This week is all about the bag. Reader Pink Tulip has asked me on numerous occasions about what handbags I wear with the outfits in my ThinkThru Fashion Diary on Twitter. So this week, I’m showing the seven purses I use most, paired with various looks I’ve worn this summer. Please forgive the photo quality; I use my Blackberry to take photos for my ThinkThru Fashion Diary.

First up is my gold Bulga bag. A light metallic is a neutral but adds shine to any outfit. This satchel is roomy enough to fit everything I need for work, and can be worn either on my forearm or over my shoulder.

Similar Styles: Spiegel Metallic Tote ($59 $49), Nine West Monique Tote ($99 $49.99), Liz Claiborne Jackie Satchel ($182), Rebecca Minkoff Nikki Hobo ($595)