Cheap designer handbags

Its been a while since we’ve visited Marc Jacobs here so i thought i would let you know about this new Imogen shoulder bag. At first look this bag seems alot more “complicated” than i needs to be, to the point were im not really sure what im looking at. There are definitely elements of cowboys and Indians here but thats not necessarily a bad thing and its been done before (successfully) too.

On the whole i just think it all seems a bit too much especially the metal droplets on the front which just remind me of some bad country and western. On the whole i don’t sound too positive do i lol! Still this is a Marc Jacobs bag and that does always guarantee you great quality bud also big prices. This bag is going to set you back over £1300 so if Garth brooks is your thing then get shopping!

So i decided to mark my 50^th post here at cheapdesignerhandbag with something a bit funky and also a bit retro at the same time. The bag is by Mulberry Daria and has this really unique country and western vibe going on which i think is going to have wide appeal. First thing i thought though when i saw this bag is how great its going to go with a any pair of dark jeans, in fact there’s not a a lot of casual outfits this isn’t going to go with. I suppose this is my practical side coming out after all the purple and hot pink designer bags we’ve been featuring on here lately as this is a bag that’s going to suite a lot of styles.

Just because it isn’t too outlandish doesn’t mean its boring as the tassels on the light brown leather add a great flowing feel to the sides. Also the leather really stands out on its own as it has a really deep and reflective quality (i wont say shiny) that just oozes quality. I have to admit I’m not a leather expert like some people i know as i usually just judge any material on how it looks and feels. I’m sure there’s a whole science to it ill never understand. Still if you are thinking about a Mulberry handbag this season you could do much worse as cowboy leather look is going to be around for a while. It can be yours for around £700 in most boutique stores.

So this Valentino Petal Tote bag does have a really weird look i have to say. I suppose it’s in keeping with the metallic theme that i seems to be happening on cheapdesignerhandbag lately (im not sure how long this phase is going to last btw). The most noticeable thing about this bag apart from the metallic look is the massive petal design on the front which does kind of take over the whole thing i have to say. However the bag does still remain slightly understated due to the neutral brown colour so i suppose this handbag is going to fit with a lot of different party and daily occasions.

One thing to note is that the main look of this metallic bag is achieved by sequins and not the actual leather which depending on your point of view can be a bad thing. I really love leather and ive always thought that the whole point of a designer leather handbag is to show that leather off. Now i know leather can get boring sometimes and designers have to think of new ways to make it more exciting but this can often be achieved with effects on the leather itself as opposed to putting lots of “stuff” on top of it. Still if you are interested you can buy this bag online for around £2000 in the right places.

So time for another first and its actually quite a surprising one as i have never actually reviewed a Bottega Veneta clutch bag on cheapdesignerhandbag before, in fact i don’t think i have reviewed a Bottega Veneta at all! So to make up for the shame of this lack of Veneta i have a beautiful new Knot leather clutch in purple and pink.

I really like the styling on the out outside of the bag with the lines that run though the purple and white leather created by the line stitching all over. Also the knot clasp to keep your valuables safe is really cool though i suppose not completely original. I also have to be aware that for some this clutch does not stand out enough to justify the price tag as its well over £600 online. I suppose this is more of a casual type of clutch and wont appeal to everyone especially if you are going to a real classy occasion. The general look that this is going to go well with is dare i say it (jeans)?? When you look at it this way £600 is alot for a daytime bag that your not going to be taking anywhere that special.

Still its an amazing bag from Bottega Veneta and they do have one of the best reputations in the clutch market and even for handbags in general. You really cant go wrong with this designer, i mean just look at this bag, its stunning!

So its not often that we see a bag come back into fashion is it? I mean the ladies designer handbag world is a pretty crowded place with designers launching new bags all the time and constantly trying to outdo the competition. Theres not much room for nostalgia in the fashion world (well maybe once 10-20 years have passed). Still with all this being said i wanted to review a designer bag that first came out in 2007 and has since made a comeback, its the Siliverado bag from Chloé.

First thing you will notice about this shoulder bag is the shape as its really chunky so your going to be able to fit alot of the most important things inside as its actually quite deep. Also i really like the whip stitching on the handles and around the sides which gives it that real country and western look, which just like this bag is making a comeback this spring. The brown leather also feels really amazing though im not sure if its Italian or not. One thing that won’t be surprise to any of you is the price which is going to be over £1000 in most shops. For some a vintage Chloe bag for £1000 is a real steal but personally id have liked to have seen a bigger discount given that this bag is over 3 years old.

So i have wanted to do a post on a Ted Baker handbag for a while but up until now ive never really found one that i felt too excited about. However this bag from the designer has a really interesting idea and that is the attached purse that comes with it. Now for some this might be a slightly confusing or even weird concept as its not something i have personally seen before. I suppose the idea isn’t that you actually carry the purse around attached to the bag as that would be a little too crazy. Its more like a “box set” that you get for perfume sets etc where the items complement each other in some way.

I think the complement definitely works as the light coral with leather tan really goes great in my opinion. Even if we set aside the “gimmick” of an attached purse the main purchase (the handbag) is quite stunning. The pretend Croc brown leather looks amazing and the white stripes down the side really sets off the whole look. Price wise we are going to be looking at around £190 in most online designer shops and maybe a little more on the high street. So if your looking for something a bit different and great value for money this spring i don’t think you can go wrong with this latest bag from Mr Baker.

So im in the mood for some practicality today as we look at the new Hermes Jypsiere which is kinda square but also cute looking at the same time. One thing that will jump out at most people is how practical this bag looks and how much stuff your going to get crammed into it on a day to day basis. Still at the same time it does look pretty elegant and stylish and is bound to go with alot of different outfits and looks.

One thing that was a bit surprising to me was the price tag which is over £5000 which just shows how out of touch i seem to be with the higher end of the bag market. Still what you are paying for here is primarily the quality of the handbag and also i suppose the name. With this being said though ive seen a number of really nice (dare i say replica) messenger bags at netaporter and asos recently that may put this bag to shame. I mean sure you’re not going to be able to brag about your Hermes but does anyone still do that now anyway?

Ok so anyone who is looking for a cheap leather handbag needs to pay attention to this post especially as this is the first time i have decided to feature an Armani. Now this is also a first given the fact i have never had an Armani bag on this blog yet. The main reason for the absence or Armani on this blog is due to the price of your average handbag from the Italian fashion house. Its not that im against really expensive bags in principle but i do want to cater mainly for cheaper bags on this blog.

Now one thing i do have to remind myself of is that everyone’s idea of “cheap” is not the same and when i tell you that this new bag tote leather bag is going to set you back around £350  you may scream at your PC “thats not cheap!”. However prices are all relative and when you compare this to the price of your average bag from Armani then this really is a steal. As you can expect the leather is top quality and so is the finish but then again you would expect this wouldn’t you. Check them out at the official site if you want to see more from this bag or also the rest of the famous collection. http://www.emporioarmani.com

So i saw this new bag from Vivienne Westwood the other day and its in the style of faux cobra leather which i think is really cool. The best thing though is definitely the colours which are the most amazing rainbow fade effect that i think is just great.

One thing though that i think may be though is finding an outfit to go with this handbag as the colours really are quite striking. However with all this been said i  think its about time i finally got around to showing a Vivienne Westwood bag on my blog here as she has been one of the premiere designers of the last 20 years. The price is going to be around £120 which isn’t bad i don’t think for a top designer, try geting a Prada/Gucci bag for less than £200 these days.

So i just realised i have yet to have a “real” Chloe bag on my blog. So to make amends here is a new slouch bag in red leather which i am starting to really like. It has triangle pulls on the zips and a red tassel on the end. The best thing about this bag is it just looks like you want to mess around with it straight away with all the compartments and folds.

Also it looks really comfortable as my first thought was this will be a great day to day bag to carry around the essentials. It does seem to have alot of room inside with several compartments of different sizes. I do think that Chloe has a great reputation for designer bags but i haven’t seen anything i really like in the last few seasons. However i think this is a really great move back into the mainstream market for them as this designer bag is going to appeal to alot of different people. I hope to include more every day handbags on this blog in the future as i think while we all aspire to the couture evening bags there is always a need for the practical side of things too!

Around £350 on the highstreet