To fashion fiends everywhere the designer handbag is the status equivalent of a Rolex timepiece or the Italian Ferrari.

A mouth-watering combination of whimsical excess, chic details and unquestionable luxury, the expensive designer handbag is a woman’s ultimate confidence booster. For the fortunate wearer of lavishly styled arm candy a designer bag screams to the world, you are the best.

Have you ever wondered what’s behind the huge price tags?

Is it worth saving your hard-earned dollars for another season’s expensive fashionable trinket? From designer handbag history to celebrity cache, here are 6 things every woman needs to know before buying the dream “it bag”. Read the rest of this entry »

6 Tips to Buy the Designer Handbag of your Dreams

Buying a new designer handbag is no easy feat.

Each season the glam gods and goddesses from Mount Fashion Olympus dispense the must-have list of designer bags for the faithful fashion followers.

Here’s why: Fashion editors from Milan to New York agree that the first step to great style is not pricey runway outfits. In fact, it is the purchase of a sumptuous and well-made accessory (like a handbag) will make or break your style profile. Read the rest of this entry »