The bold pattern on Kate Spade’s new Mala Blue Hobo was inspired by the “bold patterns [seen] on the savannah” at the Mala Mala Game Preserve in South Africa. Not having observed the African savannah in great detail personally, I can’t speak to whether the design is a realistic representation of naturally occurring patterns, but it is beautiful even if the details of the patterns don’t match up. The unstructured bag is made of leather-trimmed haircalf and is accented with a large, geometric gold turnlock closure. Price: …

I know gold is in for the Fall but Fendi Metallic Mini B Bag might be pushing it just a tad bit too far. Pretty much gold anything will look great and will add a sense of richness to an outfit, but it is the right hue or shade that can make or break the item. No one wants to walk around with a gold light-bulb on their shoulder. Or do they? I suppose that for the evening, this would work better since there would be no light to bounce the rays off from. OK – I’m being harsh – I apologize. The Metallic Mini B Bag is made of snake …

Miu Miu’s Baroque Wedges sit right on the line that separates a good idea from an over-the-top one. Adding some ornamentation to the heel of a wedge sandal is a good idea, since it breaks up the monotony of the otherwise plain space. A design adds something to an overall look, almost like jewelry for your feet. Choosing a heavy baroque carving, however, was not such a good choice. It looks overwhelming on the shoes and they would have to be balanced with a heavy-looking top, not paired with a light dress. Price: $635.

The huge Dior logo plaque on the front of the St. Germain Mini Flap Bag reminds me of the large-buckled logo belts that we started to see a few months ago. The belts seemed to be primarily for men, so perhaps bags like this one are just fashion’s way of keeping things even. This bag measures only 10″ x 4.5″ x 3″ and is made of smooth, supple leather in either black or a golden tan. All the hardware, including the logo shield, is silver. The bag has a logo fabric lining, one zipped pocket and is secured with a magnetic snap that is hidden by …

Another piece to benefit breast cancer research is this a.testoni Pink Turtle Bag. It is hand-woven with supple pink leather and detailed, precision stitching. It’s sort of like having a bag made entirely of pink ribbons, which makes it a particularly appropriate choice for the charity that it supports. 25% of all the profits from the sale of this bag will go to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This Limited Edition handbag is not available online, but you can find it at a.testoni stores in New York, Palm Beach and Las Vegas for $1,530.