Designer brand handbags are not just an accessory, they're an investment. Nothing accents an

outfit better than a luxurious handbag.

Handbags are one of the most versatile functional fashion accessories. They come in all shapes,

sizes colors styles etc. Designer handbags are not just something you wear out for a night on

the town or for business, but they're an investment. If well cared for most designer handbags

can last for many years. Some even appreciate in value over time.

Before setting forth to find the perfect bag, keep in mind that you not only want a great looking bag,

but you want to be sure your getting an authentic one and not a knock off or replica bag. To be sure your getting

exactly what your paying for, only go to authorized retailers. If shopping online, eluxury.com is the best

way to be sure what your paying for is the real thing.

Auction sites like Ebay and Overstock are flooded with replica handbags and other goods. Although they

try their best to stop the counterfeits, the counterfeiters and the sellers the defraud buyers are getting better and better and making

the copies so exact that only a true expert can tell the difference. That's until the test of time reveals the bags true origin.

Replica bags fall apart usually within a year or less. They also don't age very well.

The old saying "if it seems to good to be true it probably isn't" is a good phrase to remember when buying a handbag.

For those of us who love to buy the latest styles as they come out, but can't afford to put out a lot of cash, you

can opt to borrow a handbag. There's a service called "Bag Borrow or Steal". This has to be one of the most innovative

idea I've ever encountered. For a monthly fee you can borrow up to 5 items at a time. If you get a bag you don't like, you can send it back and get another one. If you totally fall in love with a bag you can steal it. (charges apply on that one)

They have almost every designer name I could think of. Gucci Balenciaga, Coach, Dooney and Bourke Prada and about every other

designer name. They also have jewelry you can borrow.

Finding the perfect handbag can be easy if you take into consideration a few pointers.Before selecting a bag be sure it's large enough to hold everything you carry on a daily basis. Shoulder bags shoud fall at the top of your hipbone and not on the widest

part of your hip. having a bag rest there can make your hips look larger than they actually are. If the straps are too long, you can take the bag to a leather or shoe repair place and have them shortened to fit you.

If the bag is bigger than the space between your waist and hips, odds are the bag is too big for you.

Neutral colors are an excellent choice because it's easier to find a match for any outfit. You don't have to match the bag exactly

to your shoes, but it is good to match them with the color scheme.

Leather bags are great for all seasons. They're durable and they look gorgeous as they age.

Designer and even non designer handbags if well crafted and taken care of can last you for many years. Make sure

before you invest that you're getting the best quality and the styles that are right for your lifestyle.