Are you considering getting a designer bag and don’t know which one to splurge on? I think I might help you with this dilemma!
Been a fashionista on a budget myself, I had to come up with a shopping-for-designer- handbags tactic. And after doing a little research, I found out that there are actually only 4 designer timeless classic bags we truly need:
1. Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy Bag
Louis Vuitton have never been more popular than they are right now. But believe it or not, Louis Vuitton Mongram Speedy Bags have been the “it” bags for over 50 years now…
The size of the bags varies from Speedy 25 to Speedy 40 and so does the price: $675.00 - $750.00, they are available in Louis Vuitton online store, but I am sure you will prefer to buy your LV in a Louis Vuitton boutique near you.
2. Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag
Awe… Chanel 2.55 is the queen of designer handbags… It’s so stylish, it’s breath-taking. They are twice as expensive as Louis Vuitton Speedies and they are too so worth the crazy price. These beautiful bags come in different colors and in 3 sizes - check out the size/price chart at the bottom of Chanel 2.55 - Pure Classic post.
I really like to comment on this blog, site..in speacial of handbags article.What can i say about this article…If you want to have a designer handbag you must have some cash.
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Dear Maria,
You are absolutely right, designer bags, especially these iconic 4 are pretty expensive. And the worst part is that they never are and never will be on sale…
However, if you are as crazy about having one of those bags as I am, you might consider starting saving. Seriously.
$700 sounds like a lot of money for a bag. But if you put aside $5 every day - you will have enough money for your dream bag in just 4 month and 2 weeks or so…
I think it’s totally worth it! Every day we spend much more on coffee and sweets and little silly stuff we do not need or even like for that matter…
That’s the way I tackle the financial side… I wonder what tactics you guys have for getting the things you love?
I love my purses and I love finding new great ones that will hold lots of stuff…but I’m just not into spending more than $25-$30 on one! I usually can find good ones at Target! :)
Oh, dear Diana, Target and H&M are the best!
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you guys are lucky :(
LV speedy cost 2000++, while chanel 2.55 is about 10,000 in Malaysia
Chanel 2.55 flap bag looks stunning. great choice really.
Designer bag, shoes, cloths, sunglasses..et cetera..all tempting! But then again, there’s always something that “fit” for everyone. It will come back to us, do we have it for our own satisfaction or just to show up? I ♥ that Birkin bag, but I know it’s not “for me”. Now I’m saving my Starbuck budget for 35″ LV Speedy that, of course, long and lasting till I could have enough saving to buy another designer whatever that I want. Meanwhile, I’m just happy as I am to use Guess handbag that more affordable. It will stop me for feeling guilty of spending 2 months of my daughter tuition worth on an LV ;)
Those are wise words, Millie. We should buy expensive things only when we feel that they will work for us in terms of function and aesthetics. We should not buy them only for status.
Love the idea about saving coffee money for a luxury purchase. Will try it. :D