Article: Get ready to bag it; New handbag styles range from arty to girly to retro purses

"A woman's purse is her secret source of power. There are many dark and dangerous things in there that we, the male species, should know nothing about." So says ad man Benjamin Barry (Matthew McConaughey) in the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, also starring Kate Hudson.

Maybe your purse is your secret source of power, or maybe it's your secret source of happiness. And it could be with all the fantastic floral, striped and graphics-decorated bags in stores right now. You still have time to pick up a tote to accompany you to the beach. And you might still have time to call your favorite sales associate at Chanel, Gucci or Prada and get your name on the waiting list for one of the lusted ...

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