When I first heard that the ladylike look was going to be a big trend for 2011 I had a few visions immediately pop into my head. I thought of pillbox hats and purses with a top handle.I guess to me ladylike means a reinterpretation of what I envision a woman from the 1950s or 60s would dress as.  While I do not see too many pillbox hats around right now, there are a lot of handbags that have a top handle. I personally do not have any top handle purses at the moment and much prefer to carry a purse on my shoulder with a long strap but I keep coming back to pictures of  top handle purses so I think there will be a purchase of one in the near future. My favorite thing about these top handle bags is that many do come with an optional detachable long strap for times when you would prefer to carry it that way.

The Rebecca Minkoff Colorblock Covet Satchel is a beautiful grey pebbled leather handbag that is perfect year round. The color is not too dark for spring and summer and not too light for fall and winter. Carrying this bag in your hand should not be a problerm since it is not too large so you do not have to worry about it being too full and heavy.

I love to carry a black handbag in the winter but come spring and summer I like to liven things up with a great colored back and the Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Lil Shifty Duffel definitely is colorful. This bag pictured in Spinach also comes in Caramel and both colors will work for year round.

I love the colorblock look and the Fendi ‘Fashion’ Top Handle Satchel is a gorgeous colorblock super ladylike structured top handle satchel. The strap can be lengthened to become a crossbody bag if you would prefer to carry it that way. I love the pebble red leather and the caramel side accents together and with the black strap and gold hardware. This bag will look equally as good in your hand as it will on display on a shelf in your home so when you are not carrying it show it off.

Leather and Lace is a great look together and the Dolce&Gabbana ‘Miss Rose’ Lace & Leather Satchel is as ladylike as they come. This bag comes in Ecru as well as in Black so you can buy one in each color and have a lace bag year round.