Handbag- A Girls Best Friend!

Choosing a suitable handbag to compliment a woman’s appearance and occasion is important. The right fashionable handbag a woman carries can make her look classy, sophisticated and pretty. If you want to be taken seriously and want to look smart and professional there is a handbag for that too. Buy the right bag for you keeping in mind your body type, size, shape, function, budget and taste.

Some of the different styles of bags of Today-

HOBO:

Hobos are most commonly called the "Shoulder Bags" are commercially viable bags in the market today. Its common feature is its crescent shape and slouchy posture, and  usually has a single long handle so it can be comfortably carried over the shoulders. Almost all Hobos are made of soft  leather to accommodate its features. 

SATCHEL: 

Got its name from the old days Doctor's bag who made house calls carrying all their medical accessories in them. Modern day Satchels are structured handbag with short top double handles, a wide flat bottom. These can be carried by hands or on your forearm. This style was made popular by Princess Diana, Grace Kelly and Jackie' O as its very ladylike and classy. Designer Hermes "Birkin" Satchel bags are very iconic and sold for over $10,000 in average. This is my personal style handbag as I feel put together and polished when I carry them.

TOTE:

These bags are perfect for anyone who carries a lot of stuff. Its very popular for modern times with working Women. Due to its medium to larger size its a perfect Office/Day bag which can accommodate those necessary electronic medium like laptops and Ipads. This bag has longer strap to be carried over the shoulder or suitable to be carried by hand as a shopping bag. They may have top open or zipper close.

CLUTCH:

This is a dressy hand held small stylish statement pocket bag. Its almost a jewelry piece. Most commonly used for dinners or a formal event. Usually it can only fit a lipstick, cellphone, driving license and some other minor essentials. Most clutches are made as small as a palm without handles and you will need to clutch it- Hence the name.

CROSSBODY:

Crossbody otherwise known as Messenger bags are very popular with students and common with both Men and Women. These are hands free, have very long strap and worn across the body. The bags are generally rectangle with several pockets and compartments with zipper close. They come in several sizes and can be used to carry essential items when we are on the go from one place to the other.

Although most bags are made of leather they are also popular in other material like Suede, Fabric, Straw, Vinyl, Metal etc. Some are even exotic enough to be made from Snake skin, Crocodile skin and other reptiles. The more exotic the more value in price.

Modern day bags have become more of a statement piece than just a bag in Women's dressing. Its actually evolved from a mere pocketbook to carry cash to a Status symbol. Its a Legacy which is passed down to generations. Some bags are investments which have better and safer returns  than real estate or stock market. These bags increase in value due to demand and resale, not to mention the joy of ownership. They are sold in secondary markets like Ebay and Consignment stores for almost 70% of their retail price. So before you go finding your new "Best Friend" consider all aspects of your purchase.

5 Investment Handbags which increases almost 100% in value over time.

Hermes "Birkin" Bag
Chanel 2.55 Bag
Balenciaga "City" Motorcycle Bag
Dior "Lady" Bag
Louis Vuitton "Speedy" Bag

Jyothi is a long time New City resident, more can be found on her blog at http://livingforsoul.com