SHOW US YOUR PURSE

• Occupation: Owner of Amore European Lingerie

• Occasion: At home, before going into the office

• What kind of handbag? Race medium top handle bag with double handles, snap closure, engraved script logo, tassels with bamboo detail, made of black suede with red/purple patent leather trim and silver hardware by Gucci.

• How much did it cost? $2,250.

• Where did you get it? My boyfriend, Vinnie, saw it when he was shopping at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Show mall. He is a shopaholic like me. He showed it to our friend, Jenny Martin, who is also our personal shopper at Neiman Marcus and they both thought it was perfect for me.

• What does your handbag say about you? The black symbolizes the quiet, sensible side of me, while the vivid colors represents the bold, confident dominant diva side.

• Why did you choose this handbag today? It’s extremely versatile. It can cover the day from early morning through late at night. And it complements my outfit.

• What do you like about this handbag? It’s functional, yet funky. It can turn the simplest black outfit into a bold fashion statement.

• How many handbags do you own? I own more than 80, but like shoes, a girl can never have too many.

• What’s the most you ever paid for a handbag? Last week I blew $4,100 on a white Versace purse, one of those "have to have" items. You don’t really need it but…

• Image is … being able to dress and accessorize how you want to, without worrying about other people’s perception of you.

• What’s in your handbag?

Clockwise from top: Louis Vuitton makeup bag, black leather credit card wallet, keys, Verizon Motorola Q phone, Gucci wallet and Dior sunglasses.