The Shoulder Bag Trend

Submitted by Mimi on Friday, 31 October 20085 Comments

Bags have gotten bolder and bigger, straps are longer and stronger due to the fact that an average woman nowdays tends to carry her whole life in a bag. The handbag just isn’t practical for us women anymore. Our only solution at the time is to make a switch to bags that can be worn over the shoulder. (Although it is not so healthy for our backs)

I don’t know about you ladies, but my bag usually consists of a mix of makeup, cell phone, ipod, books, magazines, some nutritional snacks and even clothes! Sometimes, I even have to carry two bags if I’m carrying my laptop. If you,( like myself) are looking[SinglePic not found] for a comfortable, roomy, everyday bag this fall and winter then a shoulder bag will be one of your best options. You might also want to go for a Messenger bag, a large soft, long strapped shoulder bag that can be worn across the body. Both shoulder bag and messenger bag come in large or small sizes, one for every taste and occasion. My favorite evening shoulder bag is quilted black Chanel. It’s an absolute classic that can be worn anywhere and is guaranteed to never go out of style!

Here are some shoulder and messenger bags for every budget:

Mark Jacobs shoulder bag is a perfect mix of rock and chic. Price tag $ 598
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Super Roomy Deux Lux Urban Outfitters shoulder bag. Price tag $ 68
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Michael Kors messenger bag, perfect hue for fall and winter. Price tag: $198!
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Stylish and inexpensive New York & co messenger bag, perfect for those on a budget . Price tag: $ 17.97
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5 Comments »

Katee from e-polishblog said:

OMG I saw that Marc Jacobs bag at Nordies the other day and just about *died* I want it soooooo bad!

- 31 October 2008 at 9:06 am

Mimi said:

Omg Katee! me too! I’ve been shopping too much this fall, so I’m trying to cut down, but the bag is so fab , I want it!!!

- 31 October 2008 at 12:35 pm

Farida said:

My bf just got back from Italy recently and he got me a Valentino bag.It’s big and spacious ! I love it ! I can totally fit anything there.Books, make up kit, my lunch ( when i am going to work).
Big bags are awesome!

- 1 November 2008 at 9:08 pm

Leyla said:

I agree! Big bags are a way to go for me! Like you said Mimi, I do carry my “whole” life in it…So the bigger the better…Speaking of which, I do need to go bag shopping, so could you check your schedule and get back to me on when you’re available? I definitely would love for you to assist me in choosing the best possible choices for me! Let me know!

- 3 November 2008 at 1:47 pm

Monica said:

I love a big bag! Even though I am petite I carry a large enough bag to fit my essentials and more. I just try to make sure its in proportion to my figure without it looking ridiculous!

http://www.stefaniBags.com

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