Coach might be one of America's most enduring brands, but its accessories haven't always been to my taste. I found its earliest signature printed purses dull, and much of its youthful Poppy line too vibrant to find a place in my wardrobe. So I'm happy ...

Structurally interesting bags don't often pop up for less than $100, so it was very nice to come across this Michael Stars clutch.

There are many things about this purse that make it worth paying attention to. First there is that ruched and gathered fabric exterior. ...

Many girls shy away from wearing pink, fearing they'll look more like Elle Woods than a sophisticated fashionista. But this color needn't be feared; you simple need to choose the right shade. If you've been too scared to try pink before, this elegant ...

Rebel against the darkness of winter with this bold red tote.

Meetings of girly features and more aggressive touches are all the rage in fashion at the moment. You know: combining lace with leather, or bows with denim. The Hype interpretation of this trend is this Christy tote, which matches cute gathered ...

Bring some bling to your outfit with this Jessica McClintock clutch.

There is nothing "daytime" about the East/West clutch. From the gathered and pleated satin body to the big bold gem decoration, this evening bag would look as out of place in the sunlight as a fish ...

Santi may have ditched the beads and sequins this time around, but that doesn't mean that this Madeline clutch has any less glitz!

Her pizazz comes from its fuchsia pink leather, which has been gathered up in an adorable way. It's very cutesy, and frothy, and probably completely ...

I'm not always sure how I feel about Fendi. Its ultra-embellished designs and sky high price tags just aren't really my thing, but I am in love with the sophisticated subtlety of this logo clutch

The simple, elongated shape of this bag is enhanced by the elongated Fendi logo handle. I hate prominent ...

I've always been a little hesitant to wear animal print. The wild spots and stripes of jungle creatures are timelessly fashionable, but worn the wrong way they can also look a bit tacky. After spotting the Erica purse from J. Renee though, I think I'm ready to change my tune. It ...

Big Buddha adds some flouncy flair to the traditional shoulder bag with the Millie.

The Millie gets its style from the exaggerated gathers which add texture and drama to its front. As with so many Big Buddha bags though, that striking design feature isn't continued on the back. I assume that's how ...

For a tote with uptown style, consider the slouchy yet structured look of the Normandie Tote.

The leather body is lovely, but what really makes this east-west bag is its rows of gathered pleats. These puckered accents see the leather slouching softly, creating a look which is feminine but modern all at ...

Get some metallic glamor with this Coccinelle gathered tote bag.

Metallics are most often seen on little clutches, but if left relatively simple they can work on tote bags too. This little Goodie Bag from up-and-coming designer Coccinelle is one such example. The soft ruffled gathering and quilting adds some interesting design and ...

Frye delivers all the slouchy style we'd expect from a hobo with the Molly.

High quality leather always gives us that casual slouch, but Frye takes it one step further by adding drawstrings around the top and side pockets. These ties naturally gather in the skin to really bring out the bag's ...

I've never been a big fan of the standard Burberry line. I know it's classic and everything, but all that tan and red plaid just irks me to no end. The Burberry Prorsum line, on the other hand, is young and fun, and still classic in its own way.

The Maggie Shoulder Bag ...

This woven tote from Rampage is the epitome of cute and flirty weekend chic.

Getting the mix of casual and stylish right is very difficult. You need something that is versatile and comfy, yet which looks really smart and elegant at the same time. I think the Mykonos shopper has achieved that quite ...

The Chinese Laundry Addison Tote is a little confusing at first glance. The shape is both structured, yet gathered and slouchy at the same time. There's quite a bit going on with this handbag, but the blend of details is unique and interesting.

The Addison's relatively square silhouette, though a common feature of ...

Small decorative purses may be in vogue this season, but this oversized beauty from affordable brand La Regale is trying to turn the tides in a different direction.

A sophisticated red handbag like this ruched clutch is always guaranteed to look good with smart evening outfits and posh cocktail dresses, without detracting from ...

Hobo International has struck the right balance between elegant styling and functionality to create this beautiful Gerty shoulder bag.

The soft leather exterior falls in a casual slouch reminiscent of a hobo handbag. This relaxed look is dressed up with a ruched center panel. This feminine feature lays between two handy ...

This gorgeous Vitalio Vera bag is so unique it's guaranteed to turn heads. I love the soft girly gathering and the bold tie at the front. The silver-tone buckle accents on the straps complete this daring look.

Its spacious interior makes the Monica the perfect everyday accessory. There's plenty of room for all your essentials ...

This cute pink purse from Juicy Couture really makes a statement. It's made from feminine pastel pink nylon in a gathered design that will really turn heads. This gorgeous bag is finished off with pink leather accents and timeless gold hardware.

There's plenty of storage space inside this versatile handbag, which makes it perfect ...