Valentino has never been known for being a wallflower, but they’re really not playing around with this bedazzling Gemme Framed handbag. Designed to make every lady who lunches’ heart skip a beat, this glamourous handbag boasts a tasteful dark gray body splattered with extravagant clusters of stones. The stiff frame feels a little uptight to me, but I like the funkier mosaic effect of the stones. And can I just say how happy I am to see a Valentino purse that has nothing to do with flowers? Available for $2,980 at Bergdorf Goodman.

Warning: The following designer purse may cause feelings of lust and envy. Symptoms include dizziness, drooling, and flinging your charge card at the nearest sales counter. Though I’m not a fan of Valentino’s Vertigo Shopper (enough with the floral motifs, man!), I do admire this more sensible Vertigo Satchel, which is a tamer cousin to the studded Pintucked Shopper. The red hue suits the name, and makes it a bold choice for this coming autumn. And how can you resist that buttery-smooth, pleated to perfection nappa leather? Available at Neiman Marcus for $1,995.

Well, color me delighted. There’s nothing I like better than a good designer sale, and the one currently going down at Neiman Marcus seems almost too good to be true. In addition to high-end designer apparel, designer handbags from the likes of Prada, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, and more are now 30-50% off. Score this YSL Metallic Y Tote for $1,337 (orig. $1,995), or Dolce & Gabbana’s Metallic Shopper Tote for $801 (orig. $1,195). Visit NeimanMarcus.com to start shopping.

Summer rock chic, coming through! Nicky Hilton, who seems to be modeling every little item - including this vest - from Matthew Williamson’s H&M collection, looked edgy and fierce in denim cut-offs and amped-up black. Her black Valentino Pintucked Shopper fits right in with her bad girl look, adding a little glam touch. This isn’t my favorite Valentino, but I think Nicky pulls it off perfectly.

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You can tell that Beyonce’s taste for expensive designer purses runs in the family. Sasha Fierce grabbed her white Valentino handbag for a family outing with sister Solange and her son, plus mama Tina Knowles with her own quilted Chanel handbag. They make quite the stylish family, and those fabulous purses certainly don’t hurt. Pssst…wanna adopt me?

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Having the number one movie in the country will put a spring in any girl’s step, and a Vienna-bound Beyonce is no exception. The starlet looked very upbeat on her trip, not to mention extremely trendy. There’s a lot going on here with those jeans, caged YSL shoes, burnout tank, and a glitzy white Valentino handbag to boot. I’d probably take it down a notch, but I do dig that purse. What do you think?

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Valentino and bows essentially go hand in hand. If there’s a bow on a bag and it looks this luxe, it’s a safe bet you’re in the presence of a fab Valentino purse. The new Noeud D’Amour (or “love knot”) bag is a sweet alternative to the basic clutch. It adds an instant dose of sweetness to an evening gown, but it’s too frothy or saccharine thanks to its dramatic, almost regal blue color. Also in black. Available for $1095 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

If I saw someone carrying this Valentino Rose Vertigo Leather Shopper, I have no doubt I’d approach them and get involved in an enthusiastic, possibly manic discussion about how fabulous it is. It’s commendable that someone would have no qualms carrying something as vibrant and eye-catching as this. With its artistically shaped leather, swirled just so to create a delicate rose adornment, it’s difficult to resist. Also in black. Available for $2395 at Nordstrom.

Talk about to die for. The electrifying Valentino Nuage Lacca Coated Canvas Handbag is an all around stunner, from its practically dripping wet coated canvas to its joyful turquoise hue. I’m a huge fan of this upbeat color, and it’s surprisingly versatile in most cases. This purse may not be the most practical investment in the world, but it has a spring-into-summer vibe that makes it appropriate for just about any warm day. And it adds instant life to anything neutral. Available for $995 at Nordstrom.

Wow, that Valentino Glamorous Tote is really making the rounds. First we spied Fergie carrying a cream version of the petal-adorned handbag. Now, style Nazi Victoria Beckham is showing off her gray model. Though Vicky’s hat makes her look like an extra from “Valkyrie,” I have to give her props for that gorgeous suede trench, and I like how the matching  ties the monochrome look together. But seriously, hon - lose that hat!

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