I love when designers create a handbag with a purpose.  The Rachel Roy ‘Ghana’ Clutch is the latest design in Rachel Roy’s on-going commitment to helping people in need and raising awareness through her charitable platform “Kindness is Always Fashionable”.  All proceeds generated by Rachel Roy from the sale of this clutch will benefit OrphanAid, which helps children grow up in safe and permanent family settings with appropriate care and protection.  OrphanAid Africa is a non-profit organization supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Ghana through programs in care reform, education, and development.  The clutch is made of cotton/linen and has an interior zip pocket.  Price: $49.00 at Nordstrom.

Jill’s Consignment has a beautiful FENDI Pink Irridescent Sequin Baguette that I would love to have for Valentine’s Day!  I always say you can’t go wrong with a little sparkle, and this baguette has just the right amount to turn a few heads.  Additional features include dark brown smooth leather trim and silver-tone hardware, and dark brown leather and apple green satiny lining with zippered pocket.  It’s in pristine condition.  Price: $695.00.

COACH has some of the cutest key rings, and although I just featured the Champagne Bottle Key Ring, I have to follow it up with the COACH Love Letter Multi Mix Key Ring.  It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day gift with its sweet symbols of romance in multicolored enamel.  Price: $58.00 at Bloomingdale’s.

I’m sponsoring a giveaway at Lexington Medical Center’s Every Woman Blog!  One lucky reader will win a zebra print Mia Cotone Clutch Dust Cover!  For more details, click {here} and read my article on Handbag Tips: How to Clean and Store Your Handbags.

It’s not often that I find a MICHAEL Michael Kors bag for under $100, so you can imagine my surprise when I came across the MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton trompe l’oeil cotton-canvas tote.  It’s perfect for those weekends when you want to go casual and carry a bag that’s light and easy.  I love the bright red cotton-canvas with the black and gold trompe l’oeil print.  Price: $80.00 at NET-A-PORTER.COM.

There are always new bags arriving at Jill’s Consignment, and some sell so fast it will make your head spin!  I’ve spotted several Chanel bags in the past two weeks that are totally worth the splurge.  The Black & Gray Large Cambon Tote is the perfect everyday bag because it’s spacious with lots of compartments (always a plus!).  It has butter soft, black quilted lambskin with gray interlocking CC logo and grey trim.  Additional features include zip closure, double straps, silver-tone hardware including six studs at the base, back pocket, yellow woven cc lining with zippered pocket, double pen pocket, cell pocket, large padded pocket and flat pocket.  There is a leather tab with velcro closure on the inside to keep items in padded pocket protected.  This bag is in pristine condition inside and out and comes with authenticity card and dust cover.  Price: $1.695.00

I’ve been on the hunt for a crossbody/messenger bag for months, and I think I found THE ONE!  The MARC BY MARC JACOBS Messenger Bag – Werdie Colorblock Top Handle meets all my requirements – vibrant color, soft leather, structured silhouette, and plenty of pockets.  I love how it ties in with the colorblock trend and available in two colors – electro blue multi and shock red multi.  Additional features include top handle, adjustable and detachable crossbody strap, magnetic snap closure, two front pockets, interior zip pocket and two interior slip pockets.  Price: $498.00 at Bloomingdale’s.

The “Follow Your Heart” Charity Fashion Gala and Auction is the official kick off event for Columbia Style Week’s “Road to Runway Tour”, and will be held at Tapp’s Center for the Arts (located downtown at 1644 Main Street) on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 7:30pn to 10:30 pm.  Partnering with the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign, this event will be hosted by Arielle Riposta-McConchie and Alicia Zeigler of Wink Magazine.  Dr. Norma Khoury is the Keynote Speaker on heart disease and its impact on women.  The event will also include a silent auction, refreshments and wine, live entertainment and DJ, a Red Dress fashion showcase and more!

A portion of all ticket sales and 100% of silent auction proceeds will go to the American Heart Association.  Click {here} to purchase a ticket.

Fashion meets mobility with the Case-Mate Colorblock Kayla Crossbody Phone Wallet.  The leather, color block clutch offers a chic, convenient way to carry your device.  Designed to wear on the wrist or cross body with the detachable metallic chain, it’s perfect for when you want to travel light and leave your handbag at home.  An outer pouch with a magnetic closure secures your device, and makes it easily accessible.  The zip-around compartment fits the essentials for a night out, including credit card slots, ID holder and coin pouch.  The Kayla Clutch fits most devices, including all iPhones, BlackBerrys, HTC phones and other popular devices.  Price: $88.00 at Nordstrom.

Jill’s Consignment has eight Fendi bags available right now, three of which are different style baguettes.  I appreciate how Fendi always pushes the envelope with unexpected fabrics and texture.  I love the Fendi Leopard Print Mink Baguette for several reasons.  It has leopard print mink with purple lizard accents and silver-tone Fendi engraved hardware with black enamel. Purple and beige lambskin lining with zippered pocket.  This bag is in pristine condition and comes with a dust cover.  Price: $695.00.