Summer may be but a distant memory, but this casual Max New York Washington clutch is keeping the season alive with its easy, breezy style.

Natural toned woven raffia always looks relaxed, but it's made a bit more versatile with the addition of patent ...

As a thirty-something I tend to look down my nose at many youth lines. They often seem too cutesy, and too desperate to meet the approval of budding young fashionistas. Standing high above the the try-hards is Kensie Girl, a fashion house that makes me ...

It might not be as innovative as its name suggests, but the clean design of this Original Tote from Jessica Jensen has still turned my head.

White leather is always a show stopper, at least when it's brand new. Few colors can make the impact of ...

Elliott Lucca interprets classic vintage style with this elegant Alicante satchel.

This handbag has all the hallmarks of a bygone fashion era, from its structured frame to its delicate clasp. Its woven finish calls to mind the classic designs of Bottega Veneta. This purse costs far ...

Bold citrus yellow piping helps this Berit cross-body bag from Donald J Pliner really pop.

The combination of this shocking hue and pale aqua blue leather is very unexpected, but that's exactly why I like it. Who wants to be predictable? On a more ...

Why spend hundreds, or even thousands, on a purse for your big day? After all, this Boca Crepe bag from Coloriffics costs just $49!

Happily it doesn't just have price on its side. This clutch really is lovely, with its criss-cross ribbon accenting its clean, front ...

Allow me to fantasize for a bit, to pretend that I have a bulging bank account and that I live in a grime free world. Because if I did live in the land of my imagination, I'd snap up this Carlos Falchi Kite ...

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's fashion lines rarely do any favors for their fans. While the designing twins create some lovely handbags and apparel items, they tend to come with inflated price tags. But the sisters have shown they do have a generous side; they're releasing a ...

If you thought Baggu only created reusable shopper bags, think again. With this Daypack the label shows us it also knows a thing or two about backpacks.

This backpack has a fairly traditional design, but its nautical sailor stripes give it a bit of personality. I love the way those ...

I must admit whenever I hear a fashion house describe its bag as perfect, I instantly become more critical. It's such a strong word, one that indicates that its creation is beyond reproach and without flaw. So does Anne Klein's Perfect Tote deserve its moniker?

In ...

Remember when I wrote yesterday about the inconsistency of B. Makowsky's handbag collection? I should have known as I was singing the Varick satchel's praises it wouldn't be too long before the designer disappointed me. And he has with this Alexis shopper.

Like too many ...

Victoria Beckham has created a one-off luxurious crocodile skin handbag that's sure to be on everyone's Christmas wish list. But most of us won't expect to find the ultra opulent shoulder bag sitting underneath our tree on December 25. With a hefty price tag ...

I really love where Burberry has been taking its designs lately. It's added a whole lot of street style to its usually traditional aesthetic, and the effects are awesome. This cotton tote is the perfect balance of preppy and edgy.

Although white cotton may not be the most practical ...

How do you dress up an ordinary shopper bag? If you're Kathy Van Zeeland you add leopard spots and colorful graffiti and create the Tag Team.

Honestly it's not a design approach I'd suggest. It looks really unprofessional, the kind of thing ...

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 ...

It might not quite have me on my knees, but I've fallen hard for Big Buddha's Layla.

I can't help thinking of the Matelasse bags as I take in the quilting on the Layla. Just as Miu Miu did before, Big Buddha's stepped outside the ...

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 ...

If you can't quite afford Juicy Couture’s classic Daydreamer tote, the iconic American brand may have created the next best thing. Meet the Trompe l'Oeil Canvas Tote.

This cute tote features a Daydreamer bag adorned with a fun satin bow, just like the real ...

Former reality TV starlet and head of Whitney Eve, Whitney Port, has created a new tote bag for summer's upcoming music festivals.

The casual canvas tote is decorated with an Aztec style graphic print. It's not going to revolutionize the fashion industry, ...

Embrace your silly side with this fun Ginia Epoxy satchel from Nicole Lee.

The Ginia isn't decorated with Swarovski crystals, grommets, studs, or any of the accents we typically see embellishing high-end handbags. Instead it's covered in colorful epoxy charms. These plastic decorations look a little ...

Whiting & Davis puts a retro spin on its metal mesh purses with this Mesh & Lucite Elongated Clutch.

Often metal mesh has a classic, vintage vibe, but this one seems to take its inspiration from the swinging sixties. The aqua-colored brass mesh is ...

Why choose between paper or plastic? You can have both when you're carrying this Tattletote tote from Rebagz.

The tote is made from recycled paper strips woven together to create a stylish wicker surface. Its finish features retro pink and red dots, or does it? While the pattern ...

I've recently been bowled over by the sumptuous and affordable leather purses from Alla Leather Art. However while its Rondo hobo is right on trend, it's sadly left me a bit cold.

I worry that Alla Leather Art has tried too hard to please ...

Reed Krakoff wouldn't have been one of my picks for top accessory designer a few months ago, but I'm really warming up to his low key brand of elegance. This leather and python clutch is seriously cool.

I'm usually a strictly black clad monochrome sort of girl, but ...

Tignanello reminds us of the power of pebbled leather with this Power Pebble Shopper Tote.

I really like the shape of this tote, which is more rounded and voluminous than the traditional boxy design. This silhouette is perfect for emphasizing the quality of that pebbled leather. ...

The SAK embraces its feminine side with this Floral satchel.

It looks like woven wool from a distance, but the Flora is actually made from a high-tech fiber called polypropylene. It's a strong material often used to create carpets and ropes. It doesn't look quite so ...

The Jesse B. Collection takes a break from its traditional frame clutches to create this casual Morgan carpet bag.

Its dimensions may be a bit of a departure for The Jesse B. Collection but all the hallmarks of the brand ...

Cheep and cheerful handbags are just the sort of thing to buy as the end of the month approaches, and your purse strings tighten by the day!

This ZH Collection is just the ticket. You see, the $54 price tag is more wallet friendly than most, yet it ...

If you left a four-year-old girl alone with a perfectly good leather handbag, some gemstones, and a glue gun, you might expect to return to find something like the Senso. But I never imagined it'd be created by someone with the designer cred ...

Roxy began as a surf line, but lately it's expanded operations to create more everyday accessories. This Sweet Home hobo is another Roxy purse that begs to be taken away from the shore.

With its generous dimensions and buckled front pockets, this is a hobo that ...

Roger Vivier shuns more popular animal prints for a healthy dose of cow with this Pochette Missive.

I appreciate a designer looking outside the box. I understand that reptilian prints and jungle animal patterns have been done to death. But cow? On a logical level these ...

DKNY has been sort of off and on all season. It's run the gamut from trendy and quirky to classic and low key. Unfortunately, DKNY's version of low key is, well, a little boring. This textured leather bag is making me yawn.

The textured off-white leather is crisp and summer ...

Prezzo has given the humble fanny pack a luxurious makeover with this unusual metal mesh waist bag.

This Prezzo purse is one for the sophisticated traveler, or the girl who's trying to be. Because honestly, I'm not sure a fanny pack can ever be ...

When not getting obsessed with patchwork and branding, Coach can actually produce some understated handbags!

The Carly is one such example, where the designers have finally produced something other than the original patchwork version. The thing is, simple works, and it is nice that the label has decided ...

As Australian handbag labels go, none is bigger than Oroton. The fashion house has been churning out high quality purses since its inception in 1936. But even the greats make a mistake, and I think Oroton has with this Heritage O Tote.

The O Tote has ...

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 ...

Wowsers, those are some blinding stripes! This is a handbag-meets-visual-illusion, and it manages to kind of work.

The Seersucker Vionette clutch steps away from Kate Spade's typical retro style. Don't get me wrong, this is still retro, but rather than paying homage to the quaint ...

We all love LeSportsac's practical purses, but sometimes the label's prints can feel a bit tired. So I'm thrilled to see this Pixie bag from the label's recent collaboration with funky American label, Joyrich. Its contemporary leopard print gives this LeSportsac staple an extra hit ...

I haven't always warmed to the trend-conscious designs of Laurel and Sunset, but there's a certain something special about the Natie hobo.

Wide horizontal stripes in pretty, frothy shades adorn the large, slouchy handbag. It's unashamedly girly, but I love the sweetness of these ...

Kavu's never tried to go toe to toe with high end fashion designers. Its accessories never bow to trends, or attempt to turn heads. Instead it marches to the beat of its own drum by consistently delivering affordable and practical bags like the Sydney satchel.

The Sydney's packed ...

I thought I loved an ice cold can of Diet Coke as much as the next girl, but I'm starting to reevaluate my stance. It seems there are women out there who love the low calorie soda so much that they'd ...

I have to admit that Stella McCartney isn't one of my favorite accessory designers. I appreciate her commitment to environmental and animal causes, but her eco-materials often don't make for the best designs. This has been particularly true of the Falabella line. But, surprisingly, this ...

Is it just me, or is Juicy Couture getting more tasteful by the day?

The Sunday Straw clutch doesn't look like a traditional Juicy Couture handbag. There is no velour, no pink. There are no diamanté gems! Instead, the chosen color scheme is cream and tan, perfect for coordinating with ...

Ordinarily I shy away from Guess' trend conscious approach to design, yet there's something about the Gibraltar satchel that I just can't resist.

All of the major hardware trends are represented here: studs, grommets, and angular zippered pockets. It could have easily appeared too much, but I'm glimpsing ...

Giuseppe Zanotti embraces the 80s with this fun crystal covered clutch.

Its sleek white leather body is jazzed up with spiky crystals. These gems look a bit intimidating, but they also add punch to the dramatic V-shaped design.

With those jewels polished to a point I can't ...

Gucci is celebrating Mother's Day with the release of the Mamma Bag, a pretty, practical tote with heart. A quarter of the sales of the limited edition handbag will help UNICEF's HIV and AIDS programs attempts to stamp out HIV infections in newborn children around ...

Tracy Zych isn't the only handbag designer enamored with the NBA. Hammitt has just released a limited edition Home Team bag to celebrate its favorite team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

This handbag is much subtler than Tracy Zych's colorful creations, with its white leather ...

Felix Rey's designs have been so whimsical lately that I'm not sure whether I'm supposed to take them seriously. The oversized hearts, bows, and smiley faces would be perfect for a junior line, but they're a bit harder to accept from a grown-up fashion house. ...

Canada's WANT Les Essentials de la Vie is getting into the spirit of the London Olympics early, with the release of its limited edition De Gaulle bag.

If you were contemplating which colored handle you'd ...

Evans takes its cues from Lanvin with this ladylike Ribbon Chain Bag.

The structured flap over design and navy grosgrain ribbon accents certainly call to mind the famed French fashion house. The contrast of the navy ribbon against the white purse is striking, and the threading ...