Miu Miu is no longer on the top of my favorite lines list, but every now and again they come up with something that really surprises me. This studded leather shoulder bag is one of those bags.

The blue color of the leather is absolutely pitch perfect. ...

Emilio Pucci has been a little bit of a disappointment to me, lately. The line seems to have thrown away its signature mod style in favor of following the trends, and the results have been iffy, to say the least. This studded clutch, however, is rock 'n' ...

Rebecca Minkoff brings her modern aesthetic to some classic quilting with this Kiss convertible clutch.

The Kiss' leather body features contemporary geometric quilting. The look is a lot funkier than the usual diamond stitching we typically see, especially with those screw-style studs thrown into the mix. ...

Matt & Nat continues to set the bar for vegan leather accessories with this fashion forward Holly hobo.

Matt & Nat have cleverly brought a little edge to the usually bohemian style with small studs and metal rings around the edge of the flap. ...

Prepare to shield your eyes and embrace your wild side as you look at this Bows & Whistles Clutch from Betsey Johnson.

Perhaps it's not even necessary to tell you this is a Betsey Johnson original. I can't imagine anyone else having ...

Chloe is one of those lines that is somehow able to take contemporary designs and inject them with a giant dose of feminine charm. Its styles never look too trendy or saccharine, which is a major feat. This new take on the June Bow bag is ...

Vieta gets girly with this Laurie Shoulder bag.

I hope you like bows, because Vieta gives us plenty of them. The four small accents are removable and able to be positioned wherever you like. This is a fun little gimmick, and one I can imagine tweens ...

A four-figure price tag makes me expect certain things from a handbag. I expect those little touches that make using it feel luxurious, and I expect heads to turn as I pass by. While this Linea Fashion 2 Charlize shoulder bag lives up ...

Temperley London seems to have mellowed a little with this Sovereign Shoulder Bag. Gone is the black leather and bold hardware we've come to associate with the brand, replaced with a gentle tan skin and delicate studs.

The Sovereign reminds us that studs don't always mean ...

Nicole Miller uses studs to add elegance rather than edge with the Stella tote.

Nude leather might be right on trend, but I've always found these beige shades a bit boring. However with the addition of a smattering of nickel studs along the center panel, I'm ...

Lately I've been falling in love with studs all over again. Designers are beginning to realize that less is more, and using the accents with the restraint they really deserve. And then there's Nicole Lee.

There's nothing restrained about the application of studs on this Nadia ...

Mellow World takes the edge off the studded trend with this Mini Pearls handbag.

Rather than metal studs, this handbag is decorated with elegant pearl-like domes in the same gentle gray as its leatherette body. They're not quite as mini as the bag's name ...

Just when I thought studs were becoming passé, Matt & Nat come along and make the metal accents seem fresh. The restraint shown with the Cursive wallet makes me remember why we all fell in love with studs in the first place.

Far too ...

Burberry is known for having a classic, pared-down aesthetic, but in the past few seasons the line has transformed into something much more cutting edge. This studded leather bowling bag is the perfect example of how the British brand is able to combine its traditional quality with ...

Matt & Nat continue to try to convince us that vegan leather doesn't have to be unfashionable.

Shape-wise, I think the designing duo has succeeded. The folded main body and the slight envelope styling of that curvy front flap lend themselves to a purse that is quite fashion forward ...

JJ Winters gives us an accessory with youthful energy with this Chain Stud Shoulder Bag.

I'm sure that teens are going to love this purse, with its array of differently sized studs and poppy golden zipper trim. It's just the sort of bag I ...

Imoshion goes wild with this Roxbury tote. I just wish it had reined in its enthusiasm.

A faux fur bag like this is the ideal compromise for girls who love the look of animal skins but have ethical reservations. But I've seen the fur alternatives used more convincingly ...

Eenamaria abandons its usual mod aesthetic for something more modern with this Glided Lilly hobo. But I wonder whether the label has lost its individuality by running with the pack.

This is the most trend-conscious I've seen Eenamaria, and I honestly think it's gone a bit ...

I'm not always Gucci's biggest fan. I like its old school equestrian styled accessories, but I don't always love its take on contemporary. It's just a little flashy for me. But this New Bamboo tote is anything but flashy. It's all classy, and totally covetable.

I love the ...

Its name sounds delicate and feminine, but the Grace hobo from CC Skye is all rock and roll.

I can't help thinking of a Balenciaga bag as I take in the chiseled-off cone studs and external zippered pocket. It stops well short of being a carbon ...

Betsey Johnson's brand of flamboyance isn't for everybody, but you can't fault her commitment to her creative vision. I haven't always warmed to her frothy concoctions, but I can't help falling for this Frill Me Up Leather Clutch.

I think this clutch ...

The queen of studs just can't get enough, hence coating her latest creation head to toe in the shiny little things.

It seems that every purse Rebecca Minkoff creates has to have just a few more studs. The purses don't really get any bigger, ...

Well well well, I do believe this may be the nicest tote I have ever seen from Tylie Malibu!

The two parallel bands of bronze pyramid studs are the first things that catch your eye, thanks to the way that they stretch around the center of this purse. In combination ...

With most of the fashion world starting to show signs of stud fatigue, designers are on the look-out for the next big thing. Early indications are the grommets might just take the title. B. Makowsky uses the cute metal eyelets to great effect on this ...

Anne Klein walks on the wild side with this Star Studded satchel.

This is the kind of purse that might just be too much. It's called Star Studded, but its metal hardware almost gets lost in those leopard spots. Animal prints are always striking, ...

Carla Mancini brings some rock and roll edge to boho fashion with this Julia Hobo.

With its soft leather body, fringed accents, and long tassels you might assume the Julia was your typical bohemian handbag. But the Julia is one tough cookie. The fringe is shorter ...

Stop the presses! Kenneth Cole says it's created something to talk about with this Tabloid wristlet.

Honestly though, I'm not sure such a traditional wristlet will create a lot of buzz. It's much too tame to be gossiped about, with only a row of small silver ...

Is it a handbag or is it Cousin It's more rebellious brother? It's the Jerome hobo from Vieta!

I thought I'd seen studs arranged in every possible way over the last year, but Vieta has come up with something new here. The polished metal circles dot the synthetic ...

Just as Juliet swooned for her Shakespearian love, I'm feeling a bit heady as I look at the Romeo handbag from Clara Kasavina.

This isn't a purse for the faint of heart, but if you enjoy excess this may be the evening bag for you. I've ...

The coral colored leather and delicate studded quilting we fell for on the Hudson clutch has been used to great effect on Gorjana's Hudson shoulder bag.

There's a time and a place for clutches, but this bigger shoulder bag should suit more occasions. It's larger but ...

Pilar Abril seems to have been sleepwalking when it designed the underwhelming Saleta hobo.

This is one of those bags made for adjectives like nice, pleasant, and adequate. It's not that it's a bad bag, but it is pretty boring. The suede like synthetic is lovely, ...

Not even a brown bag is basic when it's created by Kathy Van Zeeland. The flamboyant designer stamps her inimitable style on this Boom Shaker shopper.

The name should clue you in; this shopper packs quite a punch. Rounded off pyramid studs ...

Vieta delivers luxury looks for less with this Lepere clutch.

I was instantly struck by the combination of the faux fur covered flap and leatherette. These synthetic materials do a pretty good job of imitating their luxury counterparts, particularly considering the Lepere's price of $59.95. Tiny golden studs ...

Just how does Vitalio Vera keep making bags that look this good for less than $50? I'm really not sure, but I'm glad it does!

Honestly, this hobo has more style about it than many hobos twice its price. I really like the delicate studded patches ...

I hope you've got a sweet tooth. The only way this Black Magic bow satchel from Nine West could get any girlier is to make it pink!

This bag looks like it's stepped out of a Disney cartoon. Its layered bow is ...

Sara Berman is a relatively new designer, and while I had sort of high hopes for her, I'm starting to lower my expectations. It seems like she only releases an interesting bag every few months and in between it's all crap. Unfortunately, this Mini Jivvy ...

With boys and work to contend with, we can't always expect our gal pals to cater to our every whim. Thankfully we can rely on the BPal cross-body bag from Steven by Steve Madden to do just that!

Alright, so ...

Laurel and Sunset goes all out with this Gypsy Girl tote. But is too much?

Honestly I think so, although girls with more adventurous tastes may disagree! One thing I'm sure we'll concur on is how busy this bag is. Taking center ...

Gorjana makes the traditional boxy tote a bit more feminine with the Greenwich.

The shape is something we've all seen before, but the cleverly placed studs and ruched diagonal panels give it a new dimension. These voluminous stripes make the Greenwich more feminine, but in this subtle pale ...

It's got a delicate name, but a big, bold sensibility. Meet the Calista tote from Nicole Lee.

Here the designer gives us studs, studs, and more studs. They snake this way and that, dotting some kind of pretzel across the tote's front pocket. I don't mind ...

Tod's brings a little modern flair to its typical classic aesthetic with this Clou Shopping Tote.

The black leather base is tried and true, but Tod's adds a few unique touches which help to separate this tote from the pack. The studs are the most obvious ...

Is there anyone in the world who doesn't love an affordable, yet, beautiful purse?

Sure, high-end designer bags can be gorgeous, and perhaps more to the point they can be seen as status symbols. However, when we just want a pretty purse that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, ...

Watch out when you're fishing this wallet out of your tote bag; Sonia Rykiel's Stud It bites!

The pointy silver studs which cover this wallet give it an edgy attitude. If your hand comes in contact with them, you might suggest they give it ...

Sara Berman creates the sort of purse you just want to reach out and touch with this Dylan Make-Up bag.

The Dylan is made from luxuriously supple sheepskin, which only appears softer in this weathered antique finish. Sara Berman also offers more traditional matte ...

Sometimes an accessory doesn't add up to the sum of its parts. Sadly that's the case with this studded wallet from Roberto Cavalli.

On paper this wallet sounds promising. Take classic black leather, pair it with on trend golden studs, and you should have a modern, ...

Some of us are beginning to tire of studs, but it seems that Rebecca Minkoff is just as enamored with the metal as ever. She uses her favorite accent to great effect here on this Lust cross-body.

I was suffering stud fatigue, but Rebecca Minkoff has ignited my ...

Mini bags get a bit of a mixed reception in the handbag world. They often try to be too many things, and the risk is that the designer tries to cram everything from a normal sized purse into a mini version.

The Malis mini tote is ...

Alexander Wang's new bags have hit shelves this week, and I am totally freaking out about it. Yes, I am a bit of a fan, but even if you aren't, you might find yourself drawn in by his sophisticated, cutting edge aesthetic. This Lia messenger ...

Coral was THE big color of last season, but has rather been ignored in the current catwalks. It is a shame, as this color is unusual and dramatic, and actually this Gorjana clutch would work well with all the new trends.

Those trends include brocade, and other luxury themes. ...

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 ...