Memorial Day weekend begins a little earlier this year. Usually this day that we set aside to honor our soldiers in the military, past and present, occurs on the 30^th or 31^st day of May. But this year May 28^th is the day that the flags go up, the barbecue grills come out and the sales get under way.

Macy’s is known for all of their great sales and this holiday is no exception. If you’ve wanted a new purse but didn’t want to shell out big bucks check out the hot deals at Macy’s. Here are just a few.

If you love Coach or you’ve always wanted one and never could afford it, here’s one for under $100! Silver and navy logos cover the textured canvas body of the Poppy Crosshatch Canvas Swingback. Originally $138, you can now pick up this fine designer purse for just $96.60.

One of the good things about the Signature Jacquard Logo Tote by Tommy Hilfiger is that the style and colors of this bag will work from spring through fall. The combination of navy blue and jelly bean green complement each other and the large outside pocket adds even more space to this roomy tote. Regularly $108, this bag was on sale for $80.99 but this weekend you can get it for $74.99.

The Anne Klein lion logo looks right at home poking out from this tropical print purse. The Beach Comber Large Tote is a great bag to take to the beach and would catch a lot of attention at the next pool party. The vibrant colors on the outside are the perfect host to the magenta lining. From $89, down to $65.99, use the coupon code MEMDAY and get an additional 10% off.

Craving a little edge to temper all that summery sweetness your wardrobe has accumulated lately? You’ll find it here. The Jimmy Choo Biker Chain-Embellished Leather Shoulder Bag kind of lets its name do all the talking (c’mon – biker? chain? leather?), but it’s really appropriate enough to wear everyday. Even the addition of multiple glam-rock chains doesn’t diminish its versatility. Instead, they elevate the bag and make it a little more interesting than your basic black satchel (which, while practical, is always a snooze). This, though, will remain forever exciting, timeless and chic. Available for $1795 at Net-a-Porter.

This radiant shade of blue has popped up everywhere lately, in much the same way that Granny Smith apple and fluorescent yellow seem to have flourished on store shelves. This blue, though, is the most wearable of the bunch, so if you want to wear something bright you’d have a hard time going wrong with Marc Jacobs Baroque Single Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag. I personally don’t love having such tiny bags on my arm – I feel if you’re going to carry something so demure, it should really be a clutch or hand held – but some women just prefer petite sizes. If that’s you, meet your new summer bag! Available for $795 at Net-a-Porter.

I’ve always been a fan of white tote bags for Summer but I l-o-v-e, love this white Coach Poppy Leather Pushlock Tote! This purse is about as fresh, fancy, and fabulous as Summer totes come and you’d be silly not to want to get your hands on one. Even if white is not your thing, this little belle is also available in either a sharp black or a delicate sunflower color. It features waxed calfskin leather, multiple interior pockets and compartments, snap closure, fabric lining, and double handles with a 7″ drop. Grab one from Dillard’s for $398.

When I switched on my computer today, I was greeted with press releases galore buzzing about fall’s fabulous colors – rich eggplants, deep burgundies, warm cocoas. I mean, it’s not even June yet, but such is the nature of fashion. In any case, one piece that caught my eye on my online travels earlier was this Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Leather Satchel. It’s lovely, in a slightly ruddy shade of red that feels suitably autumnal and would look phenomenal with sleek winter coats, too. I especially love the addition of the lengthy, detachable shoulder strap. While some bags of this size look a little bulky and overly casual worn that way, the PS1 manages quite the opposite and lends any look a little extra polish no matter how it’s carried. Bonus points for being such a classic! Available for $1995 at Net-a-Porter.

J.Crew calls this purse “the perfect summer sidekick” which immediately sent my mind whirling into a montage of me fighting crime with the Candy-Stripe Jute Clutch by my side. It was the ultimate weapon to beat bad guys in the face with and was an excellent shield against bullets. I think maybe the fact that I just watched The Avengers slipped into my consciousness. Superhero fantasies aside, it certainly is a cute summer bag that would work with just about anything… making it a much more appropriate sidekick than a young boy in a cape. Available at J.Crew for $98.

Got a thing for snake skin? You’re not alone. And if you, also like many other women, have no interest in dropping major bucks on the real thing (or just don’t want to carry actual snake), consider the next best thing. This Vintage Reign Mini Fold Over Clutch offers quite a chic alternative to snakeskin – AND to ostrich skin! Combining two textures in one, this sleek leather clutch features a snake-embossed panel surrounded by ostrich-studded side panels, all in a sort of dusty-green hue. I love the addition of the whipstitched handle, which adds just enough contrast to make this little bag even more interesting. Available for $275 at Nordstrom.

Orange you glad that, well, orange is everywhere this season? I certainly am, but if you’re a little more reserved about the vibrant color, perhaps you’ll prefer the Michael Kors Gia Crocodile-Embossed Leather Satchel. It’s a warmer, deeper shade of tangerine than some of the more neon tones that have also been rampant this season. Once a new hot color has been named, you won’t feel silly still sporting this purse — which is highly desirable when you’re spending almost a grand on a handbag. It’s $895 at Michael Kors.

A dash of seventies-inspired elegance punctuates this Marc Jacobs Safari XL Calf Hair and Leather Shoulder Bag, which is prepped to make a strong statement this season and beyond. Naturally, the star of this show is the zebra-print flap. It couldn’t look stronger or more dramatic here, what with its cream leather backdrop. The textured silver trim is truly gorgeous, and makes such a refreshing change from what we usually see. Who knew a zebra-printed bag could look so fierce? Available for $1995 at Net-a-Porter.

Talk about bold! This little lovely by Jimmy Choo makes an impossibly grand statement the moment it enters the room. At first glance, the Cecile Printed Calf Hair Mini Shoulder Bag really has a lot going on – but it’s one of those extravagant messes that incorporates a little bit of everything and somehow works. The curtain of gold fringe alone would be enough, but it’s that bundled gold chain strap that really appeals to me. Available for $2075 at Net-a-Porter.