40% off on Angel Handbags right now. Act quick– as any fashionista knows, a rose is in bloom for only so long.

You can imagine, of course, that to say we are obsessed with the Helena de Natalio “Giselle” Clutch would be an understatement. The right clutch to replace a clunky shoulder bag can be incredibly fashionable for day or night, lending a certain air of uptown elegance. Geometric strips of leather mix it up with embossed python in this perfectly-sized clutch, roomy enough for all your essentials without too much heaviness. (Remember when we talked about the dangers of a heavy purse? We thought so…) Choose the gray incarnation for an icy-chic Russian-heiress look, the tan for a nude warmth that would go great with the summer’s chambray and denim trend, or our favorite, the lilac, for an utterly original and effortless piece that goes with everything you own. It’ll earn it’s stripes. Really.

What’s that sound? Concert season.

The sartorial challenges of live music are many: something breathable and comfortable must be worn for a full day of jamming under the hot sun. Comfortable shoes that can withstand a muddy field of revelers are a must. And of course, the purse. Free hands (for doing the robot, for instance) necessitate an over the shoulder style, while hydration and sun protection require something with space.

Take inspiration from this lovely lady at Coachella, whose flowery dress and adorable hat would go perfectly with the Helena de Natalio “Hillary” Satchel. It’s tricked out with six hidden pockets (save room for glowsticks), and a front zip fold-over compartment. The adjustable cross-body strap means you can throw it on, forget about it, and just feel the music. Rock on!

Cue the Amykathryn Dahlia Tote. This eco-friendly bag can be worn over the shoulder (when you need to look professional on the way to work), or messenger style (when you need your hands free to carry the cooler shore-side), and is just big enough to fit your summer essentials. We find it charming in it’s orange incarnation: the pops of red on the outer pockets and messenger strap, along with the Hawaiian-inspired batik print, make for one cheery handbag.

The best part, of course, is that this tote, along with all our other Amykathryn bags, is major-ly on sale at Angel Handbags this month. Save some cash with this perfect purchase and put it towards a matching bathing suit, or pinch the rest of those pennies for your summer margarita fund. Now that would go swimmingly with the Dahlia Tote!

Lisa’s passion for her work was evident when we asked why she loves her job. “Most of these people [in Columbia] have nothing.” Her Limon Piel booth at handbag fairs is 10×10 feet because “that is the size of the houses where ten family members will live together. Yet they’re so happy to have that home, so thrilled that we’re there. These 90 year olds who are being seen by a physician for the first time, they’re so grateful and happy, yet they have nothing to their name. You fall in love with people like that.”

To own and love a Limon Piel bag is “magical,” because they’re more than just lovely totes. Lisa went to Colombia six years ago on her first medical mission trip ” with this whole big intent on changing the world, and instead I came back with my own life changed.” Recognizing that she could bring good to an area of the world she loved so dear, she now feels that Limon Piel “brings beauty in many ways to many people. To the medical mission work, to the women carrying the bags, to the Indians creating the beauty. It goes full circle.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.