As I slog through my working week, the idea of sipping Mai-Tais by the pool in some Caribbean resort sounds pretty appealing. In reality I won't be taking off any time soon though, so this Mai-Tai clutch from Mary Frances may be the next best ...

A real life Prince Charming is hard to find, but this Mary Frances purse with the same name is just as dependable, and as delightful!

This cute purse shows the prince in frog mode. I'm not sure any amount of kissing will convert this ...

Mary Frances shrinks down the familiar doctor bag and stamps her irrepressible style upon it with the Bonanza.

As its name suggests, this is a Western influenced concoction. It's cleverly done, with layered beads around the sides creating the illusion of feathers while shimmery panels mimic ...

Add some Middle Eastern flair to your Western wardrobe with this Ruby Tuesday evening bag.

All too often Mary Frances' creations can get a bit kitschy. They come across as novelty items rather than the works of art they should be. But the designer gets things ...

Don't worry. This Bee Happy purse from Mary Frances is the perfect pick-me-up!

This kind of sequin covered novelty is just what Mary Frances is famous for. However I think the Bee Happy might be a step up for the brand. Its structured bee ...

Excuse the pun, but Mary Frances has really taken the biscuit with the doggy-themed Fetch clutch.

I know there are a lot of doggy people out there. People who love their pup more than life itself, who take part in dog shows and spend half the week ...

Mary Frances creates another cute and kitsch little number with this Call Me shoulder bag.

I'm used to novelty bags from Mary Frances, but this one is a bit more obvious than most. Dark beads and jewels create a retro style telephone, ...

A bag which makes a statement as strong as the Touche clutch could only come from one designer: Mary Frances.

Frances is truly the queen of the flamboyant. She subscribes to the theory that more is more, and piles accent upon accent onto her purses. With ...

Soft, slouchy and utterly divine, this is one clutch that just begs to be clutched!

Whilst many Mary Frances handbags can be too over-the-top, I think the Ocean Drive clutch manages to stay just the right side of decadent. The dramatic tribal ...

With Christmas just around the corner, I'm struggling to resist the festive charms of this beautiful Pearls of Wisdom wristlet from Mary Frances.

In typical Mary Frances style, this is a purse that doesn't do things by halves. It reminds me more of an ...

Mary Frances bags are never short on bling, but this Teal Time evening purse takes glitz to the next level.

There is no shortage of decoration here. Large polished stones are surrounded by faceted jewels, and shimmering sequins are nestled between them. Every square inch is ...

Mary Frances Accessories has finally managed to combine decorative detailing with a purse that isn't too over-the-top in this Turkish Nights minaudiere.

Perhaps the rather simple color scheme is what sets this beaded clutch apart from the other eccentric purses in Mary Frances' collection. Instead of a multicolored cacophony, this handbag ...

No prizes for guessing why this Mary Frances clutch is called the "Crystal Palace"! This little evening purse is lavishly encrusted with all manner of crystals and gems, making it quite the eye catcher!

OK, so Mary Frances is never, ever, subtle. She is all about the bling ...

Mary Frances always seems to design her purses with wild abandon but ironically enough this hobo, called Wild Abandon, is a bit tamer than most of her accessories!

When it comes to Mary Frances, a little conservatism doesn't go astray. After all, Mary Frances in reserved ...

Just when you think Mary Frances had created the oddest handbag she could, she goes and creates something even more distinct!

Distinct may be a bit of a euphemism for strange in this case. An ornithologist's dream, this signature slouchy purse is embellished with beads, shells and feathers in the shape of a ...

Mary Frances is a designer that never does things by halves. As its name suggests, her Indigo Indulgence purse celebrates that kind of excess.

The deep blue shade that gives the purse its moniker is complemented by soft fabrics in burgundy, rose, and bronze. These rich shades work with beautiful beading to ...

Have you been trying to work out how to wear the denim on denim trend? If so, then this unusual Mary Frances clutch may be the answer.

Most people who shy away from this trend are envisioning the terrible matching denim suits of the 90s. With something like this decorative beaded purse, however, ...

Mary Frances isn't known for her subtle designs, but if you want a wedding suitable evening bag then you probably couldn't get more apt than the White Dahlia purse!

I like flowers on bags, but this collection of cream and ivory beauties may be a little over the top for even the keenest gardener! You ...

I have a confession to make. While her accessories are undeniably gaudy and kitsch, I have a soft spot in my heart for Mary Frances. This Sea World clutch is a fantastic example of the designer's over the top accessories.

Mary Frances creates an underwater grotto on this silk purse, with beaded ...

The Rock Out may seem like an unlikely name for this Mary Frances bag. After all, there's not a hint of leather or silver studs to be seen! Instead, Mary Frances seems to take inspiration from the bohemian vibe of Woodstock.

I can imagine free-spirited musicians like Janis Joplin or Joan Baez ...

Love them or hate them; purses from Mary Frances are never boring!

Just as we've come to expect from this designer, the Firefly clutch is sure to polarize opinion. But that's the only predictable thing about this colorful mess of chiffon! The soft rainbow tones work with leaf and flower accents to ...

What a Hoot is right! I can't imagine a more appropriate name for this Mary Frances bag!

This owl bag is sure to polarize opinion with its beaded eyes and layered stone wings. Some will embrace its kitschy appeal, but I'm sure just as many bagistas will think it's hideous. Either way, ...

Are you looking for something that is incredibly glitzy and glam? If so then this beaded Mary Frances bag may suit you down to the ground!

The shape of this purse is so unusual; I am not sure I have ever really seen anything like it. The detailed sequin handle drops down to ...