Let’s face it.  The world of workwear is dominated by neutral colors, simple silhouettes, and clean lines.  The idea of adding a bit of whimsy, fun, and (hold the phone) color to your look seems like a great – albeit, fleeting – idea when you face the fact that your “entire life” does not fit into your Judith Leiber or Alexander McQueen clutch.

Enter the Power Circle – a group that has mastered the art of creating both fashionable and functional bags.  Whether the product of ShEO clairvoyants or simply designers who have, themselves, faced the dilemma of attempting to dump their make-up, technocessities, snacks, sunglasses, keys, gym clothes, any other accoutrements into a tiny zippered space, these designers can be found on the arm of every woman with more on her schedule than a pilates class followed by froyo. 

Here’s to the Power Circle of S/S – Pre-Fall 12!

• Fendi Medium Borsa Studded Shoulder Bag
• Valentino Studded Tote (similar)
• Rebecca Minkoff Lizard Embossed M.A.M. Bombe
• Mulberry Grass Green Lizard Print Leather Travel Day Bag
• Balenciaga City Polka Dots Red 
• The Row XL Day Luxe leather tote
• Chloé Chocolate Calfskin Darla Small Shoulder Bag
• Lanvin Amalia Snakeskin Cabas Tote
• Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Shearling
• Celine Spring 2012
• Givenchy Medium Pandora Leather Shoulder Bag
• Mulberry Grass Green Lizard Print Leather Travel Day Bag
• Reed Krakoff Boxer Tote Bag

Who do you think tops the list for Fall?