As we get older colored ribbons start to look a bit silly in our hair. But we can still enjoy the pop of color they provide with this Rianna Clutch.

Warm burgundy, orange, red, and gold ribbons criss-cross this way and that across the front of this sophisticated ...

Beauty.com is starting 2012 impressively and launching a new collaboration with Marchesa. The online beauty retailer has long provided limited edition accessories with purchases, but this latest release may be the best gift yet.

Customers who spend $150 or more during the ...

Nina Ricci takes us back to the 80s with this ultra pink Eve pouchette.

You'll have to really like pink to embrace the purse. Nina Ricci ups the sugar levels for this highly saturated color. It's one of the girliest shades I've ever seen, and the ...

Mad by Design embraces its silly side with this Sunflower Cross-Body Bag.

One look at this purse and you know it's never going to become your go-to accessory. Its distinctive flower shape won't suit high brow events or business meetings, and it'll be too ...

When it comes to stylish evening bags at affordable prices, few designers can match the accessories from Inge Christopher. The Olivia is another shining example from this low price high class label.

I love the Olivia's subtle pink-purple hue and soft silky finish. Complementary stitching creates ...

A vintage Cartier handbag raised £2600 for the Helen & Douglas House when it was auctioned off recently. The stunning silk purse commanded significantly more than its £300 to £500 estimate.

All money raised at the auction will go to the Helen & Douglas House, a children's ...

British designer Debbi Little has teamed up with British textiles company AO Textiles to create a sustainable sheath dress with a matching clutch purse.

AO Textiles is famous for the fabric which is calls "ecouture." The company takes parachute netting discarded by the Ministry of Defense, and ...

She might live in Brighton now, but Japanese born designer Nawako "Lala" Joy has never forgotten her roots. She created the fashion house Uroco with her husband David to give her birthplace's kimonos new life.

Uroco takes vintage silk kimonos and carefully crafts them by hand into ...

Thai Silk Magic, a small family-funded program which empowers poverty-stricken Thai villages, has just launched a collection of handbags. These purses join Thai Silk Magic's other silk products, which include neck ties, cushion covers, and wraps.

Thai Silk Magic looks to improve the lifestyles and ...

Evening bags tend to be sleek, chic affairs, so it's refreshing to see Nina Ricci dirty things up with this Tiered purse.

This clutch may be a bit rough around the edges, but I think that only adds to its charms. The exposed ruffles ...

I am so excited about Marc Jacobs line this season. It's all about ladylike classics with surprising details. This gorgeous Little Stam bag is an opulent addition to the season in eye-popping purple.

The purple silk of this bag looks like it came straight out of ...

From the cheap and cheerful label Bebe to the high class design house of Valentino, it seems everyone in the fashion world has fallen for rosettes. Mad by Design is the latest label to offer up a rosette covered purse, and at an ...

January is a hard month all round; everyone is skint, depressed and downright miserable. The best thing to cheer you up would be to buy something, were it not for the fact that you have no money at all.

Thank god, therefore, for affordable handbags like this brocade clutch from Red ...

Sorry Hermes. I know the handbag world fawns at your feet, but I'm just not feeling your silk travel case.

A label held in such high esteem should be able to produce something more inspiring than this. Words like "pleasant" and "nice" come to mind when ...

Marni's quirky take on the trends often makes its accessories must-have items.  This leather and silk embellished bag is no exception. It's a totally chic evening bag with a modern bohemian vibe.

This bag has so many layers and textures that it's a little bit difficult to describe. ...

Floral bags have been a really big hit this season. I've seen floral printed fabrics, embroidered flowers, and leather-shaped flower adornments, but I haven't seen anything like this. Phillip Lim's unique design sensibility is showcased beautifully on this Cameron clutch.

The body of the bag ...

Bright, multi-colored, and coated in beads. I hate to say it, but the Babylon purse by Tango could serve well as an example to all of us for what not to do with beads.

OK, so it may be a matter of personal taste. Some people may love the chaotic ...

Stella McCartney's signature brand of eco-minimalism has a cult following. Urban fashionistas love her designs, but outside of cities, she wasn't much of a name until she began collaborating with Adidas. But she might just be able to garner a larger audience with sleek, pared-down pieces like this one.

The soft black washed ...

Inge Christopher are experts at producing classy yet individual purses that don't hit the stratospheric prices of some other designer bags. They aren't cheap, don't get me wrong, but at $88 I have certainly seen more charged for an equivalent silk clutch.

At first glance the Ingrid clutch looks like it is made ...

Lanvin's thoroughly French take on fashion is elegance defined. So when it brings its talents to the bridal market, the effect is absolutely magical. Not that this silk satin pochette should be reserved for brides only; it's Deco-inspired beauty will make any special occasion gown come to life.

There's nothing quite as soft ...

Mad by Design takes the trend for floral purses literally with this Lotus Flower purse. While other bags are simply accented with flowers, this one actually looks like a Lotus blossom!

In keeping with the Asian theme, Mad by Design has crafted this purse from pure Japanese taffeta silk. The petals are ...

Eco-friendly designer Rachel Sanches has been inspired by the Far East for her latest Joy Fabiano handbag collection.

The Asian-infused summer line features vintage Japanese kimono silks paired with soft repurposed leather and organic fabrics. The combination sees Joy Fabiano move in a new, more sophisticated direction which, says Ms Sanches, ...

$645 is a lot for any handbag, let alone a small designer wallet. The problem I have with purses like this is seeing past the expensive status symbol price tag, and to the design that lies beneath.

If we forget the price for now, however, then this Continental is actually quite a unique and ...

Lanvin is the oldest surviving couture house in Paris. Everyone thinks that it's Chanel, but Lanvin predates Chanel by ages. So, all the fashion that we think of as French that we also associate as Chanel actually has an earlier precursor. You can totally see those Parisian roots coming through in this ...

La Vie Devant Soie has just released its spring/summer collection of cute and eco-friendly silk purses.

While silk is often used for evening bags, La Vie Devant Soie reminds us that the fabric works just as well before five. Larger styles like the Gibralter, River, and this cute KBag are ideal ...

Inge Christopher has made a beautiful purse that is perfect for this season's trends.

Elaborate purses are always fun, and this one is slightly more elaborate than most. Not only do you have the on-trend ruffles, but the left side of the clutch is covered in cute stylized flowers. The overall effect is ...

Acting as an antidote to all those frothy evening purses comes the darker, brooding Nicole from Santi.

This blackened beauty is made from silk with a deep mottled finish. The soft surface is dotted with black sequins. There are many more sequins on the base than the side, which makes for interesting ...

The silly season may be over, but silly fashions persist. If you're still in the mood for something fun and frivolous, look no further than the Aumoniere Evening Bag from Lanvin.

This frothy concoction is a real departure for the brand who brought us such sensible day bags as the Jeanne ...

This is a much more sophisticated offering than most Emilio Pucci purses. The plexi-plastic bangle with its colorful retro design is the only hint of the designer's typically flamboyant style.

Emilio Pucci lovers will adore this vibrant bangle, but it may take a little more to convince the rest of us. While ...

In true Santi style, this elegant evening purse is a riotous affair of classy beading, detailed embroidery and slouchy refined quality. Following in the footsteps of this bright and cheery Santi purse, this is yet another 20's style beaded beauty to keep you company through winter.

I particularly like the sophisticated and ...

This polka dot purse from Mad by Design can easily turn any outfit into a showstopper. Its bold contemporary good looks would be equally at home running errands in the city or keeping company over cocktails when the sun goes down.

This bag is a real beauty, with amber horn polka dots ...

Bulgari serves up a slice of pop art with this cute retro clutch.

The luxurious black Italian silk finish features a bold geometric print with white and yellow boxes. The Bulgari logo sits inside each square, a detail which looks a little cluttered to me but is bound to please fans of ...

Emilio Pucci is famous for creating colorful and quirky accessories adorned with his iconic signature prints. While they're ideal for toting to the beach or the mall, they'll never pass for after-five wear. That's where this stunning silk purse comes in.

It’s made from sateen silk rendered in a delicious mustard ...

A finely crafted vintage purse never goes out of vogue. This sexy Nina Ricci silk clutch is an example of just how gorgeous a little old-fashioned style can be.

The traditional envelope clutch design is amped up with the combination of red ribbed silk and glossy black patent leather. The small ...

This breathtaking St. Barts bag from Inge Christopher can effortlessly pull together any evening look.

A feminine ruffled silk body is the perfect complement for the beaded flower accent and delicate silver chain strap. A polished silver frame gives the purse a refined appearance while helping it keep its shape.

A polished silver ...

Tod's is known for creating classic and elegant bags to take you from day to night. But every now and then this amazing designer tries something new, and creates a contemporary masterpiece. This beautiful beaded bag is one of those Tod’s designs that is truly something special.

The deep red silk is exterior is ...