I tend to go for colors in the summer and carry my black bags more during the 'winter' months (and I used that term loosely as it rarely goes below 40 degrees here!).
Plus, I personally wouldn't want to 'worry' about my bag on vacation, and I would definitely worry about a BBag! I try to take less expensive bags that I won't worry about getting beat around, knocked about, etc. But that's just me
i really like the look of a little black dress and a black bag on a warm summer night... most everyone else has on white or color in summer (even in the evening) so it's a nice departure from the norm...
Most of my bags are not black. I have a versatile black Marc Jacobs bag I use mostly for work though. The only black bag i bring with me on vacation is a small Coach Swingpack b/c it's easy to carry around. Other than that, during the spring and summer months i'll use bright colored bags or light neutrals
I usually match what color i'm wearing with the black (pants) anyways. And i dont even own a black bag. And come to think of.. i have NEVER had one.. (and i'm 27...) huh.