Earlier this week, I snagged a sleek, structured laptop clutch from j'tote, one of my fave functional lines of handbags (previous coverage here). They sweetly left a bag on my porch for me to give a spin, and let me tell you--it's far cooler than even the pictures show:

[Rockin' the long strap on the j'tote Colette clutch]

You can carry it like a clutch without the strap, or wear the long strap cross-body (long straps are SO in this season ...), and there's room for a magazine, book, and powercords alongside your laptop, plus two pockets on the outside and two on the inside. Super cool, super functional. Lightly padded.

Like I've been saying, Purple is the New Neutral, people. Even shiny, showstopping purpley-blue purple.

This bag is now going with me everywhere.

Fits: Most 14" Laptops

Weight: 2 lbs Size: 10.5"H x 13.5"L x 2"W

Price: $165

SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW: Use discount code COLET1 for 10% off until Jan 4, 2010!