There are versatile evening bags that easily accessorize just about any party outfit, and then there are the ones that make you long for a party. This Inge Christopher Alexis clutch is just the kind of evening bag around which I would plan an entire outfit for an event and be itching ...

Tory Burch has amped up the glam factor with this metallic Nico tote.

It seems to be inspired by Andy Warhol's muse, but I can't imagine the Velvet Underground singer carrying anything quite this ostentatious. The boxy design is simple enough, and Tory Burch has been careful to keep the accents to ...

What with the Christmas party season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start stocking up on your glitter.

If you want to own a clutch that is glittery and metallic without spending too much money, then this little purse form Coloriffics is a snap at $38 in either gold or silver.

Of ...

The word that popped into my mind when I first ran across this Santi Audrina clutch was "psychedelic." I'm not sure that the design is intended to elicit that response, but the range of colors and dramatic style of the purse definitely directs my thoughts in a disco direction.

The bejeweled handbag is not ...

Carlos Falchi takes a back to basics approach with this metallic leather clutch.

Fans of the brand may be a little disappointed with the traditional leather exterior. After all, Carlos Falchi is famous for working with lust-worthy skins like python, ostrich, and caiman crocodile. This calfskin has a subtle metallic sheen to ...

It often feels like if you've seen one Burberry plaid purse, you've seen them all. I start to long for something different. Then I see Burberry stray from that classic formula, and I yearn for those slightly boring bags!

The designs may not be revolutionary, but Burberry does the preppy plaid thing ...

I liked the look of the Botkier Marcel Clutch, but I'm loving the contemporary style even more on this larger satchel silhouette.

Take away the kiss-lock closure and folded sides and add in a few other details, and the Marcel satchel is basically a supersized version of the clutch. That could be ...

Baby Phat is never a brand that does things by halves. Accessories like this Mystical Mirror bag may be a little ostentatious for many bagistas, but fans of Kimora Lee Simmons' blingtastic label are sure to lap it up.

I'm not sure whether you could use this silvery satchel to touch up ...

You’ll feel red carpet ready carrying this sexy Haley Starlet clutch from Lodis.

Metallic gold panels are complemented by an elegant metal frame. The finish is subtly embossed with snakeskin for an extra dose of glam. The slim-lined design is chic and simple, perfect for ensuring it doesn't upstage that fabulous gown!

The ...

Chloé is one of my favorite lines. It always seems to come up with something totally unique and chic. Unfortunately, this Joy Rider tote doesn't bear any resemblance to the Chloé I've come to know and love.

The puffy metallic nylon and the generally slouchy design of the bag make it look almost ...

This is a pretty and unusual hold-all bag from respected designer Burberry.

Bringing a new twist to the traditional Burberry tartan, this gunmetal patent purse is covered from shiny head to shiny toe in squares of PVC colored canvas, on which are snapshots of that well-known tartan. The stud fastenings and metallic shades ...

I'm more familiar with Stuart Weitzman as a designer of gorgeous shoes for special occasions, but the brand is quite established as a producer of desirable handbags as well.

This Shopaholic bag is a great example of the kind of classy style that the label puts into all of their creations. Though it is not red-carpet ...

Versatility is the name of the game in a world where we are all still tightening our purse strings (pun intended). This spacious crossbody tote from The SAK is easily converted into a chunky clutch - two bags for the price of one!

As a tote this is a tall and spacious bag ...

Alexis Hudson introduces a whole lot of bling into the Christmas party season with this sexy metallic champagne clutch.

Available in bronze or gunmetal, this is a metallic clutch with two personalities. In bronze it is a crocodile print beauty with rustic charm. In gunmetal, the polished silver leather creates a more modern feeling. ...

Inge Christopher is a growing force in the handbag world, with a strong focus on decorative touches and individual looks.

I am struck at first glance by the somewhat controversial combination of gold and silver that Inge Christopher used on this flashy baguette. Generally these two glittery substances are kept a world apart. I am ...

At first glance, this Elliott Lucca Napoli tote looks quite a bit like one of the brand's other drawstring handbags, the Aruba. In fact, the shape and basic design of the two is nearly identical.

The unmistakable differences, however, make the Napoli as a style worth considering just as much as the Aruba. ...

Whiting & Davis work their mesh magic with a metallic twist on the classic fringed bag. With fringing all over the fashion mags and the catwalk this season, this elegant yet on trend evening wear should be just the ticket for for a stylish season.

Glitzy handbags are always popular for fall/winter, as the ...

Metallic trim on every inch that isn't coated in sequins, the Coach Sequin Spotlight Bag will certainly shine a light on your sartorial choice. It's a bag to love or hate on sight, but has some details worth a closer look.

If the glare is too blinding for you to delineate features, I'll tell you that ...

Whether you're going away for the weekend or setting off on an extended vacation, this generously sized LeSportsac bag will offer you plenty of storage space for travel essentials.

Like nearly all handbags from LeSportsac, this large weekender is made from the brand's signature ripstop nylon fabric. Although I don't think the ...

There's rarely anything subtle about Ashley M, but I think the novelty designer may have gone a little far with the Cadillac Bubbles Satchel.

This metallic bag features the Cadillac marque up front, but the logo tends to get lost in the bubbled texture. It's a curious mix really. The round bubbles ...

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, ...

Well, here's a little bling from fashion's favorite (suspected) tax evaders. Wait, let me take that back. This is actually a whole lotta bling for one little handbag.

But, oddly, it doesn't look particularly overdone. It isn't exactly my cup of tea, but it's a cute bag that I think will ...

Just another note in the Valentino is awesome file, the new Valentino Kaleidoscope Stone Tote has begun racking up a waiting list of pre-orders for fall 09.

The gradient stones that cover ever inch of the gray satin tote give the illusion of mirrors the way they catch the light. ...

Cross-body handbags are always practical, if nothing else. Thankfully, though, we don't have to sacrifice fashion when choosing this convenient type of bag.

Designers are getting in on the popularity of the style and creating chic and cute versions of the cross-body. The B. Makowsky Los Angeles fits into that category with ...

With a flash of fresh color, this Roxy Baby cosmetics case from Big Buddha is impossible to ignore.

The shades are daring: fuschia pink, aqua blue, and lime green. These metallic tones are bound to be a hit with teens, but older folks may long for something a little more subdued. Personally ...

With metallic leather and chrometone stud detailing, the Treesje London Boston Bag has style to spare. The gray color makes it more seasonally versatile than a black bag. But, is the shape as versatile?

At 16 x 8.5 x 6.5 inches it's certainly roomy and you'll be able fit a lot in here - ...

Emilio Pucci has a reputation for creating bags that are bold and brassy. This purse may not have the colorful signature print we've come to associate with the designer, but it definitely doesn't lack any personality.

The problem for me though is that it just seems a little too big. Gold ...

Add some rocker chic to your wardrobe with the Rock-A-By Betsey Bucket Bag. In addition to having an abundance of the letter "b" in its name, this slouchy purse has some serious attitude that will ramp up any outfit.

Fitting right in with current trends, the Rock-A-By has a smattering of studded ...

Prepare to party with this fun Stardust clutch from Hype.

The sexy metal mesh body comes in glitzy gold and silver, or a more sedate black version. I love the slinky appeal of the tiny metal discs, but I'm not sure they gel with the leather handles. Perhaps using patent leather or ...

Bottega Veneta has, for the past few seasons, created the handbags and accessories that fashionistas die for. In fact, the label produces garments so covetable that some might even be willing to kill for them.

And with clutches like this one, it's easy to see why. In a perfect world, where I am ...

So often I see designer bags which appear overworked and ostentatious. That kind of garish design is never flattering, but at least these purses display a little personality. And that's the sort of pizazz I find sorely lacking with the Little Softee from Accessorize.

The faux leather is soft enough, but it ...

Take one Kan Kan handbag, turn up the volume, and you've got Be & D's Chatterley satchel. It’s got more frills, more metal, and more attitude.

Where the Kan Kan's ruffles are soft and feminine, the Chatterley's frills are tight and structured. They don't have the same girly appeal, which may ...

Botkier certainly doesn't create bags without personality. Though the brand usually offers ones that are slightly tamer than this pewter-colored satchel, women looking for an eyecatching tote will gravitate toward the Violet.

I'm not always drawn to metallic handbags, but this particular combination of pewter with brown leather trim is somehow contemporary ...

The offshoot brand Moschino Cheap & Chic has a somewhat misleading name, depending on who you ask. Though definitely chic, I find Moschino's term "cheap" to perhaps be a little tongue-in-cheek humor since the items offered generally retail at designer prices beyond what the average person considers to be cheap. Especially ...

Christian Louboutin is like the patron saint of sexy glamour. Between his sky high stilettos and his ultra-luxe handbags, the man has the market cornered on covetable accessories.

This champagne leather clutch isn't really what I expect of Louboutin, but it's not entirely out of character, either. The Pillow Leather Clutch just has ...

The right gold purse can effortlessly add glamour to any evening outfit. But finding that elusive purse can be so hard in a world where metallics tend to look brassy rather than royal. Well allow me to introduce you to the Lauren Merkin Charlotte, a clutch whose dusted gold finish ...

If ever there was a bag that demands attention, it's this metallic tulle purse from Giorgio Armani.

The black silk handbag is adorned with black and pink squares of fisnet tulle, which give it the appearance of some kind of gothic ballerina. It’s femininely flamboyant, and completely original.

The kiss-lock clasp is a ...

Target's designer collaborations have resulted in some of the sexiest budget-friendly accessories I've seen. Devi Kroell's collection continued the tradition with this chic pochette.

The polyurethane fabric has a rich snakeskin-like texture. It gives the pochette a sophisticated finish which looks much more expensive than the $19.99 retail value. The colors ...

What happens to holiday bags when the holiday party season is over? Well, for one thing, they still line the shelves of all your favorite retailers, electronic or otherwise. And, they look a little different, maybe. All the bling you needed on New Years looks a little gaudier in February. Unless you're ...

It might be inspired by America's first white settlers, but Roger Vivier's Pilgrim Purse has a much more modern style.

It gets its name from that rectangular gold buckle, which mimics the details on the Pilgrims' hats and belts. This shiny accent gives the purse a little old-world style which balances the ...

Holiday party season may be over, but that's no reason to stop glamming up your evening wear. Just because the new year has passed doesn't mean you can't have some fun on the bag front. This gorgeous Miu Miu Oversized Metallic Clutch is a great way start bringing a more festive attitude ...

Santi brings a little vintage style into the 21st century with the Emma clutch purse.

Contemporary metallic leather is woven together for a dazzling chic look. The shimmering silver and gold fabric is complemented by the brushed gold-tone kiss-lock clasp. Its antique looks are as old fashioned as the metallics are modern, ...

Available in a plethora of fabulous colors and textures, the JJ Winters Envelope Clutch is all over the red carpet. Gossip Girls Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively carry one in purple, Lindsay Lohan sports a gold one, and Hilary Duff has one in yellow crocodile. And at the bargain basement price ...

Phillip Lim's signature minimalism sure went out the window on this one. If he proved his versatility with the Doctor's Bag, it just looks like he has something to prove with the Gwen, which makes all the standard mistakes typical of overworking: too many colors, too many textures, and too ...

Large handbags are so hot right now, but this is one fashion fad you've got to be careful with. We all love those spacious interiors, but far too often these bulky bags can make you look a little frumpy. The slick stripy style of the District Tote from Rampage is ...

Zufi Alexander is definitely going to keep working her way up the A-list with fabulous futurist bags like the Kiss Me Baby in gunmetal Naplak. Already, fashion icon Sienna Miller and actress Katherine Heigl have been spotted with the Kiss Me Baby, and where those ladies roam, other fashionistas are sure to ...

If you're looking for the perfect holiday bag, you may have just found it. Roger Vivier combines a classic shape and subtle couture styling with just enough holiday sparkle to make the Belle party ready.

The smooth champagne gold leather is softly metallic, which perfectly offsets the oversized gold buckle. There are no ...

JJ Winters has, in her short term as one of Hollywood's leading handbag designers, managed to collect a coveted A-list entourage. And purses like this one are exactly the reason why. Drawing on the contemporary clutch trend and combining it with retro acid wash, JJ Winters brings the best of two eras ...

Shrinking violets need not apply. This glam Carlos Falchi shopping tote demands to be noticed.

The metallic snake-print exterior is something you'll either love or loathe. Personally it's a little too brassy for my tastes, but it'd be a great statement piece if you've got the confidence! Just make sure to pair ...

A gold leather bag might not seem like the most practical thing for a closet, but its versatility might actually surprise you. This Marc by Marc Jacobs Mag Bag is a great example of an everyday handbag created with a dressy metallic sheen. Its ability to take you from day to night ...