Roberto Cavalli takes its signature luxury looks to the beach with this Python Printed Canvas and Straw tote.

This handbag looks opulent from a distance, but it's cleverly made to survive those harsh coastal conditions. Its natural woven straw body gives this tote a classic summer ...

I enjoyed Lauren Merkin's distinctive pleated clutch purses when I first discovered them, but her formulaic designs became tired pretty quickly. So I'm thrilled to see her working with Michelle Fantaci, a designer who's breathed new life into the label with bags like the Essex.

While ...

Isn't she lovely? Jessica Simpson's gotten things oh so right with this So Lovely Clutch Purse.

The So Lovely's design is very simple, which might be why it's so endearing. Jessica Simpson has been guilty of over-embellishing many of her handbags, so it's refreshing ...

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 ...

Alexis Hudson shows us what happens when you add too many elements to a clutch purse with the Adelaide.

There's a lot to like here, but when it's mixed up with so many other features it's hard to appreciate them. The gleaming golden buckles are really ...

Cole Haan delivers all of the polish of a snakeskin handbag without the four-figure price tag with this Kendra tote.

All too often exotic embossing can go awry, creating a finish which is far less luxurious than it should look. Thankfully that's not the case here. ...

Exotic prints are a hard thing to get right. All too easily they can become tacky imitations of the luxurious skins they're mimicking. Michael Kors shows his design prowess with this Kingston tote.

The neutral color palette and expertly rendered scales make the Kingston's finish seem ...

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 ...

Melie Bianco does its best Gucci impersonation with this Amber satchel.

The affordable designer doesn't even try to pretend it's not ripping off the Italian brand's Bamboo purse. All those trademark details are there, from the rounded shape and flap to the bamboo handle and turn-lock ...

Christian Louboutin has recently added a host of edgy design elements to its normally smooth and sophisticated line. I've mostly been a fan of these additions, but this new snake print version of the Morrigan leaves a little to be desired in terms of ...

Dan W gives us a modern take on art deco style with this Waterfall minaudiere.

This purse really is a stunner, with its colored snake print leather panels, wooden frame, and mother of pearl corners. The combination is like nothing I've ever seen, and when you ...

See by Chloe reminds us that a casual bag can still be classy with this urban styled Esteli drawstring bag.

Drawstring handbags always look relaxed and casual, but Chloe ensures this bag from its affordable line doesn't look sloppy. The gentle slouch ...

Lanvin is one of those lines that inspires a cultishly loyal following. Its designs sit right on the edge of avant garde, but stay close enough to the mainstream to be totally wearable. This Faubourg Cabas tote combines the line's edgy sensibility with a strong dose of ...

Stuart Weitzman takes snake print to the urban jungle with this Blason Poem clutch.

So often snake print is used in elegant purses, so it's refreshing to see Stuart Weitzman making things a bit dirtier here. This is a more abstract take on snakeskin; ...

Kenneth Cole's affordable Reaction line always provides modern accessories for girls on a budget, and this Shop Around Tote is no exception.

Considering its budget $89 price the use of PVC, rather than leather, is to be expected. Kenneth Cole does its best to dress the man-made material up though with snake ...

Alice Temperley, the brains behind Temperley London, is a hot young designer that has been making waves in the fashion world since her first runway show in 2003. She is credited with revitalizing British fashion for the 21st century, but frankly, if this Talitha bag is any indication of her design sensibility, ...

I was initially struck by the bold contrast of black leather and red snakeskin accents on this Bijou purse. But it's the practical design of this Alexis Hudson shoulder bag that really stole my heart.

You wouldn't know it at first glance, but this is actually four different handbags in one. Carry ...

I've come across some unique handbags in my days, but this one might win the prize for a classic look paired with an odd design concept. Instead of obviously appealing to the whimsical or quirky fashion sense, I can't decide if this Melie Bianco satchel and clutch combo is taking itself seriously or not.

However, I'm ...

Toss out that boring black nylon work bag. The Fendi Zucca Tote is about to blow it out of the water.

With a traditional shape, three interior compartments and long shoulder straps this bag is everything you could want for carrying files to and from meetings and the office. But instead of the ...