By Aysha Ibtasam

A woman can never have enough bags. If you were to do a survey, almost all women would agree to this testament. That is why designers are emerging with new bag trends for your fashion taste buds from season to season.

I know it gets a little tricky and hard to keep up with the emerging trends and hosts of different styles to choose from, but fret not, I have done the work for you. In thisarticle, you can find everything you need to know about the spring ‘09 handbag trends.

Despite the many bags crowding your closet already, there is always room for another one, you can always squeeze it in that corner, but the bags for spring ‘09 are not to be locked up in a closet, they are so beautifully accessorized that you would want to show it off.

During this research I noticed that from the past year the embellishment has toned down a bit, perhaps the recession was an inspiration or the designers simply wanted to show more sleeker, cleaner, crisper bags; the whole less is more look.

The bags for Spring ‘09 are beautifully and creatively crafted to show 3-D embellishments, such as leather applique floral design, cut out mini dolls, studs, rhinestones, sequence, metal rings, mini pockets exposed on the outside of the bags, and etc.

Embellishments include chunky magnetic snap closures, knotted details, metal D-rings, grommets, zippers, leather tassels, chains or metal straps. Another important feature which make or break the bag in my opinion is how much content it can hold. Cute mini pockets placed on the outside of the bag not only made it aesthetically pleasing but also functional. Multi function slip pockets were another important design feather and compartments to hold cell phone and key chains were popular in many bag styles.

Spring 09 bags are varied in sizes. Large carryalls are hot, yet “itsy bitsy” bags are hotter and the medium size offers best of both trends. Dazzling colors are impossible to ignore this season, however neutrals have somehow managed to steal the show. Black and white accessories are essential and add a classic touch to the overall trend.

The stunning colors for Spring 09 are enough to make any fashion follower’s head spin. Colors such as Lime, Lemon, Salmon Rose, Slate Gray, Dusty Rose, LuciteGreen, Dark Citron, Vibrant Green, Fern Green, Ivory, Nude, Deep Purple, Teal, Faded Mustard, Bubble Gum Pink, Bold Turquoise, Cherry-Red, Black and of course, White are surfacing the runways and making their way into the stores. When you walk in any store, the mentioned colors are bound to me noticed.

You can freshen up that Spring wardrobe with accessories in any of these hues, and pick up designer duds with a slight shimmer or glossy finish for a twist on classic styles. Exotic skin bags are replaced with patent or glossy material for the most part. Other materials used are sturdy canvas, patchwork, crinkled leather, cork textured material, embossed leather, and printed patent leather are used to create unique designs.

Bags slung across your body or dangling from your wrist are little more than wallets with straps. They’re perfect for lunch with the gals or for stashing in your large tote during the day, and you can even use them for an after-work event. Since earth tones are the choice of color currently for clothing as I stated in my previous article. Sport one of these in a sumptuous color to add some “oomph” to your ensemble.

While the designer handbag is the ultimate luxury accessory for many women, sporting a stylish bag is an easy way to dress up a basic outfit during our budget-conscious time. The recession has encouraged many designers to go overboard with Spring 2009 handbag designs and colors without putting a lot of “bling, bling” or unnecessary embellishment on the bags; encouraging to make the accessories a focal point of the ensemble.

From oversized hobos to exotic shoppers, and miniature clutches which have been embellished with silk and sequins are offered along with listed below trends.

Slouchy Shoppers

The perfect weekender or errand bag is a metallic and soft leather print design. Look for your very own decked out in geometric prints and patent or glossy leather.

Sequin Clutches

Medium-sized clutches and pouches decked out in gleaming seqins and jewels which are great for an evening out when paired with a black outfit.

Patchwork Leather

Tap into your artistic side with patchwork leather and fabric. The trend is showing up on all styles of handbags including boxy shoppers, miniature hobos and oversized totes.

Patchwork Satchel

This is an excellent bag for those women who don’t want to feel like they’re lugging around a large duffel bag.

Frame Bags

The frame bag adds a sophisticated touch to the workday wardrobe, and is a functional, timeless piece that can serve double-duty as a shopper or tote for the weekend getaway.

It doesn’t stop here, there are many more styles and variations to choose from. This is an overview of what is in the stores currently and what the major trends for Spring ‘09 will be. Remember with so many options out in the market there is always one bag which is most suited for you, so go out and satisfy your fashion taste buds!

Some of the information is from the fashion resource along with my own research.