Micahel Kors has never been one of my most favorite designers,  but it seems like he's been working hard to change people's minds these past few seasons. The MICHAEL line, in particular, has been churning out fashion forward, affordable accessories that are worth keeping ...

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 ...

Jimmy Choo is amazing. How does the label make such dramatically posh designs with such widespread appeal? It's a mystery to me. This Carine clutch is spectacular.

The Carine has a double whammy of exotic textures. The ultra cool main primary material is leopard ...

7286 is Lindsay Lohan's pet project, something to keep the starlet occupied while she's waiting to land that next movie role or wind up back in rehab. I must admit that I haven't seen a lot of the collection, but if the Fifi is any indication the ...

Christian Louboutin is the modern prince of French fashion. His red-soled signatures have dominated the red carpet for almost a decade. His handbags are somewhat lesser known, but only somewhat. This dramatic Dancing Queen clutch will definitely turn heads on any color carpet.

The combination of ...

Azzedine Alaia's designs have a subtle flair for the dramatic. This fall season has been full of particularly striking bags that are classy and eye-catching all at the same time. You couldn't find a bag more glamorous and, yet, still as versatile as this animal print calf ...

Wow. This spotty furry purse isn't what I am used to seeing from the usually sophisticated Kate Spade brand! The cutely named "Cat's Meow" cross-body is the brand's nod to this season's fur obsession, and a fun one it is too.

I don't hate this. This fact shocks ...

Who says leopard print can't be posh? This $950 tote from Bally just goes to show that there is a way to make this raunchy animal print classy.

How has the label done it? By changing the traditional yet difficult to wear shades into tones of gray. In this ...

Mulberry's iconic Bayswater bag is kind of the poor woman's Birkin. It's classic and conservative, and about a quarter of the price of an Hermes bag. This leopard print version is classy, chic, and a little bit glamorous.

The leopard-printed calf hair is the most interesting thing about this bag, as far as ...

I hereby want to rescind everything I've ever said about Judith Leiber's crystal clutches being tacky or over-the-top. This jaguar is fierce and amazing and obviously a work of art.

I've not always been a fan of Leiber's designs, but I am really warming up to them. I guess I'm starting to realize ...

Sondra Roberts is one of my favourite handbag designers, because she is brave enough to create beautiful and unusual purses without feeling the need to charge the earth.

Cork isn't perhaps one of the automatic materials you would choose to make a clutch out of. However, in the same way that cork heels ...

Affordable handbag brand Prezzo has gone all out to try and create a handbag that channels a vintage vibe for less than $50.

I can see what Prezzo has tried to do with this multicolor shoulder bag. The label attempts to use retro snakeskin patterns, vintage style tapestry panels, and lines of detailed ...

Here we have yet another over-the-top little purse from the dramatic designer Betsey Johnson.

If you like subtlety and calm patterns, then this little wristlet probably isn't for you. However, if you like a combination of bright colors and bold shapes, then this may be just the statement piece that you need in ...

I am only a fan of leopard print in certain situations, but I think this luxury wallet from Lovcat is one of the few to make it work.

Rather than looking gaudy or tacky, the oversized and arty print on this particular clutch actually looks quite classy. Perhaps the cute brown leather bow ...

Wow, a lizard textured bag that is zebra print at the same time? Generally this would be a fashion catastrophe, but Kathy Van Zeeland has managed to make it work.

I think the good quality synthetic leather makes a difference to the success of this shopper. It means that the bag is soft ...

I'm not sure that velvet and animal-print are the best pairing for a handbag. However, if anyone can pull it off, it's going to be eccentric and retro-loving Betsey Johnson.

Not one to ever shy away from bold prints and quirky details, Betsey Johnson makes quite a statement with this amusingly named Hottie Spotty ...

People describe this spacious tote as "ferocious" and I think they are right!

This bag has eighties glamour written all over it, along with a touch of bad taste. Given the 80s trend sweeping the world at the moment, this makes for an incredibly fashionable purse by designers, Rampage.

So, where should I start?

First, the ...

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 ...

Dolce & Gabbana has produced an on-trend and functional bowler with this chunky animal print bag.

There is something enticingly sophisticated about this square bowler, despite the print which some will love and some will hate. Whilst leopard print (or animal print of any description) generally looks slightly tacky or trendily energetic, D&G has ...

When Valentino himself retired from designing his eponymous line, I was a little concerned. Who, after all, can replace an icon? The current designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, however worked under the man himself designing accessories, and their designs haven't disrupted the continuity of his legacy, at least in ...

Pony skin is one of those materials that people go nuts for. It must be because it has a more luxurious texture than leather, but doesn't drum up all the controversy of fur. In any case, pony skin and animal prints are both major must haves this fall, and I really love ...

Well, I can't really beat around the bush on this one, so I'll just come right out with my first impression of the Canterbury Haircalf Tote. Basically, it combines two of my least favorite fashion details: animal print and furry texture. The two aren't exclusively abhorrent to me, but I tend ...

The contents of your handbag are as important as the bag itself. I'm not talking about your makeup, countless receipts and your diary. Instead, I mean things like your check book holder, cute wallet, and kitsch coin purse.

The Anuschka check book case is just the sort of high class handbag content that I ...

Animal print isn't completely unexpected from Dooney & Bourke, but it does tend to catch me off guard a bit when I see it. I'm rather used to seeing the brand's signature logo. However, when D&B does handbags in leopard or another exotic print, they do it well.

This particular Juliette handbag is ...

This Betseyville Safari Park wristlet is yet another bold and dramatic handbag from vivacious designer Betsy Johnson.

This miniature wristlet definitely isn't for the shy and retiring amongst us! The glossy gold trim, the bold animal print and the clear on-trend vinyl all combine to make this a real attention grabber.

As with many ...

There was a time in my life when I would have sold my soul (or at least my car) for a closet full of Jimmy Choos. I'm a little older now, a little wiser, and, sadly a little bit over Jimmy Choo. I don't know whether I changed or he did, but ...

Don't be a pussy cat! Release the tiger in you with this sassy handbag from Michael Kors!

This cool cream bag is embellished with bold black and brown tiger stripes. And it's just as tough as a fierce jungle cat thanks to its durable canvas exterior.

The gathered top gives this purse a casual feel, ...

Walk on the wild side with this daring clutch purse from Lambertson Truex. This evening bag may be bold, but its classic animal print and python combination will never go out of style.

Choose from this funky zebra print or a spotted leopard design. Both patterns are a delightful complement to the bold black python ...

You don't have to be Giselle or Tyra to look fabulous with Betsey Johnson's Catwalk Hobo. You'll be the Queen of the Fashion Jungle with this wild tiger-striped purse.

The animal print fabric is adorned with glossy patent trim, shiny pyramid studs, and a leash clip detail. These edgy embellishments help make this hobo ...

Retro fans will adore this fun tote bag from kooky New York designer Betsey Johnson. I just love the bold zebra stripes and striking black and teal color combination. It's made from high quality leather with a super shiny finish to really turn ...

In the hands of other companies, a bag with jacquard, lurex, animal prints, spots, suede, and metallic leather could go horribly wrong. But few companies have the industry cred of Coach. With its unique patchwork design and trendy slouchy shape, this handbag makes a bold statement wherever it goes.

This bag is tougher than ...