| So you've always dreamed of owning an authentic | | | | should feature genuine photos of the actual purses |
| designer handbag? Perhaps you've been saving | | | | being offered. |
| money for quite a while to find that perfect luxury | | | | Also look for dust bags to be included with your |
| handbag. Or maybe you've suddenly realized you | | | | purchase. Most authentic designer purses are |
| need a quality designer purse or clutch to complement | | | | accompanied by a protective fabric dust bag with the |
| your elegant dress for a special event such as a | | | | logo on the bag. Replica or cheap handbags typically |
| wedding, awards ceremony, or an important political or | | | | arrive packaged with plastic or wrapping around their |
| business event. | | | | buckles; authentic handbags do not. Designer bags can |
| No matter what the occasion, you'll want to be very | | | | be recognized by their certificate of authenticity and |
| careful in choosing a luxury handbag. There are many | | | | special care cards. |
| authentic designer bag names such as Gucci, Chanel, | | | | A Cheaper Alternative |
| Fendi, etc., but for each of these brands there is a | | | | If after doing some research you find that authentic |
| myriad of replica companies with some even claiming | | | | designer handbags go way beyond your spending |
| to offer the real thing. Take the buying process slowly, | | | | budget, it's never too late to try a replica designer bag. |
| particularly if buying a designer bag online. These tips | | | | Replicas are similar to authentic in look and feel, but do |
| can help. | | | | have a few noticeable differences. Of course, these |
| Know Your Designer and Compare | | | | have lower quality and use less expensive materials |
| Probably the single best way to find an authentic | | | | than authentic bags. Otherwise, replicas wouldn't cost |
| handbag is to get to know all you can about your | | | | so much less than the authentic handbags. And there |
| favorite designer. Whether a purse has the | | | | are various levels of workmanship...even among replica |
| well-favored check design of Burberry or the | | | | handbags! So you could end up spending several |
| gorgeous "bucket bag" design by Dooney & | | | | hundred dollars for a high quality replica. |
| Bourke, you'll need to compare certain features to | | | | Just as with authentic bags, compare replica shops |
| ensure you're getting the real thing. This is especially | | | | online or off-line to find the best quality to fit within your |
| true when buying online. Sure you can visit a brick and | | | | budget. Read descriptions thoroughly before buying to |
| mortar department store to find high priced designer | | | | ensure you're getting the type of purse you've always |
| handbags. But if you want to find top quality designer | | | | dreamed of owning. You'll find various styles such as |
| bags that are more budget friendly, you might try | | | | evening purses, clutches, leather handbags, hobos, |
| shopping around on the Internet. | | | | satchels, etc. as well as replicas for every brand you |
| Some features to watch for include materials of the | | | | can think of...Burberry, Dooney and Bourke, Chanel, |
| purse, zipper styles, logo placement (inside and out), | | | | Chloe, Dior, Botkier, Baby Phat, Gucci, Versace, Marc |
| stitching, and special markings or screws in certain | | | | Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, and others. |
| areas of the handbag. The photos provided by the | | | | Use online resources to find a designer handbag to fit |
| retail site can tell all. Photos should not be stock images | | | | your style and budget. With a little research and |
| or images grabbed from the manufacturer's website. | | | | comparison, you could be carrying a beautiful new |
| A truly authentic designer handbag retailer on the Web | | | | designer bag to your next special event! |