Laura Matthews has created a purse that lives up to its name with the Furry.

This striking handbag is very furry indeed, but animal activists will happily note that no critters were harmed in its production. Thankfully its gentle smoke-gray stripes ensure it looks ...

Just as every girl needs a little black dress, there's always space in a closet for a little black handbag. Fontanelli hopes to fill that need with its appropriately titled Little Black Handbag.

This purse bears more than a passing resemblance to a Hermes or Mulberry ...

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 ...

Joy Gryson has released her new line of evening purses just in time for holiday parties. The Capsule by Joy Gryson range combines classic silhouettes with exotic materials and semi-precious stones.

Gryson's taken the path less traveled and passed over familiar exotic skins for ...

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 ...

Nina Ricci bucks the trend and creates an evening purse for the pack-rats with its Liane bag.

This is the purse for girls that need more than their keys and lipstick to enjoy an evening out. It's luxuriously large, so you can truly make the day ...

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 ...

Given its name I'm not sure even Prezzo is taking its Novelty Bag seriously. If you're looking for excess, this evening purse delivers.

There's an awful lot going on here. The bag's body is made from quite a lovely tapestry fabric. In fact, I might have warmed to ...

Nina Ricci's created a vision in fur with this Vision Shoulder Bag.

Of course we all know we really shouldn't indulge in genuine furs. But goodness it's tempting when a designer uses the fuzzy material so well. Mink adds real depth to the simple ...

Mad by Design's made a purse that looks much richer than its price tag with this Pearl Phoenix.

Mother of pearl tiles cover the Phoenix's distinctive angular body. The trapezoidal shape is already a showstopper, but the pearlized finish just ...

Bourne takes us back to the 80s with this fun Dita Jeweled Box Bag.

There's a retro futuristic feel to the Dita. That's a strange thing to say, as it's certainly not cutting edge by today's standards. But I can just imagine a girl circa 1984 ...

Mary Frances shrinks down the familiar doctor bag and stamps her irrepressible style upon it with the Bonanza.

As its name suggests, this is a Western influenced concoction. It's cleverly done, with layered beads around the sides creating the illusion of feathers while shimmery panels mimic ...

Add some Middle Eastern flair to your Western wardrobe with this Ruby Tuesday evening bag.

All too often Mary Frances' creations can get a bit kitschy. They come across as novelty items rather than the works of art they should be. But the designer gets things ...

Mother of pearl shell is a classic luxury material, and Serpui Marie acknowledges this fact in a play on the classic Mother of Pearl checkerboard.

Of course, this particular checkerboard is less likely to be seen huddled over by old men than played with and fawned over ...

Using zips as decorative features tends to go one of two ways. It either looks a bit trampy and unnecessarily try hard, or it looks edgy and streetwise. Interestingly, this Santi clutch doesn't come across as either!

The zip edged roses lining the top of this satin clutch actually manage to just look ...

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 ...

Don't worry. This Bee Happy purse from Mary Frances is the perfect pick-me-up!

This kind of sequin covered novelty is just what Mary Frances is famous for. However I think the Bee Happy might be a step up for the brand. Its structured bee ...

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 ...

Be an all out glamorpuss with this Bourne Lara clutch.

This is one of those purses that begs for a floor length gown. It just dreams of being paired with cascades of glittering diamonds, and a killer pair of heels. In essence, this is one for ...

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 ...

Jil Sander gives us an evening bag that knows how to stand out from the pack with this Pyramid purse.

Jil Sander shuns traditional box clutches and frame purses for a much more unique pyramid shape. I'm not sure how practical this design is, but it'll ...

A pineapple is becoming something of a staple in Kate Spades' evening bags at the moment, and the odd thing is that it actually manages to work!

Now, there is no denying that the glittery fluorescent green gem exterior on the Lella clutch is incredibly reminiscent of 1990s club wear. It makes me want ...

Dolce & Gabbana neatly demonstrates the difference a little class can make in a leopard print clutch.

You see, leopard print can be kind of tacky. Done wrong, it looks more "tarts boudoir" than "exotic luxury," and it just isn't good. However, ...

I'll be honest, sometimes Bourne's designs can end up looking a little tacky. This is why I am glad to see a purse that still features its signature bright colors and diamanté, but in a simple and refined way.

The Tamara is quite large for a clutch, ...

Emilio Pucci's famous geometric prints are back on show with this satin evening bag.

This swirling blue pattern is known as the Mindanao, and it really is the star of the show. I love the way this print spices up this bag's satin body, ...

Feathers are one of those curious accents. They're a pretty cheap commodity, yet whenever they're attached to an evening purse it seems to send the price sky high. Coloriffics bucks the trend with this stylish satin evening bag.

The feathers are just as lovely as any I've seen ...

Spring has sprung and floral purses are popping up as rapidly as the new season's blooms. Clara Kasavina gives us a unique take on the trend with this Gardenia Puff purse.

Rather than cover her bag in flowers Clara Kasavina restricts them to the hand sculpted ...

Indulge in the ultimate in luxury with this stunning Kara Ross clutch.

The shape of this particular purse is simple. It's a normal curvy box clutch with an elegant art deco inspired clasp in gold. The shape is sleek, yet its main goal is to let the remarkable quality ...

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 ...

Being beautiful and luxurious doesn't have to mean being brash. This clever little satin clutch shows that there is more than one way to produce a structured handbag.

The structure isn't in the actually shape of the handbag, but the layout of the satin exterior. You see, the ...

The shape may not be original, but this BCBG Max Azria Disco clutch is still very pretty.

There are some designs that designers manage to get away with, even though they look like handbags that have been put together before. The thing is that a elongated mirrored clutch like ...

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 ...

In 2006 Joy Gryson gave us her signature line, Gryson. In 2008 she served up more affordable, youthful accessories with Olivia Harris, a collection named for her daughter. And now, as we're emerging from the global financial crisis, Joy Gryson is offering opulence with ...

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. ...

Mary Frances creates another cute and kitsch little number with this Call Me shoulder bag.

I'm used to novelty bags from Mary Frances, but this one is a bit more obvious than most. Dark beads and jewels create a retro style telephone, ...

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 ...

Just as Juliet swooned for her Shakespearian love, I'm feeling a bit heady as I look at the Romeo handbag from Clara Kasavina.

This isn't a purse for the faint of heart, but if you enjoy excess this may be the evening bag for you. I've ...

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 ...

Wear a bow in a different way with this Felix Rey clutch.

I am going to hold my hands up now and say that this cute quilted clutch, whilst perhaps a little overly sweet, is at the same time totally adorable. It isn't often ...

Decadence and glamor is the name of the game for the Menbur Cano clutch.

From tip to toe, this metal box clutch likes to make an impact. It is undeniably designed for evening wear, and would look ridiculous anywhere else, thanks to the cross-hatch gold tone ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Timmy Woods has really gone all out with this Luscious cross-body bag.

The designer's turned to her favorite acacia wood to create her pouty lips purse, but figured it needed more glamour. And does anything say glamour like Swarovski crystals? Woods has covered this cross-body in ...

Savanna joins the mesh handbag market with this cute little cross body.

I find that metal mesh works best when it is left to speak for itself. Any embellishment generally makes the purse look kind of ridiculous, and therefore it is nice to see that Savanna have elected to ...

Today I wanted to write about a purse that was romantic and pretty, whilst avoiding writing about yet another handbag that is either heart-shaped or covered in the damn things!

And so I came across this glittery little purse from Menbur. It ticks all the boxes, but in an unusual round shape. ...

If you have found a more season appropriate clutch than the Aagaarda, then feel free to let me know!

You see, spring/summer 2011 is all about romanticism. It's about taking florals, and lace, and delicate fabrics, and wearing them in a new and over-the-top way. Think layer upon layer of cream ...

It is always strange to see a Timmy Woods bags that isn't a novelty, and even more so to see one that is affordable too!

Priced at just $65, the Garbo clutch is definitely at the affordable end of the handbag market. However, this doesn't mean that it ...

Evening bags tend to be sleek, chic affairs, so it's refreshing to see Nina Ricci dirty things up with this Tiered purse.

This clutch may be a bit rough around the edges, but I think that only adds to its charms. The exposed ruffles ...