The changing of the seasons is a great excuse to go shopping for a brand-new bag. The styles for spring are bolder and less structured, so be sure you’re on trend by grabbing one of these hot looks. First, find your favorite color. The stylish neutrals this season include pastels like blush, soft golds, light browns and taupe. Or go bold if you like – colorblocking is a hot look in all shapes and sizes of purses. Fendi, Prada and Louis Vuitton all featured structured bags with bright pops of color on their runways, in clutches, messengers and saddle-style bags. Bright colors are great to add with the classic little black dress, and this season’s colors are orange, coral, turquoise and muted fuschia. Weaves, chains, quilting and other “vintage” details are in style, as are tassels, whether all over the bag or simply as an added detail on a clasp.

Fringe was all over runways, and it’s a popular texture for purses. Other hot textures will be tapestry, snakeskin, quilting and perforated patterns. Great shapes this season are slouchy – the boho style is still in fashion – but also can be more structured. Doctor’s bags, messenger bags, clutches and barrel satchels are super shapes. Those large, slouchy bags are so big they can stash a laptop if you’re headed to the office or a towel if you’re headed to the beach! This shape is even so versatile it could serve double duty as a diaper bag. A handbag is a great way to pull together an outfit, and buying a cute, inexpensive style is one way to add great style without spending a lot of money.