Melie Bianco has created its fair share of "designer influenced" accessories, but I think it's at its best when it's marching to the beat of its own drum. When it strikes off on its own and refuses to bow to fads it creates practical purses ...

Linea Pelle is the latest design house to join the relief effort for Haiti. The brand will donate 50% of the proceeds from sales of selected bags to earthquake charities.

Customers can help out by purchasing the Alyssa shoulder bag and clutch, or the Janis Fringe tote or clutch. ...

Chances are you didn't win the Alyssa Tote that Purse Blog gave away earlier this spring before the bag was available to purchase. Someone out there was lucky enough to walk away with the prize, but at least the rest of us can now consider buying one of our own.

I honestly ...