You can almost always count on Jimmy Choo, can’t you? The new Bea Leather Shopper proves that ably. It’s an edgy, super bold tote made with snakeskin-embossed leather, etched with a fierce animal print and finished with a dégradé color fade. It wouldn’t seem likely to work, but the result is pretty irresistible if you aren’t afraid of turning a few heads. Not only that, it’s also practical thanks to its roomy design. If the average, everyday, snooze-worthy tote isn’t for you, this might be. Available for $1150 at Nordstrom.

It would be so easy to lose your cool around this stunner of a handbag. Love it or hate it, the Sky Hobo is a Jimmy Choo creation worth a second look. Though available in a number of variations, it’s this green dynamo that really captured my attention. The patent leather is a total glossfest, so look no further than this if you’re a fan of complete and utter shine. Beyond that, though, it’s spotted with a leopard print and boasts an elaphe snake wrap around the handle. The detachable bangle is a little extra that you more or less won’t notice at all, thanks to this purse’s exuberance. Methinks you may also be blinded by the $1295 price tag, but, hey, it might be worth it if you can envision pulling it off frequently. Available at Jimmy Choo.

Taking a page from Bottega Veneta’s book, Jimmy Choo has created this foxy woven leather Sky Woven Hobo, a beautiful option for summer thanks to its subtly shimmering bronze leather. The purse’s soft, not stiff leather and roomy shape make it inviting and functional, ideal for toting around the bare essentials as you flit from errand to errand. Though the logo-engraved bangle hanging from the strap is a little odd (onion rings, anyone?), it does add a nice splash of personality to set this apart from other woven handbags. Available for $1,750 at Neiman Marcus.

Shoulder bags, Cosby sweaters, neon galore…we’ve officially returned to the 1980s. And though I’ll seriously move to an underground bomb shelter if ye olde stirrup pants and parachute pants of yore make a comeback, these retro looks aren’t all bad. Check out these fab picks.

Marc Jacobs O.O.C. Glitter Studs Mini: Tell me this doesn’t have “Jem!” written all over it. I love the feisty fuchsia hue, and the metallic is pure party. Available for $995 at Eluxury.com.

Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Shawl: Is there anything more ’80s than a Sprouse reference? Of course, a Sprouse-inspired handbag is divine, but I’ve also taken a cotton (er, make that cashmere) to this leopard-print shawl. Available for $725 at Eluxury.com.

Jimmy Choo Zulu Soft Clutch: Net-a-Porter has singled this studded clutch as a sign of the New ’80s, and I couldn’t agree more. Very “White Wedding.” Available for $625 at Net-a-Porter.com.

Alexander Wang Denim Leather Hobo Bag: A little Dexy’s Midnight Runners, a little Erin Wasson, a lot downtown girl cool. The “it” designer has created a funky little purse for aspiring blue jean baby queens, all with cleverly distressed leather. Available for $825 at Shopbop.com.

Rebecca Minkoff Neon Rendezvous Clutch: This Day-Glo clutch was made for hitting the clubs…or a Wham! concert. Available for $275 at Shopbop.com.

The Jimmy Choo Ruby Leather Hobo Bag is just as gorgeous as a simple handbag can get. The soft leather, stunning hardware, and comfy strap all add to the luxe factor of the handbag and make it one worth watching once sale season rolls around. The leather is just slightly grainy, adding some texture to the bag and marries up perfectly with the woven leather handle and polished gold ring on the front of the purse. It works great for work and play, and translates well to a warm weather locale come vacation time. I love the two tassels that hang from the bad, giving it a cool ’70s vibe that is still plenty refined and wearable for every day life.

The Jimmy Choo Ruby Leather Hobo Bag is available at nordstrom.com and retails for $1,895.

The Jimmy Choo Zip Suede & Snakeskin Embossed Clutch is a winner in my book. I’m a sucker for this blush color, and also anything exotic (real or embossed), so this little clutch has my name written all over it. The clutch has pink suede down the center and top of the bag, and embossed neutral snakeskin on either side. The studs down the center give it a rock ‘n roll flair, and overall, the texture of the bag make it perfectly on point with this spring and summer’s tribal trend. Wear it with a C&C tank and your dark jeans for hobnobbing with the girls, and take it to dressier affairs by matching it up with gold pumps. While the purse is a bit trendy, I see it having some serious staying power for your wardrobe for seasons to come.

The Jimmy Choo Zip Suede & Snakeskin Embossed Clutch is available at nordstrom.com and retails for $795.

Generally, when I hear the word “eyelet,” I think sweet, pretty white Easter dresses. I think…Charlotte York. But that’s not the case with the latest batch of eyelet fashions. These black pieces prove that eyelet has a naughty side too - and for one love it.

Jimmy Choo Dessy Calf Leather Eyelet Tote: Gold-trimmed perforations punctuate this too-cool-for-school black handbag. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,375.

Tutu Blu Black Eyelet Dress: How sexy is this form-fitting dress? Eyelets make for a fierce accent. Available at Pixie Market for $179.

Hera Cotton Gradual Dot Eyelet Dress: This punky-meets-Pop-Art frock would look amazing with studded black heels. Available at Tobi for $131.

Hale Bob Black Studded Dress: The party dress gets an eyelet-studded neckline and hem. Available at eDressMe for $199.

Navy is the new black and it looks far more fresh than the go-to color for all of your bright and sunny spring clothes. The Jimmy Choo Mandah Hobo Bag has a great mix of leather and suede, giving it loads of texture and depth. The gold and navy combo is gorgeous with everything from suits and other office gear, as well as comfy knit sweaters and jeans on the weekend. The roomy purse would work great as an everyday bag, and my experience with Choo leather is that it can keep up with city life, but be careful with the suede. Be sure to spray a beauty like this with a leather and suede protectant before toting her out in the real world to keep the purse looking great for a very long time.

The Jimmy Choo Mandah Hobo Bag is available for pre-sale at nordstrom.com and retails for $1,595.

Since spring and summer will be all about neon (and trust me, we can use the color since we all look pale as our stocks are depleted on a daily basis), look for a neutral bag that will be able to keep up with your neon pink Alexander Wang racerback as well as your citrus green Milly frock. This Jimmy Choo Ramona Shopper in Mauve Patent hits on two ace trends for SS 09 - neutral and patent. It will look smart with a suit for work, and just as stylish for drinks after. While I’m not sure the bag is “mauve” at all (it looks far more grey to me), it certainly will go with everything in your wardrobe and add a shot of beauty to a shelf of black bags. The added hardware is a little dangerous, and actually looks pretty cool. If you told me they were putting more hardware on a Ramona, I would have cried, but this works.

The Jimmy Choo Ramona Shopper in Mauve Patent is available at nordstrom.com and retails for $2,195.

No, that’s not Madonna after a facial. It’s Kate Hudson, sporting some very big shades and one very bohemian-luxe carry-on bag: the Jimmy Choo Diane Fringe Tote. To be honest, the double-layered fringe bag isn’t my taste, but I think it really suits Kate’s flower-child-meets-Penny-Lane-rocker style. It doesn’t get much hippier than fringe, people. What do you think?

Photo from People.com.