Some bags are simply made for certain people. It’s neat what happens when the ideal owner-and-bag combination is found, because the two elements just look like they are made for each other.

I recently witnessed this exact phenomenon when my adorable boss decided to make the switch from her bubbly summer bag to her new, Wilson Shoulder Messenger Bag. (We like grey here, at Handbag Heaven.)

And no, that’s not a typographical error in the name. This bag is actually both.

I’ll wait as you marvel in its versatility.

Kay, come back. So my boss slips the Wilson on, cross-body, and it hits right below her hip, the most perfect little messenger bag I’ve ever seen.

Its square shape allows for plenty of room, without looking like you’re hauling textbooks and your 15-inch Toshiba from 2004. And the rouched ruffles add plenty of visual interest and keep the bag looking “pretty,” and not just functional.

Speaking of those ruffles, I wanted to point out that your eyes are not deceiving you; that IS zipper detailing on the “hem,” I suppose, of those ruffles, which just ups the cool factor even more.

The ideal size for a cross-body or a shoulder bag, the Wilson is great for anyone. It comes in a deep grey and a vivid robin’s egg blue, so it’s perfect for a neutral OR a fun pop of color.

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Not all purchases are made because the buyer thinks they will last forever. I’m not going to pretend those teal five-inch stilettos are supposed to be timeless. But in the case of the Maria Canvas Tote, some items are meant to stick around for a while.

This nautical bag is perfect in so many ways. It has a simple shape with which no one can find issue, and the detailing is life-completing. Now, there’s not a lot going on, but the details that are there are classic and fully appropriate.

Available in either black or pink embellishment, the Maria’s main feature is the canvas. And this isn’t one of those boring canvas bags snobbily carried around by the in-your-face “eco” crowd. It’s actually cute. Really cute.

The cool, patent material balances the simplicity of the canvas, a combination unmatched in the race for fabulous nautical fashion.

Not only is the tote about the sweetest casual bag you could ever hope for, it has a little, matching clutch to go with it! You cannot resist the perfection.

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There is something intimate about wallets that separates their feel from our handbags. We take a lot of pride in our handbags because they are right in the open for everyone to see.

But wallets are a quieter manifestation of style. It’s likely you don’t know what most of your friends’ wallets look like, where you can describe, in detail, their main handbag. Bags are part of your outfit;wallets are part of your soul.

Maybe I’m looking too deep into this, but I feel like a conscious decision made on a wallet is one not taken lightly.

so functional, it hurts

One good decision is this muted wallet. It’s always drawn my eye, with no effort on its style’s part. This checkbook wallet is very simple, very minimal, but I can’t help but love it.

So functional it hurts, the Simpson Checkbook Wallet has every little pocket you’ll need for your identification, plastic, gift cards, receipts, and pictures of your favorite babies. It will work with everything you could wear, and just exist quietly, the definition of understated chic.

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