Budget Handbags
What: Handbags updates for fall that won’t require a federal bailout for your bank account.
What We Say: Right now, the word “budget” has new meaning for many of us, in light of the current state of the economy. That doesn’t stop the fashion world, however, from dangling the season’s new handbag trends (among others) tantilizingly in front of us. A handbag, of course, is something we might normally suggest you could invest a little more in, but if your cash is limited and your wardrobe could use a quick and inexpensive boost, we’re thinking that a very budget version (under 20 bucks) of one of the season’s hot styles is just the thing to a) boost your mood, b) boost your style quotient, and c) keep you solvent for another week or two.
The Clutch
For at least a couple of seasons now, the clutch has been the handbag to have. This fall is no different, and texture and color are key. We like:
City Style Snake Clutch, in 6 colors, $16.95, New York and Company
Alexis Reptile Clutch, $18.80, Forever 21
Filond Croc Print Clutch, on sale $9.98, Aldo
Mossimo Embossed Clutch, purple, $16.99, Target
The Satchel
Satchels are kind of a happy medium between a traditional structured shoulder bag and the big roomy hobos we see everywhere. Color and shine keep the look modern, and chain detail is big for fall as well. We like:
Xhilaration Ombre Satchel, $16.99, Target
Limited Edition Satchel, on sale $19.99, Target
Belted Satchel, $19.99, Charlotte Russe
The Postal/Messenger/Crossbody Bag
Need a bag that’s both form and function? You’ll find the postal/messenger/crossbody bag (yes, it’s a broad category) to be stylish and useful, and modern, as long as you keep the color-texture-shine mantra in mind. We like:
City Style Crinkle Messenger, on sale $14.97, New York and Company
Xhilaration Crossbody Bag, $12.99, Target
City Style Crossover Logo, on sale $13.97, New York and Company
Share Your Thoughts
December 3, 2008 FlirtyFinds wrote:
Another great line of designer look bags (NOT knock offs!!) that are very affordable, is Big Buddha. Great details, faux patent, even fantastic knit bags (as seen in Vogue and elsewhere). Check out www.flirtyfinds.com for a great selection of Big Buddha Bags at great, low prices!!
December 15, 2008 sherancohen wrote:
I am a new member of the Naturally Knotty underground and you must see these beautiful silk bags. Clutches, totes and evening bags. Fabrics are from Shanghai and eco friendly.
http://www.naturallyknotty.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_14
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December 3, 2008 ilovebags wrote:
This recession deal is killing me but I found the recession proof bag! My lockheart bag is stylish,super unique and will last me a few seasons. I can spend some money and get a great looking bag that I know will last me through this whole crappy economy biz and I dont have to be embarrassed about carrying a plastic bag! I am in love with my lockheart bag!! I am raving to all my gfs about it!