My Love Affair with Handbags

If the suit makes the man, then the handbag makes the lady. For centuries, women have carried a bag with them everywhere they go because there are many items we simply cannot do without. We carry our lives in our bags. We also tell a lot about ourselves by the bag we choose. Many women even coordinate their bags with every pair of shoes and every outfit. This is very common in the South. If you have ever watched "What not to Wear," you have learned that this coordination is not necessary. Your bag and shoes can complement one another without being the same color. Who knew? A handbag should always fit your lifestyle and your personality. The plethora of choices for purses makes choosing the best one very important. Choose well and everyone will know who you are by the handbag you carry.

*** Fashion Nugget *** To ensure your PH balance is not disrupted, you will need to use a tone after the cleanser has been applied. Once you have completed this step you will need to moisturize the skin with a cream or lotion as this will return its glow and make it supple. Moisturizing also has the added bonus of locking in the moisture that can be lost without its use, so do not skimp on this beauty care product.

In the movie Silence of the Lambs, remember Hannibal Lector telling Clarice that she wore nice shoes but had a cheap bag. He was telling her that she hadn't left her country roots far enough behind. After Hannibal left, I bet she bought a better handbag.

I've loved handbags since I was a little girl. I remember my mother's handbag of choice, her burgundy leather Etienne Aigner. I used to love feeling the soft supple texture and inhaling the leathery aroma. I dreamed of the day when I'd have a handbag like that!

Not only did I get a bag like that, I eventually acquired quite a collection of handbags. To me, handbags are more than places to stash your stuff. The right purse can be a fashion accessory, chosen to match what you're wearing. With so many affordable purses out there, a girl can have one for every outfit! On the other end of the spectrum, there are those handbags by makers like Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton that are so expensive, they're practically heirlooms. Lucky celebrities get to have closets full of these super pricey bags, but the rest of us have to make do with replicas and moderately priced purses!

There are handbags for every style and occasion. You can go casual with a medium sized denim purse. Try a canvas bag for a sporty look. There are big purses for people who carry lots of items, as well as tiny ones. These mini purses don't weigh you down and are big enough to carry your money, keys and perhaps a tube of lipstick.

That's all fine and good for the minimalists out there, but I've always preferred handbags that were spacious, with zippered compartments where I could hide items like housekeys and cash. The strap is another matter of choice. I prefer a long strap that I can throw over my shoulder, you may like a shorter strap or even a clutch purse. No matter what your personal syle or preference, there's a handbag out there for you!

*** Fashion Nugget *** About wedding rings... Give yourself a couple of months to choose the rings and have them adjusted; this ensures you will not be in a panic a few days before the wedding day, waiting for the adjustments to be completed. There is a huge variety of wedding bands available these days; choosing the right one can take quite some time and a number of visits to the jeweler. Wedding rings represent the love two people have for one another; wherever you go around the world, the ring will instantly tell a person of your status.

Novelty handbags are also something that have caught my attention recently. To my conservative, Aigner carrying mother's dismay, I came home from the mall one day with a darling pink purse shaped like a woman's bustier, complete with lacing and frilly adornment. I must say, however, after my husband also expressed his immense dislike of this purse, I found it a home in my closet. I do look at it sometimes, but I haven't carried it in public yet. My handbag of choice? An Etienne Aigner, of course!

Copyright 2006 Frances Coleman - All Rights Reserved

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