Lauren Merkin has always been an evening bag specialist, but I've never seen her create a clutch quite as chic as the June.

The pleats she loves are gone, replaced with an elegant structured shape. Its black hue makes it so versatile, but that wide pale ...

I've always found colorblocking a bit hit and miss. All too often designers get it wrong, but Sondra Roberts reminds us just how right the effect can look with this Colorblock Clutch.

The first secret is the tried and true color scheme. Black and white is ...

It's very simple, but the pop of color this Comme des Garcons color-block wallet brings has put a smile on my face.

Comme des Garcons decorates this basic pouch shaped wallet with bold fluorescent hues. On the front we see part of a red ...

Pilar Abril gets colorblocking right with this retro Nenufar satchel.

I haven't always warmed to the colorblocking trend, but by keeping the colors gentle and harmonizing Pilar Abril has created an accessory I can really get behind. The combination of pale teal and mint green is ...

Reed Krakoff, the head designer at Coach who recently released his eponymous line, is beginning to show his distinctive style aesthetic, which is minimal, but a little bit luxe. This Inside Out tote is my favorite bag that he's released so far.

The amazing combination of ...

Our love affair with the 80s seems to be fading, but one trend that is sticking around is color-blocking. New handbag label Bella Borz is one brand that captures the appeal of this bold look beautifully.

The line is the brainchild of Emilce Borz, a former ...

I've never really warmed to the colorblock trend, so it's surprising that Guess may be the brand to help me change my mind.

In the handbag world, Guess doesn't have the reputation of a Gucci or a Givenchy. The fashion house uses synthetic rather than real leather, and has been accused ...

Anya Hindmarch has a lot going on for a new designer. Her aesthetic runs the gamut from uptown to downtown to something in between. The Cornelia is about as preppy and traditional as handbags come without being navy blue.

The black and white colorblocking adds interest to this otherwise traditional rectangular style, and ...

I've lusted after many a Marc Jacobs bag, but with the R Special Colorblock Derby Purse the designer fails to make my pulse race.

The problem here is that it's all so ordinary. The oval shape gave the purse great potential, but Jacobs didn't do enough with it. With the recent retro ...

Steve Madden delivers all the drama of the eighties with the on-trend Marietta cross-body bag.

Colored asymmetrical flaps provide the excitement. They also open up to separate storage compartments, although this attempt at practicality doesn't quite come off. I hear the zip and snaps aren't the most reliable, so you may want ...

The goal with this D&G handbag certainly isn't to blend into a crowd. With this designer tote, you're bound to attract some attention, but I'm guessing that most women who love this look would be completely fine with that.

Though not as much of a circus tent as some bright, multi-colored handbags, the ...

Laura Matthews decides that  bright colors are the very best thing to fight off the winter dullness. Perfect for wearing through the dark of winter and in the sunshine of summer, this is a versatile, cross-seasonal clutch.

The Colorblock clutch is, perhaps, a trend of last year. Nowadays block colors have been replaced ...

A bright colorblock pattern is nothing new for a L.A.M.B. handbag, but I wouldn't call it the brand's signature style. However, the bold look fits right in with Gwen Stefani's strong fashion sensibility so easily seen in L.A.M.B.'s products.

Although the Darjeeling collection of handbags is by far my favorite colorful geometric ...

Guess is always one to jump on the trend bandwagon. With the Oyster satchel, the brand follows the current taste for colorblock accessories.

Colorblock designs offer a very specific look, and one which isn't likely to last beyond a season or two. Yet the complementary blend of colors here might help ...

Anya Hindmarch is a relative newcomer on the design front, but she has quickly developed an A-list following. Her fashion-forward contemporary classics are the kind of accessories that look fabulous long after the season passes.

This Three Pocket clutch is one of the most fabulous finds of the fall season. The combination of ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs makes young, edgy clothes that are fashion forward and mostly affordable. He's attracted a loyal, nay, worshipful following among downtown types that is quickly spreading across the world. And, let's be honest, he deserves it, because bags like this are a recessionista's dream come true.

The lipstick red leather ...

Hayden-Harnett put a spin on the current woven trend with this Zee tote.

While most brands favor a delicate weave, Hayden-Harnett likes it big and bold. That gives the Zee a unique textured look which bubbles with youthful energy. It may not be as elegant as the Bottega Veneta bags, but ...

Philip Lim is known for his very unique chic form of minimalism. Almost nothing of his is ever overthought, overdesigned, or gaudy. I say "almost nothing" only because every designer occasionally steps away from their trademark style, but the Mya hobo fits right in to Lim's usual aesthetic.

I love the shape of ...

If you're hoping to get in on the colorblocked trend without spending a whole lot of cash, let me introduce you to the Vando City Baby bag from Gustto.

The style is eye-catching, but also a little overworked. A large round metal accent draws you in, but is also a little ...

The 80s revival has seen colorblock bags become hot property. The College Collage Slogan shoulder bag is Diesel's take on the popular trend.

Geometric patches of polyurethane are sewn together to create the distinctive retro look. The looped zipper pull and unique threaded strap feature the same colored patches. The design ...

I wouldn't exactly call Kathy Van Zeeland one of my favorite designers. I actually prefer the handbag line of her spouse, otherwise known as B. Makowsky. However, I couldn't help but admit that this Stud Muffin bag caught my eye with its deceptively simple look and neutral colors.

Odd name aside, ...

Colorblocked accessories are so hot this season, but it's sometimes hard to pull off the look without appearing like a 1980s reject. This Hayden-Harnett Clara clutch gets it right with its conservative tones and sleek appearance.

The predominantly black leather finish is embellished with a pale gray patch on the flap and ...