Ever notice how high school can be used as a metaphor for just about anything?

Take purses, for instance. There’s the old-school money crowd (Louis Vuitton), the preppies (Kate Spade), the hipsters (L.A.M.B.), and the nouveau riche (Marc Jacobs).

And then there’s the one girl who defies labels: the cheerleader/smoker/honors student.

The same can be said about Aaneta, a new line of studded and tasseled handbags. With fifteen cool-without-trying styles and tons of punchy colors (like orange, pink, white, and yellow) these purses are part Botkier, part Bulga, and part cowgirl. Which means your lovely leather friend will be a star at the office, a home run at the Cubs game, and a late-night head-turner at Reserve.

And is certain to be voted most popular before season’s end.

Available at Samantha, 64 East Walton Street, between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street (312-951-5383); and Helen Yi, 1645 North Damen Avenue, between North and Wabansia Avenues (773-252-3838). To purchase online, go to activeendeavors.com.