When I die, I want to go to a place with a lot of handbags

Posted September 12, 2006 at 4:00 am by Jessica

Part of what makes you a MILF is the desire to look good on Tuesdays!

I know a lot of women have a thing for shoes, I prefer purses. Don’t get me wrong, I love shoes too, but since my budget usually requires me to choose one over another, it’s the adorable bag that gets to take advantage of a rare, available line of credit. So, clutch your handbags and giggle, here’s what’s new for fall and best of all, the following article gives you tips on how to find the reasonably priced alternatives (think Target ladies). From www.cbsnews.com:

On The Early Show Tuesday, style expert Rachel Zalis suggested several, and many of them aren’t expensive. She also filled in viewers on the latest trends and offered tips.

Handbags are great accessories that easily add style to your outfits.

Zalis had bags typical of the four big trends: leopard, bags with hardware, silver and frame bags.

TIPS

-Bags can be bigger by day, smaller by night

-We’re seeing less of the oversize slouchy bags (think Olsen twins) and more structured, satchels and bags

-Bags should complement outfits, not compete

-Don’t over-accessorize. Find one or two pieces to add to an outfit (never more than three)

-Bags don’t have to match shoes; they can make for a cool, chic look to mix it up Read the rest…

In short, leopard, glam-rock, silver and frame bags are in. They didn’t mention the clutch handbag, which is going to be crazy popular this year, so thank God you have me because that would have been a close one!

Chop-chop ladies. So many handbags, so little time…

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Tags: fall-fashion, fashion-trends, handbags, MILF, MILF Resources, purses

9 Responses to “When I die, I want to go to a place with a lot of handbags”

1. 1. Amy said:
   September 12, 2006 @ 6:49 am

   I am a purse-gal. 100%! Never too many and never enough.

2. 2. Stacy said:
   September 12, 2006 @ 8:21 am

   I suffer from BPS…Big Purse Syndrome. I carry a backpack to most occasions. As long as there’s something in Purse Heaven that is large, I’ll be happy.

3. 3. Kristen said:
   September 12, 2006 @ 10:38 am

   I wrote on this over at dot-moms - the mom purse has taken over my life. Clutch? What the hell is that?

   Anyway, I really want a DB bag. I’ve NEVER bought an expensive bag before - but now that I’ve gone through about 3 $40 bags in the past few months, I’m thinking it’s worth the investment.

4. 4. Erica said:
   September 12, 2006 @ 10:59 am

   The handbag switch turned on when I became a mother, and turned 30… both happening within 6 months of each other. Since we don’t have the dough for me to just go out and buy a bag, I’ve taken to asking for them for special occassions… birthdays, Christmas… So far I’ve landed a Kate Spade, and next up is a big, bad Coach. MILFs with great purses unite!

5. 5. Jessica Carlson said:
   September 12, 2006 @ 6:57 pm

   Kristin - definitely worth the investment for a nice designer bag. Most of them are made really well, especially Coach. I’ve had mine for a year and it’s still in great condition, even with grubby little hands digging through it.

   Erica - good girl! You have caught on well. Whenever I am out with my mother, I’m always like, “Gee. This purse is so beautiful, too bad I can’t afford it.” (Bat eyelashes) Then, these gorgeous materpieces that actually hold shit, magically appear during the holidays. Score!

   Oh, and an added bonus, you can sell much of those designer bags for like $10 less than you paid for it, on ebay. It’s a win/win. (No wonder most of the world hates Americans, we’re so shallow and we like it that way!)

6. 6. Lori said:
   September 12, 2006 @ 10:27 pm

   What a koinkydink. I was just cleaning snack crumbs out my pathetic excuse for a purse (actually a baby blue and yellow diaper bag) and thought how cool it would be to have a REAL NICE REAL purse. To echo Erica…this thought never crossed my mind until today. I meet the criteria: 32, kids. Yup. I always wondered why my mom owned a zillion purses? Now I know why! This article should help me on my hunt. Thanks!

7. 7. Cristina said:
   September 13, 2006 @ 12:15 am

   If you can believe this, I actually only have one purse. But I think I’m ready to go all wild and crazy and buy a couple more. Target here I come….

8. 8. CrankMama said:
   September 17, 2006 @ 4:43 pm

   I have one pink purse which is cute and small and just fits my cell phone and lipstick and wallet. The rest of the time, I have a humongo mommy bag I carry around. But at least it’s cute and orange and NOT a backpack

9. 9. Mary Smith said:
   November 18, 2006 @ 6:00 pm

   I want a new handbag for X Mass!

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