Five Fabulous Diaper Bags

Five designers are giving discerning women just what they want-a diaper bag that's glamorous and well appointed. That's right: Motherhood does not mean your innate fashion sense and flair for looking terrific have to come to an end. Sure there will be plenty of messy diapers in your future-but these bags are a great way to balance the two sides of your personality: nurturing maternal goddess and serious style maven.

Christine Price is adept at getting her fabulous bags into the hands of luxury-loving moms. According to Price, "Haute Moms rule!" Which moms are carrying these bags? Sofia Coppola, Cindy Crawford and Kelly Preston to name a few. In essence, this bag is so chic it's a diaper bag in disguise. My favorite is the top-handled Olivia satchel. This buttery leather bag comes in cream with chocolate webbing trim and gold-tone hardware. ($350)

As the folks at Nest see it, their bags go, "from Baby to Boardroom to Bikram Yoga class." Each versatile bag includes the signature Nest pool blue lining and plenty of baby-friendly features like a built-in changing station and adjustable straps. When it comes to design choices, Nest opts for genuine leather and sophisticated colors over stiff vinyl and cartoon characters. The Nest Whipstitch Leather Bag in platinum shimmer is one of the hottest diaper bags I've ever seen. ($285)

If you are addicted to hobo bags you're going to love the Touring Tote from Petunia Pickle Bottom. With Asian inspired fabrics (you've got to love the print names: Kimono Roll and Saffron Roll) this bag could go the most elegant affair and never give away what lies within. The double zipper opening allows you effortless access to all your baby supplies. And just for mommy, clever signature pockets are hidden on either side of the bag's exterior-perfect spots for ipods or cell phones. ($145)

Reese Li's laminated canvas bags have the most mesmerizing prints. For spring, I'm smitten with the Lexington bag in the Leaf and Reed patterns-they're minimalist and refined. The bags' neutral palette works with just about any item in your closet. With 12 organizing pockets, you can be assured this large diaper bag has room for all the essentials-it'll even fit a laptop. So if you're shuttling between nursery and office you won't need to change bags. ($150)

If the sky's the limit, start your plus-one handbag collection with a Mia Bossi bag. Mia Bossi's goal is to craft bags for "Hot Mamas"--women who are back into their slim-fitting yoga gear weeks after delivery. For them, the Gold Zebra diaper bag with lamb leathers, chrome hardware and snakeskin accents is the perfect choice. And this bag isn't all flash, there's substance too. It has a washable changing pad, cell phone holder, two exterior bottle holders, and loads of other spots for baby's gear. ($560)