Lauren Merkin creates a purse that's a little bit naughty and a little bit nice with this Ava clutch.

The snake-printed leather is pretty in a sugary shade of pink, although I know it won't suit everyone. There are basic black and warm maize hues available, ...

Kooba show us there's life in the studded trend yet with this Maggie satchel.

The key here is that studs are used to add interest, rather than rock and roll edge. They're such delicate creatures that really enhance those tight pleats around the satchel's top. We see another ...

Forget fussy buckles and bows. Jessica McClintock offers clean and classic good looks with this Rectangle Clutch.

Ordered pleats add real class to this rectangular shaped satin clutch. It's given even more structure with its polished metal frame. This touch is a throwback to vintage style ...

Inge Christopher typically produces beaded bags which hearken back to the classic days of fashion. While they're lovely, it's refreshing to see the label embracing a more modern look with this Pop clutch.

There are three different Pops to choose from, each one with the stuff ...

This Victoria hobo is a bag that screams luxury, from its neutral watersnake material to its gold-toned grommets. And since it's from Halston's affordable Heritage label, it likely costs a lot less than you'd expect.

This purse is a world away from the traditional bohemian totes. ...

Furla proves that a hobo can be elegant with this chic Adriana handbag.

The crescent shape is familiar, but there's just a hint of the slouch we associate with hobos. The buttery leather can't help but fall softly, but we get the feeling that Furla is in complete ...

Fossil has created an affordable and stylish purse for far less than we'd expect to pay with this Talita clutch.

Fossil has always represented great value, but I was still surprised to see this purse priced at a budget friendly $50. That's a small price to pay for ...

We've seen Donald J Pliner weave its magic in many larger bags. Now with the Seeyu pouch, the fashion house shows us what it can do on a smaller scale.

Most small bags tend to be made for evenings out, but Donald J Pliner ...

Etienne Aigner bags are typically clean and refined, but the label seems to have been influenced by modern designs with this Whitney satchel.

The uncluttered, smooth lines we usually associate with Etienne Aigner are gone, replaced instead with gleaming hardware and a casual slouch. The style ...

Usually, my favorite thing about Burberry is its Prorsum line. Its standard collection is just a little stodgy and British for my taste. But this studded plisse tote is making me totally reconsider, with its cutting edge elegance.

The treatment on this black leather is fantastically detailed and textured. ...

There's a time and place for high fashion, but sometimes you just want to let loose with something cheap and cheerful. If you want to spice up your outfit without spending a lot of money, you could do a lot worse than this metallic foil ...

I haven't carried a backpack since I graduated from high school, but this stylish Teba bag has me reevaluating my stance.

This clever convertible tote is really like three bags in one. Multiple anchor points and straps allow you to carry it as a ...

Why have just one leather when you can have three?!

This Coccinelle patchwork tote neatly combines soft brown suede, glossy snakeskin-embossed leather, and simple smooth chocolate leather. Were these in different colors the effect would be a little over the top, but the consistent brown shade means that instead ...

Halston Heritage is Halston's lower-priced diffusion line. Unfortunately for fashion lovers, it has put out precious few accessories. Its Alice clutch was an instant hit when it came out last year, and this new sparkly version takes the design to the next level.

I don't love metallic ...

Clutch purses are de rigueur for posh evenings out, but every now and again you just want to break the rules. And when you do, this Annie wristlet from Bourne is an excellent choice.

It doesn't so much break the rules as bend them I think. After all, ...

There's certainly something regal about this elegant Elizabeth clutch from Carlo Fellini.

The soft satin body is swept up into a rhinestone flower, which adds just the right amount of bling to the purse. The white and golden petal stones are a tad ostentatious, but that only adds ...

There's not a hint of tie dye to be seen in this unusually conservative Madison Hippie shoulder bag from Coach.

I'm not quite sure what inspired the name, as this bag doesn't appear to be rebelling against the man in the slightest. But I do like the quiet, ...

Treesje promises to have us in raptures with its provocatively named Bliss hobo.

I'm not sure whether I'm as enamored as its name suggests I should be, but there's a lot to love about this hobo bag. This style tends to be slouchy and relaxed, and the soft ...

Make a big bang with the adorable patent Meredith clutch from Big Buddha.

With this wristlet, you don't just get the bright red patent faux leather. You don't just get the acordian style layered pleats. You don't just get the rippled layered flower. You get all of them! The end result ...

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 ...

Michael Kors looks to fulfill all our everyday needs with this Erin shoulder bag.

There's a lot to like about this shoulder bag. I love the purple wisteria shade, which is gentle enough to wear everyday even though it could never be classed as ...

I wonder whether swarthy actor Benicio del Toro inspired Luba J to create this satchel which shares his name. It definitely reminds me of the Puerto Rican honey with its large, imposing silhouette, and dark brooding good looks.

It might be a women's satchel, but there's very little ...

I may be getting used to seeing luxe yet affordable designs from Jessica McClintock, but that doesn't mean that I appreciate them any less. After all, it isn't all too often that we see designs this pretty and evening-appropriate costing less than $40.

The soft gray satin and expensive ...

I was initially excited by the prospect of Halston's Heritage diffusion line, but the reality has left me a little disappointed. All too often it seems the brand sacrifices style to cut the dollars, but not here with the Alice clutch.

Pleated purses are a dime a dozen, but the structured pleats ...

All over textures can look overwhelming, but Giorgio Armani has got the balance just right with this Pleated Handbag.

The soft Nappa leather is carefully crafted into tiny, tight pleats. It might remind me a little of the sports skirts I used to wear in high school, but I think the effect ...

The fall runways were replete with utilitarian, military-inspired looks balanced out with small feminine details. This Burberry Prorsum Callaway bag is one of those structured, but still ladylike accessories. It's charming without being precious, and practical without being boring, but honestly, I think it's a little boring considering the Prorsum line's usually ...

What a gorgeous handbag this is, and for what a reasonable price! Evans has truly outdone itself this time.

I must admit, it was love at first sight when I clamped eyes on this purse. I love its tight pleated body, which creates a lovely wicker-like design on the bulk of the ...

You don't have to wear bright colors to make a fashion statement, as this Kooba tote aims to show us.

It may be in a rather ordinary shade of deep gray-brown, but the design of this tote bag makes up for any limitations in colorful creativity. The folded and pleated style gives you ...

It's rare for a brown leather bag to turn my head, but few have the show stopping style of the Mira tote by Elie Tahari.

This really is a lovely looking bag, with tight, angular pleats all over. They create such a dramatic effect that elevates the fairly conservative brown leather into ...

It takes something special to make a traditionally shaped shopper turn my head, but DKNY has succeeded with this unique pleated shopper handbag.

Many shoppers feature pleated details, but I've never seen one with pleats quite like this. They gather the leather together, with proudly exposed, raw edges for a gutsy rock ...

It seems Cole Haan has been influenced by the Italian coast with this gorgeous Amalfi shoulder bag.

It's made from buttery Nappa leather which is tightly pleated across the top to dramatic effect. I love the contrast of those teeny tiny pleats and the soft tassel and body. The chain strap is ...

I found the last Miu Miu bag I reviewed to be terribly designed and of poor taste. The fabulousness of this Matelasse tote just proves my point about the line's inconsistency, because this bag is as amazing as the last one was awful.

The gray matelasse leather has an amazing quilted ...

A complex handbag like this can somewhat justify its $298 price tag. Evening wear too can kind of explain why Santi feels that it can charge so much for this designer clutch.

That complexity is quite impressive. You see, that silver and black looking texture is actually made from row upon row of ...

The Badgley Mischka Eve tote is a creatively shaped handbag perfect for those who want a little luxury in their lives.

I do like a good design feature in a handbag; it makes it stand out from the crowd, and into more of a conversation point. In this particular hobo the design feature ...

If you thought all evening wristlets were created equal, then think again. Savanna turns the tired old wristlet on its head with this unusual crinkled satin purse.

The difference comes from the wrist strap, which rather than hanging from the side stands up proudly from the top. I really like the concept; ...

Why have metal studs when you can have pleating? Of course, you could always have both, which is what they have gone for with this Pietro Alessandro tote.

This tote costs $241.15, and the sign of this designer pricing is nowhere more evident than in the selection of the fabrics. A beautiful leather ...

Handbags shaped like bows are always good fun, and the Alexis Hudson Snowbird purse manages to make that fun shape into something practical too.

You see the large centre to the bow shape of this clutch? That is a pocket. I am thinking that it would be perfect as a coin purse, a luxury ...

With wedding season still in full flow, this Santi floral clutch is a great option for pairing with soft satin fabrics and floaty chiffon dresses.

If you are wanting a cheap and cheerful purse, this probably isn't it. It costs $148, and whilst that isn't cheap by any means, I do feel the ...

Treesje gives us a large tote with plenty of style in the Huntley.

Its name is a little bit preppy, but its style is much more approachable with modern vertical pleats emphasizing the quality of the luxury Italian leather. This plush skin has been glazed to create a sheen that is more ...

With this jeweled clutch Menbur provides luxury looks for the unexpectedly reasonable price of just $72.

This bag is simple. It is elegant. It knows the difference between looking classy and looking over-the-top, and it leans more towards the subtle and enigmatic end of the market. If your idea of black tie is a ...

Sondra Roberts gives an elegant twist to the classic satin clutch purse with the Versailles.

The traditional soft pouch body is given a little extra something with elegant pleats which create a rich, diamond finish. These aren't perfect diamonds, but softer versions merely suggesting the geometrical shapes. They're subtle, and elegantly eye-catching ...

We've all seen McKlein's chic briefcases and laptop bags, and now with its Parinda collection McKlein gives us purses for carrying outside the office. This Bloom bag is an example of the brand's stylish, yet affordable, fashion accessories.

Taken on its own merits, the Bloom bag isn't bad at all. The high ...

Are you on the look out for something pretty and feminine yet casual at the same time? If so, then this CC Skye Lulu clutch may be right on the money.

Classy clutches seem to be a bit thin on the ground lately, which is why it is quite so refreshing to see ...

Yellow! Light summery daffodil yellow! The wearableness (if it isn't a word, it darn well should be) of this pale yellow shade is what sets this Melie Bianco clutch apart from the crowd.

Most yellow bags tend to be a bit bold, a bit too bright. They stand out from every color around them ...

If you're wearing a knock out gown, you need an evening purse which doesn't threaten to steal the limelight. On those special occasions, the Judith clutch from Franchi is a great option.

It might be demure, but this simple frame purse is far from boring. I love the elegantly pleated body, and ...

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 ...

With the wedding season approaching, this J. Renee Delora clutch may be just the thing to go with that pretty floral dress you are planning on wearing.

In fact, this satin purse couldn't get more wedding appropriate if it tried. The dusky pink shade means you won't be giving the bride a run ...

We're used to seeing weird and wonderful purses from Bodhi. In comparison to most of the label's bags, this Pebble Clutch is almost tame! While that might disappoint some Bodhi fans, it should also attract some bagistas who'd previously dismissed the brand.

Here Bodhi has struck the right balance between innovative style ...

Jesselli Couture takes a break from its typical patterned bags with this gorgeous pleated north/south tote.

The knife pleat detail makes this fairly simple tote look very modern. These angular seams do all the talking, at least on the front. What a shame that this is yet another handbag which doesn't continue ...

Shakespeare's favorite heroine has joined the 21st century with this modern Juliet satchel.

This satchel has a style which is contemporary, yet somehow classic. The pretty angular pleats are more unexpected than vertical ruching. They draw our eye to the center of the bag and its casual tie. I imagine this as ...