A handbag is, and most likely will forever be women's ultimate accessory. This is the reason handbags are year, after year the top selling accessory for the fashion industry.

By Sharon Stajda,

 Let face it most women feel, carrying the right handbag  is the quickest way one  can make a fashion statement. For many women  its all about who they are... I have arrived, please take notice... A great designer bag can, and does  screams, "hey look  at me, and who I am carrying on my shoulder... "

The expensive designer handbag has become a status object, for not only working career woman, but working mother, wife and single person with a busy social life.  Many women actually not being able to afford such bags, buy them anyway.

I will say, most designer handbags are really great. But not great enough to totally break the budget. Actually if one looks hard enough one can find almost any designer handbag in the form of a knockoff. The knock off costing a small fraction of what the real thing costs. Lets face it most high end bags are very trendy, and go out of style quickly. So -- I ask can you afford to keep up with the fast pace race of keeping up with the cost of these trendy handbag?

If you really want to treat yourself to a designer handbag, shop wisely. Choose a handbag that has proved to be a classic. Just to give one example, Prada's Lunch tote. Its been around for some 20 years, and still remains in Prada's line yearly.  Now, I will tell you the lunch tote is widely copied, so you may want to consider buying the knockoff? Plus- if you are going to splurge, check out prices at Overstock on designer handbags. They have a great selection, and the prices are unbeatable. They also have a wonderful refund policy, and shipping is like - $2.89... Check out a few of the handbags I have listed from Overstock below.

2007 - What are the most popular Handbag styles this season? Think  light, bright, and fun!  The handbags you will see this season will be in the form of medium sized, such as the wonderful frame style handbags, to very large -ever so popular large totes. The absolutely "Have To Have Right Now Handbag" is the gaucho saddle bag.  This is a must have for the most trendy girl... Check Out My Lens On Whats Fashion Trendy For Spring And Summer! http://www.squidoo.com/fashion2007/

This fall and winter seasons  you will see loads of clutch bags, and large frame, and leather tote handbags. The most fashionable girl will own at least one great clutch. Popular colors to buy - dark gem tones...  

    GAUCHO              FRAME STYLE          LARGE TOTE's