Copyright ฉ 2005 by Anna Miller
It's that time of the year again to start surfing the Net for
the best authentic designer handbags and purses. Christmas is a
perfect time to give the extra-special women in your life a gift
with a special logo, label and price tag. Be careful not to fall
prey to all the new websites popping up just-in-time for the
Christmas rush. Make sure to make your purchase from a reputable
ecommerce site you trust which responds to emails quickly.
Women of all ages enjoy receiving a new purse any time of the
year, and Christmas is as good a time as any! So, if you are
wondering what to give this Christmas to the women in your life,
give a new authentic designer handbag or purse. The designers
are creating some of the most fabulous styles you've ever seen.
This year, you can select from a variety of bright colors,
patterns, fabrications, prices and sizes. There are hand-held,
shoulder strap and backpack styles. The inside is important,
too. Are there extra pockets for a cell phone? Is the bag lined?
There are a number of handbag characteristics you'll be thinking
about in your search for the right handbag gift.
Please don't buy from the websites showing you the same designer
handbag in every color under the sun. Designers don't
manufacture those bags. They are made by factory owners in
third-world countries who produce them fast and cheap. Then,
they turn-around and unload them by the truck load to street
vendors and jobbers in the USA. One of the hottest counterfeit
styles this year is the Celine Boogie Bag. Another hot
counterfeit is the Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag. Just be careful!
Ask questions, and purchase from a website who replies to your
questions and emails.
Some women like a big slouchy leather bag, and others like a
small rigid constructed purse to carry. So, there are many
questions you should answer before making the purchase. Because
of the wide selection of purses available online and the same or
more available styles of the way women dress, be certain to
select a designer handbag you know she'll like and keep for a
very long time.
It's important to select the right purse because you want her to
smile when she opens your gift. However, you may be making a
very big investment financially, too. Designer handbags are not
a cheap item. Handbags have become the staple in most
fashionable women's closets. So, the investment you make may as
well be for something she'll adore for many years to come.
The most difficult part of giving a new purse for a gift is
making the purchase decision based on what you think the
receiver will like, and not buying something just because you
would like it for yourself. Here's some information to use
whenever selecting a purse as a gift. First, visualize the woman
in her everyday clothing. Is she a jeans and T-shirt person?
Does she wear a suit to work everyday? Does she dress
conservatively or funky? If you can, look inside her closet.
What are her favorite colors? What style shoe does she wear?
What style of purse does she carry now? Is it a shoulder bag, a
satchel, a tote or a backpack?
Shop around, and then visualize the woman carrying the bag you
want to purchase. How does she look? If you start laughing, then
it's time to keep looking. But, if you can actually see her
carrying that bag, then grab it because online, what you see
today may be gone tomorrow! Don't pass up the perfect gift.
Online merchants do not stock pile inventory. They obtain enough
stock to get them through each season and move the stock as
quickly as possible. So, when you find the right item, buy it
quickly. Most of the time online shoppers find the item they had
been eyeing is regretfully sold. It's happened to me, and it can
happen to you as well. Don't let it happen this Christmas!
Once you have a good idea of the color, size, style and
price-point, you can purchase the purse of her dreams! Look for
something stylish and yet something basic enough with a classic
flare. Don't invest too much money in a fly-by-night fad. Funky
styles are better selected by the woman herself. Most women buy
the funky styles based on their mood or style of the moment. So,
if you want to make a lasting impression, select a classic style
in a basic color. My favorite recommendations include the basic
colors in shades of brown or black leather or cloth bags by
Ferragamo, Prada, Tods and Chanel. You can't go wrong with these
Designers. Classic Ferragamo have enough style to sail into the
next millinium. Yet, they are fashioned for everyday and
transition easily into evening wear. You can't go wrong with a
classic Ferragamo.
The Prada handbags are phenomenal and come in every size, shape,
color and fabrication. Women of all sizes, ages, and styles
adore the thought of owning an authentic Prada purse. The
important thing to look for in a Prada is the triangle logo
positioned on the exterior of the handbag. It can be
strategically placed front center, back center or either side of
the handbag. Just make sure the triangle logo is there!
Fashion-conscious women of all ages want to see the Prada Logo,
and they want everyone else to see them carrying it, too!
As stated earlier, be careful not to fall prey to a website
selling fake or counterfeit handbags. I can't mention names of
websites here because it's just not proper, but believe me, they
are out there, and their prices are not cheap! The sites selling
fakes keep their prices right up there comparable to the
authentic bags. And, many of the bags look real in the photos
and may not be when you receive them at home. I'm certainly not
trying to instill fear about online shopping. My intention is to
educate consumers so they learn to make the right choices. I own
and operate an ecommerce website. I want people to feel safe and
comfortable doing any type of shopping online.
Merry Christmas and happy handbag hunting! I find the best
prices online and do almost all my shopping online nowadays.
Don't be afraid to buy online, just be smart. Your email can be
your best friend when you shop online. Write, ask questions, and
make your purchase from someone who replies with the right
answers. You'll be happy you did, and so will she.