An elegant gold plaque makes this Constance Clutch from Jason Wu literally a ray of sunshine.

If it weren't for that Louis XIV inspired rays of sun plaque at the corner, this black clutch would surely have blended into the background. However this accent makes the ...

Vans helps us get ready for summer with this Beach Bird purse.

Its name is a bit misleading, because I can't imagine toting the Beach Bird to my nearest break. While it looks the part, it's too small and too flimsy to serve as a beach ...

Brynn Capella takes inspiration from an unlikely source with her Cher wristlet.

The wristlet was named after the designer's cat because just like her precious feline it's cute, small, and always a faithful companion. Some girls will want their go-to bag to be larger, but the ...

Soft glazed leather helps this Paulette handbag from Hobo International turn heads.

I've seen the Paulette in various skins, including glossy patents and exotic impersonators, but this buttery leather is the pick of them. We've seen it in Hobo International's other Vintage purses, but it's used ...

Longchamp tweaks its famous Le Pliage tote for jetsetters with this expandable model.

This tote has the distinctive looks of the Le Pliage with some handy features. Most expandable bags simply get bigger by releasing a few zips. They remain essentially the same bags, ...

Adidas and Stella McCartney have put their heads together to create a gym bag that makes good on its promise. By name and by nature, this is a Big Bag!

A bag so large is really made for serious gym junkies rather ...

Rebecca Minkoff has come to the rescue of frugal shoppers with her new Delight bag, created exclusively for Avon's beauty and fashion boutique, Mark.

By using leatherette rather than authentic leather Minkoff's been able to price her Delight at $60. That's far less than the ...

Ashley M helps us hang on to winter just a little bit longer with this quirky Sweater Knit Satchel.

I see what Ashley M's trying to do here. Knitted wool bags were big on the runway during winter. The playful snowflake print makes this ...

J. Furmani serves up a cute evening purse for girls on a budget with this Petal purse.

The evening bag gets its name from the soft ruffles that decorate its body. They really do resemble large rose petals if you look at them the right way. ...

San Francisco based tech accessories label WaterField Designs has unveiled its latest model, the Indy. This sophisticated shoulder bag is designed to hold Apple's iPad tablets.

This stylish tech bag is crafted from distressed leather and well-appointed with a range of practical pockets. I particularly like the modern ...

Lauren Merkin has always been an evening bag specialist, but I've never seen her create a clutch quite as chic as the June.

The pleats she loves are gone, replaced with an elegant structured shape. Its black hue makes it so versatile, but that wide pale ...

It might not embody New York style, but this Portage Pet Carrier from Manhattan is a cute way to ferry around your furry friend.

This is a smart pet carrier that's been designed with your favorite furball in mind. Its zippered top is made of a ...

An eye-popping woven finish helps this brown Serena tote stand out from the crowd.

I've never seen a weave quite like this. It reminds me of those optical illusion illustrations we'd stare at as children. In fact, I find myself getting just as hypnotized as I ...

Radley takes a traditional approach to design with its Aldgate shoulder bag.

The Aldgate is a perfectly nice bag, but it seems to be lacking the playfulness of Radley's usual designs. Its Scotch Terrier tag is still there, but the pooch seems out of place amongst ...

Guess takes an uncharacteristically classic approach to design with this Socialite doctor bag.

Frankly this purse is a lot more subdued than the socialites that make headlines these days. The snakeskin embossed trim hints at the riches of these page six princesses, but it's really quite ...

Most men wouldn't be caught dead carrying a diaper bag. They're either too cutesy, too feminine, or both. However in this modern age, parenting duties tend to be shared between mom and dad. So what's a man to do? Perhaps indulge in this Daddy Daybag ...

Big Buddha looked to the world's reigning pop princess to create its Rihanna Tote.

Sadly though, this handbag seems more nanna than Rihanna. It starts promisingly enough, with its gentle but eye-catching bronze color and tightly woven top. However towards the base the weave becomes more ...

BCBG Max Azria reinvents the quilted satchel with the Hanna.

The angular stitching on the Hanna looks much fresher than the diamond quilting other designers favor. Panels of tightly quilted leather decorate the front and back of the domed satchel, creating a contemporary finish ...

Is this a Juicy Couture bag I see before me? Without any loud logos or splashes of pink, it's a bit hard to believe!

Admittedly Juicy Couture has been showing a more mature side lately, but it's outdone itself with the Blueprint ...

Guess' accessories have always been a bit hit and miss. Frankly if I'm honest, most fall on the miss side. But the label gets it right with the Port Grimaud Cross-Body bag.

The weathered fabric has won me over. It almost appears like a ...

Add a touch of luxury to your everyday outings with this Irene Tote from Badgley Mischka.

Subtle snake embossed handles and tabs make this tote feel more indulgent than the average black leather bag. Badgley Mischka's restraint is one of the keys here. Bags that employ ...

Sumptuously soft lambskin and a rich bottle green hue make this Apollo bag one of the most desirable hobos I've seen in some time.

Lambskin is an ideal material for crafting a traditional hobo, because its buttery finish slouches so easily. We can see its quality in every ...

Life never seems to slow down, so your handbag needs to keep pace. With the Maya, Linea Pelle's created a handbag that knows how to keep up with life in the fast lane.

The Maya doesn't make a strong style statement, but its high quality leather ...

Add some luxury to your work day with this elegant Embajad Briefcase from Loewe.

Black briefcases are a dime a dozen, but few have the refinement of the Embajad. Its black calf leather is of superior quality, and a gorgeous complement to the engraved silver fastening. Its structured ...

Anna Sui looks to inject some of her distinctive fashion forward flair into Tumi's travel cases with her new capsule collection for the luggage brand.

The travel bags feature Anna Sui's favourite purple and black color scheme in a feminine butterfly-style print. One thing's for certain; ...

Tommy Hilfiger gives the classic bowler a chic makeover with this Pebble Leather style.

Its domed shape and structured design are classic bowler elements, but I can't imagine putting a heavy ball or pair of shoes inside this beauty. Such a refined creature doesn't ...

Vans serves up a cheap and cheerful cross-body with some retro flair with this Triple Threat.

The words triple threat reminds us of those rare talents that can do it all. Those shining stars act so convincingly, sing like a bird, and dance ...

Jill Milan is expanding its offerings for spring/summer 2012. The new season sees the fashion house adding office and travel bags to its range, and several warm weather hues.

The company's namesake, co-founder, and chief executive officer, says the latest additions bring broader appeal to ...

It might be petite, but this Bitsy Bag from Veda packs quite a punch.

Its small stature might see some girls overlook it, but they'd miss its gorgeous details. Its lambskin body is sumptuously soft, yet its design gives it a sophisticated structure. Often metal hardware pops against ...

Herschel Supply goes back to basics with this Settlement Backpack.

Backpacks really don't get much simpler than this. Its domed top and clean, minimalist design are hallmarks of the style. Herschel Supply hasn't worried about fashion forward features, but that should see this design endure.

The range ...

Sherpani delivers a fun alternative to boring black travel bags with its Solstice Wheeled Suitcase.

Sherpani's given its travel bag a whimsical flair with a flourish of flowers and pretty ice blue panels. As with all Sherpani bags it's made from 67% recycled fabric and 30% ...

Its synthetic body might disappoint style snobs, but the Zeus' cheerful yellow color and low price make the Zeus pretty appealing for the rest of us.

Perhaps Big Buddha shouldn't have given this tote such a grand name. It's hardly otherworldly after all. But there's a ...

Desperate Housewives costume designer Cate Adair has designed a limited edition Mariposa bag for online e-tailer Handbag Tailor.

Canadian designer Miss MAK Designs created just 100 of these black pebbled leather satchels from Cate Adair's sketches. Their exteriors are decorated with a smattering of steel rivets ...

Ever since I was small, I've loved purple. My mother insisted I'd tire of the color, yet even as a thirtysomething the sight of this rich regal hue makes me weak at the knees. Radley's used the color to great effect in its Whitmore Punch ...

Franco Sarto delivers a cute cross-body bag for less with the Dandy.

A real life dandy puts on airs and graces and is overly concerned by his appearance, and this cross-body bag shares these traits. Its PVC body does its best leather impersonation, and ...

The combination of matte leather and gleaming metal mesh helps this Valerie box clutch from Franchi shine.

I've often admired the subtle contrast of black on black. It works so well on the Valerie, with the metal mesh adding a little glitz and the matte leather grounding the ...

Baggallini puts its stamp on the classic doctor bag style with the Berlin.

Frankly this is the kind of purse that's easy to overlook. Its design is neat enough, but it doesn't really do anything to command attention. It's available in 12 different colors, but these tame hues ...

Dooney & Bourke shows rare maturity with this Smith Bag.

Its name is very unassuming and ordinary, but the Smith is one of the best Dooney & Bourke bags I've seen.

Dooney & Bourke's crafted its Smith from lightweight nylon material. This easy care material ...

I generally believe grown women should steer clear of handbags that pay homage to cartoon characters. However this Hello Kitty satchel from Loungefly has encouraged me to change my tune.

I still believe my rule holds true the majority of the time, but this satchel is ...

I've always considered Jessica Simpson a fashion follower rather than a design innovator. Her handbags are nice enough, but they generally seem like affordable alternatives for recessionistas rather than serious fashion contenders. However the pop star's Fontana Satchel has forced me to change my tune.

It's ...

The Modena sounds good on paper, but sadly this is just another lacklustre hobo from Lola Bernard.

I'm not entirely sure where Lola Bernard went wrong here. She's used real leather rather than that cheap synthetic stuff. She's also added some crocodile-esque embossing to make the ...

As we get older colored ribbons start to look a bit silly in our hair. But we can still enjoy the pop of color they provide with this Rianna Clutch.

Warm burgundy, orange, red, and gold ribbons criss-cross this way and that across the front of this sophisticated ...

If you took a classic top-handled satchel and shrunk it down, you might have something like this Edith bag from Melie Bianco.

This purse is very petite but it's made a big impression on style bibles like The Rachel Zoe Report and People Style ...

Kathy Van Zeeland shows uncharacteristic restraint with this Stitchuation Shoulder Bag.

It gets its quirky name from the casual stitching that decorates its voluminous synthetic body. The quilting has a more youthful feel to it than the regular diamond pattern so many ...

With the classic style and rock star flair of its namesake comes the Jagger hobo from Pour La Victoire.

Initially I was disappointed that the accents were kept to a minimum, but the more I look at the Jagger the more I appreciate its ...

Its name suggests royalty, but the Prince & Elizabeth Cross-Body from Zara Terez is much more down to earth than those snooty Brits.

Despite its regal moniker, this cross-body appears really bohemian. Soft suede always takes me back to the ...

A sophisticated shoulder bag that's relatively affordable is music to my ears, so it's only fitting that Zac Posen called this purse from his Z Spoke diffusion line the Melody.

I was instantly attracted to the Melody’s stylish domed top and clean lines. The ...

Yak Pak delivers its usual practicality on a much smaller scale with this cute Latch Wallet.

This is just what I'd expect from Yak Pak. There are no frills or fanciness about it, but a playful print makes it attractive nonetheless. Music fans may cringe at ...

I've been a bit critical of XOXO's cheap and cheerful bags in the past, so I was surprised to find myself falling for its Breakaway Tote.

Perhaps I'm swooning because while this tote is just as affordable as the rest of XOXO's range, it doesn't look as cheap. ...

Fun design and functionality come together in one affordable package with Vitalio Vera's Carolina Cross-Body Bag.

It won't change the world, but I really like the Carolina's design. The oversized bow helps dress up its soft, slouchy shape. Its pleats don't fall as gently ...