Handbags are my favourite accessories. I see them as an easy way to add some ‘wow’ into any outfit, so I take my time buying them. I have quite a few handbags and I am in the pursuit of adding a few more to my bag collection, which inspired this post. When you go for quality over quantity, your handbags serve you longer, and you can even make some money off them if you plan to sell them off at some point. I have sold a few designers bags on eBay and I made some cool cash off them so I know.
Here are some fashion hacks for you to have in mind when it comes to buying and using your handbags:
A Classic Bag
If you can afford to, have at least 1 classic designer bag, preferably in black. It is smarter to go for a classic style that will stand the test of time, and still be in vogue 10 years later.
On-the-go Bags
Since becoming mum, I have fallen in love with on-the-go bags, also known as satchel or messenger bags. They are the best fashion inventions ever! I can have my bag and have my hands free. They are great for busy mums, students and travellers. You should have at least 1 of these. I have quite a few and I am in the pursuit of others.
Clutch Chic
Clutch bags are ideal for dinners, wedding and formal events. They have the power to add instant glamour to your outfit so they are definitely worth having. I was slow on the clutch chic collection, but I am happy to have a few clutches now. I will probably be adding some more at some point, bank balance permitting.
Go for Light Bags
It amazes me the amount of cheap heavy bags designers churn out every season. I always check the weight of a bag before carrying. Bags that come naturally heavy will be a lot heavier once you have your junk in it. This added weight can cause strains, damage posture, and trigger back and shoulder pain.
Care for your Bags
Handle your handbags with tender, love and care. Make sure you do not squash them while storing. Opt to store your bags in drawstring cotton bags when not in use.
Do you have any fashion hacks for handbags to share? Sound off in the comment section below.
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One fashion-Hack for my hand bag is that, I always buy travel sizes to make the weight lighter 😉
Ah great tip.
LOVE the bags and I love your dress…I reallyy love the dress! Great Read!
Thank you.
Lovely dress for summer <3
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I love bags too and my favourite has to be over the shoulder body bag, it just leaves my hands free for shopping x
Yea they are so comfy.
These are some great tips and having a bag to store them in a must as well. x
Yea it is. Especially for more expensive bags.
I am loving these hacks! Thanks for reminding me to protect my bags with cotton draw string bags! Oh how I need to do this asap! Thanks girl xoxo
Thanks for reading Candice xo
I have my everyday larger bags which hold a lot, I tend to opt for Fossil as they last so well. Then I have my nice evening Michael Kors black bag as it’s so pretty x
Fossil bags are amazing.
I love handbags but at the moment I am using a rather cumbersome backpack as a changing bag. It’s just easier to throw it on my back when out with the girls. I am looking forward to going back to handbags once the changing bag is outgrown.
I am free from the changing bag phrase, well almost free.
I totally agree with checking out the weight of the bag before buying, I really love sachels/messenger bags, couldn’t be without one.
Yea me too..
You are so right about some designer bags being really heavy, my friends Chloe bag is ridiculous and it is the huge padlock which weighs a lot x
Oh no. I can’t imagine going about with that..
Great tips! I have a great love for leather bags, I just wish I could afford even one expensive one 🙂
Leather bags are so worth it.
On the go bags are definitely every mum’s saviour. But it’s nice to mix up the selection too!
Yea it is x
Great tips. I have quite a few different bags for different occasions and I’m starting to love clutch bags.
Yea me too.
I used to have so many bags but I’ve become really boring as I’ve gotten older and I don’t bother now other than my big baby bag! H x
I was like that a year ago but I am back now x
Handbags are my favourite on the go bags are just a must for me x
Me too xo
ha, I’m the same you can never have enough bags 😉
True that…
I agree the amount of cheap bags I have brought that I thought were light actually turned out to be heavy. Oh yes I love clutches.
Cheap bags are a no no for me. Waste of money IMO
I like your ideas. I’d love to have one stylish, reliable handbag that I can always fall back on.
A stylish reliable bag is an essential x
I think having one classic black bag is a must, as it goes with everything.
Yea it is.
Loving these tips – I only have one handbag at the moment and it is the perfect bag for me!
Ah nice.
Great hacks! Completely agree with the weight of the bag, I always find myself buying heavy ones, then when I fill it up with the junk I usually carry around, end up getting a bad back x
Thanks Emma.
Great blog and tips. I used to have so many bags it was ridiculous. At least 20 some year ago. I have tailored it down now. I have 2 bags that are more expensive, 1 in classic black and another in pink. 3 travel/rucksack bags (Accessorise are my fave for) and a classic black for night time. Weight is definitely an important part of buying
Yea it is for me. Heavy bags are a no no.
Such great tips, super useful. I have gone through so many bags, I definitely need to care for them better.
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Glad you found the tips helpful.
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i love these!! So helpful, thank you for the handy tips on handbags!
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Thanks for reading Rea.
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Great post ..you have such a good ideas ♡
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Thanks Maria.
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Hi Stella. Amazing tips! Regarding heavy bags – once I was so amazed by a design of handbag that I got it without really checking the weight. I thought there is some foam or something stuck inside it, thus making it heavy. Next day walking to my workplace was a nightmare. The bag was really heavy. I put only essentials in it and it made my shoulder sore. The strap was also too narrow and it was cutting into my body. I live only 15 minutes walk from work, but by the time I was there I already had marks on my shoulder that just looked really bad… I had to return the bag.
That sounds like a nightmare bag. Good you returned it.
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