In Our Cart: The handbags the Mamamia team are eyeing off for summer.

There's something about handbags that turns even the most practical amongst us into daydreamers. Big ones, small ones, ones that barely hold your keys but look amazing — you get the picture.

The Mamamia team has been doing a bit of scrolling (purely for research purposes, of course) and found a few bags that have us wondering if our rent money could maybe, just maybe, stretch a little further this month.

From trusty everyday carryalls to "look, I'm fun and mysterious!" statement pieces, here are the bags that caught our eye — and maybe nabbed a spot in our budget spreadsheets.

Watch: Kylie Jenner shows off daughter Stormi's first Hermes handbag. Post continues after video.

Tony Bianco Cam Bag, $89.99.

Tony Bianco Cam Bag. Image: The Iconic.

"Much like a little black dress, a little black bag is a staple of every girl's wardrobe. I've been looking to upgrade my years-old black handbag (that is hanging on by a thread) with something that falls within my budget. When I stumbled across this Tony Bianco number, it was love at first sight. Simple but cute, and with just enough space for the essentials, I will be snapping this one up." — Catie Powers, Weekend Writer.

Louenhide Bahama Shoulder Bag, $99.95.

Louenhide Bahama Shoulder Bag. Image: The Iconic.

"Louenhide is a brilliant mid-range handbag brand that doesn't skimp on the luxury details. I have a lot of year-round bags, but there's nothing like a rattan finish with a floaty summer dress when the mercury rises. This is the only bag you'll need on holidays, and has a cute little knot detail reminiscent of some of the most lusted-after designer bags of 2024." — Cassandra Green, Morning Editor.

& Other Stories Large Suede Tote Bag, $245.

& Other Stories, Large Suede Tote Bag. Image: The Iconic.

"I'm so happy the big tote bag trend is back because I carry a million things with me at all times. I love a slouchy fit and will never be tired of a suede moment." — Chelsea Hui, Entertainment Writer.

Emporio Armani Myea Leather Shopper Bag, $522 (on sale; usually $870).

Emporio Armani, Myea Leather Shopper Bag. Image: The Iconic.

"Thinking of this beauty as a new work bag. Love that it has a long strap." — Nat Harvey, CEO.

July Juliette Soft Large Tote, $295.

July Juliette Soft Large Tote. Image: July.

"Okay but I am ~obsessed~ with the Juliette Soft Large Tote from July. I actually need to own this bag or my life shall simply fall apart. No but seriously, I've been after a new day-to-day tote for work and I love this design — the shape is simple and chic, the colour is deliciously versatile, it has a top zipper (very important to be, as a safety-paranoid girlie… it even has a removable drink bottle holder (what???), and a laptop sleeve. This is THE ultimate everyday bag." — Alix Nicholson, Senior Weekend Editor.

Target Half Moon Shoulder Bag, $25.

Target Half Moon Shoulder Bag. Image: Target.

"I've been looking for a new bag to elevate my casual 'fits and this gorg cherry red/browny vibe is exactly what I need, plus so damn affordable." — Tara Watson, Senior Entertainment Producer.

The Horse The Friday Bag, $179.95.

The Horse The Friday Bag. Image: The Iconic.

"Round-shoulder bags have been in the spotlight lately and it's hard to go past this chic and minimal design from The Horse. This brand has great attention to detail and quality, making it perfect for daily use. I love the buckle feature on this bag, which means you can shorten the strap (and make it look more circular), or elongate it for more of a shoulder bag vibe. It's got plenty of space but is also very compact — it's a winner for me." — Cassandra Green, Morning Editor.

Chuchka Leigh Woven Neoprene X-Large Tote, $220.

Chuchka Leigh Woven Neoprene X-Large Tote. Image: Chuchka.

"Obviously, we all want this puppy." — Nat Harvey, CEO.

Black Caviar Addison Black Crossbody Bag, $109.95.

Black Caviar Addison Black Crossbody Bag. Image: Black Caviar.

"I recently got this bag and love it! I love the stud detail and it comes with a few different straps, which I can interchange to be either a day or night bag. As I'm getting 'older' I'm also loving hands-free, so really dig the longer strap to multi-task." — Dani Natoli, Audience Intelligence Lead.

Culbia Ozzy Bag, $207.69 (on sale; usually $352.64).

Culbia Ozzy Bag. Image: Culbia

"I have been eyeing off this bag from Culbia for a while (I was targeted on socials!). I love the shape of it and it comes in so many colour/hardware options." — Morgan Danger, Partner Strategy Executive.

Toshi Mira Bag, $120.

Toshi Mira Bag. Image: Toshi.

AKA: The bag that's so popular that two Mamamia team members are eyeing it off.

"Not that I need ANY more bags but I keep getting targeted by these Instagram ads and they are just so gorgeous and summery." — Lucy Ballenden, Brand Partnerships Executive.

"I'm so close to hitting 'add to cart' on this statement piece from Toshi. I'm in love with it and I have my cousin's wedding coming up, so I'll probably end up convincing myself to buy it soon." — Emily Vernem, Writer and Podcast Host.

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