(Photo swiped from fasshonaburu.)

For those (of us) who queued and failed. Only $10 at A Stupid Bag.

If you’re angry that you weren’t able to get one of Anya’s not plastic bags, this would probably be the better (or should I say more emphatic) alternative. Lela Lee’s Angry Little Girl Totes are only $24.95. Get your own bag, will you?

I got the idea for this find from a friend who recently got one for her MacBook. These stylish laptop bags for ladies are designed by the Manila-based company called Redvanilla. My friend got the faux croc design (and I think its yummy!), but I am personally taking a liking for the Boardroom (leather, third in picture, roughly $230). Doesn’t it remind you of the Mulberry Bayswater?

If you can’ afford the fabulous New LV Trevi ($1460) but like the huge satchel’s dimensions (13.4″x 9.4″x 5.9″) and silhouette, Banana Republic’s Filmore is a great alternative. At a fraction of the price ($198), you can get (almost) the same look, including some of the size (12″ x 13″ x 3″), the double handles, the inside pockets, the monogrammed interior lining, as well as the removable strap. Also available in white (and snakeskin, too, for $100 more).

LK Bennett, Ceisha Bag

LV Monogram Speedy 30, $620

I often joke to Mama Mee that I should have an LV Monogram Speedy 30 for my 30th birthday (which incidentally is next year). A true bag-a-holic will tell you that no bag collection is complete without this iconic bag. As I said before, this bag will take you from 16 to 60, and it would still look good. It can go with your Jimmy Choo’s as well as your spartans.