On a cold dark day, everyone could use a little dose of Hello Kitty style sunshine. You either love the Hello Kitty brand or you hate it, but no-one can deny how happy, carefree and downright cheerful the little cartoons are.

This cheap and cute purse by Hello Kitty is just the thing ...

Cosmetics bags all too often look pretty much the same. Thankfully this Vera Bradley cosmetics pouch brings that little something extra to the mix.

OK, so this purse is still made from predictable clear vinyl. Nearly all cosmetics purses have this for practicality, and whilst it is useful it is a little bit ...

This Betseyville Safari Park wristlet is yet another bold and dramatic handbag from vivacious designer Betsy Johnson.

This miniature wristlet definitely isn't for the shy and retiring amongst us! The glossy gold trim, the bold animal print and the clear on-trend vinyl all combine to make this a real attention grabber.

As with many ...

Vogue reports that transparency is one of the trends for the coming summer season. In the same breath, small and decorative bags are fashionable too. Sometimes, however, you can't have both; after all, your shopping and work won't fit in a teeny tiny oh so pretty mini-bag!

This tote definitely hits transparency on ...

The Center for Environmental Health has filed a lawsuit against 16 top retailers, including H&M, Kohl's, Macy's, and Target. The non-profit group claims the stores sell purses and wallets containing unsafe levels of lead.

Most of the handbags in questions are crafted from vinyl and faux leather fabrics. They come from ...

With summer pretty much on the doorstep, I am currently loving plastic bags. Vivienne Westwood plastic shoes are dominating the market, and bags are starting to follow the same vinyl trends.

This Guess handbag is a particularly useful and pretty example.The plastic is glossy and functional, and avoids being tacky with the addition ...