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When you’re planning your outfit, your accessories and finishing touches make a great impact in your overall look. Fabulous fashionistas, stylists and celebrities are known to mix low and high end accessories with their outfits. You don’t need the most expensive handbag in the world nor do you have to settle for some run of the mill, yawn inducing cheapie either! Despite our current economic state, there is a happy medium! It takes a lot of sly bargain hunting know-how and of course, buying handbags that won’t go out of style. Below are a versatile and stylish handbags you won’t have to dip into your savings to buy.
Target is a great place to check for stylish handbags. My friends and I have a running joke about Target – we simply can’t leave without one (or two!) items that weren’t on our shopping list! Yes, it’s hard to resist their deals, especially on accessories. More and more top name designers are creating accessory and clothing collections for Target and this is a great way to get a ‘designer’ handbag for not a lot of money!
This cute Angie & Lola Buckle Tote is a cute and versatile bag. Measuring at H14″ x W14″ x D4 1/2″, it’ll hold everything you need for a busy day. Black is a go with anything shade and you won’t have to worry about getting this dirty. The bag features contrast stitching and cool buckle detailing at the handles. Nicely priced at $29.99 at Target stores or online.
Another terrific Target find is Target’s Mossimo Black Triple Handle Tote in Deep Almond. The Deep Almond colour makes it perfect for Spring and Summer! Also available in Teal, Salmon and Tan this tote would make a great basic, every day handbag. It’ll hold everything you need as it is oversized at 16.0 x 5 x 13 and features two main compartments, interior zip pockets, double handles and a removable strap. $22.99 at Target stores or online.
My dear friend and fellow pro-blogger Dexie, told me about Accessory Bug which one of her go-to sites for fabulously priced handbags and accessories. Dexie, as some of you may already know, is the feisty fashionista behind Style it Less, so you know she’s ‘in the know’ about bargain styling!
This fab Black Quon Faux Leather Hobo has all the makings of a fabulously chic handbag. The classic hobo shape is accented with a simple silvertone hardware. Measuring at 18L x 9H x 4.5W it is the perfect size for work or play. $49.99 at Accessory Bug
Every girl needs a cool clutch when the occasion calls for something simple and non-fussy. Why not get yourself an orange clutch? The Orange Rosalia Faux Leather Turn Lock Clutch is too cute with its pleating and silver turn-lock closure detail. The size, 12L x 8H x 2.5W, will hold the essentials for a fun night on the town. $32.99 at Accessory Bug
Macys is another fab store where you can score killer deals online and off. They often have sales and provide you with incentives to sweeten your shopping experience.
This lovely Blue Tapestry (teal) Lucky Brand Jeans “The Twist” Large Leather Hobo is definitely a fashion forward handbag. The twisted handle gives the hobo interest and the leather is a nice plus. Although this hobo is big at 18-1/2″ W x 13″ H x 5-3/4″ D it won’t seem that way once you have all your things inside, the slouchy-factor is great! $248 at Macy’s.
So you see, you don’t have to look far to find awesome handbags. There are lots of different ways to look fabulous during this recession. Take advantage of online sales, look out for those store mailers, shop through sites like eBates and look up coupon codes at Retail Me Not. After all, part of the fun is the hunt, right? Happy shopping! 
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