The Best of Bold : Red White and Blue

I am obsessed with bold color again. After a couple of months of carrying my black bags, I'm back to my colorful self. Who cares if the economy is black, gloom and doom-- fashion is about fun and color! (At least for me!) In keeping with election year, designers from both continents are offering us yummy options in Red, White and Blue.  I don't know about you but I am a total patriotic American; being an immigrant who became an American citizen in my 20's-- I do not take my rights for granted!  But let's not get political here, you came to read about bags, right?!?!?

Let's start with the Skorpio tote from Michael Kors-- the cheery shade will keep the wintery blues at bay!  A bright colored bag is a statement in itself but add the hand braided leather shoulder straps and you've got the mediterranean chic of Jackie O. $1,295 at Neiman Marcus.

Fendi is gaining love from me with the bright red version of its popular Dr. B hobo. The color is what they call lipstick red and will spice up any boring outfit! $1,560 at Neiman Marcus.com.  Forget the rules of white after Labor Day, winter white is perfectly appropriate during the snowy months!  American designer Michael Kors has the best of the white bunch with the Beverly drawstring satchel-- the brushed gold hardware is seasonless and timeless.  On sale at Net-a-porter.com for $897!