Shopping in Beverly Hills last week I strolled Wilshire
Boulevard popping in and out of fancy stores sizing up all the
new designer handbags. There are a number of new looks for
Fall 2005, and prices have a new look, too. Did you know
designer handbags have become the staple in most wardrobes?
It doesn’t take a genius to buy a pair of jeans and a T-shirt,
but to purchase the correct designer handbag to pull it all
together has become quite an art.

In conversations with many handbag salespeople, it was obvious
the upcoming season will offer a variety of wild colors,
exotic leathers, and metallic finished leathers. They will
appear in shoulder styles, clutches, slings and large totes.
Most designer bags remain consistent in size and function.
The variations from season to season come to color, hardware,
texture and price.

Prices are a difficult topic for handbag lovers to discuss, it
became the purpose of the Beverly Hills shopping trip. Which
designers will rise to the top? Which handbags will have the
highest price tags? These thoughts offered astonishing
observations wondering through the high-end boutiques and
department stores.

Doing a bit of mental gymnastics with a few designer handbag
price tags, it became obvious a calculator was needed! Prices
are competing with Los Angeles mortgage payments! One
designer bag, constructed of scratch resistant, pebble grain
calf leather, had a hefty $3500.00 price tag. Durability to
last a life time is a major characteristic of a quality
handbag, but let’s get real here, women change handbags as
often as they change their nail polish. Paying hefty prices
for a designer handbag a few times each month is fashionable,
but not healthy or wise.

Not mentioning any names, a lengthy conversation with a
handbag specialist in a very well-known department store shed
light on the day’s mission. We strolled the designer handbag
department with calculator in hand. Punching in numbers of
our favorite high-end designer, we came up with a hefty
five-figure total for 10 handbags. Then, with jaws dropped
open, the average price was uncovered! As expected, little
was left to shock and surprise. Based on a sampling of the
designer handbag prices, the price for a brand new, high-end
designer handbag this season averages an all-time high of
$2000.00 USD.

Oh my! What a price we pay to pull it all together with that
pair of denim jeans and T-shirt! We have become the hunters
in search of the best designer handbag we can find. And, when
we know it will coordinate with a pair of jeans and a T-shirt,
then we know we’ve selected the best bag. We want to look
good, and we want to feel good, too. It would be nice to know
we can purchase a bag from a new designer and still make a
mortgage payment this same month.

Here’s a solution. For those of us who know style and don’t
want to compromise quality, find a designer handbag expert to
coach and guide your investments. Lacking modesty, I’ll
volunteer recommendations on a variety of designer handbags
available at a fraction of what you’d expect to pay in a
retail store.

You can actually purchase several handbags for the average
cost of one designer handbag if you shop wisely. If you are a
true designer handbag addict, and you purchase a new handbag
whenever you get the urge, then you need a reliable source.
Shop carefully at sites specializing in designer handbags, and
you’ll find your favorite designers at as much as 50% less
than the average cost on Rodeo Drive!

Copyright © September, 2005 http://eFashionHouse.com

Check out all the authentic, new designer handbags today at
http://www.eFashionHouse.com. You can purchase all three, a
Marc Jacobs, a Fendi and a Prada bag for about $1000.00. Yes,
three new, authentic, designer handbags for about half the
price of one in a retail store. Shop eFashionHouse.com for
your next designer handbag, two designer handbags, three
designer handbags or more! You?ll be very glad you did, and
so will your favorite jeans and T-shirt.

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Nowadays people are busier than ever. Between longer workdays and commutes, school and after-school activities, and all of the other activities that overload the average person’s schedule, who has time to shop? Let alone spend an entire day of browsing the sale racks at the mall or even to make a trip to the local grocery store! Luckily, technology has kept up with the onset of increased tasks and shopping for the perfect accessory or must-have designer handbag is at our fingertips. Ahhhhfeed the addiction. A quick fix is only a few clicks away.

One doesn’t need the latest statistics to understand the increase of online shopping, they merely need to log onto the Internet or check their email for a barrage of advertising for the latest online deal, hottest fashion or fad. Although pop-up ads and email campaigns can be annoying, the advantages of online shopping far outweigh the task of cleaning out your junk mail every couple of days.

Despite the increase in online shopping throughout the world, there are many consumers who still feel the time spent going from store-to-store to find what they are looking for is better than shopping from the comfort of their own homes. However in the hours it takes to drive to several stores to compare inventory and prices, one could logon to the computer and use a web site such as www.Google.com to see what’s available in a matter of minutes, and in some instances, a matter of seconds!

Don’t believe shopping online can be as simple as a matter of minutes? Let’s say that a female consumer wants to find the latest trend in designer purses at the best price. She could either visit the high-end retail department stores in her city searching for her favorite style at a reasonable retail price, or she can type in “authentic designer handbags” at http://www.Google.com and instantly find the best place to shop online for authentic designer handbags. Today, Google said the #1 search result is a Los Angeles based ecommerce site called “eFashionHOUSE.com.”

The number one placement on Google is a winner because it offers below retail pricing, many purchase options, new and vintage designer purses, and a money back guarantee of authenticity. It takes more time to turn on the computer than it does to find one of the best sites to shop for authentic designer handbags with below retail pricing.

Too easy you say? Well, many websites offer the latest brands, styles, colors, fabrications, and does all the merchandising for you. There’s may even be a layaway plan for the budget conscious. Using layaway allows consumers to place the entire order on an easy payment plan and choose the dates they can make three equal payments. To think this can all be done without having to wait in a Customer Service Center line makes shopping online more than worth the small effort.

Websites make it easy for consumers to browse through inventory and price compare without having to waste time because all the stock is available in one click. The best websites also include a Search function to find products quickly by name or category. Check out the Sale or Final Clearance sections and take an additional 10% - 20% off the already deeply discounted designer handbags and accessories - up to 80% off retail.

Obviously, the pros outweigh the negatives of online shopping, and a quick look at the pros and cons may help. Before you read them, think about the last experiences you had at a brick-and-mortar full-priced retail store. Was it a pleasant experience? Was it easy to find parking? Were people friendly and helpful? Did the kids, your partner, or friends enjoy the experience? Did you find what you were looking for? Or, did the day out-and-about fall short of your expectations? Personally, the pros and cons are obvious if one takes the time to think about them. Maybe there isn’t much difference between an online and in-store shopping experience. The bottom line, top three pros for online shopping are convenience, efficiency and cost.

Pros Internet Shopping
Open 24-hour / 7-day-a-week / 365 days-per-year
Inventory is similar or better than retail stores
Variety is more diverse - a Global experience
Cheaper than retail in most cases
Prices are sometimes negotiable online
Ease of product / price comparisons
Increased encryption and security
Comfortable from your own home
Convenience at your fingertips
Privacy laws to protect consumers
Efficient use of time
Email communication
Authenticity guarantee
Private memberships for Sales
Free shipping at many sites
No sales tax except the residential State
Coupons for discounts more prevalent

Cons Internet Shopping
Shipping costs
Inability to touch, smell, taste, try on!
Returns / refunds not as accessible
Must use a credit or debit card to make purchases
Security
Authenticity of product

After reading the following list of the pros vs. cons of shopping online, let your personal time-clock and wallet be the judge. Although it appears the higher amount of pros justify the cons, the small amount of cons has deterred many people from feeling comfortable with online shopping. Many sites have addressed the doubts associated with making purchases online. To take the first step of overcoming fear for shopping online, do research and establish communication with someone at the website.

For instance, send an email and see what happens. Or, if you are afraid the site is not secure? Click on the website’s security certificate logo. An active, secure site will read something like “Valid Certificate: Secure authentic sites use SSL Certificates to offer secure communications by encrypting all data to and from the site.” Most every legitimate site has addressed the security problem by increasing encryption complexity as well as offering an “authenticity guarantee” on all products.

Don’t like paying for shipping? Many sites now offer no shipping for minimum purchases or lowered shipping costs.

Look around, and shop at a website offering minimal cons and maximum pros. Just like any other store or boutique, a website has a set of policies and guidelines. Any reputable company will apply the policies consistently for all customers. Find a place to shop online where you feel comfortable, safe and the intuitive atmosphere fits your budget and style!

So, the next time you want to find a perfect designer handbag, why not spend less time shopping for the purse and more time, well, enjoying the free time you saved by shopping online!

Woody Lee is a free-lance writer located in NYC. She enjoys writing about Internet shopping because it feeds her fashion addiction for bargain hunting online!

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Daahling, your handbag is like your best friend ~ it will never tell where the two of you have been! Bling, much like your best friend, will make all of your handbags special and brighten up your life at the same time.

Daytime handbags might be the ones you are most reluctant to display with bling, depending on where you work. Remember that times are changing and many business workplaces allow you to freely express your individual fashion taste. Even if you work in a suited environment, you can subtly add a bling garnish to the most sophisticated bag or briefcase. A vintage cameo broach applied somewhere on the strap or bottom corner adds an air of elegance and class. A small earring gem dangling from the zipper is always acceptable and nice eye candy to cheer you up while you work. Additionally, you can creatively sparkle with bling on the inside of your bag while keeping the outside appropriate for your business day. A jeweled wallet, make-up case, or pill box will dazzle your spirits each time you open your bag, and remind you that evening fun will soon begin.

Handbag totes are a stylish way to carry essential extras that tend to bulge your standard bag. They can be casual, business, or fun, and you can find them in a wide variety of patterns and materials from straw to leather. Totes with a smooth surface can be decorated with adhesive backed crystals and hearts by simply peeling off the back and sticking them on the bag. Try cutting a sheet of rhinestones into your initial, or if you are the artistic type, you will have lots of fun designing an original work of bling art! For surfaces that are not smooth, jeweled clip-on earrings can be simply clipped onto the straps, and brightly colored pierced earrings can be attached to the zipper pull and left dangling.

Evening Bags are great fun to shop for and will accentuate your outfit with a wide variety of styles. A small clutch is always chic if you do not need to carry much. These can be found in smooth leather, reptile skin, canvas, or even transparent plastic. A light weight chain handle that tucks inside makes it easy to convert to a shoulder bag, leaving both hands free to handle all important things that comes your way ~ like wine or hugs! If you need to carry a bit more than lipstick, look for a bag with several compartments that will allow you to tuck in your cell phone and other essentials you simply cannot leave home without.

Evening bags can be found with just a touch of bling or totally covered in glitter, beads, jewels, or embroidered flowers and initials ~ or with all of the above! If the bag you love does not already come adorned for evening, simply add your own bling! Jeweled pins and earrings make it simple and quick to dress any bag for evening to coordinate with your latest outfit. Take good care of your handbags and they will last a lifetime, Daahling ~ just like your best friend!

Daahling, please visit Ms. BB at http://BlingSpa.com for lots of beautiful Bling Handbags, more Bling Makeovers, and Bling Therapy with healing gemstones. Ms. BB can also be found at http://BlingBlingMarketplace.com where the In-Crowd shops for handbags, jewelry, and Bling for everything!

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