Tano abandons its usual colorful crunch leather for a modern metallic with this Mini Me Cross-Body Bag.

I'm not usually a fan of metallic leathers, but this one is much mellower than most. The silver hue is quite subtle with just a hint of ...

JJ Winters has crafted another celebrity favorite with this Tiny Turtle clutch.

I haven't always warmed to the label's purses as, in my opinion, they try too hard to follow trends. The Tiny Turtle takes a different approach though, and it's a stronger bag ...

When I initially discovered Helena de Natalio's designs I was struck by their luscious leather finishes. Lately though I've learned there's another side to the label, one that's glitzier and more brash. That showier style is epitomized by the Grace.

While I ...

Just like the Amazon goddesses that inspired it, this Fural Amazzone satchel knows how to make a big impression.

It had me at that lush metallic color. I rarely warm to metallic leathers, but this one is just subtle enough to win me over. Called Argento, it's a ...

Ed Hardy's back to his self-promoting best with this Tina hobo.

It's got the slouchy silhouette we expect to see on a hobo, but that's where the similarities end. The bohemian vibe typical of the style has been stripped away and replaced with a much brasher ...

Nine West turns up the glitz with this Sky Dive shopper.

The shiny gold finish on this shopper makes it difficult to ignore. Quilting ordinarily adds richness to any surface, but here it creates a puffiness that calls to mind winter bomber jackets. It's ...

Maison Martin Margiela's certainly turned my head with this unusual metallic clutch. However I'm not sure that grabbing attention is always the best thing.

This purse is very quirky, with its oversized flap and folded sides. And just to make sure we ...

Yves Saint Laurent is so unimpeachably timeless. It's more than a little impressive that the line has consistently been able to stay relevant for decades. This leather and metallic clutch is a great example of how it's managed to do it.

The texture on this clutch has ...

Be & D dishes up girly glamour with this flirty Austin clutch.

I really shouldn't love this purse as much as I do as it breaks all of my fashion rules. I rarely warm to metallic purses, especially when the shiny finish is paired ...

Okay, I won't lie. DKNY doesn't really have a distinctive aesthetic. But it makes posh and trendy looks at affordable prices, which is equally important, as far as I'm concerned. With this shoulder bag it's given a classic look a modern makeover.

The deep gray color of the ...

Badgley Mischka cleverly creates the illusion of real luxury with this snake printed Tess Dome satchel.

Badgley Mischka has taken a few fashion risks here, but I think each one has paid off. Snake print has the potential to look like an inferior copy ...

Burberry used to be known for its preppy, traditional aesthetics. Of course it still makes all its classic check accessories, but now its styles are more contemporary classic than conservative. This metallic leather wristlet is a great example of the label's modern style.

The gold leather on this ...

Bourne takes us back to the 80s with this fun Dita Jeweled Box Bag.

There's a retro futuristic feel to the Dita. That's a strange thing to say, as it's certainly not cutting edge by today's standards. But I can just imagine a girl circa 1984 ...

Inge Christopher dresses up linen with this Willa cross-body bag.

This is a very clever bag, as it gives us the exotic looks of a snake purse in a much more durable and affordable package. The metallic pewter sheen of the snake scales makes ...

Prepare to shield your eyes and embrace your wild side as you look at this Bows & Whistles Clutch from Betsey Johnson.

Perhaps it's not even necessary to tell you this is a Betsey Johnson original. I can't imagine anyone else having ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs is really pumping out the high octane, inexpensive bags this season. This metallic shopper definitely gives you a lot of bang for the buck.

I am completely mesmerized by the ultra gloss on this tote. Seriously, have you ever seen anything this shiny? I'm ...

Marc Jacobs personifies American chic. Seriously, this man is the patron saint of fashion design American-style. This oddly named Baroque Single Saffron bag is a great example of how Jacobs makes women all over the world love the red, white, and blue.

The silver on the ...

For a while now I've worried that Miu Miu's accessories may be blending into the background. They were perfectly polite, but they didn't seem to rev me anymore. But there's no danger of this mini flap shoulder bag being ignored!

The starburst ...

The Disco City mini bag from Foley & Corinna takes a favorite brand design (that curved handle and long shape) and applies it to a mini bag format. The result? An unusual looking purse with enough added glamour to really make ...

Be an all out glamorpuss with this Bourne Lara clutch.

This is one of those purses that begs for a floor length gown. It just dreams of being paired with cascades of glittering diamonds, and a killer pair of heels. In essence, this is one for ...

Kenneth Cole attempts to confuse us with the curiously named No Slouch Hobo.

Given its name you might expect the No Slouch hobo to have a very structured look. Instead its shape is just as relaxed as any hobo. Its buttery leather slouches just ...

Woven leather is a high end designer trademark, but you needn't spend the big bucks to enjoy this look. J. Furmani replicates this luxury staple with this more affordable woven metallic clutch.

OK, so no one's going to mistake this purse for a Bottega ...

Halston Heritage makes snakeskin shine with this glamorous Monique purse.

The Monique is a simple creature with clean lines and a basic shape, but its materials really spice it up. The body is made from a light rose gold colored watersnake, an exotic which is made ...

Gucci shakes off its stuffy image and puts on the glitz with this Malika clutch.

Gucci is ordinarily so staid and refined, that I hardly believed it was behind this playful purse. Happily it's just as luxurious as any handbag we'd expect the Italian fashion house to produce, ...

We have already introduced you to the past versions of the Prunella, but this new cork edition was so summer-appropriate that I couldn't resist showing it to you again!

Interestingly the conversion from leather to cork instantly makes the Prunella into a day bag. The evening ...

If I said "dimpled metal bow," you might be forgiven for thinking that the resulting creation would be terribly ugly. Instead, however, Lauren Merkin has shown that she really can make anything work!

The fold-over shape of this clutch is simple, which is perhaps why ...

Beirn takes the snakeskin we love, but uses it on a much smaller scale with this Annie clutch.

In many ways snake makes more sense on an evening purse than a day bag. It's a fairly fragile material, so using it as an occasional piece rather than an ...

Fruit prints are all over the fashion world at the moment but many of the pineapples and bananas are hard to wear in the real world! Thankfully I think Kate Spade has managed to make the trend much more wearable by keeping ...

The shape may not be original, but this BCBG Max Azria Disco clutch is still very pretty.

There are some designs that designers manage to get away with, even though they look like handbags that have been put together before. The thing is that a elongated mirrored clutch like ...

If bright colors and garish shades are too much for you, then you could be forgiven for assuming that you were out of luck when it came to looking for an eye-catching evening bag. In with the Tina clutch then, to prove this isn't the case.

After all, there are no ...

Kate Spade reinvents the classic quilted flap bag for the space age with her Gold Coast Evangeline shoulder bag.

This purse takes its cues from the classic designs of Chanel, with its turn-lock clasp, front flap, quilting and chain handle. ...

Inge Christopher abandons its usual classic aesthetic for something more edgy with this Elsa minaudiere.

We're used to seeing minaudieres packed with Swarovski crystals on the high end and rhinestones on the low. Either way those faceted stones make them glimmer and gleam when they catch ...

Hilary Radley brings a bit of glitz to your everyday with this modern Metric Bucket Tote.

This Metric is a great example of the reason I tend to shy away from metallic colors on large bags. On a clutch it'd provide just a pop of shine, ...

MICHAEL Michael Kors is a diffusion line worth keeping an eye on, especially when it comes to making high quality faux exotic bags. This Edie tote has a great combination of style and affordability that makes it pretty irresistible.

The gold metallic python-embossed leather on ...

Oh, Lanvin, you make me want to say ooh la la, or at least Oulouette. This clutch is one of my favorite bags of the season, so forgive me if I start to swoon.

I am not a fan of metallic leather. It's just so ostentatious. But everything ...

Lanvin's Amalia line is a great combination of traditional and contemporary. But that's what's so great about Lanvin, isn't it? It always seem to have one finger on the pulse of fashion and the other on its fabulous past. This Trousee version of the Amalia is ...

I've always really liked the work of Nancy Gonzalez, but she has really outdone herself this time. Seriously, I am about to start gushing, because this metallic croc clutch is one of the hottest bags I've seen all season.

The pale gold metallic crocodile skin on this clutch ...

Simple and utterly desirable, this classic silver clutch shows just how to make complex beading look incredibly good!

Unlike many over-decorated purses, there is something understated about the Luna. Perhaps the simple linear shape and angular design keep it so sophisticated; this is no wild ...

The La Boheme brings Jack Rogers' signature chunky stitching to a simple rectangular tote.

If the shape is simple, the design is anything but. Firstly we have that panel of tiny circles of leather, stitched delicately with a cross hatch pattern of thin thread. It's textured, complicated, ...

If you have found a more season appropriate clutch than the Aagaarda, then feel free to let me know!

You see, spring/summer 2011 is all about romanticism. It's about taking florals, and lace, and delicate fabrics, and wearing them in a new and over-the-top way. Think layer upon layer of cream ...

MICHAEL by Michael Kors does exactly what a diffusion line is supposed to do. It produces fashionable interpretations of the trends and makes them available at an accessible price point. This Berkley snake effect clutch looks exotic and expensive, but is actually totally affordable.

I've always ...

Jessica McClintock releases a frame clutch in her Sequins & Satin range.

The over the top heavily sequined exterior of this clutch matches the original version of this bag, although the color scheme has changed. The old one was blue and silver, and the red and silver edition ...

It wouldn't be a Betseyville handbag if it didn't come spring-loaded with attitude, so everyone say a cheery hello to the punk inspired "Punky Rox" clutch!

Is there anything about this metallic purse that doesn't have a heavy dose of punk pizazz? I'm not sure there is; ...

BCBG Max Azria brings its geometric mastery to a new clutch bag shape with this luxe gold sequined purse.

Interestingly, I actually prefer the sequined hardware adorning the outside of this evening bag when it is on a slender envelope clutch like this, as ...

Jessica McClintock hits the evening bag jackpot again with this cute metallic purse.

This frame clutch is a clever meeting of tough and delicate. On the one hand the pleated and folded body is made from a soft silky fabric covered with teeny weeny ladylike ...

Did you read right? A clutch purse that's actually practical? Has Lovcat achieved the impossible? Well bagistas, I think they might have.

This surprisingly functional evening bag is wrapped up in metallic gunmetal leather. This is a clever shade, as it's got all the glitz of silver without ...

MyGift is known for doing unusual ruffled handbags. It takes that surreal image even further with this ruffled tote.

At first glance, this tote looks like a bag aflame. Or, perhaps, like some strange and impossible sea creature. All we can conclude is that it doesn't really look like ...

Get glitzy with this Lodis Haley Gala purse.

There is a strange trend that I am noticing within the handbag world, towards unusual handles and peculiar design. In essence, handbag designers seem to be creating purses that resemble the bags I had in my dressing up box ...

Maison Martin Margiela is one of those designers that inspires awe from both the art and fashion worlds. There's just something special about his signature blend of edginess and minimalism. This metallic leather clutch is a great example of why his designs appeal to so many ...

Soft, slouchy and utterly divine, this is one clutch that just begs to be clutched!

Whilst many Mary Frances handbags can be too over-the-top, I think the Ocean Drive clutch manages to stay just the right side of decadent. The dramatic tribal ...