Cheap designer handbags

So after a long time off I have another post for you guys. What better way to come back than with a review of a cool new DKNY handbag that I just spotted on houseoffraser for £155. It’s called the Scarf tote bag and it should be obvious why from the picture.

I think it’s great that designers like DKNY are starting to try new things with their totes and the accessory route they seem to be going down is a neat little departure. One Idea they don’t mention though is that you could potentially add your own scarf to the bag (if it’s the right size) which opens up a whole world of colour options.

I also have to mention that the price is quite reasonable for a genuine DKNY as I have noticed that the trend in recent years for totes has be the £300+ range which for me is way too much. Still you do always get a certain level of quality from Donna Karan which you don’t get from some of the smaller bespoke designers.

I really love the look of the cream pattern on the front and the brown leather strap on the top. Although part of me wonders what the whole bag would have looked like in brown as the texture of the leather on in the inside of the bag is amazing. If you’re looking for a DKNY bag to add to your collection this autumn then you could do a lot worse than this beautifully accessorised bag.

So I’ve been wondering lately what the deal is with my obsession for DKNY handbags and just where it all started at. I have to question it as DKNY are less than prolific when it comes to bringing out new bags. As an example I just visited their official site and found 3 bags for sale which I found quite funny if a little astounding. I suppose there’s also a case for doing just a few bags really well rather than 100s of bags that hoping that there is something for everyone, which is better?

With all this in mind I thought I would show you guys this cute Hobo that I found on the site which both looks a little strange but also very intriguing. It does look quite small for a HOBO despite the name but it could be the idea bag to bridge the gap between clutch and shoulder bag which is always a good market to be in.

The leather looks really great and I’ve been a fan of the Burnished effect for a while as it just stands out so much more than your average treated leather bag. I know some won’t really like the shape as it seems a bit like an American football, however with DKNY you can almost always be sure you are buying quality. I suppose that also raises the question if you are buying a designer handbag from a big brand name like this are you always guaranteed a quality long lasting product?

Im not too sure about the gold chains on the front of the bag as they do seem just a little out of place here but again that’s a question of personal taste. The colour also is a little boring but that’s the price you pay for a bag that’s going to go with so many different outfits. The price is around £245 on the official site but this isn’t going to include any import tax so you may have to filter that in, any of you guys know what this costs on the high street here? Until next time…

This may be a first (so many posts I can’t remember) as I’m featuring a makeup bag for the first time here. It’s by a new site/designer called breadcrumb and it’s probably the cheapest thing I’ve ever had here at £15. It’s always nice to feature something in the true budget category as I know that even though a designer bag from chloe at £500 may be cheap comparatively it’s still a lot of money to be spending on any type of fashion accessory.

The best thing about this make-up purse is that every one is actually unique from a design point of view as the layout on the bead zip is different for each. The main print which is a Love letter on 100% cotton canvas looks really cool and definitely has an art deco or event vintage look about it.

It’s a pity it’s not close to Christmas as this is one of those perfect gift ideas, it’s cheap and unique but seems so personal at the same time. I must remember to feature more small “nik naks” like this in the future as they are the ideal impulse purchase (compared to a £1000 handbag anyway).

So it’s been a while since my last post but sometimes a just can’t find anything truly worth writing about and it’s at these times that laziness truly takes over. Still in the spirit of providing exciting updates on cheap designer handbags that you can buy today I decided to post about this new Bottega Veneta crocodile hobo bag that has just hit the shops. It’s not the first crocodile bag I’ve ever reviewed as I did go through quite a phase a few months ago with more than a couple of reviews. I suppose my main fascination with the material comes from looking for a change as quite often it’s just leather all the time in the handbag world.

The blue of this bag as you can see from the picture is really quite striking even though it is dark it still stands out across a room. Other main point i have to make is just how soft the material is and as you know I’m a real sucker for any bag that is comfortable, especially if it’s a big handbag like this which is designed to carry a lot. If this does sound like the bag for you then you might want to check out bottegaveneta.com for release dates and boutiques where you can buy. One point i have to make that many people may not be aware of is that many of the top designers to not allow their handbags to be sold online such as Chanel. Now this doesn’t mean you can’t find them if you look hard enough but beware as most will be fakes. Indeed any retailer selling un-authorised bags online can usually expect a lawyers letter very soon as all the top designers control the brand very tightly. It’s always best to buy with someone established as you probably already know!

So the 80s seem to be a big thing at the moment, everyone is talking about crazy tie die hair and weird clothes and the great thing is you don’t even have to have been around in the 80s to appreciate it. So it is with a smile on my face that i review this totally custom Chanel cassette clutch purse here on cheapdesignerhandbag. First thing i have to mention is that this isn’t an official Chanel product but or even something by a bag designer that you would recognise but don’t let that put you off as the uniqueness of this item really makes it stand out from the crowd.

At the moment im hearing that the only place you can buy it is at a few specialised online stores like ShopLuxirare.com (who’s site is down as i write this) so it could be quite hard to track down. However you can probably expect to find lots of imitations of this bag floating around on ebay et al. Still with all this being said this is a really inspired retro bag (whoever designed it). As i have always said some of the simplest ideas are often the most iconic in the fashion world and with its see-through case and gold chain this clutch is sure to make you stand out from the crowd.

If you can track it down (cheaply) I’m sure this is a clutch that’s going to stay in fashion for quite some time, after-all it’s representing the 80s and not competing with the bags of today. My best bet for finding this clutch is probably going to be ebay, especially when it comes to price. I don’t usually recommend the auction site for buying expensive bags but when it comes to a cheap novelty item it can surely be worth the risk for £20 -  £30? Until next time…

Yes i know, two Christian Louboutin bags in a row i must be getting lazy right? Well this bag is actually quite interesting so i thought i would post on it regardless. First point is that this is another Python bag which as you can see here seems to be all the rage this week. Im not sure if the python thing is here to stay but it is definitely here in a big way now and I’m seeing a lot of designers taking advantage of the fact. There is something about snake skin though that has always fascinated me, i suppose it just makes you want to touch it to see what the texture is like, most of us don’t handle real snakes on a daily basis lol.

It also probably hasn’t escaped your attention that the bag has a leopard print on the python skin which is so absurd it actually works! I also really like the way the bag handles as its rigid enough to hold its shape but at the same time comfortable. How it feels is very important to me as any shoulder bag in my experience is not just going to be used for styles sake but actually to carry things around (now and again), the strap in gold is also really fitting. I think Christian Louboutin has put together a really cheap designer handbag in the truest sense as this bag is only £1200 in most stores. I can tell you for real python skin this is proper bargain, also considering the quality of the material and the history of this designer i think you have a bag that is going to last a long time both in fashion and practical terms.

So as you know its not often that i feature celebrity handbags here on cheapdesignerhandbag but i have always liked Alexa Chungs sense of style and this new Mulberry bag really confirms it. I suppose to some the gold leather is a bit gauche but i actually really like it. Also the distressed pattern adds a really cool look to the overall design of the bag, although some will say distressed and gold don’t mix.

I suppose if you are looking for the “metallic” addition to your handbag set then you really cant go wrong with this Mulberry. One thing i do have to mention before you all rush of to the high street or Asos is that this is a limited edition bag and there’s only going to be a 40 of them made. I don’t usually do limited edition bags either on this blog mainly as i want it to be possible for you ladies to go about and buy the handbag yourselves if you like it. However with many of the bags on this site now over £1000 (this one is £750) i know that for alot of you just browsing the latest designer fashion is enough. It also raises the question of what you define as cheap as for some a top designer for £750 is a steal but for others any piece of fashion ware over £200 is excessive.

Still i think its great to see a designer like Mulberry doing something different as i havnt seen a cool gold bag (that doesn’t look tacky) in years. Even if you’re not keen on the celeb endorsement or the price i think this is a soon to be classic handbag (for the lucky 40 who get it).

Been a while since i featured a Mischa Barton handbag here had cheapdesignerhandbag but i do quite like this new clutch/box bag that she has released. One thing i do like about her bags is that they are usually quite cheap and accessible, ie this bag is only £39 at asos which for a good designer is not a bad discount.

Its a pretty small bag so don’t expect to be carrying around your entire wardrobe in it but maybe thats the point. I suppose its not a true clutch bag in some ways as it does come with a shoulder strap but this makes it more practical for most people. I do however really like the light brown leather and the simple pattern on the front. If anything it is a bit too simple in general though, this bag is definitely not going to get you noticed when out and about. Also for maybe just £40 more you could get something much more stylish (still not a top designer though). Still with all the reviews of £1000 bags on here lately i thought it would be nice to review something in the lower price bracket.

So been a while since ive had a Jimmy Choo clutch bag on cheapdesignerhandbag so i thought i would review this slightly eccentric new Zulu bag that i just spotted on their site today. Its a bit different than anything ive seen in a while but that can only be a good thing. The main effect is the black and white butterfly imprinted onto the white leather on the side of the handbag which is really quite unique and bound to stand out at any decent party.

This clutch bag is quite big as its over 12 inches long but i think its good to have a variety of shapes when it comes to clutches as we all have different needs when it comes to our designer ware. Also some people may have reservations about the white leather and what kind of outfit it will go with but i think if Kate Moss can pull it off then hopefully you ladies can too!

Inside the bag has a satin lining and on the top there is only a standard zip pull which isn’t that adventurous i have to say but still. Since it is a genuine Jimmy Choo Zulu you can expect to pay at least £500 for it but i have heard of some great bargains on the online stores. As i have said before its always best to shop around as sometimes your not just paying for the brand of the handbag but the store you are buying it in, weather that is Saks fifth avenue or your local high street shop.

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.