Now that Spring 2013 bags are starting to show up for pre-order all over the Internet, it’s time that we started talking about the season’s biggest trends so that we can all begin the delicate process of planning our seasonal handbag purchases. (I’d be lying, though, if I didn’t admit that at least half of the time, they’re a result of spontaneous lust instead of sound budgeting and a realistic appraisal of my existing wardrobe.)

If you’ve been studying your handbag textbook, you know that spring’s huge black and white trend has been a long time coming. Megs touched on a few bags that fit the bill back in September, and the new season brings exponentially more options for everyone who likes the crisp, modern, totally neutral look of a black and white bag. Check out our picks (for all price ranges) below.

3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Hour Bag
$795 via ShopBop

Prada Saffiano Vernice Chain Shoulder Bag
$1,795 via Neiman Marcus

Cambridge Satchel Company Two-Tone Satchel
$172 via ShopBop

Marni Leather Grid Bag
$1,945 via Neiman Marcus

Marc Jacobs Khaki Snakeskin and Leather Tote
$2,150 via Nordstrom

Diane von Furstenberg New Harper Connect Shoulder Bag
$725 via ShopBop

Tom Ford Two-Tone Petra Bag
$3,190 via Neiman Marcus

Rebecca Minkoff MAB Mini Satchel
$525 via ShopBop

Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Chain Shoulder bag
$3,450 via Neiman Marcus