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 ...

If bright colors and garish shades are too much for you, then you could be forgiven for assuming that you were out of luck when it came to looking for an eye-catching evening bag. In with the Tina clutch then, to prove this isn't the case.

After all, there are no ...

We've often waxed lyrical about Clara Kasavina's dramatic and dazzling evening purses, but I'm not feeling quite as bowled over by the Rosita puff clutch.

Its python finish is undeniably gorgeous. The silvery surface toughens up the snakeskin, making its oversized scales seem even ...

Kate Spade reinvents the classic quilted flap bag for the space age with her Gold Coast Evangeline shoulder bag.

This purse takes its cues from the classic designs of Chanel, with its turn-lock clasp, front flap, quilting and chain handle. ...

Inge Christopher abandons its usual classic aesthetic for something more edgy with this Elsa minaudiere.

We're used to seeing minaudieres packed with Swarovski crystals on the high end and rhinestones on the low. Either way those faceted stones make them glimmer and gleam when they catch ...

Box clutches have become something of a speciality for Menbur, and so it isn't a surprise to see the label producing yet another solid little evening bag.

Whilst many of the Menbur box clutches are remarkable looking, the  design of this particular clutch is a lot more traditional. ...

The simple things in life are often the best, but sometimes they're just downright boring. The jury's still out on what camp the Sleek clutch from Whiting & Davis falls into.

I admit, my first impression was to dismiss this purse as a half-hearted ...

Hilary Radley brings a bit of glitz to your everyday with this modern Metric Bucket Tote.

This Metric is a great example of the reason I tend to shy away from metallic colors on large bags. On a clutch it'd provide just a pop of shine, ...

I wouldn't blame you if you got dizzy looking at the colored prismatic print on this Puma barrel satchel. But gym bunnies will find it's worth battling the vertigo!

The wild rainbow of colors hides a very smart gym bag. Its appeal starts with the exterior, ...

Get glamorous evening looks with plenty of bling thanks to La Regale.

This particular brand is rarely subtle, but sometimes this is just what you want for an evening bag. Glitz, and sparkle, to make you stand out from the crowd. And this is exactly what you get ...

This clutch may not be the first time we have seen Prezzo use a chunky metal mesh on its purses, but the simple and traditional shape make this a winner.

Metal mesh is a great handbag material, but it does run the risk of being a ...

When is a hobo not a hobo? When it's the Hazard from Puma!

Puma calls this bag a hobo satchel, and I can certainly see qualities of both handbag styles in it. That casual slouch is unmistakably hobo, but its rectangular shape and practical pockets remind ...

Imoshion delivers a hobo with all of the slouch yet none of the hippie spirit with the Catalonia.

I rarely think of synthetic as being a material which can dress a bag up, but that's exactly what the man-made skin does on this hobo. It's of such high ...

Many of us secretly covet the flashy minaudieres from Judith Leiber, but know carrying one of the expensive glittering purses is beyond our wildest dreams. Happily Menbur has come up with a more affordable alternative. Meet the Cimabue minaudiere.

This egg-shaped clutch is daring and dramatic, with concentric ...

After seeing so many of Whiting & Davis' envelope-pushing metal mesh purse, it's refreshing to see the label getting back to basics with this Dimple Mesh framed clutch.

Not that this purse doesn't break a few rules. Rather than using classic flat ...

Carlo Fellini offers an alternative to over-embellished evening purses which this sleek and chic Trish.

A rectangular rhinestone buckle is the Trish's centerpiece, and Carlo Fellini allows it to shine by keeping the rest of the purse blissfully simple. The faceted white gems really pop against ...

Ugh. I am sorry tired of being disappointed by Miu Miu. I know that I should just stop expecting the label to come up with something wonderful, but since it does it every so often, I always approach the line with an ounce of hope. In ...

With Oscars fever in the air I'm thinking about purses that make a dramatic statement. Sure, most fashion critics will be gazing at the gowns, but we all know the right purse can make or break an outfit. I'm not sure I'll see anyone clutching ...

Simple and utterly desirable, this classic silver clutch shows just how to make complex beading look incredibly good!

Unlike many over-decorated purses, there is something understated about the Luna. Perhaps the simple linear shape and angular design keep it so sophisticated; this is no wild ...

The La Boheme brings Jack Rogers' signature chunky stitching to a simple rectangular tote.

If the shape is simple, the design is anything but. Firstly we have that panel of tiny circles of leather, stitched delicately with a cross hatch pattern of thin thread. It's textured, complicated, ...

I don't know about you, but I haven't heard of the Tylie Malibu brand before. It certainly isn't one of the design houses always being bandied about by the fashion elite, but I think that is something of a shame.

You see, the Gypsy ...

Ooh, quilting and art deco inspiration? This cute clutch has both, and as such I love it!

Lauren Merkin has really pushed her boundaries with the Iris clutch. It is totally different from anything she has done before, and it really works. OK, so some people ...

Frilly purses have a tendency to look too frothy for contemporary tastes, so it's refreshing to see Whiting & Davis toughen up the accents with its Contrasting Ruffles Clutch.

By choosing metal mesh over more traditional soft silks or satins, Whiting & Davis creates ...

A lot of people were dubious when Halston chose Sarah Jessica Parker to design its Heritage line. She is, after all, an actress, not a fashion designer, and so many of these celebrity collaborations have failed in the past. But, as it turns out, SJP seems ...

Satchels don't usually do glamor, but the BCrystal satchel is set to change all that!

It may not be genuine leather, but there is no guessing just how expensive this purse could be were it in genuine calfskin covered in Swarovski gems! Instead, the king of cheap, Steve Madden, has substituted the ...

Wow! Talk about eye-catching! This La Regale clutch is a dazzling array of bling and bright vibrant color, perfect for girls who like to make an impact.

Whilst the spider web pattern of glittering crystals adorning the outside of this expensive clutch makes it seem kind of Gothic, ...

Two's Company saves soda can tabs from landfill with this eco-friendly Pop Top Zippered Clutch.

This is a really clever and quirky purse, which shuns traditional materials for a more eco-smart alternative. The pop tops are crocheted together using nylon thread to create a ...

Ducti celebrates the humble invention of duct tape with its fun range of wallets and clutches.

The label uses the sticky stuff to make its coin purses. There are accessories made entirely of duct tape for the purists, and some hybrid designs which allow the creators to push ...

This Zeta minaudiere may well be the most absurdly decorative purse I have ever written about!

You see all the glitter on the intricate floral metal work of this evening bag? That is all made out of Swarovski crystals. They coat pretty much the entirety of this neat little box ...

Style and versatility come together with ease in this Pax cross-body from The SAK.

The purse is made from sumptuously soft leather, which slouches in all the right places. Its weathered texture makes it appear relaxed and worn in, like a favorite pair of ...

Give an envelope clutch some attitude with the Charlie from BCBGeneration.

The shape of this synthetic leather purse is simple. A big flap and thin body mean it resembles that eponymous envelope quite accurately, although you would be unlikely to find one in an exotic snakeskin print down at your ...

There's something a bit fishy about this Giocanda satchel from Serpui Marie.

Puns aside, I can't help thinking about silvery seafood when I look at this metallic satchel. The leather scales adorning its front bring some real personality to the Giocanda's simple box shape.

I love the ...

Savanna takes us back to a more refined time, when men opened doors for the women they courted, and those women behaved like ladies, with this Savanna satin frame clutch.

While so many vintage style purses deliver a modern interpretation of classic trends, this one embraces ...

When I think of Treesje, the Mortale print is what I think of. Vaguely Alexander Wang in inspiration, it is an embossed print that looks bloody gorgeous!

It is lovely, therefore, to see this signature print on a bigger bag than its cute little clutches. Now ...

Mini bags get a bit of a mixed reception in the handbag world. They often try to be too many things, and the risk is that the designer tries to cram everything from a normal sized purse into a mini version.

The Malis mini tote is ...

I've seen some glitzy handbags from Prezzo, but this Multi Sequin Hobo really takes the cake.

I know many of you are retching at the sight of this sugary pink purse, but bear with me. It might be a bit over the top, but I can't ...

Jessica McClintock releases a frame clutch in her Sequins & Satin range.

The over the top heavily sequined exterior of this clutch matches the original version of this bag, although the color scheme has changed. The old one was blue and silver, and the red and silver edition ...

Jessica McClintock hits the evening bag jackpot again with this cute metallic purse.

This frame clutch is a clever meeting of tough and delicate. On the one hand the pleated and folded body is made from a soft silky fabric covered with teeny weeny ladylike ...

Kotur shows us the sophisticated side of metallics with this elegant Peel Flat clutch.

All too often a metallic finish can look too glitzy, particularly on leather or exotic skins. Kotur solves the problem though by using elegant maille. This chain-mail finish is an eye-popping alternative ...

Kenneth Cole uses soft, buttery black leather to great effect on this Smart Draw hobo bag.

Supple leathers always feel luxurious, but they can often make a bag unstructured and impractical. Not so here, where the gentle finish slouches in just the right way. ...

Forget fussy buckles and bows. Jessica McClintock offers clean and classic good looks with this Rectangle Clutch.

Ordered pleats add real class to this rectangular shaped satin clutch. It's given even more structure with its polished metal frame. This touch is a throwback to vintage style ...

J. Renee keeps things uncharacteristically simple with this Makensy clutch.

The Makensy is one of J. Renee's most conservative purses, but I think that makes it one of the brand's most versatile choices. Thankfully here conservative isn't code for boring. Its clean, angular shape is really ...