Why do statement pieces usually begin and end with jewelry? You can make a fashion statement with more than just a chunky ring or necklace — you can make them with bags as well. For example: Carrie on "Sex and the City" has made several statements with faux flowers: And you can do the same with a handbag: … and the great thing about the handbag is that unlike the flower dress, it is appropriate with almost any wardrobe piece. From a nice casual dress to jeans and tees, it really goes well with almost anything. Turqoise always makes a statement, like this necklace that Eva Mendes wore tothe Golden Globe awards:

But the problem with turqoise jewelry is that it can often be too chunky or even clunky. But you can still make a turqoise statement with this new bag: There are also other ethnically-inspired color combinations, all of which will turn heads from a mile away. Animal prints are usually anything but subtle. But if you want your animal print accessories to scream "here I am!" you may have trouble finding such a piece. Believe it or not, many pieces are rather demure: But demure is not in this handbags vocabulary: The bag is also available in an ivory hue in addition to the camel hue you see here. So your statement can go with light or dark colors that are hiding in your closet.