Fashionable Handbags For Moms
Being a mom doesn’t mean having to fall off the proverbial fashion train. Let’s face it, moms have special needs when it comes to handbags, as they become a virtual catch-all for everything imaginable. From band aids, cleaning wipes, snack packs, and toys- a mom’s handbag usually has it all. Most moms feel like their only choices are limited to ugly, bulky, cartoon-laden diaper bags. Not true! In fact, diaper bag designers have caught on to a mom’s desire to remain fashionable and have begun to create bags that are not only convenient, but pretty, too.
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Budget
First, determine your budget. Handbags today can range from super cheap to Hollywood-celebrity bank-account expensive. Most moms fit somewhere in the middle. Brand names will cost more than department store brands, and bigger bags with more accessories or compartments will also be a bit more expensive. The simpler the bag, the cheaper it will be.
Needs
Think about what your handbag needs to support. Are your children in diapers? Do you need to carry snack baggies or sippy cups? Depending on what you need to carry with should determine how many compartments the bag needs to include. Keep in mind the material of the bag when thinking along these lines. If you need to carry snacks or sippy cups, focus your search on bags that will hold up to spills or crushed Cheerios. Besides the kid’s needs, what are your “must haves?” Make-up? Hair accessories? A day planner?
Types
With so many types to choose from, which one is best? Here’s a short-list of the most popular styles for moms:
Satchels: Offer short handles, are wide and flat, and are designed to be carried in the crook of your arm. Satchels will offer plenty of design and color options, too.
Shoulder Bags: Designed to go over your shoulder and rest on your hip, these come in many different colors and sizes. Multiple interior and exterior compartments makes keeping things organized easy. These are easily the best choice when you want a diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag.
Messenger Style: Perfect for the mom who doesn’t care much for purses or handbags (yes, these moms really do exist!) Messengers can be used by mom or dad, depending on the color and style you choose. It’s multi-functional, with one strap that goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and rests on your back. They’re roomy, usually with multiple compartments, and can even function as a laptop carrier.
Where to Find Them
Just about every department store, Kohl’s, Target, even Babies “R” Us, will have plenty of variety to choose from. Purchase them online through each individual store’s website, or, websites like Ebay and Craigslist (if you’re looking for a bargain or don’t mind used.)
No matter which type you choose, or where you buy them from, you are sure to have an unlimitted choice in color, size, and designs. Don’t fall off the fashion train, there is something out there for everyone!
About the writer: Dunya Carter is a marketing specialist and fashion writer from Brisbane, Australia. She is currently working for Handbags Online as a consultant. In her free time she enjoys writing articles on various topics ranging from fashion to literature.
