A Girl's Gotta Eat: Patent Leather is the rage for Spring 08...Here are some bags & Boots I like

BIG BAGS

Sigrid Olsen Nora Large Patent Leather Shopper at SmartBargains.com Was - $220 Now - $99.99

A big and simple shape can have a spellbinding effect if it's rendered in high-gloss patent leather. Let this shiny shopper from Sigrid Olsen create magic for your look, while providing ample room for all your essentials.

Features

''Nora'' large patent leather shopper with brushed gold-tone hardware from Sigrid Olsen
Genuine patent leather
Holds your wallet, sunglasses, keys, make-up case, small planner, and other everyday essentials
Measures 13.5'' wide x 14'' tall x 4'' deep
Strap measures 15''
Drop is 6''
Strap is connected to another leather strap with metal buckles
Open top with magnetic closure
Heavy topstitching on lower sides and over raised panels at bottom corners
Interior back wall zipper pocket
Two interior front wall open-top accessory pockets with two pen holders and key hook
Cotton canvas lining

Patent Leather Slouch Bag - Bags - Leather - Accessories - Topshop Price - £45.00
* Patent leather slouch bag with a shoulder strap. Dimensions h38cm,w 39c. 100% Leather. Should not be washed.

MEDIUM SIZE

Amazon.com: MAXX NEW YORK Sonata Satchel: Apparel Was - $135 Now - $99.00

MAXX NEW YORK 'Sonata' Faux Patent Satchel
Chic, high-gloss satchel has built-in handles for comfortable carrying. Cinched belting at the sides completes the look.

* Fit: Large: Holds at least a magazine, wallet and water bottle
* Dimensions: 16"W x 10"H x 6"D
* Tab with magnetic snap closure.
* Exterior slip pocket with magnetic closure.
* Center zip compartment.
* Interior zip, cell phone and MP3 player pockets.
* Polyester lining.
* PVC faux patent leather.
* By MAXX NEW YORK; imported.

Sigrid Olsen Nora Medium Patent Leather Hobo at SmartBargains.com Was - $188 Now - $79.99

The glassy shine of patent leather is amplified in soft folds, creating a fashion-forward design you'll love showing off. Sigrid Olsen's bold hobo fits neatly over the shoulder, and holds all you need for the day.

Features

"Nora" medium to large patent leather hobo with gold-tone hardware from Sigrid Olsen
Genuine leather
Holds your wallet, sunglasses, keys, cell phone, make-up case, and other everyday items
Measures 16" wide x 13" tall x 5" deep
Handles measure 15"
Drop is 8.5"
Rolled leather handles
Open top with three interior compartments; two with magnetic closures, one with zipper closure
Pleating in leather along upper front and back
Interior front and back wall compartments have inner magnetic closure
Interior middle zippered compartment has two accessory pockets, two pen holders, and a welt pocket with zipper closure
Floral printed cotton lining

SMALLER/CLUTCH/WRISTLET

Patent Oversized Clutch - Bags - Leather - Accessories - Topshop Price - £35.00
* Patent leather oversized clutch with crossbody strap. H7.5" W12" 100% Leather. Should not be washed.

Goldenbleu - Mercedes Snap Clutch - eLUXURY Was - $350.00 Now - $265.00
Goldenbleu
Mercedes Snap Clutch

* Crinkled patent leather
* Polished gold metal hardware
* Tiny pintucked gathers along top seam
* Metal frame top with kiss-lock closure
* Sumptuous suede lining
* Interior patent-trimmed zip pocket, cell phone pocket, patch pocket, and pen slot
* Dangling key clasp inside
* 13"x 8"x 2.5"

Hobo International Double Frame Patent Clutch - Patent Accessories - Nordstrom Price: $98.00
Hobo International Double Frame Patent Clutch Crinkled patent leather creates a two-sided design, perfectly proportioned for traveling light. On the inside, one side has a zipper pocket and the other has two slip pockets and six credit card slots. * Snap closure on both sides; single magnetic closure in the middle. * Center interior ID window; three credit card slots; zip pocket. * Black-and-white checked lining. * Leather. * By Hobo International; imported. item # price: 113884 $98.00 Fit: Clutch: Holds at least a cell phone, small wallet and lipstick. Dimensions: 8 1/4"W x 4 1/2"H x 1 1/4"D.

Patent Clutch Bag - Sale Accessories - All Sale - Womens - Armani Exchange Was $98.00 Now $49.99
Patent Clutch Bag A|X logo clasp shiny finish adds polish 100% patent leather Style: E5BA395 Sizes: one size

I really liked this bag just as a wristlet to carry around at night. They sold out on Amazon but still have some at Overstock

Overstock.com: Michael Kors Jet Set Wristlet: Apparel Was - $78.00 Now - $69.99
Color: Safety Orange
Taxi Yellow
Safety Orange

Then there is the satchel version of the above bag:

Amazon.com: Michael Kors Jet Set Satchel Was - $198 Now - $99.99

"Jet Set" small patent leather box satchel with gold hardware from Michael Kors. Genuine patent leather.
Holds cell phone, small wallet and a couple of essential make-up pieces. Measures 8" wide x 5" tall x 4" deep.
Handles measure 19". Drop is 7.5".
Interlocking gold chains attach to leather handle. Top zipper entry with gold O-ring pull.
"Michael Kors" engraved in gold metal ring surrounding chain straps. Interior back wall slit pocket with leather trim.

And after much consideration I ordered this one from Nordstrom:

MAXX NEW YORK 'Fenway' Patent Bowler - Patent Accessories - Nordstrom Price - $148
MAXX NEW YORK 'Fenway' Patent Bowler Slim, buckled straps detail a glossy bowler with a fun zebra-print lining.
* Top zip closure.
* Silvertone hardware.
* Exterior front and side magnetic-flap pockets.
* Two interior zip pockets, cell phone and wall pockets; key hook.
* Protective feet.
* Polyester lining.
* PVC.
* By MAXX NEW YORK; imported.
* Item # 212511
* Fit: Dimensions: 17"W x 10"H x 6"D.
* Hand-held strap. Strap drop: 5".

I ADORE IT!! And can't wait to wear it with my short green trench coat. And I'm considering these gloves to go with my boots:

Saks Fifth Avenue - Patent Leather Gloves - Saks.com Price - $198
* Eight-button gloves of rich nappa leather paired with shiny patent stretch to the elbow.
* Silk lining
* Made in Italy

And what boots am I talking about that will go with these wonderful gloves you may ask? These:

Kate Spade "Aziza" Patent Boot Was - $545 Now - Sold out except for size 6.5 $379.99

I got them on sale for $284.99

Dress up your flat boot with a little shine. Patent leather upper with rubber sole. Full inside zip. Signature Kate Spade goldtone hardware on zipper pull.
Catalog Item Number: 80801
Black patent (08)
Full and half sizes 6-10M
Imported from Italy

I ADORE THEM!! If you really like these boots but are sorry you missed out on them, here are some similar boots I found:

Endless.com: Aquatalia Women's Wasabi2 Boot: Knee-High Was - $234.95 Now - $164.47

The sleek Wasabi2 boot from Aquatalia is a knee-length stunner. The smoothly textured patent leather upper gives it a stylish mod look that'll be great paired with this season's retro-sixties silhouettes. You'll be covered in the comfort and innovative design departments, too: The full-length zipper entry, elastic gore, soft, silky lining, and thickly padded shaft and insole really deliver.
Patent leather upper
Manmade sole
Heel measures approximately 1 1/4 inches
Platform measures approximately 1/2 inches
Weatherproofed
Made in Italy
Item # B000RCIOE

Endless.com: oh...DEER! Women's Ice Princess Flat Boot: Boots Was - $225.95 Now - $124.27

You just can't get too much patent leather into your life these days. The Ice Princess flat boot from oh...DEER! is one glossy accessory you'll need to include. Its punchy, of-the-moment detailing--like its superlow heel and fully zippered back--will give you a fashionable boost, and the feeling of the soft, faux-fur lining against your calves, we promise, will be worth the price of admission.
Patent leather upper
Rubber sole
Shaft height measures approximately 17 1/2 inches from arch
Boot opening measures approximately 14 inches around
Heel measures approximately 3/4 inches
Platform measures approximately 1/2 inches
Made in China
Item # B000Q8SKGC

Endless.com: FRYE Women's Annie Double Zip Flat Boot: Boots Price $387.95

Leave it to Frye to dream up a knee-high black leather boot with classic sleek styling made special by the two zippers that run up both sides of the shaft. As you can also expect from Frye, the boot rests on a flat heel and ends in a squared-off toe that will make your feet happy, even as it complements your trendy wide-leg pants or short-short skirt.
Leather upper
Leather sole
Shaft height measures approximately 16 inches from arch
Boot opening measures approximately 13 3/4 inches around
Heel measures approximately 1/2 inches
Foam midsole for added comfort
Made in Brazil
Item # B000V41JBO