Trend Report: Handbags 2011

Handbags. At least they have no sizing issues. Will they they always fit your lifestyle? Do you desire quality pieces that transcend the seasons? Are you a slave to trends, constantly searching for your "it" bag? Either way keep an eye out for the following looks when shopping for arm candy this spring.

Burberry Prorsum spring 2011 runway finale

Multi- & bi-tonal colors against neutral backdrops

Tassels and feminine embellishments

Structured shapes

Geometric prints

Pastels/Neons

Bronzed metallics

Diane von Furstenberg.  Her bold use of bi-tonal color is right on trend.

Elly Clay. Here's another focus on bi-tonal color but in a low-contrast palette. Note the nod to the tassel trend.

This piece by Gucci is one of my favorites. Metallics are still in. The tassel makes another appearance.

This ultra-feminine, structured piece by Chloe is adorable!

Black is being shown on the runways for spring. In most cases, it is mixed with brighter colors, but Chanel goes classically dark. 

This Chloe piece is probably my favorite. I love the beadwork and the chain!

This adorned clutch by Marchesa is absolutely adorable! Very originial. Perfection. 

The neutral tote is here to stay! You can never go wrong with this type of bag. Every girl needs one! Alexander Wang.

Wang does it again, with this ah-mazing bag! I want. I think we all do.

McQueen. I mean, yeah, of course this is awesome.

—Ashley Lacey, Armitage staff and creator of Stiletto Chic