SPRING'S HOTTEST BAGS AT THE COOLEST PRICES

Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  The Trend: Rainbow Colors Spring into the new season with the hottest trend for the warmer months ahead -- bold color. If you can't decide which hue you love most, this lust-worthy shoulder Prada bag combines several of them. Wear it withjeans or let it pop against your white sun dress! Prada Nappa Stripes Multicolor Small Hobo, $1,675, www.Saks.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  Rainbow Colors: The Trend For Less This cute Nicole Lee shoulder bag packs just as much colorful punch as Prada's four-figure version. And you'll have saved so much cash, you can pick up a basic black or brown bag for everyday toting. NicoleLee Multicolor Stripe Small Shoulder Bag, $59.59, www.nicoleleeonline.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  Rainbow Colors: The Trend For Less Do you prefer your color in limited quantities and ideally outside the work week? For color novices, we recommend testing the waters with this tote and foldover clutch-in-one from Melie Bianco. It's perfectfor a fun night out with friends or a Sunday stroll in the city in jeans or a sundress. Melie Bianco Multicolor Striped Tote, $65, www.shopintuition.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  Metallics: The Trend for Less Add a bit of shine to your daily look with this silver hobo by Nicole Lee. It's available in a slew of colors, from yellow and red to basic black and brown, but this silver version also incorporates the season'sother major trend: ombre (color transitioning from light to dark). Nicole Lee Degrading Patent Satchel, $72.59, www.nicoleleeonline.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  Metallics: The Trend for Less This oversized tote has the same crescent-shaped base as our splurge bag and comes in the season's standout metallic hue. Plus, with two handles instead of one, you'll have a much easier time opening your bag tograb your essentials. Xhilaration Tote Bag, $19.99, www.Target.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  The Trend: QuiltedQuilted bags scream classic style - think Chanel's timeless styles. Marc Jacobs' fanciful, Alice-in-Wonderland-themed collection for Spring 2008 adds a downtown splash to the classic look thanks to playful, quirky accents.Our favorite detail? The chic knotted belt. Marc Jacobs Quilted Shoulder Tote, $1,295, www.NeimanMarcus.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  Quilted: The Trend for LessMade with premium synthetic leather, this quilted bucket tote has all the elements you'll need for a great work bag, plus it comes in a subdued metallic sheen that's right on-trend with spring's hot metallic looks.Melie Bianco Pewter Quilted Shoulder Bag, $86, www.shopintuition.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  Quilted: The Trend for LessThis handbag has the same quilted body as the hot Marc Jacobs bag, and it even has belt accents on the side. Another plus? The flat base and east-west shape will allow you to squeeze in a lot more items. Chinese Laundry Large Quilted Tote, $84, www.chineselaundrybags.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  The Trend: Fire Engine RedColor is hot this spring, and no color says "look at me" quite like fire engine red. We love the intricate stitching and embossing on this classy foldover clutch, which can also double as a tote. The price is steep,but the investment is well worth it for the multipurpose use and the timeless design. L.A.M.B. Glazed Leather Treviso Convertible Clutch, $525, www.bloomingdales.com.

• Spring's Hottest Bags at Even Hotter Prices

  Fire Engine Red: The Trend for LessThis red clutch has a similar shape and body as the pricey L.A.M.B. version, but it comes in a nice patent finish ideal for work and play. Plus, there's plenty of storage space for you to stash all your extra cash. Chinese Laundry Red Patent PVC Clutch, $54, www.chineselaundrybags.com, or call 1-888-747-2276.