Sherpani delivers a messenger bag without frills with its Verve handbag.

If you're looking for a high class accessory, this isn't it. But as casual messengers go, the Verve is a fun option. I really love the contrast of the subdued brown body and the icy sky blue ...

Felix Rey's accessories have been a bit silly of late. Those smiling faces, cockatoos, and great big bows might have seemed whimsical at first, but all too quickly the line started to feel like a joke. Thankfully Felix Rey's toned things ...

Ellington's opted for functionality over flair with this Mia cross-body bag.

While it lacks the fashion forward accents that style conscious women look for, there's a certain charm to the design. I really like the look of the bright blue nylon against the tan leather accents. ...

Some well placed pleats make this Bea Satchel from MZ Wallace as pretty as a picture.

This satchel really is all about the pleats. The vertical folds create texture and drama on this simply shaped satchel. Simple doesn't mean boring here though. The silhouette is ladylike ...

Sherpani puts functionality ahead of fashion with this Mia shoulder bag.

It's not that this messenger-style shoulder bag is ugly, but it doesn't have all those things that make us turn green with accessory envy. It's not made from an exotic skin, or even a soft, ...

Travelon keeps your nosh cold with this slim Pack-Flat Lunch Bag.

Travelon tends to make travel accessories, but with this bag it's created one for every day. It's made from tough 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon, which is insulated to keep your food fresh and cool. There's a top ...

If The Row's $39, 000 alligator backpack can sell out, then perhaps this style of bags isn't strictly for students after all. Sonia Rykiel's clearly counting on it with the release of her Ligne Penelope.

This certainly isn't in The Row's league, but ...

Sonia Kashuk puts functionality above flash with this duffle bag, part of the designer's affordable range for Target.

Lookwise, this duffle is pretty underwhelming. Its brown nylon body is drab and its synthetic black handles and trim appear cheap. The color choice of these accents is ...

Longchamp offers a ponyhair purse for the fur phobic with this Patch Toile Tote.

I must admit that, at least from a distance, this handbag fooled me. It looks like it's made of swatches of authentic pony hair, but it's actually crafted from cleverly printed nylon. ...

It's got a tough name, but this playful pink Noise of Warrior Thump cross-body from Diesel is a bit of a pussycat.

Perhaps it gets its manly moniker from its durable nylon fabric, which should withstand the harsh punishment of ...

Marc Jacobs definitely brings his signature quirky charm to this Eliza Mommy bag. The bag is so cute that it's going to find a giant childless audience, as well.

The red nylon is exactly what a baby bag calls for. The bright color will appeal to ...

I have been pretty openly dubious about Stella McCartney's collection, but I almost always love her designs for Adidas. The Shell is definitely no exception. I'm really excited by its combination of beauty and utility.

The blue nylon material on the Shell is a winner, across the board. The ...

Ty Lucas is the latest player in the baby bag industry. The handmade diaper bags, which are the brainchild of marketing industry veteran Nicole Hirsch, set new standards with their stylish, functional, and hygienic designs.

The Ty Lucas bags are a far cry from those ...

DKNY is up and down and all over the place this season. I've been disappointed with its offerings lately, but this great fold-over bag is beginning to change my mind. It's perfectly clean and elegant, not to mention reasonably priced.

The quilted black nylon fabric isn't exactly extraordinary, but ...

I am really fascinated by the See by Chloe line. It manages to be chic, hip, and affordable. Well, most of the time, anyways. This Joy Rider tote is affordable, but not worth its price.

The pale grey color of the nylon on the Joy Rider is super versatile. ...

Baggallini's always made purses for girls on the go, but with this On the Go Bag the label's made it official.

What this cross-body purse lacks in style, it makes up for in substance. It's enormous, but with a pair of main compartments and ...

With so many bags shrinking these days it's refreshing to see one bucking the trend. Samsonite invites us to carry the kitchen sink and a few extras in its Tote-A-Ton duffle bag.

This duffel is enormous with more than 6400 cubic inches of packing space. That's roughly the ...

Puma hopes we'll be starry eyed over its Dazzle shopper tote, but this proves to be one bag that doesn't live up to its name.

When I hear a bag is called the Dazzle I expect it will, well, dazzle me. But really this is a fairly lackluster ...

We all know Pacsafe makes anti-theft bags for travelers, but the mean streets of your own neighborhood can be just as dangerous as any tourist town. So Pacsafe's made the Metrosafe 100, a small and secure purse for keeping your precious cargo safe ...

Marc Jacobs is one of those rare designers that manages to turn heads no matter what he produces. Whether it's a high-class clutch or a casual nylon shopper like this Packables bag, a Marc Jacobs creation always has that certain something.

This isn't a piece of ...

Hilary Radley goes cheap and cheerful for The Outfield tote.

From a distance this is a good looking bag, minimalist but stylish with its berry red body and sophisticated leatherette trim. It's only when you start to look closer that the illusion fades. The ...

Dooney & Bourke shows it's more than just a youth label with this very grown-up Nylon Editor's Tote.

After seeing so many of the label's handbags covered in cutesy colored logos, this more minimalist design is like a breath of fresh air. ...

Whether you're planning a Down Under vacation or visiting a destination a little closer to home, you'll stay organized with the Sydney Bagg.

The Sydney is another practical little number from travel bag specialists, Baggallini. It's not incredibly fashion forward but there's a certain charm to this nylon ...

Hilary Radley clearly wanted its Limelight bag to stand out, but sadly I think this one's grabbed the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

I suppose the synthetic belted buckle and accents were designed to dress up the Limelight's nylon body, but sadly these details end ...

I've always thought of clutch purses as stylish but fairly impractical accessories for nights on the town. But Ellington has made me change my point of view with this surprising Amelia travel clutch.

The Amelia shuns glitter and glitz for old fashion functionality. While its bright pink nylon ...

With boys and work to contend with, we can't always expect our gal pals to cater to our every whim. Thankfully we can rely on the BPal cross-body bag from Steven by Steve Madden to do just that!

Alright, so ...

I am often really critical of Stella McCartney's designs. I like her minimal aesthetic, but I often find that the materials she uses aren't well-suited to them. I also find a lot of her prices to be ridiculous. But I do love her collaboration with ...

We all love our designer handbags, but when you're preparing to face another working week those It bags just aren't going to cut it. That's when a practical messenger like this one from Tusk really comes into its own.

Tusk calls it a briefcase, but it's much more ...

Just because Stella McCartney shuns animal furs and leathers in her fashion line doesn't mean she's above mimicking their exotic coats. It might seem as incongruous as those veggie sausages and Thanksgiving tofurkey, but that's just what we get with this Nirvana tote.

Those gripes aside, ...

City streets can be dangerous places, but you needn't worry about the dangers when you're carrying the anti-theft MetroSafe 200 shoulder bag.

Pacsafe has released several Metrosafe bags, but I think this 200 model may be the pick of them. It's not so small ...

Most fashion houses have a clear design vision, but Maxx New York's accessories are much more eclectic than that. I never know what I'm going to get, and that's not always a good thing. The label's Spencer Chain Hobo is yet another bag ...

Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers label is nothing if not reliable. Its bags are never fashion forward, but they still manage to tempt us with their cutesy prints.

This Lollipop tote is no exception, with its sugary pattern called Pretty in Pins. It's easy to see where ...

It's clearly still the silly season, because I can think of no other reason for Gucci to release this packable Nylon Tote.

The iconic fashion house seems to be offering up a belated Christmas gift with this bag, as it's attached a teddy bear to it! ...

Mulberry is one of those lines that's aesthetic is so classic that its pieces can work with just about anything. Which is why I was absolutely shocked to see how it updated its Clipper bag. Lately, the neon trend has begun to wear thin, but this is ...

Stella McCartney is not one of my favorite designers. I really want to like her, but I find her handbags to be mostly lackluster and almost always overpriced. I'm afraid this glossed nylon shopping bag is no exception.

The glossed nylon on this bag is shiny and it ...

I've never thought of travel brand Baggallini as fashion innovators, so I was surprised when I spotted this quirky Hugger backpack.

Its unusual triangle shape makes it quite unique. But Baggallini has never been one to put form over function. The backpack is ergonomically designed to sit comfortably ...

The Marc by Marc Jacobs line has a way of making even the most utilitarian accessories colorful and fun. This leaf print laptop sleeve is a colorful and fashionable way to add a little fun to your laptop.

We've been seeing this abstract leaf print on ...

Forget those boring travel bags that look like all the rest in the airport; Ellington can help you stand out with this feminine Lindsay duffel bag.

This Lindsay might be basic black, but its pretty ruffles give it plenty of girlish personality. By using a silky crushed nylon ...

What a fun bag this Core Graphics satchel from Puma is. What it lacks in opulence, it makes up for with personality.

There's such a lovely squishiness about its nylon body. Sure it's not luxurious, but remember what this bag is for. Nobody wants to stink ...

Being a mom is never easy, but Stone Mountain hopes to take away a little of the stress with its Jackie Diaper bag.

You might still have a few vomit stains and orange juice spills on your attire, but you'll look a lot more ...

Travelon claims to deliver just what I need with this small nylon purse of the same name.

And reluctantly, I'm forced to admit that it's probably right. I might wish for luxury, style, and ample space for toting everything from magazines to ...

Cherries! These gorgeous 1950s cherries make these little cosmetics and travel purses a lovely retro addition to any holiday.

Nick & Nora generally tend to produce purses that are intended more for function than fabulousness. However, the fun decorations mean that the functional plastic fabric becomes something a ...

With this cute and affordable travel bag from Sonia Kashuk you'll have more in your pocket to spend on your vacation.

As part of Sonia Kashuk's affordable diffusion line for Target, this duffel bag offers cute looks for less. There's nothing luxurious about it, ...

When I think of Paul Smith I think of stripes of swirling color and quirky style. That may be why I find this very conservative Trixie bag from the British designer a bit flat.

There's a place in every wardrobe for a classic handbag, but I'm not sure ...

Pacsafe accessories never turn heads, but if you're jet setting the practical designs of bags like the Venturesafe might be enough to win you over.

The 200 is my favorite of the Venturesafe bags as it's not too big or too small. You can easily fit everything you need for ...

The problem with bowling bags is that it can be hard to make something that stands out from the crowd. That is why this interesting color combination from Pretoria Castle is worth paying attention to.

You see, you don't often find handbags that combine a pale caramel brown, with a darker tan shade. ...

When getting the job done is more important than making a style statement, look to a bag like this Annie Cross-Body from Ellington.

This is an ideal bag for girls on the go, with its lightweight nylon body and plethora of pockets. You'll find two on the outside for easy access to ...

Baggallini strives to deliver the only bag that you'll ever need with the Only Bagg. Whether they succeed though is up to you.

Personally I prefer a few more stylish options in my arsenal; a teeny tiny evening clutch, a luxury leather bag for posh meals out, and a small cross-body purse ...

Stella McCartney is known for making animal-friendly and environmentally-friendly fashions. Unfortunately, that doesn't always translate into stylish accessories, but her past season has been remarkably on-point. This fabulous python-print tote is a great example of eco-conscious design done well.

The python print on this tote is remarkably natural looking. Nothing compares to the ...

If you're looking for an affordable alternative to Chanel's classic quilted flap purses, feast your eyes on the Bea bag from Big Buddha.

Of course, for $80 you'll never find the same level of luxury that Chanel offers. But the looks of this quilted nylon alternative definitely take their cues from the ...