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In Search of the Perfect Bag
Finding the right bag often seems like an endless search. Just
when you find one you love, you find something lacking and on the search goes.
It’s a trial and error game that can drain your wallet and energy.
Here are some steps to help you develop a more organized
approach. Investing a little time to really assess your ideal bag
before you start your search will save you time, energy and money.
Style Preferences:
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Color: What color(s) do you like? What is the
color you often carry? Before you decide on a color change, consider how you
plan to use it.
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Shape: Lightweight or structured?
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Opening: Do you prefer zip, drawstring, flap, buckle,
toggle or magnetic closures
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Straps: Are you into shoulder bags, top handles, clutches,
totes? Also consider the strap type …thick, thin or rolled.
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Extras: What are the added items that you love …
protective feet on the bottom, cell and zip pockets, external pockets, special
details?
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Load Style – What works for you? Do you simply need
something to hold your wallet and keys, or are you the “carry everything”
type?
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Bag Load-Ability – Will the bag accommodate your load
style, plus how easy can you access everything?
Carry everything packers might want to strongly consider lightweight bags
with thick or rolled straps. Rolled straps don’t cut into shoulders or hands.
Thin straps dig into skin the most and work best with the light load
carriers.
Shoulder bags are good for light to medium loads. Heavy loads
constantly carried in the shoulder bags can affect the back.Strap length is also
important. The longer the straps, the more you feel the
weight. Functionality – Does this bag work for you? There
are two functional points to consider:
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Fit – Does it fit and complement you? Make sure the bag
size in proportion with your build … not too small or large and
overwhelming.
Also, a shoulder bag tip; the shoulder bag should fall
next to a good area for your body. If I have hips, I want the bag to fall above
them to balance them out. If I have large breasts, I will avoid the short
straps so the bag doesn’t draw more attention to that area.
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Use – How will you use the bag? Daily for work, weekends
or special events? These factors should influence your choice.
If your load is light to medium, you might also prefer a structured bag for
work. Test the weight before purchasing. Tell the salesperson (if around)
you’d like to make sure everything fits.
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Lightweight bags are fine, just put everything in it before
purchasing to test how it looks when you carry it and when you put it
down.
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Have fun with the many choices in colors, materials and
shapes. This is your time to play.
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Special Events – Unless you go to many higher-end events,
it might not be worth it to spend a lot on these for one wear. There are many
dressier choices in the low to mid-price range. Glitter and embellishments are
of the current trend, so everyone has some dressier-looking bags these
days.
Browsing is a great way to see what’s out there and fine-tune your
preferences. Look at all types of bags and all of the brands. Being
aware of the brands and styles, you’re your preference can help when shopping
online.
These tips may seem like a lot to think about, but think of the
time and money you’ll save, plus the added bonus of finding your perfect
bag.
Choosing the right handbag
In
order to look fashionable and chic, you not only have to dress well but you
also need to accessorize well. And
the most important accessory is choosing the right hand bag. Did you know that
a handbag can flatter your shape almost as much as the right pair of jeans?
Apply these easy steps to getting a bag in proportion to
your figure:
Try to choose a shape which is the
opposite of your body type. If you are tall and thin, look for a slouchy,
rounded bag to compliment your figure. If you're short and voluptuous, play off
opposites by choosing a handbag that is tall and rectangular or long and
sleek.
In general, the rounder your figure, the
more structured your bag should be. That doesn't mean that you have to carry a
hard box around to counterbalance your womanly shape: rectangular or square
silhouettes in soft leathers or fabrics will do the trick.
Close-fitting bags are a great look if
you're svelte and want to show off cleavage; not so great if your arms and bust
are too large.
Most women look great with a bag that
hits mid-torso because it flatters the waist.
Some popular handbag shapes:
Tote - An open-top bag with straps or handles. Hobo
bag - A crescent-shaped shoulder bag. Duffle - Tall shoulderbag,
often with a wider opening on top. Field bag - A flap-top shoulderbag
with utility-type closure (buckles, snaps, etc). Clutch - A small,
handheld bag (frequently used for evening wear). Satchel- A large,
handheld bag. Baguette - Long and rounded shoulder bag resembling the
namesake bread. Messenger - A large, soft shoulder bag with long
straps (often worn across the body). Cigar Box - A small, boxy, hard
bag. Pouch - A soft, small bag. Kelly bag - A large,
structured handbag with distinctive hardware closures.
Useful Tips: Take time in a
store to try on handbags in front of a mirror just like you would apparel.
Don't be tempted by trendy
shapes that don't suit your figure: there are plenty of great alternatives that
will work.
The handbag has moved
into a top spot in terms of defining style and making a personal statement. It
is at once an accessory to offset a look and a nearly eccentric touch which
fascinates and surprises. For designers, it's a playground: creative impulses
are allowed free reign and imaginations tend to run wild. Whether slung over the
shoulder, clutched in the palm or dangling from a wrist, the important thing is
that it's always part of the overall image.
The "phenomena" of renting
high end designer bags has made it big in the States and now by introducing the
concept in the U.K, have ultimately given ladies a firm
grip on the fashionably fantastic lingo in the world of exclusive handbags. It
allows women who like to stay on top of the latest high-end luxury trends to do
so without breaking the bank.
If you are really into fashion, you'll know
the feeling: lusting madly over a gorgeous new designer handbag each season.
They have become the ultimate accessory for any in style woman. If you are
looking for a stylish handbag to match a new outfit for that special occasion or
if it’s just to simply impress one of your friends, renting a high end designer
bag could be the answer.
Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chloe, Dior, Balenciaga,
Gucci, Fendi, are just some of the modern designer handbags that stand for the
modernist ideal where fashion and art come together to define the modern woman.
This marriage of form and function sets the standard for the liberal and
independent woman of today.
An outfit is never complete without the
right accessories and this includes your handbag. Although you can spend a small
[or large!] fortune on a handbag, you don’t have to. Compared to clothing or
shoes, designer handbags can now be inexpensive. This means that you can pretty
much choose a selection of handbags to work with all the clothes you
wear.
Handbags that were once the preserve of a very wealthy few—are now
easily accessible, to millions of people around the U.K. But it is arguably even
more upsetting to those super-rich folk who have long been able to afford
luxury, and may in one crucial respect even regard it as a necessity. We are
catering to fashionistas who lack the disposable income to satisfy their
cravings for Versace satchels and Chanel clutches, but for whom carrying a
cheaper knockoff is blasphemy.
So whether it’s a beautiful handbag you've
seen and fallen in love with or maybe an exquisite looking purse you've spotted,
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