Designer Jason Wu showed a variety of fur clutches and handbags during fall 2014 New York Fashion Week, including this marbled gray and white pochette with gilded details.

If fur isn't your fancy, shearling bags are also on-trend. This color-blocked J.Crew clutch was one of our Fashion Week favorites. (Another option: this imitation shearling satchel.)

When you're enamored with a fashion trend that's less-than-affordable, a good DIY version might be the best solution. One of our favorite DIY bloggers, Meredith Krull of Meredith and Gwyneth, the New Yorkie, put together this simple chain-strap clutch, using fake fur to dress up her old handbag. (See details here.)

Bold colors add to the fun of a fur handbag, but stick with sophisticated patterns to keep the look age-appropriate. This color-blocked handbag from Vionnet's fall 2014 show at Paris Fashion Week is a prime example of what works.

Sequins and Stripes blogger Grace Atwood knows accessories. (She's head of social media at affordable jewelry favorite Baublebar.) So when Atwood fell in love with the bevy of fur clutches on the runway, she created this DIY version using little more than an Old Navy clutch, faux fur, scissors and fabric glue. (See her full instructions here.)