Friday, May 23, 2008

 

Luxury Handbags - Choose 3 Essential Bags For Your Fashion Wardrobe

Authentic Prada Leather Shoulder Bag
By Kit Heathcock


Every woman needs an elegant handbag. It is more than a fashion accessory, as it reflects your style, personality and look; it is with you all day long and keeps all your essentials safe and accessible; it puts the finishing touch to your whole image, so the finding the right bag is an important and often overwhelming decision.

How do you choose between all the many styles o f luxury bags available today? If you can afford to go mad and buy a bag to go with each outfit, then you don't have a problem (except for needing more closet space!) but those of us with a more limited budget can invest in three good quality handbags to meet all our needs and still maintain a stylish and elegant image.

1. First of all you need a handbag that reflects
your professional image to wear to work every day and complement your business wardrobe. Invest in excellent quality leather and good sleek design. Classic styles such as a crocodile or ostrich Birkins or Kelly bags, in black or neutral color s, work well and will be an investment that will last you for years, as those styles never go out of fashion. Make sure the inside of the handbag is as well designed as the exterior, with plenty of pockets and compartments to keep work papers and personal items organised and easily accessible.

MARC JACOBS MINA juta ostrich beige designer handbag. The Marc Jacobs Mina shoulder bag has the Stam design with a large snap top closure and single chain shoulder strap. The Marc Jacobs handbag measures about 17 inches at its widest point across the bottom and about 11 inches tall. The fabrication contents are 83 percent juta 2 perscent pvc and 15 percent genuine ostrich leather trim. Single large link chain shoulder strap measures about 30 inches long and is detachable.

2. You also need a casual bag for leisure t ime and weekends. Choose one of the current, fun, fashionable styles, which are big and roomy and come in a huge range of colors: a soft, sensual python hobo that fits comfortably over your shoulder or a bright tote with loads of room and long handles to tuck over your shoulder. Think carefully about the color. Will it work for both winter and summer? Is it a color that will work next year too? This bag is the one that should reflect your youthful and fun-loving inner self, so indulge yourself with this choice. Go for classic styles for your work and evening bags and have fun with this one!

ELAINE TURNER Paige stone python design

er purse. Everyone loves the Paige bag. The magnetic frame closure makes it easy to get inside. The strong secure magnet and double handles keep your items secure. Single shoulder strap is detachable. Measures about 9 x 15 x 6 inches. The python embossed leather adds style charm and a touch of class unmatched by other designers.


3. Last of all for a basic handbag wardrobe, you need an elegant evening bag. If you go out a lot you may want more than one to suit different events and outfits, but for now if you are choosing just one, go for a timeless classic that will last for years, like a simple clutch with a removable chain shoulder strap for versatility, in python or crocodile leather. Black is always a safe and glamorous choice, but neutrals like cream or brown are also endlessly versatile, withstand the changes of fashion and will last you for years.


CHANEL VINTAGE black silk evening bag. This Chanel evening bag has a black silk satin fabric with a gold chain and twist closure with black suede leather trim. There is an open slit pocket on the rear exterior of the bag. Chanel Paris is embossed on the reverse of the twist lock mechanism. The inside is lined in a pale gold leather and has the Chanel monograms. The inside has one zippered pocket with the round CC gold pull tab and one open slit pocket on the back wall. The bag measures approximately 6 W x 6 H with a 2.25 inch depth. The gold link chain strap measures about 40 inches long. Guaranteed authentic. Comes with sleeper bag.

Once you have these three basics in your handbag wardrobe you can add to them gradually over the years. Just make sure that you invest in top quality bags, which will reflect your stylish and elegant image. Luxury handbags may not be cheap but the investment pays off as they still look just as beautiful and chic after many years of use, so you can build up a fine collection of elegant bags over time.




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