Pink, especially pearlized pink, is that delightful hue that bridges the color gap between youthful abandon and grown up sophistication. What's even better than that? It is one of the hot color trends for Spring/Summer 2009. We are loving this Moschino Cheap and Chic Dual Handle Pearlized Pink Shoulder Satchel. Pair it now with a black or navy turtleneck sweater dress and boots, and for the spring, think sleeveless sheaths and peep toe pumps.

On the eighth day of Christmas, I hope my love gives to me... (okay sing it with us) eight fashionable handbags from Kate Spade. On the ninth day of Christmas...

On the fourth day of Christmas, I hope my love gives to me... (okay sing it with us) four gorgeous Marc By Marc Jacobs Signature Handbags. On the fifth day of Christmas...

First it was the fashionable Le Sport Sac bag collaboration, then Ms. Stefani branched out on her own doing a clothing line, and just when our fashionable little lives couldn't get any better, out comes the shoes and timepieces. Well ladies, if that were not enough to quicken your pulse and exhaust your credit limit, Couture.Zappos is now happily carrying the new L.A.M.B. handbag line. The Couture team is loving the hypnotic patterned Signature Carlisle Clutch and the Vinyl Music Small Shoulder Clutch. But don't just take our word for it, check out the handbags for your fashionable self.

What happens when classic styling and craftsmanship meets modernity? The Bulga handbag line of course. From the classic shapes (think hobos, modern doctor-inspired bags and totes), to the vivid colors, to the lovely feminine lining, each bag is a instant classic. Our picks: Bulga De Beber Satchel in chocolate and Bulga Agape Hobo in Brandy.

Quilted leather handbags have been a style staple amongst the fashion cognoscenti since its 1955 creation by the House of Chanel. They have come a long way since then, with many luxury designers from Marc Jacobs to Furla, throwing their quilted variations in the ring. What is Couture craving? Furla Shopper Grande Quilted, Costume National Patent Leather Tote with quilted-esque bottom, L.A.M.B. Music Rocksteady Tote with Accent Strip, and Furla Viktoria Shopper Grande Quilted.

Green means go, and emerald is full speed ahead this winter. Keep other adornments to a minimum if you wear it all over, like in dress or suit form. The rich hue is perfect in accessory form, making an all black outfit absolutely pop. Our pick? This lovely two-tone Costume National handbag.

Leave it to the Kaiser to come up with another all new handbag line for the house of Chanel just in time for the holidays. Forget about the house’s quilted toggle lock classic; push aside the glossy, patent leather shopper totes; move over the lambskin maxis with mini handbag attached; and make way for the new multi-monogrammed, glossy grey canvas clutches, hobos, mini and maxi purses. The bags, covered with the words Paris, 31 Rue Cambon, Coco and Chanel, which are repeated like a spoken mantra, are a departure from the design house’s classic, but are a welcomed fun and fresh take on handbag design. The bags also feature fun and innovative details like snap hooks, inside pockets, invisible zippers and leather reinforcements. The Couture team is a lover of all things Chanel, are huge fans of Karl Lagerfeld, but in reality, in these economic times, we may have to forego a whimsical logo Chanel, in favor of the investment worthy quilted leather Furla Grand Shopper bag we have had our eye on instead.

Dear Reader, last week we asked you to illuminate us on your
favorite shoe style and why. This week we are delving into the what
the contents of your handbag says about you.

So tell us what's in your handbag and what it says about you.

What do the contents of Couture's handbag say about us? We travel often and like to capture the little moments (hence the notebook and camera), we are always prepared for inclimate weather conditions (the wrap); we understand the essentials - make-up for touch ups, car keys (how else would be get to and from), hair spray for the fly-aways; that we love a little bit of technology - yes the latest iPhone (feel free to wretch now); we like to be seen but more importantly, to see (eyeglasses), smelling good is always important (thank goodness for pocket-sized products); and finally that we love a little bit of couture, hence the handbag (Gucci) itself and the card case (Goyard).

Might we offer you a cup of fabulous espresso hues for fall? We’re talking rich java, cappuccino, mocha, chocolate enriched coffee, toffee and deep, deep milk-tinged espresso. Perfect with cuffed jeans and a simple tee or a little sassy with a cream pencil skirt and sky high heels. Our picks: MICHAEL Michael Kors' luggage-hued Lattington large leather satchel, Moschino's chocolate brown quilted multi-handle shoulder bag, Cole Haan's deep chesnut brown saddle shoulder zip and Giuseppe Zanotti's cognac-hued brown patent leather shoulder bag.

Fall is upon us, and that means exciting new additions to your wardrobe. Be 'red ahead' of the crowd with an eye-catching pop of color to add oomph to any outfit. The Couture team was quite taken with the saturated red hues in many of the designer collections for Fall 2008. What would any outfit be without a fabulous accessory (most notably, a great handbag)? Nothing. Our faves: D&G Dolce & Gabbana Lisa Shiny Soft Calfskin Medium Shoulder Bag, Jean Paul Gaultier Satin Mini Minaudiere Bag, Furla Clara Shopper Grande Crocco and the Kate Spade Savona Evan Shoulder Clutch.

Ladies, rev up your going out engines. Slim dark demin jeans, a ruffled collar halter silk shirt and peep-toe pumps. Which bag should you choose? Should it be the trend-on Carlos Falchi exotic skin bag or the vivid-hued red Alexander McQueen one? The Couture Team wants to know.