Recently I came across a resource called the Handbag Style Guide by Rue La La. It has a great deal of interesting and important information about handbags including a history of different styles through the decades, a description of iconic designer labels, tips on how to care for handbags and an outline of the different types of handbags. I definitely recommend you take a look at the site.
The handbag guide also shows some of the designer label signatures. I find this particularly interesting given my recent interest in designer handbags following the time I borrowed a real Chanel handbag.
The handbag guide outlines the different styles of bags so I thought I’d show you my favourite types to get an idea of what works for me:
The Clutch
I love clutch bags; they are so adorable and sweet. Of course they aren’t the most practical of bags (I even have a couple that can’t even fit in a iphone inside) but I try and make them work as much as possible. They are great for a night out and sometimes I take them into work in addition to another bag. I have so many clutch bags and here are some of them:
The Tote
I definitely believe the tote is the most popular type of bag out there; that’s no surprise given it’s so useful, practical, large and versatile. I especially love my tote bags by Guess and I can never resist adding a new one to my collection. I favour the tote bag over the hobo style bag because I like the structure of the tote. Here are a few of my tote bags:
The Pouchette
This style of bag appears to be what I would call a flap bag. I was very interested to read that the shape is inspired by a loaf of bread tucked under a French girl’s arm (how crazy is that?!) I don’t have too many pouchettes but I do like the style and would definitely like to add more to my collection. I love that it reminds me of many of the classic Chanel bags. Here are a few of mine:
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Amazing outfits, dear! You are so cute!
Have a lovely day!
<3
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Lovely handbag here, and I love the 101 on them. I have to say I love the play of colors in each of your outfit. You be doing your thing 🙂
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Beautiful bags!!
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Fantastic post! Love it.
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Lovely bag collections! your clutches are so cute
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Awesome bags! =D
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thank you for your visit
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What a fabulous collection of bags you present here! So perfect with each outfit, I can see why Rue La La selected you, you did a wonderful job on this.
I am a fan of clutches and lady like kellys.
But a larger tote is a neccesity, sometimes, so finding a lightweight one is good!
Love your lips clutch and fan clutch!
xx, Elle
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I love seeing what others have in their handbags – I'm always so impressed, mine is usually just full of receipts and odd lipsticks! Love all your bags. x E
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So many cute bags! You're great at styling .
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Love this post! So much great information! Love it! XO
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Your white beaded clutch is so pretty! <3 <3 Clutches and tote bags are must haves for me! Clutches to carry my phone and lipstick for parties and tote bags I usually bring in school.
Thanks for sharing this post 🙂
Have a great day, Imogen! 🙂
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Lovely post doll, love your bags, I admit to enjoying buying bags a whole lot, haha :))) I hope your week is going well xx
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how wonderful your bags dear!
Too cute purses frozen 🙂
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you have an amazing bag colloction! they are so pretty 🙂
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I like your little handbag collection, quite lovely. I also adore clutch bags, although I have to carry something somewhat larger for daily use. xx/Madison
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Wow!! fantastic outfits <333 i love it :)
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Thanks for the handbags authenticity
info. Nice to know. Your bags and outfits are always fabulous ♥
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I love the Union Jack mini bag =)
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You have a fabulous handbag collection Tia! Thanks for the tips regarding designer bags.
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Great post and I enjoyed looking at all of your lovely outfits.=)
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I love how you based the collection showcase on the book and showed the bags as worn with some of your outfits, it's a really nice overview of your style. 🙂
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You have such an adorable collection of clutches!
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Nice said! Blog is nicely maintained. Fashion is moving on. To stay trendy, see yourself in pants that lift your butt ! They really add a nice shape to your body.
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