Bold, bright, and stylish handbags for spring

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   >>> this morning on "bobbie's style buzz," handbags off the runway, and we found some affordable options in the store. "today's" bobbie thomas is here with her picks of the season. bobbie, good morning.

   >> good morning.

   >> i love this every year but this year more so than any other year because look at the colors and patterns on the table. this is unbelievable.

   >> you can't afford color in the stores. and the designers really pushed the envelope and went to the ex- extre extreme.

   >> what you're seeing in clothing, you're seeing the same trends in handbags.

   >> some of the bright neons, for example. chanel has put forth. this is kind of a first look at these bags. these are nylon bags from chanel, and they're neon.

   >> bright.

   >> an iconic shape and really bright statement. of course, jimmy choo , python bag in electric blue . and bergdorf goodman . this jason wu all on trend with just a little bit of the trend. you can get something that doesn't have to scream but just a touch.

   >> the bold and sporty look, too, we're also seeing and more affordable options now that you scouted out for us.

   >> i love this. this is a fantastic bag. we actually have a picture of this bag on somebody that i pulled off the street. lynn, i met her in union square .

   >> there you go.

   >> i just wanted to show how a bag like this can be wearable.

   >> to make an outfit.

   >> at any age to really make an outfit.

   >> this was the before.

   >> this was the before.

   >> you see how that totally vamped up the look.

   >> exactly. if you don't want to go neon, you can still find sporty options. and color comes back about this time every year. what's new is really the sporty factor. this is only $19.95 at old navy.

   >> a great tote.

   >> it's a great tote with the double color combination on the colorblock trend. some affordable options with the orange trim and the blue at h&m, very affordable. and joe fresh, a fun bag with stripes. and rachel roy at macy's, another one of my favorite picks, a great tote.

   >> when you're wearing a bag like this, you can get away still with wearing --

   >> anything.

   >> -- colorblocking outfits as well.

   >> anything. you can wear neutrals like yourself, plaque and white like me. even if you're wearing color, some of these with the multicolors will work better than --

   >> than others.

   >> than a brown or black bag .

   >> why not?

   >> absolutely.

   >> on the other end of the spectrum from the color to bright white which we love. we've got great styles and the trends we're talking about. great designers.

   >> this is valentino, givenchy. it's that crisp white. every neutral is in right now. but if you really want to do something that's going to instantly update your look, a white bag can work. a big question i get often, though, is can you keep it clean, you know.

   >> we get that all the time. especially with kids.

   >> there's so much texture available right now. this is a great tote that's inexpensive. that's crackled leather that won't really show scuffs. but one of my favorite bags, sondra roberts is so smart when she makes her bags. she has the option of keeping it in the shape that you see here or unzipping it so it can pop out to a bigger tote.

   >> good travel bag .

   >> and this is nylon. and it's washable. you can take this out in the rain.

   >> wipe it down with a cloth.

   >> wipe it down if you're using it with the kids. top shop 's got something great. and then this bag --

   >> this little clutch.

   >> from buddha, great for summer evenings. it has the chains so you don't have to hold it.

   >> saying how much it looks like a bottega voneta. you updated kelly's style.

   >> i loveder hair and her green jacket .

   >> this is before.

   >> this is before. she had this great basic brown bag and the white bag really helps it pop. it updates it and makes it spring.

   >> makes it much more modern. this is a trend i just love. we're seeing it all over the place. not just on the runways but also in handbags.

   >> everywhere. this is such a great season to get a bag that says who you are. so don't be afraid of a statement bag. it actually is your signature. i love this harper connect bag from diane von furstenberg . it's leopard print hair. but on the back, you can see that there is a hidden ipad carrier.

   >> wow, that's cool.

   >> she makes it in the leopard but also basic colors like tan and black. also fendi, this colorful studded bag. it's such a hit on the runway.

   >> that's fun.

   >> it's been in so many magazines.

   >> really cute.

   >> rebecca minkoff. i'm a huge fan of her trends in neon. it's a textured tote bag.

   >> some silk.

   >> and vince komuta. it's $150 but you get the clutch out of it and it can be a great shoulder bag .

   >> that's beautiful.

   >> you can use it during the day or at night. every single one of these, this nine west and all of these are on the website. i have listed every single one. i've done the homework for you.

   >> also, you found a woman, whitney, and you updated her style with a patterned handbag. let's see how she looked before. sort of a gray outfit, wintry.

   >> i wanted to give her that instant pop with a signature bag. so fun. again, all the bags aside from the designer ones on the runway are under $100. you really can find something that you like.

   >> you did our shopping for us this morning. thank you so much. for more information on the handbags, you can also find it on bobbie's

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