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When you finally decide to dish out a large amount of cash for a handbag, you’ll want to make sure it’s the real thing you are purchasing and not a cheap knock-off. With the popularity of handbags at the present time, its no wonder so many companies are eager to produce knock-off versions of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other high-fashion handbags. We want to make sure that you know when you are being ripped off so you can spend your well-earned money on something that is truly authentic. Here are some hints which will help you spot a fake designer handbags when you see one:

The Fabric

The fabric used to manufacture top-of-the-line brand name handbags is noticeably different than the material used for fakes. If there is wrong stitching or if the material is flawed in even the slightest manner, chances are it is not a name brand purse. High-fashion handbags will always have real materials, they will not use fake leather or fake animal skin and you will get the real deal 100 percent of the time.

Small Detailing

The great thing about authentic handbags is that they are unique and hours upon hours go into making each one exactly right. Designer handbags will often have extra stitching and detailing such as little diamonds, buckles or zippers which make them truly unique to any other designer. As noted above, the diamonds on name brand handbags will also be real 100 percent of the time.

Study the Celebrities

The best way to determine whether or not a handbag is a fake is by studying the real ones and the best way to do that is through celebrities. Celebrities will always have real name brand designer handbags. Most people recognize the design of Louis Vuitton purses because of Jessica Simpson and the hype she has created for the company. When you constantly see celebrities sporting specific types of handbags you will be more inclined in noticing the difference between real and fake ones.

Brand Name Labels

Many brand name handbag designers will put a custom label or logo on their items which indicate that they are authentic. The names sometimes appear on zippers or pockets and some companies like to put it in the same spot on every handbag to ensure their customers know it’s real.

It is important to know that you are getting what you pay for when it comes to designer handbags. If you’re instincts are telling you that the purse is a fake, chances are you’re probably right and its best to leave the bag where it lies. With the amount of money you are spending on these items, you want to make sure the bag you’re buying is authentic and worth every penny you are spending.

Designer handbags, wallets, and luggage are more than just means of storage. They are fashion statements that define one’s personal style. A great bag will be the perfect gift this holiday season because they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and designs, so the process of finding the perfect one for your friend or loved one will undoubtedly be an easy and fun process for both you and the recipient.

Handbags for the Holidays!

Whether it’s Marc Jacos, Fendi, Chanel, Prada, or Gucci, there are so many different designers with different styles, the options are limitless. This is the truly wonderful thing about accessories. They are the greatest way to allow personal style to stand out and be noticed.

One of the main trends of this season is the use of animal print and animal skin. Everyone from Dolce & Gabbana to Dooney & Bourke has come out with a stunning animal print bag which stands out, but without being tacky. Not to mention, an Hermes crocodile bag is quickly becoming a staple for any fashionista. Another great trend is the use of bold and bright pastel colors. Valentino recently debuted a braided handbag which comes in colors such as fuscia, turqoise, and jade green.

When it comes to wallets, refined elegance is always the way to go. This applies for both men’s and women’s wallets, because a chic wallet is a good way to show financial status and let the world know how “in vogue” you truly are. Names such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci will never fail you in this department.

Designer handbags seem to have this unwritten requirement for physical hugeness for them to be fashionably huge as well. These days, the in thing are those bags where you could practically put everything you normally find in your dresser such as your makeup, your jewelry, your cellphones and their chargers, to name a few. Whether it’s increased usability or merely the fashion flash of huge designer bags, this trend is definitely in full swing.

Some of the more particularly celebrated names during this period in fashion handbag history are the classics such as Louis Vuitton and Coco Chanel who, among others, have just resurrected handbags that are created for function. Wiped out are those little cutesy thingies where nothing seems to fit except the owner’s fingers. Now, whether you’re a career woman rushing off to a corporate presentation or a housewife picking up some quick groceries at the convenience store, huge bags make you in step with style.

As usual, the variety is something to keep getting excited about. Colors come in the standards blacks and grays and whites without shunning the bolder and sunnier hues that are always great for daytime. From Louis Vuitton’s Speedy 35 to Chanel’s comebacking quilted 2.55, everything is a perfect combination of style and usability. With a lot of room to use, the wearer is afforded that convenience of having everything she needs in one handbag while still looking fab!

If you want an instant collection of these designer treasures, you can have them as wholesale discount handbags, purses and even jewelry. Big or small, there’s nothing you won’t find wholesale. But when it comes to the business side of it, there’s only big things waiting. When you buy wholesale, you buy cheap which then leaves you a lot of room to make profit out of each designer bag or item you sell. Just put up a website and you’ve got your own business. Think of how many girls or women just like you would like to have those very designer handbags you’re probably considering buying right now.

Today the retail market is flooded with clothes and an increasing number of accessories in different styles and fashion. Although you may like one handbag, chances are if you are anything like me, you would have no clue of the type that the particular handbag belongs to. So the next time if your daughter compliments you, “Mom that’s a great tote!”, don’t look around – rather look at your purse and acknowledge her compliments. Although handbags could be of different sizes, shapes and styles, there are some most popular categories in handbags.

• Holding your handbag by handles gives you a handheld handbag. The straps are small so that you can only carry them by your hands. These are not very big and you cannot dump anything and everything in it. These are pretty much in style now-a-days and are easy to carry while you are out shopping or in a casual get-together.

• Shoulder bags as the name suggests have shoulder straps and are meant to be worn over the shoulder. These have large spaces and you can carry your make-up kit, books and wallet easily in a shoulder bag. These days shoulder bags come with nice metallic and leather straps that enhance the look and feel of these bags.

• The back pack used for back packing is a popular bag across all ages and across all centuries. The reason is simple – it always serves the purpose. Although most popular among the students, back packs are largely used by all whenever they are out their negotiating the trails or going for a picnic. The more compartmentalized a back pack is more efficient it is. Back packs these days come in lovely colors with great patterns to choose from. Back packs from Swiss are quite famous and are priced around 100 USD.

• A clutch is a handheld handbag without the straps. So you can just carry it in your palm or hold it in your hand but you cannot hang it. Clutch bags are pretty common in evening parties and dinners. Small and petite clutch bags generally have rich craftsmanship with beads and sequins. It will have enough space for your bare necessities. Most ladies have two to three clutch bags matching their evening wears.

• Finally comes the all-purpose, casual, tote bag. Extremely practical, you can wear those across your shoulder and on your bag. These have compartments to demarcate your belongings! You will also have enough space to dump your books or your dancing shoes! These come in vibrant colors and patterns to uplift your mood.

Choosing a handbag that best suits your style and your clothes is the ideal way to go when it comes to shopping for handbags. First pick up the type that best suits your present needs and then go for the color, shape and pattern. It’s not that difficult, you see! And if you do have the mullah, then why shy away? Buy one from each type and you are covered for all occasions and all seasons!

Practically all women love bags – that is a fact. And if you are like most women, you will probably have or wish to have at least one designer handbag in your possession. There is just something about owning a designer handbag that makes a woman inexplicably happy. A diamond may be a girl’s best friend, but a designer handbag is certainly not too far down the ranks.

If women had their way, all their bags would probably have designer brands. However, this is not really possible due to the high cost of these bags. In fact, some really high-end designer handbags can cost upwards of a thousand dollars. Skeptics would say that this is simply because the bag comes with a famous brand or logo. While this is indeed part of it, there are other reasons why people pay top dollar for these bags, including the following:

Quality of the materials used

Whether the bag is made of leather, suede or cotton, you can rest assured that the materials are nothing less than 100% genuine and top quality. Even the fittings and decorative elements of the bag such as the zippers, chains, strap rings and buckles are all of superior class.

Some designers will even go as far as give you a guarantee of free repairs or replacement within a certain period to assure you that their product is totally in a different league from common handbags that you can find in any mall.

Uniqueness

Designer handbags are typically manufactured in very limited quantities per style. This way, it will be very unlikely for you to run into someone on the street toting exactly the same bag as you. For many women, the novelty of having a bag that only a handful of other individuals own is enough to convince them to pay the steep price.

Most designers create handbags following a distinct trademark style, such that when you spot a bag even from afar, you will easily know which designer created it. Despite having this common identifying factor, designer bags are still all very unique in themselves. That is why it is so easy to find one that suits your style and personality to a tee.

Unparalleled craftsmanship

Unlike mass-produced bags, designer handbags are created very precisely with special attention to each and every detail. The interior of the bags are especially amazing. Considering the delicate lining and the various pockets, it is apparent that a lot of thought has gone into what a woman is likely to carry in the bag.

It is also noteworthy that with designer handbags, you will not see a single flaw in the stitching or the cutting of the material used, whether it be cloth or leather. The meticulous labor that goes into the creation of each bag will definitely have an effect on the retail cost.

When you take all these factors into consideration, it is actually very easy to see why designer handbags are priced the way they are. Obviously, it will be highly impractical for the average woman to buy different designer bags for every day of the month. However, it would really be nice if you can save up for at least one or two of these classy handbags for they are truly worthwhile investments.

Juicy Coutured started in Pacoima, California and is a modern line of casual and sporty type apparel. This is a true western coast fashion company that knows how to give each item in their product lines the perfect touch of class and style. The Juicy Couture brand became popular when celebrities began to wear the sweat suits and the handbags all over the place.

They have now moved beyond the sports and casual lines of clothing and have stepped into the fashion accessories ring with some wonderful Juicy Couture hobo handbags and fashion accessories. These handbags can be found at Nordstroms department store all over the world.

Nordstroms was founded in 1901 and offers a wide variety of items including: women’s clothing, men’s clothing, chlidren’s clothing, many fashion accessories, jewelry, fragrances, and more. This is one company that definately takes pride in providing a quality product at a fair price to its’ consumer.

Juicy Couture Handbags include: Betsy 30 Key Charm Hobo Bag, the Jen Tote, Equestrian Bowler, The Sophie Key Charm Tote, the It Girl Multi suede frame bag, and the Princess Fluff shoulder satchel. These are all top quality bags that can add great elegance to your perfect outfit.

Whether the Juicy Couture handbag that you are after is original or inspired, and regardless of where you intend to buy a Juicy Couture handbag, it would do you well to take your time before finally arriving at a purchase decision. Doing so makes sure that you get the best deal possible on a Juicy Couture handbag for your money.

If you area looking for an exclusive original from the Juicy Couture Handbag line, then you need to go to their web site and figure out which style you like. You can also go down to Nordstroms and ask a clerk where they keep their Juicy Couture Handbags.

If you’re looking for something a little different, there are literally thousands of beautifully crafted unique handbags and purses available for purchase online. If you’re tired of the mass-produced offerings you tend to find at the mall, the online handbag, purse and fashion accessory market is an exciting and exotic new world.

The variety of unique handbag and purse designs keeps getting bigger, better and more innovative all the time, but as with every kind of fashion accessory, interesting trends emerge with every new season. Here is a brief rundown of what’s coming in unique purses and handbags in 2006.

Cloth Purses

Cloth purses are very casual fashion items, so colorful fabrics and whimsical patterns are the strongest trend. If you love bold colors and striking contrasts you’ll have a great time shopping for cloth purses this season.

A cloth purse is mostly a spring/summer fashion accessory, so expect to see warm colors, and light breezy cotton or nylon fabrics. Fresh, summery patterned fabrics with flowers, fruits and ladybugs are always popular.

Also very fashionable is the clever and practical reversible cloth purse. You can literally turn the purse inside out to reveal the alternative fabric pattern, so you have two purses in one.

Monogrammed handbags

Monogrammed bags and purses never really go out of style, and this season we’ll see a huge range of colors, shapes sizes and styles.

A strong upcoming trend is leather sling hipster handbags with elegantly embossed initials or a name. Soft leather is a beautiful fabric for handbags because it’s durable, always very stylish, and it goes with everything. Sling handbags are very comfortable to carry, and perfect either for business or as a casual accessory.

Monogrammed tote bags

Tote bags are the most casual fashion accessory of all, and perfect for the beach, for picnics, or for a little shopping. Monogrammed tote bags are also great for kids to carry their school books or gym clothes, and having their initials or name printed on the bag means they won’t lose it.

Soft cotton canvas is the classic fabric for tote bags, and we’ll see an abundance of canvas tote bags this season.

The big trend for monogrammed tote bags will be big initials, printed across the whole side panel of the bag in big, bold colors. A single first initial of your first name as a monogram has a casual, whimsical kind of feel.

Dog purses

Everyone loves dogs, which is why the fashion for handbags, tote bags and purses decorated with a full panel photo of a gorgeous dachshund, poodle, beagle, yorkie or dalmatian just keeps getting stronger and stronger every year. Dog purses are a great gift idea for anyone whose best friend is their beloved hound.

Custom-made dog purses are also becoming more and more popular. You can have your own photograph of your dog printed onto a handbag, so your bag, like your dog, will be truly one of a kind.

Photo purses

Photo purses are simply ultra-cool, and the most individual and personal of fashion statements. You can have your own photo of anything you like printed onto a purse or handbag, like a special person in your life, your cat, dog or bird, or even your car.

A very trendy idea is to use a romantic old photograph of a relative as a model for your photo purse, so you can cherish their memory wherever you go.

Initial purses

Initial purses are a fashion accessory with a personal touch, and they make wonderful gifts. You can have just about any kind of purse printed, embroidered or embossed with a single initial or set of two or three initials in a wide variety of styles.

As for handbags, leather will be a big trend in the upcoming season for purses. We’ll see lots of small leather purses with a comfortable sling shoulder strap, elegantly embossed with two or three initials.

Cigar box purses

Cigar box purses are another strong trend for the coming year. They’re literally made from a wooden cigar box, fitted with a clasp and a handle, and embossed with an artistic or photographic image.

The most fashionable cigar box purses are decorated with advertising images from the glamorous 1920’s and 30’s. European advertising artwork from that period has a particularly elegant and alluring style, so we’ll be seeing a lot of Cinzano, Cognac and French Perfume labels on cigar box purses.

Hobo purses

Hobo purses can be cool and casual for shopping, or groovy and glamorous to go with evening wear.

Casual style hobo purses come in suede or leather, and soft colors like pastel pinks, beige, cream and white are very much in vogue.

A new look for hobo purses which is on the way in is a small purse in a gold or silver mesh fabric, or even ultra-glamorous sequins and rhinestones. These purses are a new take on the traditional evening purse, and make an eye-catching alternative.

Clutch handbags

Clutch purses and handbags have an elegant, streamlined look, but they’re the perfect size to carry all those little necessities.

The big look for clutch purses and clutch handbags in the coming year will be all glamour. Shiny metallic gold, silver, bronze and platinum shades will be the strong colors of the season, in soft suede leather.

For some, handbags are mere handbags. Its main purpose is to contain items that need to be carried somewhere. Whether women bring along make-up kits or pocket books, any handbags can be brought along. Anyway, it’s the practicality that counts. But for stylish plus size women, handbags are considered accessories. In which case, there are particular handbags that match plus sizes wardrobes.

There are two things that stylish women needs to consider when buying handbags: sizes and color. Of course, the price may be in consideration all the time but beyond price it’s the style that matters. When wearing loose wardrobes such as tunics, it is best to carry small to medium size handbag. Carrying an oversized handbag makes the woman look all-big: loose clothes, big bags and full-figure body. Likewise, it would be complimentary if the woman carries large bags in well-fitted tops and jeans or trouser.

With regards to color, black and brown are the most versatile handbags. In fact, this is the most sought-after colors for most women buying handbags. However, plus size women need not worry to try other colors that make them look trendy and fashionable. Burgundy, pink, green or yellow are some of the cute colors in handbags. Owning and using them makes the woman appear bright instead of dull. However, proper matching with the wardrobe should be considered. A red medium sized bag may not match with a beige ruffled tops and black trousers. Everything in plus size women should be complimentary to the wardrobe and full-figures so that they would be the perfect icon for plus sizes stylish women.

Women love designer handbags and women love bargains. Put together these two things, and you get the discount designer handbag. Many times, women who love the appearance and quality associated with designer handbags don’t want to pay retail prices. The great news is that they may not have to. There are many different places where a savvy shopper can find a discount designer handbags.

There are several online retailers who offer a fabulous selection of genuine designer handbags at discounted prices. Brands Boutique is one such retailer. Brands Boutique boasts of a sizable inventory and wide selection of discount designer handbags, as well as many other types of discounted designer merchandise.

Those who shop with Brands Boutique can enjoy deep discounts on a wide variety of popular, high-end designers merchandise. The wide selection of designer merchandise available from Brands Boutique includes a wide selection of handbags designed by Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Diesel, Chloe, Chanel, Burberry, Balenciaga, Armani and many others. In addition to great deals on discount designer handbags, bargain hunters may also discover discounts on famous designer apparel and other accessories at Brands Boutique.

At Brands Boutique, bargain hunters have found excellent discount prices on classic handbags including the Gucci vintage aqua blue Jackie O shoulder bag — the coveted red Birkin bag. Discount prices are also available on some of the more trendy designer handbags such as the Christian Dior denim handbag, the G Star recycled paper tote bag and the Dries van Noten distressed leather shoulder bag.

Another excellent online retailer specializing in discount designer handbags is Handbag Crew. While you aren’t likely to find designer clothing at the Handbag Crew website, you will find an amazing selection of high-end discount designer handbags. This retailer specializes in the most sought-after designers such as Prada, Marc Jacobs, Fendi and others.

If you don’t find the discount designer handbag of your dreams at the first online retailer you investigate, keep looking. There are many online retailers that offer a wide array of designer handbags at excellent discount prices. Remember that bargain hunting takes time and sometimes requires strategy. That is why it is called hunting! Make sure to purchase your discount designer handbag from a retailer that certifies the authenticity of your purchase and offers deeply discount pricing. There is nothing more satisfying than finding a great deal on the perfect designer handbag to complete your wardrobe.