A Designer Handbag Shows Good Taste

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A designer handbag shows good taste, well at least this is the commonly held wisdom of many women today. Many women in fact consider a handbag to be a necessary part of their outfit, no matter what the occasion. A handbag from Gucci, or Coach or one of the other brand names that screams quality and individuality can definitely attract the attention of fashion conscious women, and many of them are quite particular about the type of handbags they will carry.

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Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, and Dooney and Burke are just a few of the quality handbags that have soared in popularity in the past few years. These designer handbags are in fact so popular that used handbags go for a pretty penny when sold through online auctions. Many who buy these handbags however still consider them to be bargains, especially when compared to the prices of new designer handbags.

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Many ladies who are looking for bargains in the way of designer handbags check out various web sites including online auctions. Others find that half the fun of purchasing a bargain handbag lies in finding it in person in the physical world, leading them to haunt thrift stores, flea markets and charity auctions in their home towns. Whatever the source, however, finding a good deal on a handbag is certainly on the mind of many women.

New Is Best, Of Course
Of course, most of these women would prefer to pick up a new designer handbag for the special occasion mentioned. And best of all, many of them would simply like to receive one as a gift. If you have a special woman in your life, and you'd like to find a gift for her that will truly make a lasting and very positive impression, then consider a handbag, as a nice designer handbag can be the perfect give to show that you care.

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We all have our weaknesses. Some people like to collect antiques, others spoons. Well, we like to collect handbags. I guess it all began for me about twenty years ago when wearing a comfortable pair of jeans and a T-shirt needed an accessory to pull the ensemble all-together. At first, spending more than $50 on a new purse seemed an outrage. Yet, after my first expensive trip to Fendi, it became an easy to shop for a new designer handbag.

I remember my first designer handbag purchase as though it was yesterday. I'd heard about brands like Prada, Gucci and Fendi. But, I never visited any of their shops. I lived in Houston at the time and the Galleria Mall had all the fabulous designer stores. There was even an ice-skating rink in the center of the three-level enclosed shopping center. It was a wonderful place to get lost for a few hours.

Back in the 80's and 90's designer backpacks were really sylish. The Prada backpack was the biggest thing on the market and just about the time I started looking for my first designer purse, I stumbled into the Prada boutique at the Galleria. The Prada salesperson wasn't very friendly. I didn't feel welcomed. I asked a few questions, and really didn't feel like spending my hard-earned cash at Prada. So, I left. Besides, the Prada backpack didn't seem like it was worth $550! It consisted of a thin layer of nylon, a top closure and backpack adjustable straps. Actually, I was shocked at it's price tag.

I walked across the mall and entered the Fendi boutique. The salesperson was very friendly and I felt more at ease. I had been in the Fendi boutique several times before, so I was somewhat a familiar face. Yet, I hadn't made any purchases, I felt like a purchase was about to happen. I had been eyeing and trying on a Fendi FF Zucca print backpack for about a month or so. It was $450 on sale that day for $325. I pulled it off the rack and threw it over my shoulder again. The salesperson said, "If you try that bag on one more time, it's going to be worn out by the time you buy it."

To me, making a purchase for a $325 purse was a life-changing event. The most I'd ever paid for a handbag was $39! But, I had to have that Fendi! I called my husband and explained my dilemna. It was an approach avoidance conflict and I was stuck! He said, "Buy it."

My walk back into the Fendi store was fun. I explained to the salesperson how difficult it was for me to spend over $300 on a new purse. Of course, she laughed, and said,"The fist time is always hard, but believe me it's downhill from there."

Little did I know I had just entered a new phase of my life. I learned it's not difficult to get the things you want as long as you are willing to work for them, appreciate them and not get too carried away.