Sherpani puts functionality ahead of fashion with this Mia shoulder bag.

It's not that this messenger-style shoulder bag is ugly, but it doesn't have all those things that make us turn green with accessory envy. It's not made from an exotic skin, or even a soft, ...

Cole Haan proves the old adage that good things come in small packages with this Ali mini crossbody bag.

The deep blue patent leather has really turned my head. It's so dark that it's almost navy, and polished to perfection. Its heady ...

If studs are on the way out, Vieta clearly didn't get the memo. It celebrates the metal accents with this Letha cross-body bag.

The Letha's studs are delicate, but there's nothing subtle about the way the label uses them. They're applied with a heavy hand along the sides ...

Prada serves up the classic design that it does best with this Saffiano Lux tote.

This is a very traditional tote, but it's Prada's attention to detail that makes it something special. Its leather is of the highest quality, and its craftsmanship is first rate. I ...

Nicole Lee dares to be different with this bold Ilyssa tote.

Nicole Lee rejects the trends and classic styles to create a tote that really stands out. There's so much going on here that it's difficult to take it all in. There's the buttons decorating the ...

Miquelrius gets teens ready for the new school year with this School Chic satchel.

The design, with two young friends, is classic Jordi Labanda. However I can't say I'm completely behind the slogan below it, which indicates the girls are reading the best ways to keep their boyfriends ...

Wallets are often regarded as the poor cousin of handbags, a less stylish and more practical alternative to leather arm candy. Matt & Nat reject this notion with the Loren, a purse that deserves its time in the spotlight.

Frankly I'd be reluctant to hide this ...

Mad Imports, or May Y Sol as its also known, typically creates summery accessories from raffia. The Eloise has all those hallmarks, yet its styling makes it appropriate for use all year round.

The tightly woven raffia takes on the appearance of heavy cloth here. From ...

Travelpro is preparing to launch the Maxlite 2 collection, its latest range of lightweight travel bags. The 11-piece line features expandable rollaboards, expandable spinners, regular and rolling duffels, a rolling tote, and a garment sleeve.

The bags are Travelpro's lightest, but they also don't skimp ...

I've long admired Jalda's clutch purses, with their contemporary designs and high quality materials. What a shame that designing flair didn't translate to this much larger Paula satchel. It's got some solid elements, but sadly it falls flat for me.

Let's start with the positives. That blue Italian ...

Giani Bernini dresses up the traditional woven straw purse with this sophisticated Dreamstraw.

The name seems to suggest that this handbag is all our woven straw dreams come true. That could be overstating the point, but I do appreciate what Giani Bernini's done with this accessory ...

Ghibli delivers a healthy dose of luxury with this Jeweled Reptile Clutch purse.

With embossed leathers coming a long way in recent years, bags made from authentic python skin are becoming a bit of a rarity. PETA might not approve, but this blue snakeskin is really ...

Denim has to be one of my favorite affordable accessory materials. Synthetic often look shiny and cheap, while traditional cottons can appear a bit too casual. However denim manages to be a bit more versatile, seeming relaxed yet luxurious at the same time, so I was thrilled ...

Elie Tahari embraces minimalist style with this Melody Tote.

Totes are rarely as simple as this one. Its dark blue denim is cut in a traditional box shape and silver chain straps are threaded through. There are no ruffles or frills, no sequins or studs, not ...

I love minimalists. They always restrain themselves to releasing just a few accessories and leave it at that. Jil Sander is no exception, and this two-tone leather clutch shows off her signature clean style in a pretty remarkable way.

The colors on this clutch make my heart go pitter ...

Ed Hardy accessories rarely float my boat, but the loud label's come a little closer to pleasing me than usual with the Filina satchel.

I'm certainly not head over heels, but there's a certain charm to the blue suede fringing and matching chunky handles. Washed canvas ...

Donna Sharp serves up more of the same, but on a smaller scale than we've seen, with this Mini Connie bag.

There's nothing wrong with clinging so fiercely to a design vision, of course. It's a great way to build brand loyalty, as fans can rely ...

Luxury label Hemyca has created an affordable limited edition handbag to benefit British charity Age UK.

The pretty velvet purse is adorned with rose details and available in ruby red and sapphire blue. These jewel tones are perfect for the fall weather ahead, and ...

Think you can't find a real leather handbag for less than $100? Bisadora shows us that low prices don't always mean cheap materials with this leather studded hobo bag.

On paper this leather studded hobo seems irresistible. It's got a classic hobo crescent shape to root it in ...

Cross-body bags tend to be casual affairs, but Bally has dressed the style up with this elegant Christa purse.

I immediately fell for its easy blend of retro and contemporary influences. Its sturdy structured design is a bit of a fashion throwback, but its bright blue ...

Few people need one of Baggallini's practical purses like busy New Yorkers. So it's only fitting that the label has created this handbag to pay tribute to Big Apple natives.

Baggallini bags are never known for their style, but I think this one is ...

When it comes to Ashley M, we never really know what we're going to get. It might be paying homage to a pop culture hero, serving up some silly novelty, or even channeling high fashion. Or with this Sailor Skill Striped ...

Alexander McQueen was known as a fashion rebel, but every now and then his legacy label delivers an accessory that's relatively quirk free. There may not be a space in your closet for skull-decorated minaudieres or knuckle duster clutches, but I'm sure we could all ...

Some pretty patterns helps set this Mallory coin purse from Amy Butler apart.

Amy Butler offers us an impressive 11 prints, but I think this cotton vine navy one is my favorite. Given its name I guess those pale yellow shapes are heads of ...

I have been pretty openly dubious about Stella McCartney's collection, but I almost always love her designs for Adidas. The Shell is definitely no exception. I'm really excited by its combination of beauty and utility.

The blue nylon material on the Shell is a winner, across the board. The ...

Oh, Jimmy Choo, why are you doing this to me? Usually, I have such nice things to say about Choo's designs, but this is definitely an exception. This glazed canvas tote is overpriced, busy, and honestly, kind of tacky.

The print on the Scarlet's material is what's really ...

Jessica Simpson seems to be trying to channel Manhattan's trendy Tribeca region with this duffel sharing its name. However this handbag still seems more country bumpkin than big city beauty.

The problem is that this duffel tries too hard to be a fashion rebel. Its large ...

Some girls are too guarded to wear their heart on their sleeve, but they can wear it across their body with this cute heart shaped purse from The SAK.

This woven purse looks like it's made of wool but it's actually crafted from polypropylene, a durable ...

Nicole Lee shows uncharacteristic restraint with this Candace Boston Bag.

It seems the cheap and cheerful label may have taken more than a few leaves out of Louis Vuitton's design book here. The signature print with its flowers and diamonds seems inspired by Louis Vuitton's more ...

Carla Mancini takes the hobo back to its bohemian roots with this Amelia bag.

The casual slouch and long tassel accent give the Amelia its new age feel, but it's not as rustic as many hobo bags tend to be. The cobalt blue leather is very ...

Hilary Radley offers an antidote to all those sequin covered, frilly evening purses with this Foreign Press clutch.

The Foreign Press is a much more relaxed accessory with an almost messenger bag-like flap design. Some well places stitching and seams do all the talking, ...

Miu Miu is no longer on the top of my favorite lines list, but every now and again they come up with something that really surprises me. This studded leather shoulder bag is one of those bags.

The blue color of the leather is absolutely pitch perfect. ...

Anyone who knows Nicole Lee knows she never takes herself too seriously. Her accessories are fun and just a little frivolous, but they never fail to make a style statement. And with the Floria, she seems to be saying "I really love flowers!"

If you don't ...

I rarely warm to Ed Hardy's tattoo graphic covered accessories, but I have to tip my hat to the designer for creating this unusual Helen tote.

With so many totes looking like cardboard cutouts, it's refreshing to find one with a style all its own. It ...

Guess is back to its old tricks with this Visage east-west satchel. Fans of the label are likely to love its exotic impersonation, but I can't imagine this satchel will win the brand any new fans.

When done well, exotic embossing can be a wonderful way to enjoy ...

Gucci might be an age old fashion powerhouse, but the line has had its share of ups and downs. Lucky for all of us, Gucci seems to be on a major upswing. This Ride tote is both a contemporary classic and a nod to its glorious past.

The blue ...

Elliott Lucca shows we don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a luxurious leather weave with this Millana bucket bag.

I'm smitten with the stormy blue colors of this woven surface. It's almost like a tie-dye, but without the hippie dippy vibe. The ...

Roxy promises plenty, but with its Spicy hobo it delivers a bag that's lacking in heat.

Labels set themselves up for failure when they choose such ambitious names for their bags. If you promise us spice, you'd better deliver it! However this hobo is just like so many ...

Missoni has designed a limited edition shoulder bag to celebrate the opening of its latest London store.

Fashion houses typically release limited edition accessories while opening stores to line their own pockets, so it's refreshing to see Missoni moving in a more altruistic direction. Proceeds ...

Chloe is one of those lines that is somehow able to take contemporary designs and inject them with a giant dose of feminine charm. Its styles never look too trendy or saccharine, which is a major feat. This new take on the June Bow bag is ...

Vieta gets girly with this Laurie Shoulder bag.

I hope you like bows, because Vieta gives us plenty of them. The four small accents are removable and able to be positioned wherever you like. This is a fun little gimmick, and one I can imagine tweens ...

Vera Bradley's embraced its whimsical side with this adorable Hannah bag.

For too long it seems Vera Bradley has relied on diamond quilting and classic designs to stamp its mark on its accessories. But in recent seasons we've seen Vera Bradley move in a slightly different ...

Treesje's promising us bliss with this Nirvana cross-body tote.

I'm not sure whether it's going to take us to a higher plane of existence, but I am charmed by the Nirvana's softly pleated body and rich coffee colored leather. The pleating keeps the silhouette relaxed, while the structured ...

Tod's plays it safe with this very traditional Toujours Shopping Tote.

When I imagine a tote in my mind, it looks exactly like the Toujours. Its traditional shape, its minimalist design, and its clean lines are all trademarks of the style. The rich blue color is a bit ...

Tianni serves up zips, zips, and more zips with the Elle Tote.

Vertical zippers decorate the front of this rectangular synthetic handbag. At first I thought they might have hidden a practical secret; some hidden pockets or expandable sections perhaps. But no, they're merely an aesthetic detail designed ...

I don't know if you missed it, but we've written about the Mairie before. In fact, it was less writing and more just a condensed form of passionate lust, albeit in written format!

Now the luxury leather brand has reinvented the bag, and it is ...

Stone Mountain's made a handbag for the nine to fivers with the Working Girl.

Its pretty pink color might not seem very office appropriate, but I think the sedate styling and gentle hue of this purse would help most working girls get away with it. The ...

Sonia Kashuk has created a purse which offers more than we might expect with this Geo Foldover clutch.

This is your classic cheap and cheerful clutch, or at least it appears to be. Its nylon body points as its affordable $14.99 price tag. It's not at ...

Sondra Roberts embraces summer with this Cut-Out Tote from her SR Squared line.

The combination of natural toned woven raffia and poppy blue synthetic trim is perfect for warm weather use. It's cute and casual, the kind of look that's made for pairing with cut-off shorts ...

I've long been admirer of Soapbox's quirky retro styles, so I was disappointed to see the label take a turn for the ordinary with The Nell satchel.

From the outside there's really not much that we haven't seen before. The crocodile embossing seems like a halfhearted ...