You are either a handbag gal – or a shoe gal – one or the other

But regardless of which camp you fall into – you will still need at least ONE really good handbag that you can take to work, to a job interview, on a date or to a wedding.

Real Story: I found out just how important a decent handbag was the hard way last year.

Eight years ago I was gifted a Crocs Handbag. It was really a beach bag with a hard plastic bottom that I loved because you could put it down in a public shitter or in a puddle and it didn’t make the contents of my bag all wet. It was bright pink and blue and I truly loved that bag. But it had gotten a pounding over the years and was a bit stained and gross and over-used.

Exactly the same as my old Crocs bag except the colour…. I loved that bag…

But I’m a shoe girl – I didn’t care! The bag held everything I wanted. It was so practical!

Until a workmate (Krystal this is you) told me that my beautiful old Crocs bag was gross and that no, I couldn’t take it on a work trip to Melbourne or to drinks with a client at the Opera Bar because it was feral. It didn’t go with any outfit and made me look like I just didn’t care about potential clients I was meeting with. Which was never the case.

So my old Crocs bag had to be retired, and I purchased a beautiful Navy Polkadot bag that looks great with all my outfits.

So a decent handbag is a must. But you don’t have to spend a bomb – you can still get a really stylish handbag to suit all outfits for under $100. Because we have shoes to buy!

Here is our pick for the 10 Most Adorable Handbags under $100. Enjoy!

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10 Most Adorable Handbags Under $100

A different type of ‘Croc’ bag – but no actual crocs were hurt in the making of this adorable little number! I love the colour – it will go with anything – it is compact and stylish – and best of all – inexpensive!

Features of the Marikai Mini Croc Bag:

• Adjustable/Removable Crossbody Strap
• PETA-Approved Vegan Faux Leather material
• Grab-Handle
• Internal Zip & Organiser Pockets
• Secure Flap Closure

A more traditional tan handbag that again matches just about any outfit you can imagine – particularly if you wear lots of casual wear.

Features:

• Faux Leather Material with Leather Trim
• Internal Zip & Phone Pocket for Security
• PETA-Approved Vegan
• Secure Lock Closure
• Tassel Detail

Features:

• Faux Leather material
• Gold Hardware
• Internal Zip Pocket
• PETA-Approved Vegan
• Secure Zip Closure
• Single Compartment
• Single Round Shoulder Strap

Features:

• Adjustable Crossbody Strap
• Faux Leather material
• Gold Hardware
• Internal Zip Pocket
• Single Compartment

Features:

• A classic style
• Elegant soft gold chain strap.
• Leather-look material
• Synthetic inner, lining and exterior

• Price: $79.95
• Stockist: Showpo

Features:

• Tall rectangular shape with curved base
• Adjustable and removable strap 
• Fully lined with soft faux suede
• Removable tag attachment with Peta and Jain branded “+” logo
• Gold tone hardware
• Leather finish

Features:

• Pouch handbag
• Zipper fastening
• Chunky chain strap
• Fully lined
• Textured finish

Very trendy and very now – a white handbag is pretty brave – but they look fabulous!

Features:

• Faux croc leather
• Small top handle
• Adjustable and detachable long strap
• Magnetic snap closure
• Internal zip and Slip pockets
• Raised Peta and Jain cross logo on front

• Price: $169.95
• Stockist: Showpo

Minimalist and stylish – perfect for a job interview, a hot date or you just want the bare basics when going out on the town.

Features:

• Shoulder bag
• Rectangular shape
• Button closure
• Fixed strap
• Nakedvice embossed detail
• Fully lined
• One inner zip pocket

So if you don’t want to spend a fortune on a new handbag, but want something practical and stylish – these are the best handbags to choose from!