I don't know about you, but I've been on a major handbag kick this year. This is probably due in large part to the fact that I hardly even used a handbag

in 2020, let alone bought any. This year, I just want to be out in the world with real clothes and a pretty bag on my arm. Can you blame me?

I think that a year without bags has really made me reassess what I need and want in one. My main takeaway is simple: trendy yet timeless. I love getting in on new bag trends, but I also like to invest in bags that I'll carry for years to come. And luckily, this isn't a predicament because there are always lots of bags on the market that meet these slightly ambitious criteria. And yep, I found them.

I admittedly spent hours honing in on the best handbags right now that are on-trend yet not over-the-top or too specific. Translation: They'll still look cool in five years. Scroll on to shop them before they sell out. (Supply chain issues, ya know?)