Handbag Shopping in Bal Harbour Shops (Photos)

Bal Harbour Shops is one of the premier places to shop for luxury handbags in South Florida. With fab stops that include Bottega Veneta, Emporio Armani, Alexander McQueen and Prada, it's like the funnest scavenger hunt ever (cue the inner hunting instincts now)!

The handbags for Spring/Summer 2013 are really promoting COLOR, FUN and LIGHTHEARTEDNESS. Really just have fun with accessorizing this season. Here, an idea of some of the best handbag collections that just hit stores.

Fendi bags this season are mostly simple cuts and nothing too outrageous - mainly streamlined and smartly-silhouetted designs. The most fun is being had with color with a sorbet hues making appearances the most.

Chanel's Spring/Summer 2013 is all about primary colors and quilting! This rather unexpected collection takes nods towards color-blocking and Art Deco. The mini flap bags aren't to be missed and another hula hoop style makes a cameo!

Balenciaga is focusing on a colorful but cool tone palette this time around but with a few surprises like a yellow that would make Big Bird feel green with envy. This isn't the stop for innovative cuts this season - go to Balenciaga for favorite shapes from them as well as slight variations -perfect for less bold fashionistas.

Miu Miu's handbags for Spring/Summer 2013 are available in a confectionery selection of colors. Have fun (as if Miu Miu is ever not fun) and enjoy being a girl with Miuccia's lighthearted sister to Prada. Textures are also a big point for this collection as well as loads of shine.

Chloe has never been known for crazy colors so they're staying true to heart with more muted tones. There are some really, really impressive deep berry tones, however, that are too delectable-looking to avoid sampling! Exquisite and rich shades. The silhouettes and constructions are very Chloe boho-chic and equally superior for quiet days lunching or at power meetings on the job.

Valentino experimented with great colors that can only be referred to as neon pastels (and still that doesn't quite put a finger on them). These bags are sassy, sexy and rocking and though rock star studs can be really exhausting and overdone at this point, Garavani managed to execute them in such a stunning and classy way that they're welcomed with open arms!

Neiman Marcus is the stop to browse through a number of top luxury bag collections in a fell swoop - Chloe, Gucci, Tom Ford and more! Experience all the seasons trends from a number of different offerings.

See the Bal Harbour Shops' store directory to see what other goodies lie in wait!

Bal Harbour Shops 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour Shops, FL 33154 305.866.0311

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Chanoa Chen has years of experience working with fashion accessories and she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami International University of Art & Design in Fashion Merchandising.

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