I've been dragging my feet as the cooler weather approaches. It's never easy to make the transition to winter, but the prospect is made a lot more appealing with new releases like this Asymmetric Wool Felt Clutch from Miu Miu.

This clutch is perfect for colder ...

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 ...

The ordinarily reserved Jessica McClintock shows us her wilder side with this East/West Soft Clutch.

This is a very different purse from Jessica McClintock. She typically favors classic, feminine designs but this one is much edgier and more modern. The black leather-like flap is cut asymmetrically ...

A star by name and a star by nature, this Ellington clutch twinkles a little brighter than the rest.

In my line of work I see a lot of handbags. I admire so many of them, but it takes something really special to make me want to reach ...

Alla Leather Art has quickly become one of my favorite handbag labels, but I'm a bit disappointed in the Goldy. It's refreshing to find a tote so clean and simple, but has the label played it too safe?

The curved base and asymmetrical handles ...

Mmm, metal mesh and ruffled leather. It's a combination that makes even the toughest bag look positively weedy, at the same time as making pretty purses look kind of dull.

OK, so the mix may also be rather over the top, and ...

Clutches like the Jensen have made Kotur a favorite amongst Hollywood starlets. But you don't have to have the bulging bank balances of these celebs to own one of these exotic purses for yourself.

Karung is a more delicate snakeskin than the pythons and anacondas favored by so many designers. Fans ...

Despite the hopes of many discerning fashionistas, it seems the taste for 80s style isn't going anywhere. I say you can close your eyes to the cacophony of color, or you can embrace it. As I admire this J. Furmani satin evening bag, I'm beginning to think the latter is a ...

Chloe is really on a roll lately. This season's accessories line has been the perfect balance of trend-setting and traditional. Even when Chloe is trying out new styles, it still managse to come off timelessly beautiful. Like this Amy bag, which will doubtlessly be seen soon on the arms of the most ...

After the bold design of its Boston Tie-Dyed satchel, the classic colors of 7 Chi's Jen Mini Shoulder Bag took me by surprise. But look a little harder and it's easy to spot the brand's typical modern style.

While its silhouette looks traditionally boxy from a distance, the Jen is all ...

I've never really warmed to the homespun designs from Vera Bradley, but this unique purse has caught my eye. Gone are the traditional quilted designs, replaced instead with a purse that's delightfully modern.

Vera Bradley doesn't abandon her regular design sensibilities altogether. The brightly patterned fabric body is one of the designer's ...

Foley + Corinna shows us you don't need to take the slouch out of the hobo to create a head-turning style. You just need to change its shape.

As its name suggests, Foley + Corinna gives this hobo a contemporary, asymmetrical silhouette. It's so different that I'm not sure whether I like ...

At first glance, this Bulga Vittel satchel is everything I'd expect from the designer label. Its supple, high quality leather and lack of excessive hardware or extra details are very indicative of the brand's signature style.

On the other hand, there are a few features about the bag that confuse me a little. ...

Leave it to Hobo International to take an asymmetrical design element and make it seem commonplace. Although this uniquely shaped Lori clutch isn't as unpredictable as other asymmetrical purses, there's a very chic simplicity to the style.

I actually think it's a fantastic blend of contemporary aesthetic and a classic look. Hobo ...

Dolce & Gabbana's young, hip line of the business D&G is usually ahead of the curve when it comes to trends. This contemporary Katri hobo is no exception to that.

With its modern-looking styling and one-of-a-kind details, the Katri has an undeniable urban feel to it. Of course, if brands like Kate Spade ...

Every so often, it's nice to have a handbag that doesn't make you choose between styles. Sometimes you just want to look sweet, and sometimes you've got to have a contemporary edge. With this Hype clutch, you can have a little of both worlds without sacrificing cohesiveness.

The Alexis, in all its ruffled glory, ...

Nina Ricci keeps it simple with this chic clutch.

It's the antidote to all those overworked evening purses covered in sparkling sequins, glittering rhinestones, frills and frippery. Instead the lines are smooth, and the details are kept to a bare minimum.

Of course basic never means boring where Nina Ricci is concerned. ...