By Luvi Marie Corcuera
As most if not all women who love handbags know, shopping fro them is very enjoyable but at the same time challenging. Picking a handbag is not the easiest of any shopping of tasks, especially if it's a brand handbag that you want, something like Gucci or a Prada. Pulling a Luis Vuitton of a shelf and paying for it just like that is easier said than done, since there are many things any woman would have to consider before buying it or any accessories for that matter. Some of your clothes, shoes and accessories in your wardrobe have to match and go with what you will be buying, after all a single handbag does give you the whole beauty look as it is only a part (an important part though) of the looks package. If the rest of your wardrobe doesn't match, it won't make a difference whether you're holding on to an expensive handbag or not, you'll look just as bad as with any other handbag.
Things to Consider before Buying your Handbags
To make sure that your handbag will match with most of or at least a good part of your wardrobe, it would be ideal for you to choose classic designs. The latest trend fashion designs are of course gorgeous but then there is the possibility that you will have problems matching these types of handbags with your clothes and accessories, hence unless you really only to use your handbag on a few occasions then it is best to try to avoid them. Then again of you really want to have the latest fashionable handbags then try to choose the ones the will not cost you hundreds of dollars, since these handbags will only until the trend is over and then you will be left with a handbag that may look out of place after a few months of use.
The easiest way to ensure that your new handbag will match your wardrobe is to choose a handbag that uses neutral colors. Colors such as black, white and brown are best suited as they tend to look great with most clothes and accessories, so it would be best to keep these types of handbags as they are best suited for most types of occasions as against the more colorful ones that would only fit a particular occasion or clothing.
Choosing your Style and Handbag Materials.
Whenever you buy a new handbag, you should first look into what you need for and its purpose. Being able to determine its purpose will help you in deciding the size, color, shape and design of the handbag you should buy. Every occasion will determine the the type of bag that you will need to have, such as for board meetings, you would likely have a larger handbag since this may be used as your briefcase for your documents. In other occasions like evening or formal gatherings you may want to compliment your evening attire by sporting a smaller handbag which would be much easier to carry and be more suited to your clothes.
A point to remember is that whenever you go out shopping for your new handbag is always determine ahead of time what you want and why you want it as this will help you avoid unnecessary buying. Sticking to his will help you with being able to save the dollars you could perhaps spend on something else that may even compliment your wardrobe that much more.
What Brand of handbag should you go for.
This is all a matter of preference when buying a handbag, although you should always choose one that is within your budget. There are so many brands available such as Gucci, Luis Vuitton and Prada, from which you can either choose authentic or replicas to buy. The handbag you should get must be the one you are happy with, and if you do decide to go for a designer handbag them it would be best to choose one that you will continue to use as the cost will be higher and you may not want to spend a few hundred dollars just to buy one handbag and use it only a few times.
Luvi Marie Corucuera is a full time Mom and works part time as the Editor of Informational sites such as:
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Getting the Right Handbag for the Right Occasion
The Must-Have Accessory: The Fashion Handbag
Handbags have come a long way in the fashion world. No more just an object that holds a woman’s wallet, makeup and keys, fashion handbags have become a must-have wardrobe accessory. For many women, fashion handbags are as much a part of their wardrobe as their dresses, suits, shirts, blouses, pants, shoes and other clothing items they wear. A fashion handbag contributes to the overall impression of any outfit, and it sends a message about the personality of the person who carries it. Of course, women do still carry handbags for functional reasons. Women definitely need a place to hold the necessities of life. But fashion has caught up with function. If we are going to carry handbags, we’re going to look good doing it! Fashion handbags have become an important signature accessory for stylish women around the world.
Fashion handbags have become true wardrobe accessories. A stylish woman wouldn’t carry a backpack when walking the red carpet at a formal event, nor would she take a clamshell evening bag on a camping trip. These may be extreme examples, but surely they illustrate how the handbag you carry completes the image you present to the world.
Fashion handbags are available in so many different styles and shapes that it is easy to select a handbag that is perfect for every style, mood and occasion. Maybe you are wearing a fashionable broomstick skirt today. A slouchy shoulder bag might just be the perfect handbag accessory. Maybe you have a job interview. That same slouchy bag might not send the best message. Not only will it not coordinate well with your best interview suit, it doesn’t send a message of organization and competence. A slim briefcase or classic leather bag would be a better choice for this occasion.
Fashion handbags are available in too many styles to list. To name just a few, some of the most popular styles today include: evening bags, hobo style handbags, boxcar handbags, duffel and mini duffel handbags, shoulder bags, wrist bags, and many others. Popular fashion handbag materials include fabric, nylon, leather, crochet, canvas and other textile. Some fashion handbags are decorated with beads, sequins, and appliqués. Some people even carry fashion handbags that are especially designed to allow them to carry their pet with them everywhere they go!
You are sure to be able to find fashion handbags that match your every mood. Changing your handbag to match your mood and attire is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to let your personality shine through to the world.
Why Women Need More Than One Handbag
By Marsha Maung
I’ve had men friends ask me this question loads of times and every time I give them the same answer… “The very same reason why we don’t wear pajamas to work, darling!”
To men, one handbag is enough to suit every occasion. To women, there’s a handbag of different design and color to suit different occasions. This clash of opinion has caused one too many closet-fights as it is. So, here are some reasons why women need more than one handbag.
• Black rules but….we’ll admit this. Black goes with everything…and I mean everything. From yellow casual clothing to grey corporate suits. You can take a black handbag shopping and also the very same black handbag into a meeting. If you want to blend in with the curtains, fine. If you don’t, you need something striking, bold and coordinate with whatever you are wearing.
• Shoulder bags look fashionable and professional but it’s just not right to take a shoulder bag to the beach. It’ll make you look dowdy and bland.
• Satchels are designed for women to carry their essential documents without having to lug around a clumsy ‘luggage’ of stuff everywhere. This works wonders when out shopping.
• The handbag print is also very important. You can carry your fun, funky and colorful handbags out for fun outings. And in the meantime, you can take the more serious ones to corporate functions. Imagine what people will think when you bring a ‘Mickey Mouse’ print handbag to a corporate meeting in China?
• Backpacks and luggage are for traveling, not shopping! It works just the same way and it’s pretty convenient too, we have to add, but it’s just not something you’d want to be seen lugging around.
• The clutch bag, on the other hand, is very convenient and chic but you can’t be carrying it to parties because you can’t exactly hang it over your shoulder. If that’s the case, you run the risk of leaving your handbag behind when it’s time to leave (with a little bit of booze in the blood, it’s not impossible)
• Finally, last but not least, women need different handbags for the very same reason why men like to look at women. In fact, it’s because men appreciate women’s ability to dress up and look nice – why in the world shouldn’t women dress up and look nice? Make perfect sense?