Designer Clothing

Buyer Beware - Buying A Fashion Designer Handbag

The world of designer fashion is rampant with knockoffs but there is no segment of the category than handbags.  And the trouble with fashion designer handbags is that some of the rip offs are incredibly good.  It's one thing when you know that it's a ripoff but altogether another if you find that out after you've paid a King's Ransom for the purse. So forewarned is forearmed.  Deal with reputable outlets only and get a fashion designer handbag education before you waltz out and spend a fortune without knowing what you are getting in to.

Getting back to basics, the fashion Designer Handbags in the marketplace right now vary considerably in quality and design. Remember that the handbag you are planning to buy is an accessory and not the main event.  You are looking for the purse to add to the entire ensemble and not detract from it or sound a sour note. Frankly, a lot of women get completely carried away with the bag and spend a small fortune on it when, in fact, it detracts from the overall impression that you are trying to create.

I have some specific needs right now in the fashion designer handbag department so let's take a look at what we have to select from and do a little online selection before we actually begin shopping for real. Start out with a very legitimate retailer - Nordstrom's.

Remember that wedding I have.  I need a small black clutch to go with that LBD I'm wearing. This one is rather nice - a  Stuart Weitzman 'Allaglow' Clutch.  It has a nice little ring of Swarovski crystals centered on the flap. That would work, don't you think? Nordstrom's item # 199372 and the price is $375.00

Well, that's one - two to go. Perhaps a gold clutch.  How about this -  Hobo International 'Valentina' Clutch.  This purse has a liquid look to it.  It's in metallic patent leather. Other than that - very plain - simple - stylish.  Item #202794 and priced at $148

Last but not least.  I need an elegant purse for that wedding in Vermont.  I'm wearing a ruby long formal.  Haven't got shoes yet but look here's a delicious bag that would go well, don't you think?   It's a  D&G Dolce & Gabbana Patent Leather Envelope Clutch in violet.  Their item # 215070 Priced at $580.  Now just have to get shoes that work.  Look around and see if you spot anything! Well, I just saw a nice bra in ruby -  Le Mystère 'Isabella' Bra. Scalloped lace trims a sassy demi bra constructed with low-profile cups. Looks great! item 203145 and $82. 

Shoes, shoes, shoes Fiona. OK - got 'em!  Stuart Weitzman 'Luxury' Evening Sandal. Dramatic Swarovski crystals line the T-strap of a thin-strapped sandal, secured by an adjustable ankle strap. Gorgeous pair of shoes.  Item # 192102 $455.Significant Other will have a minor coronary episode but - oh well!

Let's get down to the store and get fitted.