Spring handbag guide 2012: satchels and totes

Nothing updates a wardrobe quicker than a chic new handbag. All week long, we're hunting down this season's most wanted styles for every budget.

Satchels

These structured satchels offer the much-appreciated versatility of a top handle and a shoulder strap.

ASOS Leather And Suede Tucklock Satchel $125.33 - Asos

Dooney & Bourke Dillen Leather Cross-Body Satchel $178.00 - Dillard's

Steve Madden - Diamond Effect Satchel $98.00 - Zappos

Romy Gold Biker Slash Mini Tote $450.00 - eBags

ECCO - Natal Sacbag $300.00 - Zappos

Juicy Couture - Crazy for Couture Maeve Satchel $198.00 - Bloomingdale's

Bdagmar $98.00 - Steve Madden

Guess Avera Canvas Top Handle Satchel $88.00 - Dillard's

Badgley Mischka 'Maya Shine' Bowler Satchel $398.00 - Nordstrom

Totes

Carry all your essentials in casual style.

ASOS Canvas Contrast Handle Shopper $50.13 - Asos

KDNY by Kelsi Dagger Handbag, Melrose Tote $115.00 - Macy's

Michael Stars Variegated Calypso Tote $110.00 - Piperlime

SAM EDELMAN Genevieve Signature Canvas Tote Bag $98.00 - Lord & Taylor

Large Straw Tote Bag $64.00 - Topshop

MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Monogram Tote, Red $228.00 - Neiman Marcus

Hunter Boot Short Original Tote, Leather $175.00 - Bergdorf Goodman

Cynthia Vincent Berkeley Large Tote $350.00 - Neiman Marcus

MARC by Marc Jacobs Eazy Tote $198.00 - Bergdorf Goodman