Hot Handbags for Spring

Are you confused by the thousands, if not tens of thousands of handbags out on the market?

Do you want to find a trendy “signature” purse for spring, but haven’t narrowed down your choices yet?

There are several strong handbag trends for Spring 2009 including:

• Unique embellished details like studs, woven leather or other decorative details.
• Pleated bags – especially hobo bags – that almost resemble origami.
• Fringe is showing up on shoes and handbags for spring.
• Don’t forget that a warm yellow shade “Mimosa” is Pantone’s color of the year.
• Clutch purses are a welcome change from massive handbags that made our shoulders and backs sore!

Here are some of my picks for trendy handbags for Spring 2009:

Go yellow with this cute little patent leather clutch from Michael Kors:

image: eLuxury

It’s finished with bold, chunky buckles and silver grommets.

This pleated Croc satchel from Nancy Gonzales adds a textural twist to the classic purse:

image: Neiman Marcus

Dior’s woven leather “Samourai” handbag goes all-out with intricate weaving and details:

image: eLuxury

Live live on the “fringe” with Dolce & Gabbana’s leather and suede fringed satchel:

image: Yoox

Have fun with this heavily embellished leather tote from Rafe New York:

image: Nordstrom

It’s finished with rivets, studs and woven leather straps.