Though I may not be able to sport the head to toe brights, I can add some shots of optimism to my life with the classic shape of the Kate Spade Tarrytown Maryanne Tote or the amazingly affordable Urban Expressions Scandicci Studded Clutch

TLC Handbags are made in a remote village on the island of Bali. They are made to look like woven baskets reminiscent of Nantucket baskets. Each piece is handmade from a special reed that grows on the riverbanks called “ata”. Because each piece is handwoven, there are slight variations in style and size that give each piece its own character.

These bags are perfect for spring and summer when the natural look of straw handbags is in style. They’re perfect with anything from jeans and T-shirt to a lovely summer dress.

Find TLC Handbags at eBags.com.

The Jimmy Choo Fringed Snake-Woven Suede Tote is a beautiful suede bag with snakeskin detailing and leather lining. It has multiple layers of texture (woven, pinked, fringed) that add to its uniqueness and make the bag a real eye-catcher. You can find it at Neiman Marcus for $1695.

The Britney Belted Tote is a great choice if you’re looking for a designer handbag that’ll last you a while. It’s not only a quality bag, but it’s also a timeless design that won’t go out of style anytime soon.

Find the Cole Haan Britney Belted Tote at eBags for $398.

When I think of spring, I think of flowers and travel - mostly warm, tropical vacations. And what’s more tropical and flowery than Hawaii? Hawaii makes a great spring getaway for anyone - students, young couples, and families alike.

Of course, when you travel to Hawaii, you should look the part. You don’t want to carry a bag that looks more at home on the streets of New York than a palm tree lined promenade. The M. Andonia Hawaiian Tote is the perfect bag (and not just because it has Hawaii in the name). This tote features a Hawaiian flower design on the side with a lovely orange trim. It’s perfect for taking you from beach to town to evening. Stash the matching M. Andonia Ivory Hawaiian Wristlet inside this tote as a stylish cosmetic bag or wallet.

Of course you don’t have to be in Hawaii to carry this bag. It’s perfect for spring no matter where in the country you are.

Find the M. Andonia Hawaiian Tote at eBags for $279 and the M. Andonia Ivory Hawaiian Wristlet for $78.

Today I’d like to highlight a bag that really caught my attention: the Hayden-Harnett Biblio Bag. I don’t know if it’s the hand-woven detachable strap, the braided leather, or the tassels that I find most appealing, but the combination certainly makes this bag a head-turner.

The Biblio bag is perfect for everyday, but is stylish enough to take you from work to errands to evening. It’s available in three colors (Olive, Black, and Grape Shine) but Olive is certainly my favorite. It’s a great color for spring and summer.

Find the Hayden-Harnett Biblio Bag at haydenharnett.com for $558.

The BCBG Max Azria Foldover Demi is a smaller sized shoulder bag with a chain strap. It features several pockets including two interior, one back wall, and one back exterior pocket. It is available in 3 colors: black (shown here), HollyBerry, and Violet.

If you like the look of this BCBG Max Azria bag, grab it quick before it sells out! As of the time of this post, there were only 16 left.

The $89.99 deal ends when the bags sell out or at 11:59 PM MST tonight (3/3/10).

This leather handbag features several pockets including two interior slide pockets, double handles, and a drawstring top closure. It comes with a storage bag so if you’re not one to wear white after Labor Day, you can stash this bag away until next spring.

Find the Kate Spade Westbury Drawstring Opus at eBags for $395.

The Aphrodite tote is perfect for both work and play. That’s because the bag is not only a great handbag, but it can also fit smaller laptops. More importantly, the fringe is removable. That’s right. Remove the fringe for an executive look. Add it back on to go out after hours. What a handy feature!

The Camenae Aphrodite Bag is made in Italy of leather, silver and pale gold hardware, and waterproof treated lining. Find it at eBags for $1,240.