I have absolutely, positively no idea how it is August. I was staring at the calendar yesterday and realized that this is one of those years when time flies more than usual. The August birthstone is peridot, which appears in only one color, a light green. I’ve never been a huge fan of green handbags, but as I searched for the nine best on the market right now, I started to rethink my aversion to the shade.

Green is such a nice color, it works well whether you have light hair or dark hair and it compliments a variety of skin tones. Also, as much as adding a bright spot during summer is a nice touch, green works well with summer and fall wardrobes. So happy birthday August babies, I’ve rounded up the nine best green handbags in this August Birthday Gift Guide for you to ask for or buy for yourself!

Reed Krakoff Atlantique Leather Tote | $1,590 via Net-A-Porter