Top Five Designer Handbag Styles of 2007

Designer purses and designer handbags are always popular in general, but the fashion trends change from year to year. 2007 has been a great year for designer purses and we've had some great looks. What were the top fashion trends in designer purses this year? Well, I did a small online survey to find out which types of designer purses ranked the highest this year. Here are my results.


Top Five Designer Purse Fashion Trends of 2007



1) The Metallic designer handbag -
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2) The Mini designer handbag
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3) The Patent Leather designer handbag
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4) The Clutch designer handbag
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5) The Convertible designer handbag
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Although I have to admit, that I love the clutch handbag more than the others, I think 2007 has been a great year for designer purses and fashion trends. I'll be excited to see what 2008 has to offer.


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-Kate

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What’s the deal with replica designer handbags?

Unless you have millions of dollars at your disposal, you’re probably like the rest of us and are after a good deal. For those who include designer purses in their “need to have” category, finding a good price is an important and ongoing game. Chances are that at some point or another you’ve considered the notion of replica designer handbags.

There has always been a lot of debate concerning the difference between authentic designer handbags and replica designer handbags. With thousands of replica handbags being sold on a daily basis, there is clearly a market for those wishing to have designer styles at cheaper prices. It is important, however, for those who want to be savvy to know the difference between the replica designer handbags and designer purses. Is it a good idea to buy replica designer handbags in order to save some money? Can replica designer handbags have the same quality as originals?

Replica designer handbags can be made well and offer high quality standards, however there are many of these replicas that are simply cheaply made and illegal. Be cautious when purchasing knock-offs. Those that carry the designers name or a variation of the name, but are clearly not as well made are often not nearly as good an investment as replicas that are merely “inspired by” certain designers. Often times the “inspired by” variation of replica designer handbags will offer a better and more reasonably priced solution as they are not in copyright infringement, but still retain the same style as many designer purses. The key is to be informed about what you’re purchasing. While it may seem like a good idea to buy something super cheap off of the back of a truck… chances are it’s not going to have the best quality.


Of course a solution to the entire problem of designer handbags vs. replica designer handbags is the notion of designer handbag rentals. Without completely shamelessly plugging our own services, I do feel as though this idea allows for those who are fence sitters on the entire issue a chance to see the true difference between designer purses and replicas. Test out a designer brand for a week. Designer handbag rentals can allow you to live the life of millionaires for a while and at a fraction of the cost.

Replica designer handbags are a decent solution to the problem of high cost accessories. If you’re the sort of person who needs to own, but doesn’t want to spend a ton, definitely check out your options when it comes to buying replicas. If you’re still unsure as to the difference between the two, why not rent a designer handbag and see what you think. There’s no pressure. If you decide it’s not for you, then at least you haven’t just wasted thousands of dollars.

Thank you to The Hour!

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It has been a crazy couple of weeks here at StillChic.com and we've been busy making sure that people find out how great renting designer handbags can be. We have had many articles in French publications across Montreal and Quebec, but recently have been beginning to promote our designer purses rental services in English magazines, newspapers and websites. We believe in our service and we want you all to know about it.

We received a mix response from users who left messages following our designer purse rental review on the online website for The Hour. I thought it would be a good idea to address some of the comments we received following the review. Thank you to everyone who left us a post.

"Forty bucks to rent a purse? Please, forty dollars a week to buy groceries or anything else more needed." - Heather Lee

Heather, we totally agree with you. You shouldn't be buying designer purses over groceries, nor do we feel that you have to have a designer handbag to be fashionable or trendy. It is completely possible to have your own style without spending a fortune. Our services are catering specifically to people who have a passion for designer handbags. These are women who are constantly buying designer handbags to keep up with changing fashions, but don't actually need to own them. These people, who spend on average $2 000.00 on a designer purse, can simply rent them for a short time and save thousands. They can still maintain their love for designer handbags, but at a much lower cost. You made some valid points and we are definitely going to consider our target audience further. Maybe our target audience should be those who can't afford the high cost of designer purses, but still would like to see what the hype is about.

And yes, the Karl Lagerfeld Naked Chanel Handbag may not be the most practical with its see-through qualities, however, designer handbags are rarely about practicality and more about fashion, trends and styles.

Have something more to say? Leave me a note here. I'd love to discuss these concerns/questions further with you all.

Love for Louis Vuitton

Designer purses and celebrities have long gone hand and hand. It’s no surprise that celebrities can afford the often high cost of celebrity handbags, while the rest of us designer purse obsessed girls watch in awe from the sidelines. From Audrey Hepburn to Jessica Simpson, style has vastly been influenced by those who live in the spotlight. We know which designer purses are the most popular by paying attention to today’s celebrity trends.


Celebrity handbags have become iconic in magazines, films and television. We are told which designer purses are trendy and which have simply become out of style through celebrity trends. While we may not always admit our designer purse decisions are based on what Jessica Simpson is sporting, subconsciously we desire to have social status and a celebrity handbag brings us closer to that goal. This is what designers like Louis Vuitton bank on. Although designers cater to an elitist and affluent population, they rely on the affluent to convince the middle class of what they’re missing.

Social status in the world of Hollywood is dependent on sporting the newest celebrity trends. If designer purses are what everyone is obsessed with, then it’s no surprise that women celebrities will flock to the latest and newest designer purses, in order to keep up with the celebrity trends. It’s not that different in any other small town where we regular people live. If the majority of people have designer handbags, more will want to follow suit merely to fit into the crowd. We want to look great, we just don’t always have the ready cash to afford to.

This isn’t to say that people don’t just love a good designer purse. There are a mass majority of us who simply adore collecting designer handbags, regardless of what the Jessica Simpsons of the world are wearing. The difference between us and celebrities is just that we know how to find great deals, private sales and designer purses for rent instead of spending all of our hard earned money on one great purse.

Celebrity trends will constantly change and effect what we wear and why. Staying smart by finding alternate, inexpensive ways to keep up with celebrity trends is the way to go.

How the Besace Prada Handbag can help you get a great job

While many people wouldn’t list designer handbag among their “must have” items when planning what to wear/bring to an interview, handbags can actually play a large role in the success of your interview. Remember, handbags store all of your important items as well as make you look great, so plan accordingly.

The Besace Prada handbag, while perhaps simple in appearance, is the functional, stylish designer purse of the season. While you plan out your clothing, your shoes and, most importantly, what to say, don’t forget that your designer handbag can portray a lot about your personality and your professionalism. So it is vitally important to know what yours is saying about you.

This Prada handbag is both stylish and functional, so you’ll look great and you will also impress potential interviewers with your professionalism and organization. Here’s how the Prada handbag can help you get a great job.

1) It is large enough to fit a resume – There’s nothing worse than showing up at an interview with a folded resume, or no resume at all. The Besace Prada handbag’s rectangular shape allows for you to keep your resume on hand without folding or crumpling it.

2) It has an interior pocket with a zipper – This great feature is a lifesaver when planning out what to include in your designer purse. Keep organized without having to get rid of all of the useful items you usually keep with you. The zippered pocket helps compartmentalize your things and makes finding important items easy.

3) It helps with your appearance – While this may seem ridiculous, how you look during an interview is often an important element in winning a good job. First appearances are important and showing that you care about your appearance through the use of accessories like designer purses helps to reinforce the idea that you are capable and presentable.

Finally, it is important to note that Prada handbags definitely are not a cheap item anyone can find. They can cost upwards of $4 000.00 depending on the bag. At STILLCHIC.com you can rent a Prada handbag for your interview for only $40.00/week, on sale right now for $35.00/week. Save money, look great and score the job of your dreams.