The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent is pretty and bold in its distinctive shade of bright, but unusually warm, pink.

Pink and gold would have sounded out of season to us, but this shade makes the whole look new. We love this bag -- the sturdy framing at the top, the gold hardware and logo plate, and the way the handle is positioned so as not to allow gravity to disrupt the shape of the bag.

At 8"H x 10 1/2"W x 6 1/4"D, this is not the bag to lug all your things to work -- the size insists that you only use this for play (but it's still roomy enough for all your makeup and even your camera). And we like that.

The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent is available from Neiman Marcus for $1,750.00.

In case black patent leather isn't shiny enough for you: enter the Gucci Icon Bit Tote.

This patent leather shines in rainbow colors, for a glamorous, oil-tycoonista-rich effect. What's the "Bit" thing about? Check out the handles -- horsebit detail. We also love the additional D-shaped ruthenium hardware, adding complexity to the look.

The tote is 12"H x 14 1/5"W x 4 7/10"D and includes bottom feet, in case you'd like to place it on a shelf as a way to reflect light throughout your living room.

The Gucci Icon Bit Tote is available for pre-order from Neiman Marcus for $1,190.00. It will ship no later than November 9, so you can be sure to blind all adversaries at the holiday parties.

Bright colors and summer fashion seem to go hand in hand. Perhaps it's due to how easily color adds instant excitement and a refreshing sense of newness to virtually any outfit. Take for example L.A.M.B's neon candy colored Rouse Clutch. It's eye-popping orange yet hot pink with a mix of tangerine is certainly eye catching and would make any outfit feel renewed. You could even pair the Rouse Clutch with a simple and understated outfit like skinny jeans, a slouchy white tank and flats and it would add the right amount of punch with seemingly no effort. The Rouse Clutch is made with patent leather accented with pebble leather along the top and features pleating throughout, studded fob in the front, enamel inlaid studs at the sides and top zipper closure. Dimensions: 7"H x 15"L x 3"D.

I like this Patent Leather Clutch by Chloé, it's simple, classic, and neutral but thanks to that over-sized dangling bead on the front it also has some personality. It's patent leather but there's a subtle crinkled treatment so it's not as smooth and shiny as you might expect, and it has some small but fun details like a tab belt on the back and subtle ruching on the front. It also features two sections, silvertone hardware, and an open pouch pocket on the interior. This pretty little number can be yours for $1,105.

I've mentioned Zappos Luxe Life before. Now and then I browse the store to see what's new in the Couture section, and recently I found a bag that I really like for fall. Usually Alexander McQueen is too way out for me, but I think this Western-inspired patent bag is great for the days when you break out the jeans and boots but want a nice bag to polish the look. The burgundy and gold bag is made of of patent leather. It's 14" wide across the bottom, 9.5" wide across the top, 5.5" deep and 10" high, enough room for wallet, keys, sunglasses, lipstick and personal technology. The handle drop is 5". Other features: a front exterior slip pocket, platform bottom, top zip closure and a luxurious interior lining with a back wall zip pocket and multifunctional slip pockets. Comes with a protective dust bag. $2,569; free shipping and returns from Zappos.

Tennis season's not over yet! Why not help the economy and get yourself a fresh, new bag for the fall? Bally's bright pearl orange Arkel bag is made of patent calf with a patent leather-trimmed twill lining. It measures 15.5" H x 18" W x 4.5" D and has a 6.75" shoulder drop. The top is open for ease of putting in and taking out your tennis wear and accessories, and the zippered exterior pocket holds your tennis racket. Made in Italy, dust bag included: $1,095. (But you can get it at Endless for just $492.75, with free overnight shipping.)

This Lady Dior Patent Cannage Bag is so glossy and the color looks so deep I really wish I could reach out and touch it. It also strikes me as a little dated looking and I'm not sure why, but maybe with the right outfit it could be classy and stylish. It's made of quilted patent calfskin leather with cannage pattern embroidery and features large rounded patent handles attached with silver metal rings, dangling silver "dior" letter charms, and a detachable shoulder strap. It also has a flat base with metal feet and a zip-top closure. $1,800

This bag is great for those who want shine without going the route of crystal designs or extreme structure from a lot of metal hardware. Made of crinkled patent leather (which lends it a definite slouchy softness) the Rebecca Patent Bag by Goldenbleu can dress up or dress down, plus it comes in a neutral shade of charcoal grey that will go with almost anything. It has a flat patent base with metal feet, a rolled patent handle with an 8" drop, contoured seams, tonal topstitching, and zip top closure. 13 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 7 1/2", $710.

Etro's Spring/Summer 2007 leather collection is big on the buckles and this bag is no exception. Against the black patent leather, these over-sized buckles will be obvious from across the room. Think of them as conversation pieces for your body. The bag is large at nearly 11 inches square, has double handles and a zip top. $1300.

To me, what makes this bag magic is the beautiful color. They call it tobacco, but I think it looks more like warm chocolate caramel. I like the fact that the tarnished silver hardware and studded accents are kept to a minimum and don't detract the focus from where it belongs -- on the gorgeous patent leather. With a small logo turn-lock closure, the bag looks trendy and classic at the same time. The interior is lined with canvas and features a zip pocket. $1,300.

Jane August's white patent shoulder bag is a summer bag for your more glamorous days when you aren't at the beach but are instead bustling down a city street looking sleek and pulled together. A thick slice of white patent leather, it has a large circle for your shoulder but still has the a slim envelope look that makes it almost look more like a clutch. The bag measures 21½" x 14" and sells for $850 at Vivre.

This Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag is huge and were it not for the overly-large bag trend that started on the runways earlier this year, it might be too large to actually qualify as a handbag. The Slouchy Patent Surely Shopper measures 17" x 5" x 20", which doesn't sound that big until you realized that you could easily fit five laptops into the bag. We don't recommend that, of course, because the patent leather shopped is lined with fabric, and is not nearly padded enough to protect computers, though the comparison can give a good idea of the size. The bag is accented with 3/4" banding at the top and silver hardware, including reinforced double shoulder straps and a decorative buckle on the front. Price: $478.

The posters at the Purse Blog forum are a dedicated bunch, and it is thanks to them that we have the pricing for Louis Vuitton's beautiful new Patent Leather Monogram Satchel. The triangular bag has an all-over embossed print on white leather and cinches at the top with a leather cord that doubles as a handle. Despite the shiny material, the bag definitely has a casual edge to it and was carried both in-hand and tucked under an arm on the runway, though we wouldn't advise the latter if you're planning on carrying anything heavy in the bag. Price (approx): $1,680.

There is something very vintage about this bag, despite the rather up-to-the-moment giant buckle that adorns the front, due to the fact that it is made with shiny, two-tone patent leather. The buckle of Fendi's Two-Tone Patent Shoulder Bag is actually on the flap closure of the bag, but does not actually lock the bag; it has a concealed magnet for that. The lining under the flap is soft suede, but the bag's interior is done in black canvas. Overall, the bag has a sleek, stylish look to it and makes a nice contrast to some of the heavier and metallic fall bags that we've been seeing so much of lately. Price: $1,130.

This Quilted Patent Leather Hobo by Marc Jacobs is elegant and ladylike, but the deep blue color gives it a touch of boldness. The quilted pattern on the smooth patent-leather bag makes it unmistakable, and the gold hardware creates the perfect color pairing. Roomier than it looks at first glance, the bag measures 8.5 x 14.5 x 4-inches, which means that it's a bag suitable for evening use that you can actually fit things into! Price: $895.