While the fashion industry has been looking forward to warm weather for a while, I've been struggling to get on board. I'm very comfortable warming myself by the fire and slumming around the house in my sweats, thanks all the same. But Magid ...

HEX is preparing to release a protective new line of tech accessories known as the Fleet Collection. The label will launch the range at the upcoming Style at CES event.

The Fleet Collection, Hex's third line, features 12 practical pieces including messenger bags, backpacks, totes, ...

Harveys has dipped a toe outside its comfort zone with this Berkeley bucket bag.

The stitched seatbelt finish is Harveys trademark, but we've never seen the durable materials used in quite this way. The large bucket shape, with a drawstring closure, is much more intricate than ...

I spend a lot of time writing about handbags, and just about as much daydreaming about the ones I could never afford. You know the ones; those gorgeous things that could clean out your bank account in an instant. I can't imagine my ...

Soapbox offers a quirky new take on the cross-body bag with this Fiji Oyster Case.

There's a fun, retro feel to this bag's hard structured shell. Its curved top takes us back to the 1960s, and those vertical stripes look like they've stepped straight out of ...

Kate Spade seems to have been inspired by sweet hard candy when she created this fun Seersucker Treesh satchel.

It's very simple, but I love the playfulness of the flamingo pink and cream stripes. These adorable stripes are continued on the rolled dual straps ...

I must admit, taupe has never been one of my favorite fashion colors. While this neutral has been embraced on the catwalk, it always seems a little drab to me. Perhaps Fontanelli feels the same way, as it's livened up the shade with this striped hobo bag.

At ...

If you thought Baggu only created reusable shopper bags, think again. With this Daypack the label shows us it also knows a thing or two about backpacks.

This backpack has a fairly traditional design, but its nautical sailor stripes give it a bit of personality. I love the way those ...

When it comes to Ashley M, we never really know what we're going to get. It might be paying homage to a pop culture hero, serving up some silly novelty, or even channeling high fashion. Or with this Sailor Skill Striped ...

If you're still searching for the perfect beach bag, what have you been doing? With the warmer weather threatening to turn cool in the coming months you'll want something cheap and cheerful, something like this Glimmer tote from Roxy.

The Glimmer is one of those casual, cotton bags ...

We've always known Magid could create great casual daytime accessories, but we've recently learned the fashion house knows how to turn it on after five. This Sequin Stripe Heart Clutch is one of Magid's most adorable, and affordable, evening accessories.

There's something about a heart shaped purse that ...

Prezzo has given the humble fanny pack a luxurious makeover with this unusual metal mesh waist bag.

This Prezzo purse is one for the sophisticated traveler, or the girl who's trying to be. Because honestly, I'm not sure a fanny pack can ever be ...

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 ...

Wowsers, those are some blinding stripes! This is a handbag-meets-visual-illusion, and it manages to kind of work.

The Seersucker Vionette clutch steps away from Kate Spade's typical retro style. Don't get me wrong, this is still retro, but rather than paying homage to the quaint ...

I haven't always warmed to the trend-conscious designs of Laurel and Sunset, but there's a certain something special about the Natie hobo.

Wide horizontal stripes in pretty, frothy shades adorn the large, slouchy handbag. It's unashamedly girly, but I love the sweetness of these ...

Is it just me, or is Juicy Couture getting more tasteful by the day?

The Sunday Straw clutch doesn't look like a traditional Juicy Couture handbag. There is no velour, no pink. There are no diamanté gems! Instead, the chosen color scheme is cream and tan, perfect for coordinating with ...

After seeing so many classic, and dare I say dull, leather handbags from Etienne Aigner I was taken aback by this Stonebridge tote. Surely such a casual creation couldn't come from such a buttoned up label!

Well yes it has, and not a moment too soon. ...

What is it about Louboutin that makes the line so eternally elegant? I think its the sense of understatement. Louboutin bags are never overburdened with embellishment or over designed. This Melides tote is a great example of how the line melds a simple design with an eye-catching ...

Bally does away with tradition for this uniquely shaped Mae bowling bag.

The domed shape so familiar is forgotten, replaced with a more angular, trapezoidal shape. I'm not sure it's ideal for holding bowling balls, but if you're not lugging your kit to the local lanes ...

I know we have featured the Macy tote before, but I just had to share this unusual pattern with you.

This super luxurious leather Bally tote has been updated for the 21st century, or maybe for the 22nd! You see, instead of any already done pattern, Bally ...

Diane Von Furstenberg is a household name. In fashionable households, you don't even need to use the full name; the DVF abbreviation is more than enough. This striking Laragh bag is a good example of what helped Ms. Furstenberg attain that status, even if ...

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 ...

I'm not sure whether Guess was inspired by A.A. Milne's beloved characters of the Hundred Acre Wood, but there's definitely a little of Winnie the Pooh's striped friend in this Tigger satchel.

But while the bouncy children's character was bold and orange, Guess takes a surprisingly reserved approach ...

Fontanelli offers a relaxed take on the classic bucket bag with this multicolored striped number.

This bucket is more squat, and more slouchy than the average. That works with the gentle spring-time toned stripes and gathered top to create a look that's perfect for lakeside picnics ...

Emilio Pucci reins in his love of color ever so slightly with this rainbow clutch.

The typically flamboyant designer has resisted the urge to imbue this purse with every color of the rainbow, preferring instead to use complementary blue and turquoise tones. I appreciate his restraint ...

If you loved the compact Giselle clutch from Helena de Natalio, then I don't doubt you will be very glad to see an extra large version from the stylish fashion house.

This over-sized clutch does, by default, make this smart design much more day appropriate than its smaller counterpart. The ...

If you have been wanting an affordable version of the famous Alexander McQueen Knuckleduster clutches, then you will be glad to hear that this stripy bag is only $39.99.

Of course, I have to point out the fact that this bold and plasticky clutch is ...

Summer may be well and truly over, but that's no reason to pack away all your beach bags. The classic monochrome color scheme of this Roxy Sumatra makes it suitable for toting all year round.

There are a couple of Sumatras to choose from. My favorite is this ...

Tiny cosmetics purses are OK when you need to take your lipstick and powder to a club, but they're useless if you're planning on stepping out for more than a few hours. That's when something like the Sant Elmo Colin bag ...

There's a fun fairytale quality about this unique Crystal Pillow Minaudiere from Whiting & Davis.

The name clearly comes from that unusual shape, which looks just like the kind of pillow that Cinderella's slipper might have been carried about the town on. ...

Kate Spade adds some new shapes to her classic collection with this Charlie hobo.

I am not used to seeing teardrop shaped purses, and that means that  despite the muted and  sophisticated  colors, you will still have a handbag that stands out from the crowd, looking different from all the ...

Before stepping out with a handbag in tow you should always stop and ask yourself a couple of questions. Does it match my outfit? Is it appropriate for the occasion? But that's not the case with wallets. Hidden away inside a larger handbag, they're allowed ...

Donald J Pliner handbags never come cheap, and the Bazil tote is no different at $365. However, with all the structure and all the fashion credentials, I am inclined to say that you do get a lot for your money.

Firstly there is that great structured design. The white ...

OK, hands up. Who loves Bodhi handbags? I certainly do, as there isn't a Bodhi purse that I do not actively lust after. With their bold colors, unusual shapes and unbelievably luxurious high gloss sheen, they are unusual and stunning additions to the whole handbag industry.

OK, lusting over, what ...

Add a little color to your day with this brightly beaded Spectrum clutch.

This is one of KC Malhan's simpler clutches, with its basic fold-over flap design. Those wide beaded stripes are what really make it special. Basic black bands are contrasted with rainbow colored ones. I like the effect on the ...

It might not look at it at first glance, but Kavu insists that this cross-body bag is a Keeper.

Like so many of Kavu's accessories, its appearance is casual and without frills. This striped body, made of a blend of cotton and hemp, reminds me of the Nepalese blankets you'd spot at ...

Yesterday, I found myself a little depressed about the terrible Marc Jacobs sequined bag I reviewed. It's hard when a designer that you rely on to be amazing lets you down. I feel much better today, and it's due in no small part to the casual fabulousness of this striped ...

It's easy to add a little color to your day carrying this fun Carla Duffle bag from Dooney & Bourke.

The Carla is available in a range of fabrics and prints, but I think this candy colored stripe purse is my favorite. I love the way the primary toned stripes make the ...

I spend so much time looking at handbags that it takes something special to really turn my head. But I think
I've found it in the Ely shoulder bag from Chloe.

This isn't from the brand's affordable diffusion collection, but from its signature line. So it's not surprising that no expense has been ...

I love stripes. Myself and my friends have a tendency to automatically migrate toward anything with a cute set of stripes, and our wardrobes are jam-packed with nautical outfits. It seems, for many people, that horizontal lines never go out of fashion.

Whilst they are rarely smart, stripes are good fun. It therefore seems appropriate ...

What a cute purse this Modernist wallet from Sonia Rykiel is. The accessory from the designer's more affordable Sonia by Sonia Rykiel label has the stuff to make me swoon.

I love the unexpected combination of black, red, and pink horizontal leather stripes. They really make this simply shaped purse something special. ...

Once we could rely on Whiting & Davis to create classic vintage style mesh accessories, but these days the brand relishes pushing the envelope of metal fabric fashion. With this Bubble and Flat Mesh Clutch, we see the label striking a delicate balance between vintage good looks and modern styling.

This clutch's ...

Sometimes the sweetest designs, that remind us of our childhood days and picking wild flowers in the sun, are the ones that cost us the most. This sweet and childlike bucket bag from Dooney & Bourke will cost you a mighty $1,118 for the privilege of carrying this little slice on sunshine ...

Straw Studios gives the classic straw bag a nautical twist with the Sofia.

Naturally toned wheatstraw is woven together with golden metallic fibers and brightly colored threads. These create playful horizontal stripes which circle the tote. These thin lines give the Sofia a breezy coastal feel which is perfect for summer, and ...

One of the most appealing things about summer for me is that we can get away with more affordable handbags. While leather and furs are par for the course in winter, summer calls for woven straw and soft terry cloth. This Moody Blues bag from surf label O'Neill is a great ...

Kavu delivers functionality without the flash in this Seattle Sling Bag.

The outdoorsy brand rarely turns my head, but I love the fun striped canvases Kavu has used here. Traditionalists will be happy to see plain black and khaki in the range, but these stripy prints are much more interesting. They help ...

Prezzo is channeling an eighties vibe with this colorful stripy hobo.

Whilst the shape of this particular purse may actually hark back to sixties cut out handle designs, there is no denying the incredibly raving eighties inspiration going on here. Not only are the multicolored stripes leaning in that direction, but so are ...

Sometimes Aldo's bags are stylish, and sometimes they are less so. The ridiculously affordable Savigliano clutch, however, is one of the most stylish Aldo bags I have seen so far!

I think it is the purple shade that makes it quite so pretty. That and the shiny patent exterior, and the geometric and ...

Diesel helps you get ready for summer with this Beach Bum Palm Tote.

The nautical blue and white striped canvas body is given a modern feel with a bold graphic print. I'm not sure what I make of this cheeky blue-faced character, but I'm sure someone will love its original style.

There's no ...

The Chat'em might not be the conversation starter its name predicts, but there's still a certain charm about this Kavu tote. It signals a change in the direction for the brand better known for its hiking accessories. You don't need an appreciation of the great outdoors to find a place for ...