As if we needed an excuse to buy a new handbag!

There are so many fun new styles in handbags this spring. 

It’s a great time to experiment with color, texture, shape and fresh choices. 

And the great news is, it's so easy to update a look with a new handbag and it doesn’t need to cost a fortune. 

Just remember to choose bags that fit your lifestyle - if you are on the go, a cross body bag is a great choice. 

If you go out at night, a clutch is always a great option. 

Some of us leave the house in the morning and don’t return for hours, so a larger bag is a must. 

Lucky for us, there is a bag to fit any and all of your needs!                                    

Here are the hottest bag trends for her this spring:


JELLY BAGS (above, top)

  • Can you say 1980’s?! I think this is the trend I am most excited about thisseason.
  • Clear bags are such a hot trend but I like these Furla jelly bags from Nordstrom even more.
  • They aren’t completely see-through and come in such fun colors.
  • They are a large size so you can fit everything you need and more.
  • The jelly material is so fun and easy to keep clean.
  • Great for the fun and fashionable mom on the go!

NAUTICAL / STRIPED TOTES (above, bottom left)
  • Stripes are really on trend this season and I love them even more in handbags. 
  • I think they look crisp and clean and add some sophistication to any outfit. 
  • Nautical styles, like the one above from Michael Kors, are perfect for spring/summer when we are spending time at the beach, pool or lake. 
  • This is a vacation bag must!

MINI CROSSBODY BAGS (above, bottom right)
  • Speaking of travel, no matter where you are headed, it’s so nice to go hands free. 
  • Mini crossbody bags like this one from Tory Burch are perfect for travel, shopping, or errand running. 
  • They hold all the essentials without ever weighing you down.

PERFORATED LEATHER (above, bottom)

  • Perforated or cut-outs are a HUGE trend this season. 
  • I love this one from Ann Taylor. 
  • The cutouts add interesting detail and dimension. 
  • They are super stylish and super trendy. 
  • The look is edgy and modern.

COLORBLOCK HANDBAGS (above, top left)
  • We are seeing colorblocking in handbags everywhere. 
  • The trend is very popular in fashion. 
  • I love the look because it is very polished andsophisticated. 
  • Some bags incorporate several different colors.  
  • I prefer colorblock handbags to have no more than 3 different shades, like the one above from Dillards. 
  • Otherwise, it is too chaotic-looking.

FRINGE HANDBAGS (above, top right)
  • For those who love the bohemian trend and a great 70s throwback, a fringehandbag is the perfect accessory. 
  • It’s stylish while also easy, laid back and chic. 
  • This bag by Stella McCartney is definitely more of a casual look and feel but a conversation piece no less.

Here are the hottest bag trends for him this spring:


TOP HANDLE MESSENGER BAGS (above, left)
  • For guys, messenger bags continue to be the most popular bag option but there are some changes. 
  • We are seeing slighter larger and wider bag styles. 
  • Many men are choosing the top handle option to carry them than the crossbody strap. 
  • The guys like the option of which way to carry the bag. 
  • If you are sporting a suit, a top handle is a more appropriate way to carry your bag. 
  • If you are dressed more casually, the crossbody strap is a good option.

PORTFOLIO CASES (above, right)
  • Big, bulky computer cases are being replaced by thinner and sleeker portfolio cases. 
  • With computers and other digital equipment getting smaller, there is no need to carry heavy, cumbersome computer bags. 
  • This is like the male version of a woman’s clutch bag. 
  • It can carry a laptop, iPad or tablet with ease and sophistication

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