With the silly season upon us, my taste in handbags is tending towards the whimsical. I'm not looking for a clutch to see me through the year; I just want something fun and frivolous to take to a few holiday parties. And I've found just that in ...

Who would have thought a tote covered in stars could be so boring? Dolce & Gabbana shows that even a design house of exceptional pedigree makes the occasional misstep with this Miss Escape Star tote.

It's not that the Miss ...

A star by name and a star by nature, this Ellington clutch twinkles a little brighter than the rest.

In my line of work I see a lot of handbags. I admire so many of them, but it takes something really special to make me want to reach ...

Get kitted up for summer with this fun and lighthearted raffia clutch.

What makes this summery? Firstly the raffia, that lightweight fabric, which is the epitome of all things sunny and sandy. It looks like the sort of bag you would wear in ...

Lux de Ville delivers a handbag that lives up to its name with the Starlight Sparkle.

In fact, this shoulder bag probably sparkles more than most of us would expect. The glittery, glossy red vinyl body is certainly bold; the kind of finish you'll either love or loathe. As if it needed ...

Yet another cute, kitsch and spacious handbag from funky designer line, Betseyville. Betsey Johnson uses her great sense of fun and enthusiasm to create the youthful and lighthearted purses in her eponymous fashion line.

Available in grey, duck-egg blue or white quilting, this tote is made into something a little special thanks to the cute star shaped quilting. ...