Cynthia Vincent brings military flair to the classic shoulder bag with the Vincent, a modern bag from her youthful Twelfth St. diffusion line.

The devil's in the details here, and those details are delicious. The gently rounded bucket shape is lovely, especially in black ...

Christian Dior seems to have taken inspiration from a chef's hat when creating this Granville shoulder bag.

I apologize for making that comparison, I really do. I know that once the image is in your mind it's very hard to shake. But for the purposes of ...

Victoria's Secret babe Alessandra Ambrosio has one. So does blue-eyed actress Megan Fox. And unlike so many other celebrity favorites, you could have one too. Meet the Leight Luxe Fringe Bag from CC Skye.

I'm not sure it's quite as luxurious as its name ...

Bulgari has such a way with materials that it can make even a drawstring handbag seem elegant. This Monete Shoulder Bag is a delicious case in point.

It's strange that I'm so drawn to this shoulder bag because it's everything that I ordinarily hate. I tend ...

Bisadora promises us a design that's more fashion forward with this Runway Baby Belle.

Sadly though, this feels like more of the same from the label. It's not exactly a bad bag, but its name promised so much more flair. Instead the ...

Balmain abandons its typical taste for the avant garde for styling that's actually easy to wear with this Abroad Chain Shoulder Bag.

It seems like Balmain has taken its foot off the pedal a bit here. This clutch is much more relaxed than the ...

Once upon a time I thought I knew American West. Its handbags were inspired by the Western frontier, embellished with hand-tooled details and rendered in earthy tones. But then somewhere along the way things changed. The result is accessories like this ...

Alla Leather Art takes a walk on the wilder side with this Empire shoulder bag.

Ordinarily this fashion house deals with smooth buttery matte leathers. However this time around it's given its skin a luxurious snake print. It does a good job ...

Sherpani's created a purse of uncharacteristic style with the Ivy.

It's certainly not sophisticated, but the Ivy's playful design is much prettier than most of the label's creations. They don't all take my fancy; the neutral Canyon bag's a bit boring and the artsy graphic on ...

Kate Spade continues to wow me with her colorful, whimsical creations. Last week I was lusting after her cute Confectionary Anastasia clutch, and today I'm swooning over the Sorbonne Square Evangeline Shoulder Bag.

This shoulder bag features the same ...

Foley + Corinna gives the baguette a cool casual makeover with this Bridle bag.

Fendi popularized the style with its high-class small structured purses. This is a very different beast; the essence is still there but it's been reinterpreted with a more relaxed touch. ...

Sherpani puts functionality ahead of fashion with this Mia shoulder bag.

It's not that this messenger-style shoulder bag is ugly, but it doesn't have all those things that make us turn green with accessory envy. It's not made from an exotic skin, or even a soft, ...

Paco Rabanne gives his iconic 1969 bag a modern makeover with this unusual transparent acrylic version.

The chain mail effect which has been turning heads for decades is made from a mix of silver links and clear acrylic. It certainly makes a statement, although ...

American West takes a walk on the wild side with this modern Crossroads shoulder bag.

For a while I wasn't sure it was created by that American West. This shoulder bag is a world away from the hand-tooled countrified leather accessories the label ordinarily ...

Zac Posen gets patriotic with this Americana shoulder bag from his affordable Z Spoke label.

Frankly I'm not really sure why Posen's bestowed such a moniker on this bag. It thankfully avoids stars and stripes, or obvious patriotic motifs. It's available in a navy ...

Youth label XOXO takes a more grown-up approach than usual with this Double Vision shoulder bag.

It's not quite the edgy rock and roll inspired purse it intends to be, but it's getting there. The long center zip and front flap pockets call to ...

Versace reminds us that sometimes less is more with this Animal Print Shoulder Bag.

When I first spotted this bag my heart skipped a few beats. I was instantly captivated by the art deco inspired front flap, with its bright red piping and lush ...

Valentino has done it again with this Laser-Cut Patent Leather Shoulder Bag. Done what exactly? Why made me positively giddy!

I'm sure this must be love. What other explanation is there for wanting to own a purse despite knowing it's all wrong for you? It's too ...

Travelon keeps your nosh cold with this slim Pack-Flat Lunch Bag.

Travelon tends to make travel accessories, but with this bag it's created one for every day. It's made from tough 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon, which is insulated to keep your food fresh and cool. There's a top ...

Tignanello reminds us that it's hip to be square with this shoulder bag of the same name.

Its '80s inspired moniker doesn't come from geek chic looks, but from its striking geometric stitching. Square panels help to make this shoulder ...

I admire Stella McCartney's commitment to animal free products, but I don't always admire the accessories she creates. While I can't fault their sentiment, the synthetics she chooses tend to look a bit shiny and cheap. She does her ...

Spiegel serves up the handbag equivalent of a Sharpei dog with this unusual Frame Bag.

I can't help thinking about the wrinkly canine as I look at this ruched purse. Each one's skin is haphazardly pleated, although the pooch has a bit more fuzz. Spiegel lets the ruching ...

If you asked me what a Betulla would look like, I'd describe a hefty and awkward looking girl, a nice person at heart but a bit of a wallflower. I'd never imagine that ugly sounding name would belong to this beautiful accessory.

Salvatore Ferragamo really has ...

A diva is a woman who knows how to stand out. She might be a little demanding at times, but she's got such presence that she can be forgiven almost anything. Just like the human equivalent, this Diva Shoulder Bag from Roberto Cavalli ...

I must admit, I'm a sucker for colored leather. All it takes is the right shade to make me weak at the knees. And the right shade is precisely the reason I've fallen for this Kit Shoulder Bag from Reed Krakoff.

The saturated teal ...

A little heavy metal makes all the difference with this Daphne shoulder bag from Rampage.

At its core this is a very simple, and dare I say boring, shoulder bag. But by adding some chunky silver chain to the sides, Rampage has made it a bit ...

A jumbled alphabet print gives this Metal Letters shoulder bag from Paul Smith some real personality.

This is a new pattern from Paul Smith, and one that's really refreshing. Let's face it; there are only so many rainbow swirls we can see ...

In recent years we've seen O'Neill evolving from a casual surf brand to a fashion label for all seasons. When once it exclusively produced beach bags, today it makes bags like the Courtney that can work all year round. I appreciate the label's move towards more fashion ...

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 ...

Michael Kors injects a little luxury into our everyday with this Fulton bag from his MICHAEL diffusion line.

As it's from the more affordable MICHAEL collection, we're given embossed leather rather than genuine python skin. This isn't a bad substitute though; the scaly texture ...

We can always count on Mellow World for low prices, but its handbags aren't always the most stylish on the market. In fact, many of them are downright tacky. So I was pleasantly surprised to see the label take a more sophisticated path ...

Gucci's glamorous, refined aesthetic has set the standard in fashion for decades. This vintage-inspired 1973 bag combines the best of its past and very contemporary elegance.

The combination of materials on the 1973 is total genius. I love the rich tone on the black suede. It's very chocolatey, ...

Oh, Valentino, how do I love thee? I could count the ways or I could count the decades. Either way, the Valentino line has stolen more than its fair share of my heart. Even after the main man's retirement, the house still manages to surprise and delight with bags like ...

See by Chloe has been a little inconsistent in the past few seasons, but I'm more than willing to overlook that if the label keeps putting out great bags like this Carmen shoulder bag. It's got a streamlined ladylike aesthetic that is hip but ...

Lanvin takes us back to the seventies with this retro inspired Miss Sartorial shoulder bag.

It might sound undesirable to travel back to that decade, a time when the pairing of brown and khaki was celebrated, but it's actually right on trend. On a ...

Kavu's back doing what it does best with this Himuka Bag.

The label is nothing if not consistent. Its accessories are far from the flashiest on the market but they're always affordable and designed with practicality in mind. The Himuka is no exception, with its adjustable rope strap ...

Yves Saint Laurent is doing amazing things lately. Its designs teeter on the edge of edginess, but veer towards the classy and classic. This Roady hobo is exactly what I'm talking about.

Who can resist this material? Really, though, it's the very definition of sumptuous, ...

When it comes to Jimmy Choo, you either get loud and proud or refined elegance. While bags that show its more flamboyant side haven't always been to my taste, I think there's a place in my wardrobe for the Parker.

There's an air of ...

Gucci has really been drawing on its roots this season. Every bag it puts out seems to be more classic than the next. This monogrammed canvas and leather shoulder bag is a great example of the way the line is reinvigorating its preppy chic aesthetic.

This navy ...

Isaac Mizrahi shows off more of his signature quirk with this unusual medium leather bag.

Its name might not be too exciting, but its design is inspired. At its heart it's like so many other brown leather bags, but the devil's in its unusual ...

I was bemused as a read a post on another handbag blog today. The writer admitted that she hadn't bought a new handbag for three months with the sort of reluctance reserved for those who commit cardinal sins. I thought about my own wardrobe and ...

No one does baroque like Versace, at least not since the Middle Ages. This leather trimmed felt bag is a real asset to the line's opulent offerings.

The material on this bag is what really makes it work. It has everything: leopard print, gilding, felt, leather, you ...

Francesco Biasia's created a bag for the Barbie girls with this very cute, and very pink, Mylene bag.

Goodness this bag is pink. I've been staring at it for about five minutes, and I still haven't completely recovered from that shock of pink. However, having sat ...

Burberry's designs this season have been really exciting. It's managed to combine its tailored aesthetic with some edgier styles, and the results are truly beautiful. This buckled hobo is the perfect example of what I mean.

The maroon leather on this bag is rich and lustrous. It's almost cordovan, ...

Miu Miu is sometimes super over-the-top, and sometimes remarkably on point. Fortunately, this wool tote falls into the latter category. It's the very definition of low key feminine charm.

The wool felt fabric of the bag is perfect for the style. It's got a sweet softness, but it's also ...

I am a giant fan of Lanvin. It is, after all, the oldest couture house in Paris. All that being said, this Popla clutch is a serious snooze fest. I'm so disappointed in this bastion of French fashion.

I think it's the quilted brown satin that's making me feel ...

It's been some time since I've swooned over Coach, but the label has me in raptures with its Flagship Leather Dowel Flap handbag.

The bag sees Coach returning to its roots, celebrating classic designs which are clean and refined. I love the buttery softness of the ...

Phillip Lim makes his place in the fashion world at the corner of minimal and upper crust. This Lynus shoulder bag is a great example of the line's signature aesthetic.

The lipstick red leather on the Lynus is impossible to ignore. I love it when ...

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 ...

Adidas kind of has the market cornered on sporty chic. Its three stripes are known internationally. Its long-standing collaboration with Stella McCartney has brought a little extra chic to its sporty, and this back pack is a great example of how great the fusion ...