Trying to turn some heads, maybe stop some traffic? Do it with this D&G Dolce and Gabbana Karen hobo. Made of fiery patent leather, this powerhouse purse won’t fail to draw attention with its mirror-like shine and killer hue. The metal frame is so hefty, it’s practically intimidating. It offers plenty of room for the essentials, and its ladylike shape keeps it from being completely edgy. Feeling low-key? Try it in navy, instead. Available for $1295 at Nordstrom.

Well we’re well in to Spring and headed for Summer despite the thermometer lately where I live.Summer means beach to me and pool parties and racy swim gear and great pants and shorts. Eheee..I love this purse because it incorporates summer into a ladylike design. Read more on designer handbags

I had a chance to play with this bag a bit the other day and I can confidently say that the pictures just don’t do it justice. Pairing bold shots of color with an understated background palette, this Balenciaga Stingray Clasp Bag has a downtown chic, ladylike mod feel. The chain link handles are by far the standout attraction here, the perfect addition to balance the heavy purse. The perfect year-round bag, it’s $2466 at Browns Fashion.

It appears that Balenciaga does indulge in making exotic handbag designs quite every now and then, as you would find out from its latest offering, from its Fall 07 Collections, the crocodile weekender designer bags. Bright yellow in color, and built on a crocodile theme, Balenciaga crocodile weekender designer bags is sure to grab attention of crowds in any weekend getaway you go with it dangling from your shoulders. Balenciaga crocodile weekender designer bags in an assortment of other bold colors are also available.

In fact, it is not the color and theme of the Balenciaga handbags alone that captures your attention; hearing its price tag could give you jitters sometimes. More specifically, every Balenciaga Crocodile Weekender designer bags comes attached with a hefty price tag of $22,500, may be because it is custom made, making it one of the priciest models available in the designer handbags market today.

This new for spring Prada Hobo purse, is made of the softest Nappa leather and features four brightly colored striped panels in Italy. You can choose from the fuchsia - violet hues (shown) or the turquoise - violet shades. With a detachable top handle and a long adjustable shoulder strap you can carry this bag a variety of ways. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,675, like all things Prada this purse is made in Italy of the finest quality leather. Bright and fun, the Nappa Stripes Multicolor Small Hobo is an instant favorite!