What kind of purse should i buy

Pack it up with snacks and a towel for a beach day with your friends or with your everyday items as you commute to work. Shoulder bags have a sleek and sophisticated yet sporty appeal — and are another perfect daily go-to.

Rich leather or textured suede are ideal, but even a neat canvas fabric in the summer can be perfect for a lightweight, weather-appropriate look.

Every woman needs a tote, and not just a big bag to haul stuff around in but one that can also look polished and professional. If you carry a laptop back and forth from the office then this is definitely the bag for you. This is your wildcard, and it allows you to show off your personal style. On those days when you can have a little more fun with your look, switch things up and work this bag into your 9-to-5 routine. These types of of purses can stand on their own — perpetually making a statement and outlasting any trend.

For example, the Chanel Classic Handbag is one of the most iconic handbags ever designed. It is the LBD of handbags albeit an expensive one. If you wear a lot of camels and taupes, try a yellow or red handbag. If you wear red often, then try a bag in a light shade of blue. It sounds counterintuitive but it works. And, of course, you can always use color to break up solid black, navy and white.

Skimp: Go! Subscribe to the weekly HerMoney newsletter today for free! Luinae — I used to always carry an umbrella, til we had a 12 year drought and it's just not needed anymore! Proportion thing makes so much sense!!! I was recently thinking about this question of choosing a bag… Color, related to hair? I'll follow you good advices. I am a medium scale girl and my bags are big. Works then.

I need space in a bag. For ecological reasons I try to never use the plastic bags they give you in stores. I hate it when my bag is too small to fit the things I need to buy on the road. They are a great accesory! I suppose that makes sense. Other than that, I'd like one that was lighter weight. Imogen, sometime, will you address what color one should purchase if you can only buy one or two day bags? I love bags, but can't afford to buy multiple colors nor do I want to switch bags that often.

Besides black or taupe, what color do you feel is most versatile year-round? It suits my casual lifestyle and doesn't feel as big as a structured bag.

More importantly though is weight. I eschew bags that have too much embellishment as it adds to unnecessary weight, preferring to add personal style through leather choice, hardware, color and shape. I have bags in different sizes. The bag is structured and has room for my laptop, a future ipad, and all other essentials including a key holder.

The MK laptop tote is also very durrable. I have 2 other messenger bags that can fit my 13 inch macbook pro which I use for everything. Carrying my laptop with other missulaneous gadgets can get pretty heavy, especially for long commute. I'm a medium frame, but tall. I fell in love with a bag over the summer, but when I finally bought it, I realized that it was enourmous, and collected tons of junk!

Unless I need to carry my laptop, the bigest bag I use is about 8" by 10". If I used a larger bag I'd find myself carrying the kitchen sink! I like bags of generous size; not huge ones, but bags that are balance with me and what I wear, bags that have my name written all over them!

The bag plays a big role in my outfit, so I have splurged on them. My bags are seasonal, and I only have a few. I'm a "personality bag" type I think — I only have 1 at a time, which I change about once every 2 years or so!

Personally I really don't see the point of carrying extra luggage around just for the sheer hell of it! Except for formal occasions and "corporate drag", I almost always use a "healthy back bag" also known as an "Ameribag" LLBean and Ameribag are among the companies that make them, and I have also seen artesans making them in leather. These are a teardropped shaped shoulder bag in matte fabric heavy nylon, I believe , that can be worn over the shoulder or crossed over the body, and settle in the small of the back especially on bicycle.

You can turn them around and cradle them in front if you are on a crowded bus or train, or in a crowd, and afraid of pickpockets. A tiny bag is useless for me as I have to be able to carry my gloves and soft hat, a notepad — soon a netbook computer when I find a proper one — a comb, lipstick and a bit of eye makeup, pens etc.

That said, I do think some of the modern bags are overkill and look too heavy. I'd prefer to carry a cotton or nylon shopper bag in my shoulder bag or handbag if I should buy something. Conversely, one thing that looks ridiculous is largish women using those miniature backpack bags. Lagatta: ROLF.

I know the back bags! Indeed, they look c r a z y and especially on largish women. Could we just let the small school kids and hikers have the special privilege to carry them! They certainly are not something for a grown-up woman, ever. I have just discovered your blog and let me tell you that I'm in love! You have gain a faithfull reader! You make everything clear!

I like them for kids. It depends on the styling. It's not for me. I think they are a great idea. If I were traveling, I would use a cheaper bag. I like to show off my bags no matter where I am. I don't take expensive bags shopping. My bags usually sit in a closet. I would be a little embarrassed. I would have met my new best friend. I would think that person has great taste. I would think it's funny. Kim Kardashian. Paris Hilton. Katy Perry. Oprah Winfrey. I have more shoes.

I have more handbags. That's a tough call. I only have a few of each. The gym. A daycare. The subway. Outlet stores. The mall. Yes, as a gift to myself. Yes, and my friend loved it.