Yes, at first glance this is just yet another metal mesh bag from mesh experts, Whiting & Davis. It is hard to get wildly excited about another clutch that follows the same traditional slouchy metallic shape with a formal frame clasp.

If you ignore the Whiting & David heritage, however, and see this bag as a pretty purse in its own right, then it doesn't feel quite so "samey." After all, the majority of bags on the market are still leather, so it is nice to see one that still lets you have a black bag with a metallic twist.

Especially nice, and proof of the company's metal expertise, is the matte vs. shiny striping. As well as being visually pleasing for you to look at, it adds a certain art deco vibe that goes down well with plenty of smart evening outfits. The glam metal probably makes it too over-the-top for day wear, so at a posh event or urban club night this will look great.

Whiting & Davis are always great at adding in a handle to make your delicate clutch more functional. However, the handle added into this purse is in a chunky chain, which doesn't work well with the light and feminine mesh pattern.

If you want a traditional mesh purse with a modern style, this purse will do you well, although it won't revolutionize handbag design at all!

More Features of this Whiting & Davis Contrasting Clutch:

• Available in gold, silver or black
• Signature lining
• Optional chain shoulder-strap
• Brass mesh exterior

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Finding a cross-body purse that can fit more than a wallet and keys can be challenging, but Botkier has stepped up to fill the fashion void with the Taylor.

This bohemian styled satchel is crafted from buttery soft Italian lambskin for that hobo-style slouch. Tiny pinched pleats create stripes from the top to the base. Thin, sparse tassels hang down to create a hippie vibe which is a little more sophisticated than heavy fringing can be.

The exterior doesn't feature any obvious branding, instead preferring to let the gold logo plate and signature lining inside do the talking. The zippered pocket and single cell phone slip probably aren't quite enough to keep a space of this size properly organized, but I'm willing to forgive that little misstep.

You've got the option of carrying the Taylor using the two shoulder straps, or the much longer cross-body one. Whichever way you wear it, the Taylor oozes hippie cool without looking like a Woodstock relic.

More Features of This Botkier Tasseled Satchel

• Zip top closure
• Dual handles with a 7.5 inch drop
• A single shoulder strap with a 16.5 inch drop
• Measures 17.5 x 5.5 x 11 inches
• Comes with a dust bag
• Made in Indonesia

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American up-market retail giant Neiman Marcus has created the ultimate birthday cake for any bag lover.

This sinful bag-shaped cake is every bit as delicious as your favorite designer label purse, with its caramel toffee buttercream finish and chocolate buttercream zebra stripes and handles. Inside this yummy purse is pure chocolate. Yum!

This cake is such a faithful recreation of our favorite accessory, from its golden hardware to the complementary stitching on the handles. It almost seems a shame to take a knife to it. Thinking of how good it will taste should make that a little easier though!

Like so many of Neiman Marcus' luxuries, this cake doesn't come cheaply with a retail price of $235, plus an extra $29 shipping charge. It does feed between 10 and 12 hungry mouths though, so perhaps you could get your gal pals to chip in. After all, a purse shaped cake is a lot easier to share than its leather equivalent!

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This colorblock approach is more and more becoming the signature style of the L.A.M.B designers.

The Jean bowler makes great use of the patent panels, contrasting them with the metallic body and matte accents. Lookswise, this design ticks all the boxes for adding texture, pattern and interest into the design.

Whilst the bowler shape and black patent make this bag look quite formal, the metallic shade adds a new degree of glamor. This is great, as it means that you could happily wear it after work for a night out or meal, although the large size will probably be a little too much.

Inside, this satchel could have opted for a rather boring matte shade. However, as you can tell, L.A.M.B likes to produce attractive and slightly quirky purses. Consequently, the strangely fabulous interior lining is in bold stylized black and white stripes, contrasting excellently with the curved exterior. I could have used a few more pockets inside the bag, what with the space, but this bowler does have an excellent capacity.

All in all this is a bold and vivacious bag that has bags of attitude and just about enough functionality. A cross-body shoulder strap would be nice, but beggars can't be choosers.

More Features of this L.A.M.B Jean Patent Bowler

• Available in scarlet, gilded (pictured) and noir
• Patent top and bottom, plus accents
• Metallic and matte additional shades
• Dust bag included

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There's just nothing subtle about a Baby Phat bag. The label divides opinion more than most with its busy and brash designs. From any other brand I'd gasp in horror at the Royal Status 4 Ring Satchel, but it's just what I'd expect from Baby Phat.

The brown synthetic leather was probably conservative once. That is, until Baby Phat covered it in its ornate crown logo. Those crowns have got nothing on the bag’s centerpiece: a large metal crown adorned with studs. There are more studs along the base of the bag, and along the belts around the angular pockets. Sloping pockets tend to look edgy, but these belts create a vaguely equestrian feel. I suppose royalty ride horses, but the embellishment still feels a little out of place. The bold colored racing stripes streaking down the center of the purse are similarly confusing. They add color, but there was so much going on already that more design features was the last thing this satchel needed.

It's a shame that Baby Phat didn't care so much about adding features inside. The interior is spacious enough to comfortably carry a chunky wallet, must-have technology, and other daily essentials. But there are not enough pockets to help us truly stay organized. There's a zippered pocket for loose change, and an open pouch for a cell phone, but where will your iPod or Nintendo DS go? The handles are also a shade too short for comfortable over-the-shoulder carrying.

While I might obsess about its practical shortcomings, that's not likely to deter Baby Phat's legions of fans. If you've got to the confidence to carry off this cluttered look, more power to you!

More Features of This Baby Phat Crown Satchel

• Platform base
• Top zip closure with kitty logo pull tag
• Dual handles with a 5.5 inch drop
• Measures 13 x 6 x 8 inches

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Betsey Johnson appeals even more to the wild side than normal, if you can imagine, with this Betseyville Lucky Stripes Hobo. Instead of simply whimsical, cutesy, or retro like other styles from the brand, this handbag is exotic and dramatic.

Forget subtle details, though Betsey Johnson isn't always known for that, the Lucky Stripes bag takes this design full throttle with a blend of printed animal patterns, shiny metallic trim, and bright colors. There's nothing understated about it.

This shimmery fabric hobo is large in size and will fit plenty of extra items like magazines, paperwork, and even the bonus tiger-face zippered pouch that comes with the purchase. Although the handle isn't really long enough to wear across the body like a messenger bag, it is a comfortable length for getting things in and out quite easily.

The real surprise, however, is the fact that the solid-colored fully lined interior is printed with a large Betseyville logo on one side and embroidered lips on the other. The Lucky Stripes bag is completely reversible allowing you to decide whether you want to sport bright animal print or a solid color with embellishments. When you factor in the bonus pouch, that comes to a total of three bags for one price of $88.

More Features of the Lucky Stripes Hobo

• Measures 15.5 x 13 x 4.75 inches
• Single strap with 10.5 inch drop
• Reversible
• Bonus pouch included

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Its name might suggest a bright red and white purse ready for the holidays, but the Laurel and Sunset Candy Stripe Tote is a much more vampish bag.

Instead of the traditional red and white candy combo you might expect, this tote features wide burgundy and black stripes. It might not be very festive, but the pairing is perfect for this wintery weather.

As with most bags at this price point, this tote isn't made from real leather. But the synthetic does a good impression thanks to its distressed treatment. It may not last as long as the more luxurious fabric, but in the short-term I can't fault the look.

At just $39.95, this tote delivers all that you'd expect. It's massive, so you'll always have enough space for everything you want to carry. There's a zippered pocket, a cell phone pouch, and an open slip inside to keep things organized. I'd probably appreciate more than this standard configuration to help my essentials stay in order, but in a bag of this price I certainly don't expect it.

This Laurel and Sunset tote is a good looking tote which will serve you well while it lasts. However at this price, don't be surprised if it falls apart within a year or two.

More Features of This Laurel and Sunset Synthetic Tote

• Gold-tone hardware
• Cotton/nylon blend fabric lining
• Top zipper closure
• A single shoulder strap with a 6 inch drop
• Measures 18 x 13 x 4 inches

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With a splash of rainbow color comes the Waterside Tote from XOXO.

This large carryall is anything but subtle. The vibrant color stripes help to spell out the XOXO name. If people don't guess you're carrying an XOXO handbag by the bright design, all those logos will definitely give away the game! Some feel all that obvious branding is a little obnoxious, but I'm sure die-hard fans will disagree. XOXO has never been a label to hide its heritage after all!

The price is an affordable $54 thanks to the practical canvas finish and synthetic leather trim. The canvas may not be as luxurious as leather, but it's strong enough to last a few seasons. The synthetic may be another matter though. I wouldn't be surprised to see telltale cracks show before too long.

The generous size makes this tote ideal for carrying books to class or swimwear to the beach in warmer weather. There are several pockets inside, complementing the roomy fabric lined space. With places for your spare change, cell phone, and PDA it's easy to keep this sizable space organized.

The combination of rainbow colors and white trim gives the Waterside tote an upbeat summery vibe, but if you're game you could definitely use it to brighten up a gloomy winter's day!

More Features of This XOXO Colored Tote

• A metal logo plate with pink lacquered details
• Silver-tone studs
• A cell phone, PDA, and zip pocket inside
• A single shoulder strap with a 10 inch drop
• Measures 15 x 13.5 x 4 inches

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Baggu's line of reusable shopping totes are environmentally-friendly, durable, and as stylish as a replacement for plastic grocery bags can be. Actually, these tough, little ripstop nylon bags are popular for more than just supermarket shopping since their cute style options, including stripes, florals, and other prints, make them appropriate for everyday use as well.

Well, now the company that brought you the Baggu Tote has added a new sibling to their collection of totes. Instead of ripstop nylon, however, this one is made from 100% recycled cotton canvas.

The recently debuted Duck Bag is as equally sturdy as the original Baggu Tote but with a different shape and convenient features. The short double handles don't seem very practical, but the longer adjustable shoulder strap is great for wearing across the body while running errands or toting around books, paperwork, or even a laptop.

The Duck Bag retails for an extremely affordable $18 and is currently available in eight colors, though I'm guessing the options will expand as the tote gains popularity. Get your own (plus maybe a few extra for Christmas gifts) on Baggu's website.

[Source: The Fashion Informer]
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I've seen many designers attempt to reinvent the popular hobo handbag, but none have done it quite like Sondra Roberts.

The slouchy, relaxed profile we've come to expect is gone, replaced by a structured curved body. But the bohemian vibe isn't abandoned entirely, with natural canvas and twine fabrics woven together for an earthy feel. I love the wide vertical stripes created by the complementary fibers. The materials are casual, but the curved leather piping dresses things up a little. It's never going to be red carpet ready, but if you pair it with the right outfit it'd definitely suit a dinner date.

It's also got the space to make that day-to-night transition. You could easily carry a change of clothes and the cosmetics case you need to make the switch! There's also space for the essentials, with two open top pockets taking care of your gadgets and a zippered pocket for loose change and valuables.

I'm not sure the choice of natural fibers quite justifies the $310 retail price, but at least this purse has the style and quality craftsmanship to last a few seasons.

More Features of This Sondra Roberts Woven Hobo

• Zipper closure with leather pull-tie
• Fully lined in tan fabric
• Leather base
• A flat leather 21 inch handle with a 7 inch drop
• Measures 21 x 10 x 3 inches
• Comes with a sleeper bag
• Imported

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