Objects of Desire

Take Me to Betseyville!

Betsey Johnson's bags for all occasions

-April Daniels Hussar

I want to live in Betseyville! One day, I just know it, Betsey Johnson herself is going to call me up and invite me to her villa in Mexico, where I'll get to try on all those fabulous dresses and shoes and help Betsey design fabulous earrings by the pool whilst we sip Mojitos and accept grapes from pool boys.

Conveniently, Betsey has designed a line of ridiculously sassy and cute bags - from pocketbooks to weekender totes - so I'll be all set when that call does come.

Ready to drop anchor? Why, toss your sailor shorts, bikini bottoms (no need for tops out at sea right?) and Dramamine into the jauntily striped Ships Ahoy tote ($135).

Overnight in the city? Show your sense of humor with this Call Me, Betsey barrel bag ($98). Those with no sense of humor need not apply.

For the sweeties out there: the Sweet Treats tote ($98) looks big enough for a change of clothes and a weekend supply of Junior Mints.

And THE perfect bag for my fantasy Mexico trip... the La Playa de Betsey tote ($110). Pompoms, metallic details, straw, leather, leopard print, and giant colorful flowers... it's like Betsey herself incarnate as a giant under-the-arm tote!

Now pardon me, I have to go practice my cartwheels...I'm sure my phone will be ringing any minute now.