Linea Pelle takes whipstitching out of the country with this urban Jules Cross-Body.

I really like the way the label cleverly interlinks the whipstitching and silver hardware. The effect is edgy without being obnoxious, strong and confident but not brash. Black leather would have been an ...

Lily Waters serves up another colorful quilted handbag with this Casey cross-body.

In many ways this is more of the same from the designer many hail as the new Vera Bradley. We've seen her work with vibrant quilted cloths many times before, However its ...

We've all heard of handbags that charge your cell phone while you're on the go, but most of these innovative fashion items cost a mint. Urban Junket offers a more affordable alternative which is every bit as tech savvy with its new battery powered bags.

Urban ...

I'd begun to tire of Jeffrey Campbell's fringe decorated accessories. It seemed like the designer was trying too hard to shock with vivid colors and unusual fabrics. However he's got the formula right with the Sneakout Cross-Body Bag.

The Jeffrey Campbell hallmarks are there. ...

All too often Hilary Radley’s bags look as cheap as their price tags. However the label gets things right with the Perched cross-body.

Here Hilary Radley has rejected trend conscious elements in favor of a more timeless design. I love the way the deep ...

Helena de Natalio once wooed me with its lush Argentinian leathers and rich jewel colors. However it strays from its usually contemporary design aesthetic with this Jamie Pouch. Sadly, it's a lesser purse for it.

Perhaps I'm unnecessarily biased against the Jamie, as it's ...

I'm usually such a champion of the Marc by Marc Jacobs line that it's actually making me feel a bit queasy to give it a bad review. But even the most fashionable of designers has a bad day, and unfortunately, Mr. ...

Frye's usual Americana style gets a modern city makeover with this Cameron Cross-Body Bag.

I really appreciate that Frye's reined in its signature look here. There are none of those usual country and western accents that often make Frye's purses seem like novelties. This new urban ...

Emilie Sloane goes pretty in pink with this Diane Cross-Body Bag.

This purse is perfectly pleasant, with a sugary pink base and cute floral print. The lime green trim and strap are an adorable complement to the Diane's feminine finish. It looks pretty, but something tells ...

Diesel promises to put a smile on your dial with its Happy Days Richie Cross-Body Bag.

The Richie is one of several Diesel bags named after Happy Days characters. They all share a similar retro feel which wouldn't look out of place ...

Cleobella makes a strong style statement with its Adanna Cross-Body Bag.

Like the rest of the Cleobella collection, the Adanna has a cool bohemian feel. However unlike many of its accessories, Cleobella's thought outside the box on this one. This isn't merely boho by numbers. Without ...

See by Chloe takes us back to the swinging sixties with this bohemian inspired Celyn Cross-Body Bag.

The See by Chloe line has always been a more playful cousin to Chloe’s signature collection, so while this bohemian styled bag is quite different ...

It might be some 45 years since Diane Keaton's striking heroine hit screens in Woody Allen's romantic comedy, but Annie Hall continues to be one of pop culture's most enduring style icons. CC Skye pays tribute to this fashion pioneer with ...

Bodhi's never been shy about making a style statement, but all too often its quirky accessories feel unwearable. So it's refreshing to see the label taking its signature style down a few notches with the Spring Street cross-body.

Bodhi's got the balance right here. ...

Never one to take fashion too seriously, Betsey Johnson serves up another whimsical creation with this Fruity cross-body.

I can't help smiling as I look at the big yellow lemons and delicate red flowers covering this cross-body purse. The print is very busy, with ...

Chicago based accessories designer Brynn Capella is rewarding her loyal customers with free shipping on all pre-orders of the Lauren cross-body bag from her new Wildflower collection.

From now until April 9, shoppers can enjoy free shipping on the reinterpretation of her most beloved ...

Oscar and Anna has released the Has Been, the latest addition to its Take Me Out line.

While the purse has a sweet retro charm, it seems a little demeaning for a company to suggest it's past its prime! However at least Oscar ...

With a needle and thread Patricia Nash has made her Como cross-body bag something special.

Patricia Nash has handstitched horizontal lines around the body of this burnished brown leather purse. By using a paler thread than the leather Patricia Nash has ensured the stitching ...

Jason Wu offers a luxurious take on the cross-body with this elegant Jourdan purse.

This cross-body is a world away from the casual cloth accessories we see teens toting to music festivals and the classroom. The Jourdan is a cross-body for adults, and ones ...

Guess' accessories have always been a bit hit and miss. Frankly if I'm honest, most fall on the miss side. But the label gets it right with the Port Grimaud Cross-Body bag.

The weathered fabric has won me over. It almost appears like a ...

Vans serves up a cheap and cheerful cross-body with some retro flair with this Triple Threat.

The words triple threat reminds us of those rare talents that can do it all. Those shining stars act so convincingly, sing like a bird, and dance ...

Once I found Jeffrey Campbell's brightly colored fringe covered purses quirky and creative. However I'm starting to feel like I've seen it all before.

I wasn't impressed by the combination of burlap and leather on the Hoffman, and I'm similarly unmoved this time around. ...

Chocolate's created a purse that's as pretty as a picture with the Sevina.

The oversized velvet bow acts as a cherry on top of this simply shaped cross-body. It might be overly flamboyant, but strip it away and the Sevina would be too easy to overlook. ...

Franco Sarto delivers a cute cross-body bag for less with the Dandy.

A real life dandy puts on airs and graces and is overly concerned by his appearance, and this cross-body bag shares these traits. Its PVC body does its best leather impersonation, and ...

Its name suggests royalty, but the Prince & Elizabeth Cross-Body from Zara Terez is much more down to earth than those snooty Brits.

Despite its regal moniker, this cross-body appears really bohemian. Soft suede always takes me back to the ...

Fun design and functionality come together in one affordable package with Vitalio Vera's Carolina Cross-Body Bag.

It won't change the world, but I really like the Carolina's design. The oversized bow helps dress up its soft, slouchy shape. Its pleats don't fall as gently ...

With a cute bow and sweet chunky fringing, Treesje could only call this cross-body purse a Cherub.

I suppose we should be thankful Treesje's used camel colored leather. I rarely get excited about this neutral hue, but it saves the Treesje from being sickly sweet. The ...

Not content with just one butterfly themed purse in its arsenal, Timmy Woods has released through Butterfly Bag.

While the Mariposa had bold wood-toned and black colorings, this Butterfly Bag is much more subdued. The white wood body is speckled with gold, giving it ...

Tianni follows Ed Hardy's lead with this Rose Tattoo Cross-Body Bag.

Sadly this bag comes off as a poor imitation of those gaudy graphic bags. I've never really warmed to Ed Hardy's bold prints, but at least they were part of the label's original ...

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 ...

Stuart Weitzman channels New York City cool with this Soho Bond bag.

This cross-body isn't quite as dramatic as the purses from his forthcoming anniversary collection, but there's an understated charm about it. It really captures the essence of the borough ...

Rampage gives the classic boxy-shaped satchel a modern makeover with the Caden.

At its core this is a very traditional satchel, but its tough attitude makes it much more contemporary. I'm not usually a fan of metallic hues on large handbags, but the weathered finish on the gunmetal ...

Bally has created a special Taisten man bag exclusively for Nuance-Watson stores in Hong Kong.

The Taisten bag is designed with the iconic red and white racing stripe of Bally's famous Trainspotting Light theme. Its cross-body style is perfect for busy city dwellers and jet-setters alike, ...

Marc Jacobs' playful personality is on show with this Petal to the Metal shoulder bag.

Such a saccharine purse won't appeal to everyone, but I love its sugary pink leather. The golden bird buckle ...

Mad by Design embraces its silly side with this Sunflower Cross-Body Bag.

One look at this purse and you know it's never going to become your go-to accessory. Its distinctive flower shape won't suit high brow events or business meetings, and it'll be too ...

Lulu Guinness offers up her iconic lip print with more subtlety than usual with this cute Emily purse.

You have to look closely to see the lips at all, but that's part of this cross-body bag's appeal. Rather than jarring blood red pouts Guinness has opted ...

The fashion world may be looking ahead to spring, but Lucky Brand lets us hold on to winter for a little longer with this Taluca Lake cross-body bag.

The Taluca Lake brings a cold weather feel to Lucky Brand's bohemian vision. The ...

Liz Claiborne hasn't had a lot to smile about of late. Its business has gone through so much upheaval that it's a wonder it's had any time to create fashion. So I thought I'd look at one of the label's cheeriest ...

Latico Leather celebrates studs with this Delilah cross-body bag.

If you aren't a fan of the metal accents you probably won't look twice at this purse. Hundreds of the brass nail heads cover this handbag's large boxy pockets. It could easily have been overkill, ...

For some time now I've been coveting the oh-so-cute purses from Kensie Girl. But every fashion house has a bad day, and it seems Kensie Girl had its when it created the Bow It Up cross-body.

I really ...

Jeffrey Campbell takes his typical flamboyant style down a few notches with this Hoffman bag.

The Hoffman is very unassuming when compared with his fringed Rizzler backpack and neon colored Abbate purse. Those bags made real style statements, and while they didn't speak to ...

Whether you're hitting the high streets or trawling through market stalls, Gorjana's created a great bag for busy days with the Madison.

Gorjana's buttery soft leather is extra appealing in this poppy teal shade. The color is perfect for brightening up a drab winter day and ...

Ellington's opted for functionality over flair with this Mia cross-body bag.

While it lacks the fashion forward accents that style conscious women look for, there's a certain charm to the design. I really like the look of the bright blue nylon against the tan leather accents. ...

Elie Tahari's taken a chic and simple approach to design with the Emory cross-body bag.

The basic fold-over design is one we've all seen before, but I appreciate Elie Tahari's execution here. The leather is thick and plush, so the shape has a bit more volume ...

Bodhi takes its cues from New York’s East Village with this Avenue B cross-body bag.

Just like the Alphabet City street that shares its name, this cross-body bag oozes modern attitude. It almost looks like someone's taken a switchblade to the flap, an edgy ...

B. Makowsky delivers a cross-body bag with a military twist with this Billie purse.

I like the way that B. Makowsky keeps its accents subtle. The studs that dot its flap and the gentle contrast stitching are clearly military inspired, but they're not obviously ...

Abas helps us carry the essentials in style with this Terry mini cross-body bag.

Exotic embossing is so hard to get right but Abas nails it every time. The glossy python finish on the Terry is no exception. I'm particularly fond of the subtle mottling of this Grecian ...

Marc Jacobs takes us from day to night with this gorgeous Karlie purse from his affordable Marc line.

The Karlie's fresh spring green color initially turned my head. Marc Jacobs calls it lime, but I don't think that description does it justice. It doesn't have that ...

Whiting & Davis walks on the wild side with this bold Gatopardo cross-body bag.

The Gatopardo features the label's signature metal mesh, but its animal print gives it a more modern feel. Animal prints are classic, but I'm not always a fan. ...

Big Buddha may have created its most outrageous purse yet with this Studio Cross-Body Bag.

The name calls to mind Studio 54, the New York discotheque frequented by a who's who of 80s celebrities. I doubt this bag would have looked out of place there, but ...