Images via Vogue.com

Anyone who read our covering of Michael Kors’ Spring 2012 show should be surprised at how the accessories are shaping up – earthy, simple and inspired by seemingly every nature-loving culture in the world. As with any bold aesthetic, some looks (any of the python) are better than the others (furry mohawk bag, anyone?), but they all paint a very vivid picture of how Kors is feeling for spring.

Surprisingly (to me as much as to anyone), I think I like the tie-dyed bag the most. I could see it looking just as chic with a ratty old pair of shorts and a slouchy tank is it would with a white linen sun dress, and that kind of versatility isn’t something you often find in a patterned bag. Check out the rest of the bags and let us know which is your favorite, after the jump.

Tory Burch Quilted Cut-Out Mini Bag, $350 via ToryBurch.com

I’m still in shock over how fast this entire year has flown by. When we were walking around town yesterday, I saw holiday decorations going up around the city. While the season may have taken us by surprise, I am still thrilled; this is my favorite time of year. Tory Burch asked me to pick my Holiday Pick from her diverse stable of items, and I have my heart set on the Tory Burch Quilted Cut-Out Mini Bag.

Pairing the right amount of sporty and chic, this bag is both classic and on-trend. When I think of a quilted leather bag and gold chain, Chanel immediately pops into my mind. But Tory found a way to integrate very traditional touches to a bag while making it stand apart from others that we all know and love.

She’s Got Purse-onality Bag, $59.99 via ModCloth

Diane von Furstenberg Snakeskin Embossed Clutch, $350 via Matches

It may not seem like a revolutionary handbag, but I’ve been waiting for this teal and black version of the Diane von Furstenberg Harri Clutch to make its debut for what seems like 800 years – ever since I saw it on the Fall 2011 runway way back in February. In reality, it’s a matter of months, but in fashion time that’s an utter eternity. Still, something about the simple color combination and clean lines of this clutch gets under my skin, and I’d like it to get into my closet.

This type of texture is the perfect (and perfectly affordable) in-between for someone who wants to experiment with color but who isn’t quite sure if they’re ready to make, say, turquoise a wardrobe staple quite yet. Because the clutch is half black, it’s a little more accessible for someone who tends to stick with dark colors for evening events. If you’re a little more adventurous (or just sick of snakeskin), DvF has two more interesting options in the same shape that I’ve included after the jump. If you prefer the snake texture (as I do), you can get it for $350 via Matches.

After this weekend’s awesome debut of Real Housewives of Atlanta, I figured that whatever episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills we got last night would seem a bit sedate by comparison; not only would the juxtaposition of the two different casts be stark, but Bravo tends to tone down other Housewives franchises if one is having a big episode in a particular week.

That was mostly the case last night; the Malouf-Nassifs hosted another spa party, this one at Paul’s office, and Kyle hosted a seance. No big fights happened, no one got called a crack head, Brandi didn’t hit anyone with her crutches. Ho hum.

SALE SEASON! Well, one part of many parts of sale season is here and I have spent the entire morning internet hopping from site to site to snag amazing deals. I got caught up on the Saks website and found tons of cute items at great prices for their Sneak Peek Online Sale. The items are marked up to 40% off and while the sale will hit Saks stores tomorrow, it started exclusively online today. Enjoy your Tuesday by checking out all Saks has to offer!

Shop the Saks Sneak Peek Online Sale now!

Gaging a trend’s lifespan can be a precarious endeavor, particularly when that trend is born out of something like leopard print, which is an innate classic whether its haters want to admit it or not. It’s been around for ages, and even though it tends to fall in and out of favor cyclically, it will never leave the style world entirely. For leopard lovers like me, that’s a beautiful thing.

Over the past couple of seasons, though, leopard has been pushed by every brand from Givenchy to the Gap. I find this Yves Saint Laurent Cabas Chyc Tote in leopard haircalf exceptionally beautiful, but thanks to overexposure, it does occur to me that some of you might disagree. We’ve set up a handy-dandy poll to measure your leopard fatigue after the jump, or you can buy this bag via Nordstrom for $2795.