Tano abandons its usual colorful crunch leather for a modern metallic with this Mini Me Cross-Body Bag.

I'm not usually a fan of metallic leathers, but this one is much mellower than most. The silver hue is quite subtle with just a hint of ...

Serpui Marie takes snakeskin into the future with this ultra modern Nancy clutch.

There's something about the silvery snake finish that makes me think of the space age. Its metallic finish is ultra modern, and so is its clean, minimalist design. I'm particularly drawn to the ...

Kavu's created a backpack for girls on a budget with the Samish. Its name is quite appropriate, because this backpack appears to be the same as many others on the market. Its shape and design are very familiar, but there are a few key aspects that make ...

When I fantasize about my ultimate handbags, they're almost always Judith Leiber minaudieres. Their high prices put them out of my reach, but their exquisite crystal covered bodies and expertly rendered details always make me swoon. But perhaps I should reevaluate my stance, ...

JJ Winters has crafted another celebrity favorite with this Tiny Turtle clutch.

I haven't always warmed to the label's purses as, in my opinion, they try too hard to follow trends. The Tiny Turtle takes a different approach though, and it's a stronger bag ...

Don't be fooled by its hard exterior. This HardCase Shinny Clutch from J. Furmani is a feminine beauty at heart.

I love the combination of cool metal and soft fabric used here. The frame is modern, angular and artistic. It's a gorgeous contrast to ...

Fossil takes us back to the 70s with this boho inspired Modern Cargo Tote.

The buttery soft leather gives the Modern Cargo its casually cool silhouette. The slightly shiny skin reminds us that it isn't the best quality leather, but it's better than most materials at ...

Coloriffics ditches its usual satin for heavy metal with this Silver Frame Evening Bag.

Its name is descriptive but it doesn't express the Middle Eastern heart of this handbag. I imagine you might be able to find an exotic looking purse like this in the bazaars ...

With the holidays approaching, my social calendar is beginning to get crowded. These events provide a perfect excuse for splashing out on a dramatic evening bag, something like this Rosa tote from Clara Kasavina.

This eye-catching top-handled purse makes a nice change of pace from classic ...

Marilyn Monroe remains one of the world's most enduring stars. Almost 50 years after her death she's still emulated and adored by celebrities and fashion followers alike. No doubt Carlo Fellini will hope the clutch he's created in her name is every bit as timeless.

He's ...

Bourne delivers glitz and glamour in a convenient hand-held package with the Stephanie clutch.

Love it or loathe it; there's certainly no ignoring this purse. Its egg shape is eye-catching, particularly as it's covered in tiny glittering sequins. And if we still weren't paying attention, there's an oversized ...

Baggallini's created a clutch to take us from a coffee catch-up with the girls to a dinner date with the Monaco.

Like the rest of the label's range, the Monaco is free from frills or frippery. But there's something refreshing about its minimalist design. Its styling is clean ...

I haven't always been a Juicy Couture fan, but with this Gifting Bow clutch it's created the kind of purse I'd love to find underneath my Christmas tree.

Big bows like the one adorning this clutch are Juicy Couture staples. They're unashamedly ...

If all the bright colors from Coach's youthful Poppy line were starting to make your eyes hurt, then feast your peepers on this sexy silver Ostrich Feather Purse.

Genuine ostrich feathers fall softly from a wide band of hand-sewn beads and faceted jewels. The ...

Inge Christopher gets Gothic with this beautiful Charlott Clutch.

I can't help thinking of intricate old architecture and stained glass windows as I take in this purse. Bold golden satin peeps through black lambskin leather, which is laser-cut in an elaborate floral pattern. The effect is ...

As if metal mesh wasn't already retro enough, Whiting & Davis treats us to a bit of 70s color with this Opposing Stripes clutch.

This is a discolicious purse with its wide stripes and bold metallic colors. I really like the way ...

J. Furmani gives us a stylish satin purse with a surprisingly affordable price tag with this pleated clutch.

Perhaps I shouldn't be so surprised by the cheap as chips price. This is J. Furmani after all, a label which prides itself on its accessible evening accessories. ...

When we think of Vegas we think of wild nights and plenty of bling. And this box clutch from Inge Christopher certainly lives up to its flashy name.

The large asymmetrical Swarovski crystals decorating this classic box clutch make it a whole lot of fun. They're ...

It's been some time since I've swooned over Coach, but the label has me in raptures with its Flagship Leather Dowel Flap handbag.

The bag sees Coach returning to its roots, celebrating classic designs which are clean and refined. I love the buttery softness of the ...

Carlo Fellini lets the clasp do all the talking with this gorgeous Natalie clutch.

This purse is all about that large semi-circle clasp. The closure is studded with rhinestones, adding the bling that this fairly simple clutch needs to stand out. I like this classic combination ...

Inject a little luxury into your everyday life with this Beirn tab wallet.

Nobody needs a special occasion to wear snakeskin when they've got this glitzy wallet. It's a real showstopper with its silvery finish and subtle snake scales. Some girls may long for more traditional mottling, but ...

Be & D dishes up girly glamour with this flirty Austin clutch.

I really shouldn't love this purse as much as I do as it breaks all of my fashion rules. I rarely warm to metallic purses, especially when the shiny finish is paired ...

Badgley Mischka cleverly creates the illusion of real luxury with this snake printed Tess Dome satchel.

Badgley Mischka has taken a few fashion risks here, but I think each one has paid off. Snake print has the potential to look like an inferior copy ...

B. Makowsky ordinarily focuses on the trends, but with its Classics collection it takes a more traditional approach. This Vivian satchel is a great everyday option for girls who prefer a little more polish in their purse.

This satchel is free of the embellishments ...

Anya Hindmarch looks to put an end to parking change headaches with this playful Parking Change Pouch.

Anya Hindmarch loves to create accessories for very specific purposes, but this one probably looks the least kitschy. The silver leather should be a lovely complement to ...

I've admired the buttery soft leather of Alla Leather Art's day bags for some time. Now with the Butterfly wristlet, we see what the label can do on a smaller scale.

In short, I'm impressed. This wristlet is fairly simple, but it's sucked me ...

Although Stella McCartney is a great apparel designer, I don't always love her bags. I really respect her dedication to animal rights and the environment, but sometimes her eco-materials just don't hold her styles very well. This seems to be changing, however, and this metallic boucle ...

7286 is Lindsay Lohan's pet project, something to keep the starlet occupied while she's waiting to land that next movie role or wind up back in rehab. I must admit that I haven't seen a lot of the collection, but if the Fifi is any indication the ...

I've weirdly been saving this review for a couple of days. In a saving the best for last sort of way. I'm not sure why. Although Lanvin is one of my favorite lines, I don't really go in much for satin or sparkles. Still, there's something really ...

We've always known Magid could create great casual daytime accessories, but we've recently learned the fashion house knows how to turn it on after five. This Sequin Stripe Heart Clutch is one of Magid's most adorable, and affordable, evening accessories.

There's something about a heart shaped purse that ...

Christian Louboutin's line of Sweet Charity bags is one of my favorites. Which is kind of unusual actually, because I'm not into glam or sparkles or any of that stuff. Despite this, I find the design of bags very compelling. Especially this very glittery ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs is really pumping out the high octane, inexpensive bags this season. This metallic shopper definitely gives you a lot of bang for the buck.

I am completely mesmerized by the ultra gloss on this tote. Seriously, have you ever seen anything this shiny? I'm ...

Tory Burch gets rustic with this Rattan Flap Clutch.

Rattan is less luxurious than the materials Burch usually plays with, but it's perfect for this warm weather we've all been enjoying. The geometric wicker weave makes this rattan feel a bit more sophisticated than it normally ...

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 ...

Marc Jacobs personifies American chic. Seriously, this man is the patron saint of fashion design American-style. This oddly named Baroque Single Saffron bag is a great example of how Jacobs makes women all over the world love the red, white, and blue.

The silver on the ...

Nine West serves up some serious attitude with the Rockin Out satchel.

I've seen so many fashion designers attempting to create edgy, rock and roll looks, but never quite like this. Narrow strips of synthetic are threaded through silver chains to create a striking ...

For a while now I've worried that Miu Miu's accessories may be blending into the background. They were perfectly polite, but they didn't seem to rev me anymore. But there's no danger of this mini flap shoulder bag being ignored!

The starburst ...

Go all dramatic and armored with this metal mesh version of the funky Felix Rey Isabell clutch.

The quilted leather version with its big solid metal bow was, quite frankly, awesome. That makes for some really big shoes to fill, and any other Isabell ...

The Disco City mini bag from Foley & Corinna takes a favorite brand design (that curved handle and long shape) and applies it to a mini bag format. The result? An unusual looking purse with enough added glamour to really make ...

We know Magid as a cheap and cheerful brand that loves to create casual accessories from woven paper straw. But every now and again it steps out of its box and delivers something unexpected like this satin clutch.

This purse is a thing of real beauty, ...

Oh to be rich and famous, to have an overinflated bank balance and a jam-packed social calendar. Because those are just the kind of circumstances I need to justify indulging in this delicious evening purse from Maddalena Marconi.

Often this opulent European label goes ...

We can always count on La Regale to create chic evening accessories at affordable prices. But rarely do we see La Regale offering a purse as modern as this one. This Pinwheel Beaded purse is a great option for girls who embrace contemporary fashion.

We tend ...

I don't know about you, but I don't like to spend a lot of money on after-five accessories. My social calendar just isn't busy enough to justify a purse that won't get a serious workout. However, all too often affordable clutch purses look just as ...

Woven leather is a high end designer trademark, but you needn't spend the big bucks to enjoy this look. J. Furmani replicates this luxury staple with this more affordable woven metallic clutch.

OK, so no one's going to mistake this purse for a Bottega ...

Well, it really is true love with this perfectly named "True Love" tote by Rebecca Minkoff.

You see, I love it when Rebecca Minkoff truly embraces her dark biker side. She is more than capable of fusing edgy metal work with leather in a way that ...

Like so many of her designs, Diane von Furstenberg's Philomena clutch has become a bohemian classic. The pared down shape of the bag is always combined with exotic and inventive materials that take it to a new level of style. This studded snake print ...

If I said "dimpled metal bow," you might be forgiven for thinking that the resulting creation would be terribly ugly. Instead, however, Lauren Merkin has shown that she really can make anything work!

The fold-over shape of this clutch is simple, which is perhaps why ...

Bourne gets pretty in pink with its Pru clutch.

The angular folds in the satin are really quite lovely, and a great way to bring the classic frame design into the 21st century. But perhaps Bourne should have stopped there.

The structured rhinestone covered bow seems like an afterthought ...

Cute Japanese style is channeled all the way through this wood and fabric purse.

There is something about this organic silver purse that puts me in mind of a Japanese pagoda. Perhaps it is the little wooden handle at the top. Maybe, however, it is the floral blossom print, or the ...

Fruit prints are all over the fashion world at the moment but many of the pineapples and bananas are hard to wear in the real world! Thankfully I think Kate Spade has managed to make the trend much more wearable by keeping ...