The Budget Fashionista

Ok I’m on the search for a new Fall/Winter handbag.  I’m definitely not afraid of color but I usually end up with a black handbag.  Any suggestions?  I don’t want to spend a lot but I do want something large and unique.  Help!

Bellechic, this isn’t going to be a very original answer, but I have been and continue to be madly in love with Target for handbags. I get a new one every season there, and 99% of the time it holds up beautifully and I never get tired of it. I carried a cream satchel all summer, and just last week bought an oversized black hobo that is SUPER soft and looks great (tried to find it online to link it but it’s not there . . . ). There’s plenty of color to be had there too—if you’re looking for something bold maybe this purple hobo (http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Large-Hobo-Bag-Purple/dp/B00182DM9A/qid=1221515787/ref=br_1_11/601-8356631-8509756?ie=UTF8&node=345079011&frombrowse=1&rh;=&page=1) or this Angie & Lola Tote (http://www.target.com/Angie-Lola-Tote-Side-Chain/dp/B001C4SOEC/qid=1221515816/ref=br_1_1/601-8356631-8509756?ie=UTF8&node=51504011&frombrowse=1&rh;=&page=1).

Hope that helps!!

Baghaus is also a great source, FYI (http://www.baghaus.com)

bellechic: I also agree that target is a great place to find handbags.  Also if you have a TJ maxx or a nordstrom rack in your area try those places out.  Sometimes you can get lucky and find a really great designer bag for next to nothing!
I’ve also enclosed a few other reasonable purse links you may want to check out.
Hope this helps!

http://www.jbandme.com/store/products/2719-jb-handbags-braided-handbag-more-colors

http://www.jbandme.com/store/products/2674-jb-handbags-double-strap-handbag-more-colors