I love the sassy spirit of this Tano French Nanny bag. It's got that European refinement, but there's a cheekiness which sets it apart.

Tano's clever signature style is seen again in the French Nanny. This isn’t a brand which embraces bells or bling. The front and back have a clean design, ...

Tignanello is a great brand for generally budget-friendly handbags that use some of the most high quality materials possible for its price range. Some of the designs are somewhat simple and not overly exciting, but the brand's overall style is one that fits two major shopping categories: chic and affordable.

Although Tignanello sometimes ...

Lauren Merkin purses are red carpet favorites, but with the Tatum she's created a clutch that's more rock and roll than Hollywood glamor.

The secret is the patent leather finish, which is given an extra dose of attitude with bold mock croc embossing. The finish isn't likely to fool anybody into thinking ...

With its bright orange finish and massive size, it's impossible to ignore a bag like Kooba's Blake.

It's crafted from patent leather, but the surface isn't as glossy as many on the market. It’s a good thing too, because a color this bright doesn't need to look more daring! To that end, ...

Every gal needs a good basic, stylish tote bag. It's an essential wardrobe piece and an addition that's ideal for those days when you've just got to grab-and-go while getting ready. We all have them, right?

There are also times when entirely practical has to accompany basic and stylish. That's where B. Makowsky got it right with ...

It's got a little name, but the Mia tote from Hype is big, bright, and bold!

This larger than life handbag has enough space inside to hold everything you need, and enough style to impress. The finish is billed as crocodile-embossed leather, but nobody is going to believe this is a genuine ...

If you want a well-respected Coach handbag with a bit of a different edge, then one of the brand's graphic pieces is a great option. Inspired by Coach's first designer, Bonnie Cashin, this cute and colorful slogan wristlet can perk up even the dullest winter day.

In vivid shades and with a stylish scribbled image, ...

The Nausicaa shows a shopper doesn't have to carry your every purchase. Instead, this extra small Furla bag gives you a place for stashing your cash and credit cards.

In a world of oversized shopping bags, this one's dimensions are closer to a petite clutch. The tiny space is lined with suede ...

Carlos Falchi takes a back to basics approach with this metallic leather clutch.

Fans of the brand may be a little disappointed with the traditional leather exterior. After all, Carlos Falchi is famous for working with lust-worthy skins like python, ostrich, and caiman crocodile. This calfskin has a subtle metallic sheen to ...

Just in time for the back-to-school rush comes Bulga's originally named Messenger Bag. Messengers are nothing new, but this one has few details sure to please style-conscious students.

The first thing you'll notice is the fabric. Buttery soft leather is nothing new for Bulga, but it's something a bit different for a ...

Big Buddha gives the hobo a contemporary makeover with the Soho.

It features two of fall's biggest trends: fringe and pyramid studs. Yet by keeping the accents in check, the look is timeless rather than faddish. The fringing is short, ensuring the purse never looks like it's just stepped from the South. ...

This Betsey Johnson Painted Python purse is totally on trend and off the moment. Just don't expect to pull it out next season.

While it suits the current taste for all things 1980s, the fluorescent snakeskin tones are just too vibrant to appeal for too long. Right now though, I love the ...

We've fallen for Lodis purses, whether they're smart and sensible like the Audrey Formal Clutch or as glamorous as the Haley Starlet. Now with the Krush Lola Tote, we see what the brand can do on a larger scale.

This is a bag which strikes that delicate balance between style ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs has a way of bringing style-setting trends into relative affordability. Sometimes, though, he simply brings his past successes back into the forefront, by reinvigorating them for new seasons. This clutch, for example, looks a whole lot like the iconic Dr. Q Magazine Clutch that fashionistas across the ...

When it comes to Global Elements, you never know quite what you're going to get. The label loves to frock up, but it can just as easily keep things casual with bags like this cute Beaded Flower Tote.

While its name suggests springtime blooms, there's just one beaded flower on the bag. ...

With a postmodern minimalist flair, Halston has reinvented the tote bag. It's not hard to see how the Post Tote got its name!

The crescent shape reminds me of a hobo bag, but there's none of the slouchiness we associate with that style. The textured leather gives the handbag a little more ...

Calvin Klein seem to like woven design techniques on their handbags at the moment. Their latest addition, this Liquid Leather Wristlet, features elegant weave on a small clutch scale.

I particularly love the color of this wristlet. Available also in black and "chino", this patent purse works best in the bright tangerine orange shade that ...

Crocheted handbags usually remind me of my grandmother, but Stuart Weitzman shows it is possible to inject youthful energy into the style. Meet the Knit Wit satchel.

While it may look like yarn from a distance the Knit Wit actually features luxurious nappa leather, crocheted to resemble modern blooms. The floral finish ...

This fun shopper shows us that tie-dyed fabrics don't have to look like hippie throwbacks. By keeping things subtle, Magid brings boho style that isn't stuck in the 60s.

The easy breezy look is accentuated by the paper straw finish. It's tightly woven for a little extra strength, but I still don't ...

This fun Global Elements skirt purse is something dramatically different for this party season.

The floaty, flirty skirt shape is effortlessly eye-catching. The billowing body is offset by thousands of rainbow colored sequins and beads. I love the look, but I'm a little nervous about what will happen once the bag is ...

Patent orange handbags are beautifully on trend and are great fun this season. They bring to mind vibrant mod clothing and Vespas.

But this particular orange bag made me do a double take. The Sofie looks an awful lot like Vitalio Vera's Sofia. It’s almost got the same name! But there are ...

The global economic crisis has got us all thinking about where our cash is going, or at least how we'll justify that latest handbag splurge to the man in our life. Tepper Jackson has your line of defense sorted with this reversible tote.

The $120 price tag doesn't just buy you one ...

Sun N' Sand combines the contemporary taste for oversized purses with some fun retro spots to create this Polka Tastic Beach Bag.

These Polka Tastic carryalls are colorful without being lairy. You could never accuse the lime green or orange shades of being washed out, but they're not so bright you'll need ...

It feels strange writing about a handbag that isn't created by any real brand at all. However, I couldn't resist talking about a tote that hits so many popular trends all at once!

Firstly, with crafting, quilting and patchwork make-do-and-mend style becoming increasingly popular, this patchwork tote is just the thing that craft conscious ...

Practicality is pushed aside for a little polish and pizzazz with this dramatic Jil Sander clutch.

Its glossy orange exterior knows how to stand out in a sea of washed-out pastels and conservative neutrals. The patent leather is lovely, but it's the geometric lines which give the purse its x factor. This ...

Fall brings deep burgundies, purples, and blacks out of the closet. If you want to stand out in the crowd, this tangerine colored tote from Ghibli may be just the thing.

This fun mid-sized handbag has a retro style and playful attitude to match its unexpected hue. Quilted suede panels complement the ...

Mad Imports keeps it casual with this cute Leilani clutch.

It's made from natural-toned raffia, jazzed up with an adorable embroidered bird and leaves design. Each Leilani is a little different depending on the color you choose. I love the swooping swallow on this ocean blue clutch, but the blooms also come ...

Mad by Design glam up their usual retro style with this cute Croc Clutch.

The traditional approach means this purse doesn't make quite the impression the brand's other bags do, but that might be part of its appeal. Our clutches can't be showstoppers all the time, particularly when wearing a particularly daring ...

If the time has come to replace your tired old wallet then this Roxy "Cute You" wallet may well make for a great replacement. With its bright rainbow colors and deckchair style stripes, this is a cute and funky accessory.

It is interesting to see a purse like this that isn't closed with the ...

Lauren Merkin shows us that style and practicality can come at an affordable price with the Stella tote.

The traditional boxy tote shape is jazzed up with two long zips running down the front. They give the Stella two distinct looks: sophisticated and refined while zipped up, and casual rocker chic when ...

Safari-inspired fashion has popped up in a few designer collections recently, like Louis Vuitton's safari/nautical Cruise 2010 style. For those of us who appreciate the look but can't afford designer versions, you'll be glad to hear that it's showing up in more affordable brands as well.

This Nine West Sidney bag might ...

Joe's Jeans delivers yet another classic tote bag with the Katie. It doesn't push the envelope or offer a lot that's new, but a bag like this will always find a place in your wardrobe.

Here Joe's Jeans combines casual canvas and elegant leather to create an eye-catching geometric design. The combination ...

One of the best ways to get a top-end designer handbag with a twist is to choose a handbag crafted from unusual yet economical materials. Straw bags are a great idea for this, as the material is cheap yet the designs are very ... well ... designer!

If the vintage style classy straw bag ...

Gustto may not be the name on everyone's lips just yet, but the label's gorgeous accessories have all the right ingredients to turn heads.

The first thing you'll notice on this Sophia is that bold orange leather finish. If you're concerned about the versatility of such a shade, the Sophia may not ...

Furla takes minimalist design to new levels with the Giselle Shopper.

The simplistic curved design is contemporary, yet too basic to appeal to everybody. It offers a very specific look, with large silver grommets the only respite from that plain matte leather. The Giselle may be a little boring for some, but ...

I've come to learn not to expect any certain style from Big Buddha. They've got everything from snakeskin to straw purses, but I have to admit that this Rosy shoulder bag took me by surprise a bit.

Floral is one look I haven't seen from them, though I know I'm not familiar with ...

Fall fashions may be invading the catwalk, but Emilio Pucci encourages us to hang on to summer just a little longer with the Leite tote.

This terrycloth bag captures all the color and casual style of the season with its relaxed fabric and vibrant print. It's available in a range of shades, ...

Elliott Lucca gives us its take on the oversized trend with the Bari shopper. Named after an Italian province, this minimalistic shopper oozes everyday European style.

The design is simple and chic, with only a small logo plate and some subtle ruching near the base to jazz things up. By keeping ...

Hype isn't one of those handbag brands whose styles are easily recognizable to me. However, from what I've seen, it seems that they love to include at least one feature that's interesting and a bit modern to their designs.

With that information in mind, it's no surprise then that this Regina hobo ...

Just one name, so many options: meet the Mad Imports Gigi Clutch.

While most purses simply offer us a range of colors, Mad Imports goes one step further with a selection of fun designs. There are plain versions with cute wooden features including hearts, circles, and butterflies. Then there are the bolder ...

Lovcat plays it safe with its Resin Hardware wallet. It's a purse without bells and whistles, but that's exactly what its fans are bound to love.

The simple flap design means we focus on the vertical stitching and minimalistic hardware. They're elegant touches, adding sophistication and style. The color palette is just ...

Handbags don't have to be taken seriously. Sometimes, as this Loop NYC clutch proves, they can be perfect for having fun.

The Loop NYC Speaker bag isn't anything new. We are all familiar with the great fun squeezed into this boom-box design, with real and working speakers. Now, however, this is available ...

Vogue reports that transparency is one of the trends for the coming summer season. In the same breath, small and decorative bags are fashionable too. Sometimes, however, you can't have both; after all, your shopping and work won't fit in a teeny tiny oh so pretty mini-bag!

This tote definitely hits transparency on ...

Game, set, match! Cole Haan has a winner with their stylish yet sporty Dylan Tennis Tote.

The preppy khaki and orange color combination is perfect for the game of tennis, beloved of WASPs and country clubbers everywhere. Just ask Tory Burch.

This colorful bag allows players to take a step away from ...

Mad Imports has put a twist on the traditional tote with the Bora Bora.

Gone is the traditional box shape, replaced by head-turning coils of raffia. A spiral makes up each side of the tote, and even the base! The totes are available in sedate neutral and brown shades, but the vibrant ...

A handbag that's unique without being too out there, this Mad Imports Opal handbag is sure to be a conversation starter. The bag comes in a sea of colors from punch (purple) to ocean (teal) but also is available in neutrals like natural and espresso.

But I think it's this multi-colored version that ...

I'm not really a butterfly person. I know there are people who are slightly obsessed with the graceful insect, but I don't usually include myself in that group. It's definitely not something I would think to put on a handbag, but if anyone would do it it's Jessica Simpson.

For some reason, ...

Here stands the feature handbag for the coming season.

Why is it so great? The envelope style fold-over clasp hits every trend, all encompassed within a graphic and defined design. The simplicity is what makes it great; the lines are clean and refined. All the work is left to the deep color and structured ...

Gwen Stefani's fledgling line L.A.M.B. has quickly become know for its quirky, offbeat takes on both retro and modern designs. The line's liberal use of color combined with trendy detailing make their offerings stand out in a crowd.

This bag is so eye-catching that I literally ran across Chapel Street in New Haven ...

Harveys, creators of the stylish and environmentally friendly seat-belt bags, have now expanded their range to include this bright and colorful tote. The woven bags, made out of old seat-belts, have been suitably dressed up for the occasion.

Taking on a patchwork quality, you can get these medium totes in color combinations "Peaches ...