It's time for full disclosure. I am writing this as guy who cannot understand women's fascination with handbags. Handbags are about as foreign to most of us men as it gets. Women pack them full of stuff they don't need and then lug them around wherever they go. The kind of bag they like seems to change from day to day. They are thrilled to find cheap handbags at half off, but then spend small fortunes on designer bags. If we buy them one as a gift, it'll inevitably be returned. And they seem to reject anything that's practical and actually works. Go figure.

Being the warm, sophisticated, caring male I am, this appalling lack of understanding of what handbags, purses, clutches, satchels and hobos are and why they are so vitally important really bothered me. So I poked around the web in the hope of educating myself and learning the secrets of handbags. Not so much the run of the mill stuff, but the designer purses and designer handbags women seem so crazy about. What I found is an amazing world of information and knowledge that I never knew existed. Yes, there are places as enthusiastic about designer bags as us guys are about important stuff like football, golf and video games.

From what I can tell,luxury handbags from famous designers are for women what things like titanium drivers, custom wheels or big screen TVs are for us. They discuss them endlessly and in great detail. They can make them look and feel good. They can boost morale or even help get a job. They can help them fit in or set themselves apart. And no woman would want to be caught dead with the wrong bag. It's that important. I found that there are designer brand names that women find hot and exciting, like Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dooney and Bourke, and Burberry. I can truly say that I never heard of them other than perhaps Gucci, and I thought those guys just made shoes.

As is, it's apparently hard work for women to keep up with all that designer stuff. If evening purses or leather handbags with designer labels on them can cost a small fortune, you want to know what's in and what's not. Or when it's acceptable to get replicas instead of the real thing (which is a good because I sure can't tell them apart). So there are websites that contain more information about handbags than I ever thought possible. There are about a million different styles and each style has its own rules. The designers apparently come out with new stuff very frequently, and women need to know what's cool and what you really, really need to stay away from.

Women, of course, communicate much better and much more eloquently than we do, and so there are handbag blogs and forums and discussion groups to analyse, critique, and describe absolutely everything about designer bags. That is vital information because they cost so much that women need to know where to go for the best deals and where they can safe some money.

I know I am writing this tongue in cheek, but I must say I was impressed with how much good information I found. As a guy I can relate to needing to know absolutely everything about things I care about, and if women are passionate about designer bags instead of power tools and mag wheels, that's what makes us different and special.

Virtually every woman dreams to have designer handbags! Their quality is superb and the designs are top high fashion and very trendy. These are not regular cheap ones that have flooded the market all over. These are very genuine and authentic and give true value to your money. When complimented with high class designer dress by any women, it gives a kind of feelings that you are having something very unique and exclusive and very much different from your neighbor. You high fashion style becomes the envy of your friends!

Why Brand names are so popular than the regular ones? Answer is simple. All the world's top fashion houses have earned their names overtime through sheer hard work, dedication to business and customer's satisfaction. They strict to highest quality control, use the best state of art technology and always come up with the unique and exclusive designs every season to meet the ever changing fashion needs of this modern world. They have access to all resources; top models and talented designers who are very creative and are always the forerunners.

They begin with the finest designs, whether bold, flashy, trendy or sophisticated and timeless classics, and they show the utmost attention to detail while making those designs a reality. The designer names themselves are the testimonials and say it all: Dior, Vogue, Prada, Revo, Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, YSL, Burberry, Cavalli and Chanel. These are the brand names everyone wants to own and wear.

All the fashion magazines bring out in every new issue the latest trends that are going on in the industry and let customers and readers know what is latest and hot. Browse through all and find out what is best and buy the one you really like most.

Why pay more at the retail outlets when you can get authentic ones at cheap discounted prices? Many online stores now offer an extensive inventory of high quality designer brands at dramatically discounted prices. Whether you want high fashion or celebrity styles or the very trendy, you will surely find your perfect designer handbags in virtual online store.

By Kheri Chawla

Women today go to great lengths to carry a designer handbag inspired by their favourite celebrity. To be spotted with the same bag as their trendsetting favourites makes them feel unique and special. Plus, most women realize that the stars have it right when purchasing good designer handbags. They know that the quality of the bags and overall design will not only last longer, but will be a good investment. However, many women don’t feel they can afford an original designer handbag, thus, don’t even try to get one.

We are here to change that and to tell you that you absolutely can dress like the stars, on a budget you can afford. You just need to know how to do it. Here’s our tips for dressing like a star for less:

1. Buy a pre-owned bag. Here you get to own something expensive and original, but at a fraction of the price you would have to pay if it were new. Pre-owned means it’s an original design, however, it’s been owned before. And as most who purchase designer bags take excellent care of their handbags, this can be just like owning the original. The key to look for is that it’s an authentic pre-owned bag.

2. What does authentic mean? It means that the handbag you have purchased has been authenticated to be original. A professional has reviewed the handbag and made sure that it’s what it says it is.

3. You want pre-owned not fake. There is a huge difference. Watch for words such as replica, knockoff, etc. The price considerations will often alert you too. You will not be able to get an authentic Chanel handbag for $49.00. Not going to happen. Plus, even if it looks good, a fake will have obvious design flaws that shout out fake. Besides that, there’s nothing as good as carrying the real deal.

4. To get the celebrity bags you crave for less, do your research. Look through magazines & read up on the handbag you wish to purchase. Even when purchasing pre-owned, you want a handbag that will carry you through a few seasons and also has features that are right for you. Consider your personality and what you will be using the bags for. For an everyday bag, you will often want something that is larger with more features, such as cell phone holders, etc. A night out on the town handbag can be smaller, but still needs to have the requirements you need.

5. Notice what the stars are wearing with their handbags and consider that when making your purchases. For example, you’ll often notice stars carrying different Chanel handbags while wearing fashionable jeans. Yet, they are able to wear that same handbag for special occasions with a change in outfits. This helps you to find a versatile bag that can be used for many different occasions. Also, by knowing the type of occasions you routinely attend, and your general casual style, you can perfectly match the bag to you.

6. To get the best pre-owned bags, make sure to shop at reputable resellers. There the purses have been inspected, authenticated, and carry a guarantee that you will be satisfied. Learn to look over the site & check the photos of the bag you desire. Here you will be able to spot obvious signs that the bag is not authentic.

So the next time you see the bag of your dreams on one of the hottest celebrities, know that you too can dress like the rich and famous toting that authentic designer bag.

Chanel fashions are known for their style and timeless elegance. Stop by Chanel & More today at http://luxury.malleries.com/chanel-more-s-209.html and add to your collection of authentic designer handbags today. Diane Duckett is also available at chanelmore@yahoo.com to personally assist you.

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