Shop Smarter: Cheap Designer Bags (They do Exist!)
By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2009-12-27 22:26:13 | Word Count: 622
We all love that smooth, soft leather, embossed logo, and fine stitching that only designer bags seem to have. There's truly nothing like toting a purse you adore'I swear they can make any outfit go from blah to beautiful. Unfortunately, pricing can be a big bummer, and a valid deterrent. But, fear not! We've found some of the best-kept secrets in cheap designer bags, so you can find a way around the ever-torturous price barrier and wear the bag you love! Read on to find out some of the best cheap designer bags, and other loopholes you can use to get what you want (without paying an arm and a leg!)
First, we'll be checking out a few of the best deals in cheap designer bags, so you can carry the real deal at a price that won't weigh you down! Our first couple stops will be Coach models. As a general tip: you can often find Coach clutches for in and around $100. Not too bad for one of the premiere designers in the world, right?
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Their 42388 Top Handle Leather Cosmetic Pouch is a stunning example of a cheap designer bag. As one of the latest releases, you'll be getting a brand new, hot cheap designer bag with a starting price of $139.00. (Although, you can find it for as low as $89.00'always look to the sale section of a designer's collection. Often times, they'll have at least a few options for sale. It's particularly easy to find cheap designer bags towards the end of the season.) This quality leather, Kelly green big features polished nickel hardware, and an imprinted Coach logo. Plus, its zip closure ensures that your things won't get lost! Its beautiful pebbled leather and classic size (seven, by four-and-a-half, by four inches) is roomy enough to hold your essentials, but definitely isn't over-sized. Plus, with its five-inch, adjustable strap, you can tighten or lengthen however is most comfortable to you! This is a fabulous option for a cheap designer bag, because you get a true quality, classy bag without breaking the bank.
Another option, to get the look and style you want in cheap designer bags, is to go for a small clutch or pouch. This is a fabulous option for nights out, when you really want to tote a lightweight bag in style. Not only will your bag look fabulous, but it'll also allow you to dance and move without having to lug a large purse everywhere (and, we all know how annoying that is!) A really fun example of this is Coach's CJI Signature Double Zip Cosmetic Pouch. This little clutch has three main zipper compartments, the last of which can convert your clutch into a tiny shoulder bag. Its super fun red leather lined exterior, with cascading colors of block-inspired type-faced Coach definitely adds a lot of oomph to this little bag! Pair with dark wash wide-leg pants, and a white cotton tank, and you will definitely set the summer style wherever you go!
While Coach is one of the best exampled in cheap designer bags, there are a couple of other designer routes you can take. First, for another fabulous designer who often has fabulous, cheap designer bags, check out Jessica McClintock. Or, if you're really yearning for a super affordable version of a cheap designer bag, you can always look to lines like Mossimo and Xhileration to produce very similar styles, shapes, and colors, inspired by high end designers. I once had a $40 bag from H&M that people consistently assumed was a designer bag! Now that you know the tricks of the trade, go out and sport your super chic, cheap designer bags!
