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Who guessed that buying a handbag could be such a dilemma? Common sense says that you should go to the store, pick a bag, and there you have it, but it's much more complex than that. You've got budget, fashion, longevity, useability all to think about, and it doesn't matter whether you're buying a pricey designer handbag or a cheap fashion handbag, it's all money out of the bank so you need to make sure you're spending it well. Of course, I could just tell you to manage without a bag and carry everything around in your pockets (men manage it, after all) but women's clothes aren't made like that, and we are allowed a little bit of fun in our lives. So here are my top five tips for buying a handbag. 1. How will you use it? I have a toddler daughter so my current handbag is very toddler proof. It's a budget slouchy bag large enough to carry a few nappies and wipes, along with sunhat, sunscreen, food and drink (I can even get a purse, a notebook and my sunglasses in there.) It's hard-wearing enough to go to the beach with us, it's been lugged through fields and sat on the wet floor of the swimming pool changing room. It also fits nicely over the arms of the buggy. It's not my ideal bag. In fact, it's rather non-descriptive, but it does the job. I can use it for everything I need when I'm out with my daughter and that's what makes it such a good purse. 2. Your Budget You already know that if you can't afford it you shouldn't buy it. Debt is never good, and do you really want to do that for a handbag? If you've got your heart set on something exclusive then wait for it - it will be all the sweeter when you eventually buy it. Also if you see an affordable bag but it isn't perfect don't buy it because it's in budget. Wait until something really makes you go hmmm, because you will find something. 3. Define your own style Ultra-fashionable becomes ultra-unfashionable within the space of weeks so if you're only buying it because it's fashionable then save your money. Buy something that's going to stay chic forever. Will you still use it in ten years time? Ten weeks? On a similar note don't buy something because everyone else has got it/your favourite celeb has it/your favourite website recommends it. You'll be the one wearing it so make sure you like it. 4. Designer Handbag or Fashion Handbag This comes down to budget, useability and love. If you haven't got the money for a designer bag then don't buy one. If you're buying a bag to throw around with your 2-year-old then I'd stick with a fashion handbag. You've got the budget for a designer handbag but there's a fashion purse you love? Stop being such a bag snob and buy the fashion handbag. 5. Replica Designer Handbags Steer clear. Everyone knows they're fake and you won't impress anyone, least of all yourself. If you can't afford the real thing then get yourself a beautiful fashion handbag - there are plenty out there.
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Nicola Pedley loves handbags in all shapes and sizes (and budgets.) She writes about designer handbags and her current favourite is the Dolce & Gabbana Lily Bag.
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