Ladies Handbag Christmas Gift Guide

Published: November 10th, 2008

Time has come again that you need to browse the Internet to search for the most practical designer handbag or purse for your woman. By giving a designer handbag or purse to her will be a perfect Christmas gift, which will definitely speak for your taste and style. You need to be careful to not fall prey to all those upcoming websites that have just been setup for Christmas and are charging a lot of money for the products they offer.

The best choice would be to buy from reputable sites that has been in business for years, our favourite are BagsDirect, Anya Hindmarch and John Lewis.

By looking at the current market, you will find a lot of designers who are creating the most incredible designs, which are really practical and worth buying for. This dynamism from designers has led to the introduction of new styles with dazzling colours, new patterns, variable sizes and prices. Buying a handbag or a purse totally depends on the need and requirements. There are handbags that come as either handheld, with a shoulder strap or in a backup style.

For the handbag to be truly practical, it needs to be seen whether it has the inside pocket for a cell phone, pockets to place your stationary, hairbrush, lipsticks, note book, etc. While buying a good designer handbag, you can also look for other characteristics that you want in the perfect handbag to present your woman as the best Christmas gift.

Some women prefer to have a leather bag, which is slouchy, while others want a handbag that is well structured. So these are all the questions that need to be sought well before the purchase. Once you will start surfing, you will find a lot of handbags, which can leave you totally confused. But if are you making a targeted search, then you will be able to get to the right designer handbag that your woman will own with pride.

It should be kept in mind that the designer handbags are an expensive choice and she will love your choice when it matches her image of the handbag she has always dreamed of. So while you are surfing the Internet to select the right designer handbag for your woman, you must imagine her in her day to day attire. You will come to know whether she wears formal dressing more than casual or vise versa.

If you are not sure about this, you can see her closet to have a look at her clothes. You will be able to know the style she wears, what her current handbag and purse looks like, the colours she prefers to wear, the current bag is either a shoulder bag, backpack, tote or sachel. This is going to be a very valuable information, which will keep you focused and on the right track.

Keeping all this information in mind, you can visualize your woman holding that handbag or purse and imagine how she will look, if you have any funny feelings then you must know that you need to keep looking for the right one. On the other hand, if you truly believe that everything is just matching perfectly, then do not wait but buy it there and then because the online merchants do not stockpile and the products are sold on a very rapid basis because millions of people are browsing from all corners of the world. So don’t wait and buy the perfect gift for your woman!

Need inspiration? Check out our top picks by budget:

Designer Handbag Gifts for budgets up to £50

Boutique Chester Large Handbag

Boutique Chester Large Handbag by Jane Shilton. From our innovative and distinctive design driven boutique collection, this large and spacious fashion bag has a unique sassy chic accent perfect for adding glamour and glitz to your autumn winter wardrobe.£45.00

Make Up Purse

This is the Make Up Purse in Patent by Birdy Num Num, this Birdy Num Num Make Up bag is designed in a fabulous leather with a luxurious patent finish. This purse would add a touch of glamour to everyday- truly stunning!£26.00

Piped dog Flapover Purse

This large smooth nappa leather wallet is decorated with a contrasting applique Radley playfully tucked into a pocket. Ideal for keeping track of your cards and coins!GBP50.00

Shannon handbag

A handbag with a a large storage capacity, ideal for everyday use.GBP39.99

Designer Handbag Gifts for budgets up to £100

Aspen Clutch

This is the funky Aspen Clutch by Ri2K, this Ri2K clutch is so stylish you will want one in every colour! This stunning clutch is great for a night out on the town with enough room for all your most essential items!£65.00

Brigitte Clutch- Crushed Patent

This is the Brigitte Clutch by Birdy Num Num, this Birdy Num Num handbag combines beautiful patent leather with chunky gold hardware detailing- a fabulous clutch perfect for everyday wear.£85.00

Large grab bag

The Largo straw bag is an essential accessory for any time of year! This easy to wear day bag has a striking design, guaranteed to be an eye catcher!GBP85.00

Carlton B Large Foldover Clutch/Shoulder

This is the Carlton B Large Foldover Clutch/Shoulder by Fiorelli, this Fiorelli handbag is designed in a oversized clutch style with fabulous hardware detailing! This faux leather clutch is perfect for a night out on the town and will definitely fit in everything you£45.00

Designer Handbag Gifts for budgets up to £200

Belinda Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag

This is the Belinda Metallic Leather Shoulder bag by Billy Bag, this Billy Bag handbag is designed in a fabulous distressed soft Italian leather. The eye catching design of this bag features drawstring end detailing and a lovely contrasting trim.£180.00

Alpine Large Shoulder Bag

This is the Alpine Large Shoulder Bag by Modalu, designed in shiny calf leather in stunning practical shapes with brushed gold hardware adding the perfect finishing touch!£180.00

Radley Large shoulder bag

This butter-soft textured leather bag has seams made from folded leather to give extra softness and features a running stitch design around the flapover top and front poppered pockets. The strap features a leather covered buckle and its unique attachment to the bag gives it movement and flexibility.GBP170.00

Zapala Leather Shoulder Bag

A striking leather shoulder, with stunning features and detail! This bag will ensure you catch everyones eye.GBP160.00

Designer Handbag Gifts if love doesn’t have a budget!

Adelaide Large Slouch Shoulder

This is the Adelaide Large Slouch Shoulder Bag by Texier, this Texier handbag is the perfect for everyday use!£211.00

Vegas Large Tote

This is the Vegas Large Tote by Texier, this Texier handbag is designed in a beautiful leather with a gorgeous over sized design that is perfect for taking any outfit from day through to night.£251.00

Genuine Leather Shoulder Bag

This genuine leather evening bag is the ideal signature piece for your wardrobe, with its chic and striking design!GBP450.00

Ziggy in Chocolate

Ensure you are instantly on trend this season with this luxurious bag. Roomy enough to carry your everyday essentials it combines 70s details of python, metallic leather piping and a tortoiseshell closure.GBP1275.00

Kartell in Anthracite

A linear inspired clutch for serious partying. It’s plump and confident styling screams luxury whilst it’s roomy interior holds all that you need.GBP425.00

Pacino in Black

A confident customer of a bag, easy to wear for a casual daytime look. Roomy and deep but with the essential outside pocket!GBP440.00