Embossed leather is the way to go when you want the look of exotic material without the price tag. Whether using the technique on real leather or manmade material, brands have caught on to the popular trend, and embossed bags of crocodile, ostrich, snakeskin, and more are flooding in.

There are two things about ...

I normally throw my support behind any new eco-friendly bags, but I must admit that this Baggu line has me scratching my head.

The brand has taken its popular reusable shopper and added a president. I'm not quite sure who would want to carry a shopper with the screen printed face of ...

B. Makowsky is one of those rare designers who always seems to hit the mark. While his bags are never right for the red carpet or a glamorous night out, it’s hard to resist them when you're looking for a casual everyday purse. With Christmas just around the corner, it seems ...

I've counted myself among Botkier fans for some time now, but I'm starting to like the brand more and more as its newest handbags are released.

Some of the brand's styles just seems to get better as it evolves, and this Logan shopper is a perfect example, in my opinion. Soft leather, zippers, ...

Ahoy me hearties! The time has come to walk the plank! Shiver me timbers!

*Ahem* Apologies everyone, but there is something strangely entertaining about this simple pirate bag, and I simply couldn't help myself!

The funky skull and crossbones transfer brings a hint of individuality to a simple canvas shopper. The symbol never goes ...

If you're planning on braving the malls for a spot of Christmas bargain hunting, you'll need a good shopper in tow. While your best gal pal fits the bill, I'm thinking of a leather variety. Meet the Tignanello Touchables Belting Shopper.

This is one of those special beauties which combines style and ...

The Nausicaa shows a shopper doesn't have to carry your every purchase. Instead, this extra small Furla bag gives you a place for stashing your cash and credit cards.

In a world of oversized shopping bags, this one's dimensions are closer to a petite clutch. The tiny space is lined with suede ...

More of us are saying no to paper and plastic and carrying our purchases home in reusable totes. The Jesse B. Collection helps us embrace that eco-friendly trend with this Surfer Shopping Bag.

Baby blue and orange tones clash delightfully in the art deco print. They may be complementary shades, but it's ...

The Mademoiselle collection from Guess has the kind of easy bags you can wear on a regular basis knowing that they'll go with most casual, everyday outfits.

I wouldn't carry the Mademoiselle N/S Shopper to a night at the theatre, but this handbag has plenty of other practical uses. It's significantly sized interior is ...

This fun shopper shows us that tie-dyed fabrics don't have to look like hippie throwbacks. By keeping things subtle, Magid brings boho style that isn't stuck in the 60s.

The easy breezy look is accentuated by the paper straw finish. It's tightly woven for a little extra strength, but I still don't ...

I might be a little biased when it comes to reviewing Tignanello styles because I think they have some fabulous handbags, but I'm sure I'm not alone in liking the look and design of this Soft Touch Ball Shopper.

One of my favorite features of this moderately affordable purse is its real leather ...

Alexander Wang has quickly developed a following with his edgy, rock-n-roll infused designs. I'm not a formal member of the cult or anything, but I happen to think the man's a genius with black leather. In his hands, leather looks heavy metal hard, but feels buttery soft.

The Hilary shopper is a handbag ...

If you're going to lay down a few hundred dollars for a handbag, I tend to think it should be either something completely stunning that you can't live without or a classic style that will go with nearly everything. You might as well get your money's worth, either with lots of attention or plenty ...

Furla takes minimalist design to new levels with the Giselle Shopper.

The simplistic curved design is contemporary, yet too basic to appeal to everybody. It offers a very specific look, with large silver grommets the only respite from that plain matte leather. The Giselle may be a little boring for some, but ...

Elliott Lucca gives us its take on the oversized trend with the Bari shopper. Named after an Italian province, this minimalistic shopper oozes everyday European style.

The design is simple and chic, with only a small logo plate and some subtle ruching near the base to jazz things up. By keeping ...

Vogue reports that transparency is one of the trends for the coming summer season. In the same breath, small and decorative bags are fashionable too. Sometimes, however, you can't have both; after all, your shopping and work won't fit in a teeny tiny oh so pretty mini-bag!

This tote definitely hits transparency on ...

Vera Bradley brings her famous pretty and floral patterns to a different handbag shape.

In a useful and retro hold-all shopper design, this cute and attractive handbag is full of function. It even has inside slip pockets and a removable base, perfect for adding that little extra space. Whilst not the biggest tote ...

If you're feeling in the mood for some free-spirited fashion, you'll love this Tolowa Shopper from The SAK. With a quirky mix of prints and a variety of details, this handbag is about as boho-chic as they get.

Just like the Dandelion Flap, the Tolowa includes a specially-made print by artist Gilles ...

We've all seen those country and western inspired purses that are so overworked they look like they’ve come straight from the rodeo. The SAK keeps it chic with the San Antonio, a shopper that knows when enough is enough.

The long tassels and eye-catching embroidery on the handles and side accents give ...

The time has come to pimp up your shopping bag. Old plastic or paper bags simply aren't ecologically sound, as well as having the ability to make any outfit look worse than it is! The problem is that in this scary and recession damaged economical environment, the last thing we want to ...

When I saw Anya Hindmarch's "Meat and Poultry" tote, I thought it was adorable and wished there were more like it. Well, sometimes wishes do come true. 

Here's another in the new line of totes by Hindmarch. This one is printed in dark pink ink with an old-fashion milk bottle and ...

There's nothing like a day on the beach with a cloudless sky and a cloudy tote bag to carry all your favorite beach toys in. This sweet Stella McCartney tote is perfect for just that sort of day.

The huge 21" x 14" x 5" size is generous enough to fit every last ...

There will always be those handbags that you'll have to pack away with the rest of your summer clothes when fall hits. This Maxx New York Amazon Large Shoulder Bag is exactly the type of accessory that won't last past the warm months but will provide plenty of style in summer.

Though ...

This just might be the best-looking Kathy Van Zeeland handbag I've seen. Her usual style is sometimes a tad too fussy and overdone for my taste, but I really like the easy style of this High Five Top Zip bag.

It still has the designer's signature details like bold hardware, a large ...

B. Makowsky has struck gold again with the Toulousse Shopper. The designer keeps it simple and relies on some old favorites to create a purse that's both contemporary, yet classic.

The first thing you'll notice is that soft, supple leather. The buttery soft calfskin is available in a range of colors, from ...

With nearly every handbag brand, there's sure to be a logo-printed collection to showcase the company's emblem. Coach and Dooney & Bourke are probably the most infamous and easily recognizable prints for this marketing ploy, but other brands try valiantly to follow suit.

The only problem, however, is that people generally ...

Elie Tahari takes patent leather from the dance floor to the shopping mall with the Rory Shopper.

The glossy black fabric is usually a glammed up affair, but I'm not sure it really works here. The shiny patent body doesn't look too difference at a glance from a common garbage bag. The ...

Valentino rules the red carpet. And for good reason. His clothing is timeless, sophisticated, feminine, and the very definition of chic. His accessory line is an extremely worthy accompaniment to his clothing. And this to die for Rose Vertigo Shopper fits right in.

There are a lot of florals around this season. Floral ...

We have all probably, at some point, dreamt of being a detective. Mainly as a kid in a flight of tweed fancy, playing with magnifying glasses, flat caps and imaginary sniffer dogs. My whole childhood was spent in imaginary play, which is perhaps what attracted me to this bag.

Its catchy name is the ...

The SAK is known for its affordable yet stylish leather creations. It's abandoned its uptown girl image here for something that's a little more hippie-chic.

This shopper is from The SAK's eco-friendly SakRoots line. Its hand-crocheted body is crafted from an environmentally friendly combination of bamboo and viscose yarns. The rich ...

If there is one problem with totes or hold-alls, it that is that they look bulky. Stuffed with your treasured belongings, they are full of lumps, bumps and are unattractively bulgy. This bag, however, is here to put an end to all ungraceful totes. Dior once again offer a solution to an age ...

Don't you love a fashion label with a great name? As any marketing guru will tell you, having a great name can move your brand from average to brilliant. Make Love Not Trash have done just that, with an environmental statement dressed up in trendy 60s philosophies. It is the main reason that ...

The SAK shows us just how effective a pared back design can look with the Ashbury Shopper.

There's nothing overworked about this. The lines are simple and the embellishments are sparse. But that doesn't make it boring. Such a minimalistic approach allows us to get back to basics.

We admire the leather with ...

Miu Miu has long been a favorite brand of mine. Alongside the more traditional and classic designs of Chanel or Vuitton, Miu Miu screams contemporary, modern and youthful. Its exciting and eclectic designs are favorites of budding fashionistas and style icons. Personally, I love it because they can make even an ordinary ...

Happy Earth Day! That's right, I'll take any excuse to shop for a new bag, and Earth Day is today's.

Reusable totes are one of the easiest, trendiest and most fashionable ways to help the planet. This Envirosax Organic Bamboo Bag is even eco-friendly in more ways than one.

It's reusable. Duh. It's ...

It's a great idea to have a colorful summer all-purpose bag in your arsenal that features a wide range of colors you often wear. I have a very summery striped bag with a mix of primary and pastel colors that match tons of items in my wardrobe. I'm always relieved to find ...

Green shopping is the it-phrase of the moment. We are all encouraged to think green, buy environmentally friendly, think about our impact on the world. So, how do we go about doing it, without sacrificing all we hold dear? Well, I think I have found the answer. Shop while you give!

Here ...

This colorful tote is a lot louder than many of Nancy Gonzalez's creations, and that might be just what makes it so appealing.

There's a place for cool and conservative, but every now and then I'd love to carry a shopper like this and really let loose. It's made of strips of ...

There's not a lot about the Florence Shopper's function that differs from the Jakarta Shopper. While the Florence lacks the exterior storage seen in the Jakarta, it makes up for it with its interior compartments. The details and styles of the two B. Makowsky bags are very different, but the idea is ...

Alexander McQueen is known for his darkly sophisticated looks and his ingenious use of textures. The Woven Wishbone Shopper combines both of these elements to create a bag that is avant garde, but still wearable.

The combination of fringe and woven leather on this bag make it look somewhat yeti-like, but not in ...

This bag is totally hip-to-be-square. All of the nerdy conservative details of the Shelby add up into something that's really fabulous, and totally not the sum of its parts. 

The tan is the faded reddish brown of wallpaper and side-paneled station wagons. They're calling this color nutmeg, which I think is just fine. ...

Anyone familiar with Jessica Simpson's brand won't be surprised by this Dresscode tote. I think I could easily recognize the company's signature look on it from a line-up of handbags (if that ever existed). As far as Jessica Simpson purses go, this one's a prime example of everything the brand offers.

The ...

Sometimes less really is more, and that's definitely the case with Furla's Giglio Shopper. It doesn't take a lot of risks, but there's something so refreshing about its simplicity.

A little contrast stitching is the only embellishment needed for the spicy red leather exterior. The calfskin is glazed, toning it down and ...

This roomy shopper does more than just provide ample space for toting things around. The Nine West Justine bag combines faux leather and just a hint of cotton webbing for a contemporary casual look.

I find the result of the combination appealing. The addition of cotton material on the front pocket and double ...

Roberto Cavalli is known for his bold, flashy designs. And I'll tell you what, nothing says Cavalli to me like animal print with gold accents. This Zebra Print Shopper is what Cavalli is all about.

But this isn't your ordinary, everyday, plain old zebra-striped bag. The print on this tote is intricate and ...

If you're going to get a large leather shopper, it might be a good idea to look for one in a neutral color so it won't overwhelm an outfit due to its sheer size. Of course, sometimes a big bright or patterned bag like the Cole Haan Genevieve Plaid is great ...

At once edgy and casual, Furla's Carmen Zipper Shopper can effortlessly add style to your everyday wardrobe.

The buttery soft patent leather gives the Carmen its unmistakable slouch and shine. The shoulder straps thread through grommets at the top of the purse like a drawstring, enhancing the Carmen's casual appeal. But it's ...

Canvas totes are a favorite accessory of eco-conscious chicks. Their environmentally-friendly finishes are as strong as Mother Nature, and perfect for bold prints.

In that tradition comes the Longchamp Spot Shopping Bag, a purse named for its fun dotted design. Small blue, green, and turquoise spots are set against the natural ...

Givenchy dress up the traditional shopper with the royally titled George V.

The black leather finish may not be revolutionary, but it's still worth coveting. The calfskin is sumptuously soft and subtly textured with a natural grain. Complementary black stitching runs from top to bottom and around the middle, creating a ...

Though the recent fashion weeks are concentrating on fall clothing and accessories, this pastel purple handbag from contemporary designer B. Makowsky really puts me in the mood for spring clothing.

The patchwork leather with tone on tone stitching is a subtle way to add some interest to a satchel. It's not as ...