(Source: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America, FameFlynet Pictures)True story: we've been trying to decide what color bag to buy this fall ever since...May? Maybe it was April. Either way, the debate has been keeping us up at night. Black feels too severe, oxblood and leopard feel too fleetingly trendy. But this zingy cherry hue—the color of classic red lipstick—is timeless and unexpected all at once.
We love how the pop of rouge adds a dash of whimsy to everyday outfits (just as
red-hot shoes, belts and even baubles can). Consider
Ivanka Trump's bold clutch, below. It adds life to her otherwise playing-it-safe ensemble.
(Source: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America)Meanwhile,
Gabrielle Union's
Prada tote serves as a striking point of contrast to her turquoise dress.
(Source: FameFlynet Pictures)Reese Witherspoon's long-strapped purse enlivens her black-and-white look. (Bonus points for the kicky pink shoes).
(FameFlynet Pictures)And
Emmy Rossum's roomy red tote (and matching sunglasses!) feel fresh and modern against and a nautical-esque blazer.
(FameFlynet Pictures)Considering going rouge? Check out our top picks, below.
(Source: Neiman Marcus, J.Crew, Nordstrom)Halston Heritage Bucket Bag
$425 $297, at
Neiman Marcus;
J.Crew Leather Clutch, $98, at
J.Crew;
Tory Burch York Buckle Bag, $295, at
Nordstrom
(Source: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America, FameFlynet Pictures)True story: we've been trying to decide what color bag to buy this fall ever since...May? Maybe it was April. Either way, the debate has been keeping us up at night. Black feels too severe, oxblood and leopard feel too fleetingly trendy. But this zingy cherry hue—the color of classic red lipstick—is timeless and unexpected all at once. 
(Source: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images North America)Meanwhile, Gabrielle Union's Prada tote serves as a striking point of contrast to her turquoise dress.
(Source: FameFlynet Pictures)Reese Witherspoon's long-strapped purse enlivens her black-and-white look. (Bonus points for the kicky pink shoes).
(FameFlynet Pictures)Considering going rouge? Check out our top picks, below.
(Source: Neiman Marcus, J.Crew, Nordstrom)Halston Heritage Bucket Bag $425 $297, at Neiman Marcus; J.Crew Leather Clutch, $98, at J.Crew; Tory Burch York Buckle Bag, $295, at Nordstrom
