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What's fashionable in Ladies Handbags this Season

Handbags for a woman are as personal as the type of fragrance she chooses to wear.  It all comes down to taste, that is until the hottest celebrity dons the newest over-sized, jewel-toned, animal print bag and then every woman and her handbag sized dog wants one!

 

This season, over-sized bags are continuing to make it big! Perfect for an overnight stay, heading to the gym after work or to hold the many daily necessities required to maintain that chic Sarah Jessica Parker style look.  Animal prints and soft embellishments have replaced last year's trends of chains, heavy zippers and hoops.

 

The basket weave in natural tones is making a splash and it's not just the designers getting in on this trend.  Major high street chains are selling the basket weave style for a fraction of the price.  The soft and supple woven material of this style of handbag is perfect for the spring and summer wardrobe.

 

Smaller bags with longer straps and clutches are the ideal accessory for the evening.  Bright sequins and jewells allow these evening bags to make the outfit and with the seemingly infinite amount of colours and patterns, there's a clutch bag for every occasion, every outfit and even every pair of shoes in a woman's wardrobe.

 

The boho-hippy inspired handbag is making a comeback.  Tie-die, tassels, tribal prints and slouchy hobos are back as the bohemian fashion trend claws its way into the high street retailers.

 

It wouldn't be summer without the bright tote bag with every colour of the rainbow available, and sometimes all on the one bag!  Perfect for the beach, the bright colours will be bound to brighten up your day.  Floral designs are a popular choice for the summer season and are appearing in many designs and colours from tiny florals to big flowers featured at the centrepiece of the bag.

 

Many of the handbags to hit the shops this season have the double carry option; a shoulder strap and top handles.  This makes for maximum convenience, especially those times when you need a free hand and just wish you could sling your bag over your shoulder.  Multi pockets on the exterior or interior are another common feature on handbags of all styles.  The pockets blend into the overall design so as to not stand out and again provide convenience for everyday use.

 

As for the designer labels, bags with ruffles and fur trims are on the scene along with the implementation of perforated leather which looks to be the biggest handbag trend for 2010.  Let's see if the high street follows suit.

About the Author

Rory Hamilton is a footwear expert who is currently researching what's fashionable in high heels

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