Big Buddha's created a stylish handbag for the season with this Chloe satchel.

This is one of those special bags that appears much richer than it really is. The luxurious look comes from the zigzag weave, which elegantly dresses up the purse's synthetic body. The stitches ...

Betsey Johnson hopes to win our hearts with this playful Be Mine Again satchel.

I don't expect she'll impress anyone who isn't already a fan though, as this bag doesn't stray too far from her traditional loud and proud approach. The bag's ...

Only a few hours ago I fell hard for Balmain's Abroad shoulder bag. Just like that lovely purse, the Kaira has silver chains decorating its dark leathery skin. However while they're similar on paper, this satchel sadly comes off looking like the poor cousin.

Perhaps that's inevitable ...

Etienne Aigner, where have you been hiding? The usually pedestrian fashion label has created an uncharacteristically fashion forward satchel with the Krista.

If I didn't know better I'd swear this was the work of some high end European designer. Its honey colored snake embossed leather is ...

Dooney & Bourke abandons its usual bright colors and youthful designs for something subtler with this Panama Barrel Satchel.

There's a summery charm to the Panama's beige coated linen, which is dressed up with black leather trim. However the design ...

Allow yourself to be romanced by this Casanova satchel from Rebecca Minkoff.

The Casanova has been one of Minkoff's most popular designs for some time, and it's little wonder. It's got a classic charm, but its unusual scalloped flap and delicate turn-lock closure ensure it's more ...

Some well placed pleats make this Bea Satchel from MZ Wallace as pretty as a picture.

This satchel really is all about the pleats. The vertical folds create texture and drama on this simply shaped satchel. Simple doesn't mean boring here though. The silhouette is ladylike ...

The always affordable Melie Bianco serves up an alternative to high class woven satchels with this Sydney bag.

The Sydney obviously takes its cues from Bottega Veneta and other high end designer labels, although its weave is much wider than the ones these fashion houses employ. ...

Big Buddha's encouraging high class women to consider animal-free leather with this Uptown Satchel.

Big Buddha tends to favor synthetics rather than real leather, but it's rare to find them as lovely as this one. While it's a bit thin the leatherette is very soft. It ...

Lindsay Lohan and Kristin Cavallari help set the trends in Hollywood, but you don't need their bulging bank accounts to steal their style. These starlets both love this Splendor Satchel from Moni Moni.

I'm not sure the Splendor is quite as magnificent as its name suggests, ...

Tory Burch plays it safe with this Norah Satchel.

This is the kind of the handbag that every girl needs in their wardrobe. It's sedate enough to suit any situation, its color ensures it works easily with any outfit, and it's large enough to hold anything ...

Sara Berman steers clear of the trends and takes a more traditional approach to design with this Daphne Lady Satchel.

Frankly I'm thrilled to see a Sara Berman bag that's not covered in studs or frills. By keeping things simple we can better appreciate ...

It's only fitting that Rebecca Minkoff called this satchel the Covet, because that's exactly what it's making me do!

It's the ideal blend of old meets new with its golden turn-lock closure and sexy red leather finish. It's got a lovely classic look about it, but ...

Is there anything more cheerful than a yellow handbag? As I'm looking at this Puma Originals Mono Satchel in the color it calls spectra yellow, I can't think of a happier alternative!

Of course such a vivid hue won't be to everyone's taste. Personally though, I ...

Just as I was bemoaning the lack of stylish knitted handbags, several have come out of the woodwork. If the cheap and cheerful approach of Pilar Abril's Sixta left you longing for something more luxurious, fix your eyes on Proenza Schouler's Book Bag.

Despite its ...

As winter approaches, woolen handbags are coming back into vogue. However all too often knitted purses seem as stylish as Christmas themed sweaters. Thankfully Pilar Abril's done it right with the Sixta satchel.

The secret is the conservative, complementary colors. The chunky cable knit body could ...

Australia's Oroton label epitomizes sophistication and style. But all it takes is one overdone element to take a beautiful bag like the Henri Satchel from gorgeous to gaudy.

Perhaps that summation is a bit harsh, but it's disappointing to see a label become tackier over time. Oroton has ...

Miquelrius gets teens ready for the new school year with this School Chic satchel.

The design, with two young friends, is classic Jordi Labanda. However I can't say I'm completely behind the slogan below it, which indicates the girls are reading the best ways to keep their boyfriends ...

Marc Jacobs is one of those rare designers that always surprises. Sometimes he's creating colorful, whimsical accessories, and on other occasions we see him taking a more traditional route. However with Marc Jacobs, traditional is never a euphemism for tired. This ...

Lulu Guinness brings her trademark sense of whimsy to a traditional structured satchel with the Zoe.

At its heart this is your classic satchel, with its distinctive elongated shape and rolled handles. I look at this base and think "What a timeless accessory." Lulu Guinness though ...

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching, it's worth noting the work that fashion designers do to help find a cure. Jordana Paige is one such generous handbag maker; she donates 10% of the retail value of every sale of her pink Knitter's Satchels to ...

London Fog serves up more of the sophisticated military style that made it famous with this Jessica satchel.

Despite its feminine name, this satchel is far from girly. Its buckled strap accents and antique brass hardware give it a modern masculinity.

The slightly too shiny and stiff ...

Lodis reminds us that there are few things more compelling than high quality leather with its Synergy Libby satchel.

This domed handbag is made from shrunken leather, which is buttery soft and deeply textured. It's the sort of skin that just begs to be touched, which ...

When done well, a nude handbag can be one of the fashion world's most versatile creations. But in the wrong hands this mellow color can make any design bland. Sadly that's what we see here with Lauren Merkin's Lizzie satchel.

The workmanship on this handbag is ...

Kenneth Cole delivers a fun take on patchwork with this Easy Piecey Satchel.

It looks almost as if Kenneth Cole took pieces of bronze metal sheeting and nailed them to this purse. I'm not ordinarily a fan of metallic leathers, but the color does ...

Kate Spade seems to have been inspired by sweet hard candy when she created this fun Seersucker Treesh satchel.

It's very simple, but I love the playfulness of the flamingo pink and cream stripes. These adorable stripes are continued on the rolled dual straps ...

It takes a certain girl to pull off pink. And if you're that girl, I'm sure this Sabrina Satchel from Joe's Jeans will be right up your alley.

To be fair, this isn't an over the top girly girl purse. Its pink color is bright but ...

Jessica Simpson brings just enough glitz to this Prima Donna satchel.

Given its name, I fully expected this satchel to be a real show pony. However, at least in basic black, this satchel goes just far enough. The studs are small and applied sparsely ...

It might not be very high class, but my inner boho chick has fallen in love with this Blues Satchel from Jesselli Couture.

This bag is a real free spirit, with colorful embroidered patterns decorating its rich teal velvet body. The accents perhaps are more fashion ...

I've long admired Jalda's clutch purses, with their contemporary designs and high quality materials. What a shame that designing flair didn't translate to this much larger Paula satchel. It's got some solid elements, but sadly it falls flat for me.

Let's start with the positives. That blue Italian ...

Hilary Radley brings some modern style to a traditional satchel with the Buckler.

Angular buckled straps give the Buckler its name and personality. I really like the way these details set off the satchel's compact design. I'm less enthusiastic about the crocodile embossing on the synthetic, ...

Gustto brings some youthful flair to the traditional satchel with this Bonnie bag from its diffusion Miss Gustto line.

The Bonnie isn't a bad bag, but it's got a bit too much going on. I don't mind the diamond quilting which decorates the sage green faux ...

I've never been one of Guess' biggest fans, but against my better judgment there's something about the Avignon that's caught my eye.

I really shouldn't like it, as it goes against so many of my handbag mantras. Its logo is so large that it's almost obnoxious. Its trim ...

I don't know about you, but I'm not looking forward to the conservative neutrals of fall and winter. I'd much rather indulge in something brighter, and this Candy Jelly bag from Furla fits the bill.

It's not as luxurious as the leathers that Furla typically works ...

London based designer Orla Kiely has joined forces with People Tree for a new sustainable collection.

The limited edition fall line features a handful of printed purses alongside preppy cardigans and sweaters, shift dresses, and trench coats. Artisans in India and Nepal ...

Denim has to be one of my favorite affordable accessory materials. Synthetic often look shiny and cheap, while traditional cottons can appear a bit too casual. However denim manages to be a bit more versatile, seeming relaxed yet luxurious at the same time, so I was thrilled ...

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 ...

Ed Hardy accessories rarely float my boat, but the loud label's come a little closer to pleasing me than usual with the Filina satchel.

I'm certainly not head over heels, but there's a certain charm to the blue suede fringing and matching chunky handles. Washed canvas ...

Dooney & Bourke shows it's done some growing up recently with this sophisticated Florentine satchel.

This elegant creature is a world away from the rainbow colored signature bags and Disney collaborations I've come to associate with this youth label. Here it shows a much more adult ...

A classic satchel shape in a black color doesn't sound too exciting, does it? But Cole Haan shows us the potential in these traditional elements with this Jade satchel.

The Jade has been a staple of the Cole Haan line for years. But it's ...

CC Skye gives us exotic good looks without the four-figure price tag with this Onie satchel.

If this bag looks familiar, you might be a fan of the fashion pages. Pop princess Katy Perry and former reality TV star Olivia Palermo have both been spotted stepping ...

Fashion matriarch Coco Chanel once told us to always take one thing off before we leave the house. This sound tip has saved many a girl from looking overdone when they stepped out. It's a shame that Big Buddha didn't take this sage advice when ...

I really like the way Max Azria affordably interprets the trends with his diffusion label BCBGeneration. I think this Sophie satchel may be one of the cleverest yet.

Quilting often makes a material feel richer, whether it's leather or a satiny fabric as we see here. However the ...

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 ...

I haven't always warmed to Anushcka's hand-painted bags, but this adorable Mini Multi-Pocket Flap Satchel has enough charm to win me over.

In many ways it doesn't stray too far away from Anuschka's formula. The watercolor painted design is familiar, as is the pebbled leather. But I love ...

I've always sort of liked Chloe's Elsie line, but the material choices haven't been particularly versatile. This new nude update is on trend, colorwise, but totally classic.

Nude is a color we've been seeing a lot of, lately. It's kind of the new black. Or maybe the new white? ...

Proenza Schouler isn't one of my personal favorite lines, but its aesthetic is so reliable and minimal that I can't help but respect it. The Keep It All is a truly timeless, beautiful satchel.

This merlot color immediately makes me think of the 70s. Like it ...

See By Chloe is usually one of my favorite lower priced designer lines, but not this season. The Chloe collection has been looking great, but See seems to be suffering from a serious lack of creativity. This Carmen tweed satchel is uninspiring and just plain boring.

Houndstooth is ...

I've felt a little back and forth about Jimmy Choo this season. But this Catherine calf hair and leather satchel is a seriously posh way to add a little pop of drama to your daily wardrobe.

The Catherine combines textures and materials beautifully. The smoothness ...