As you all know, I love handbags. I have a fine collection. One that I am always adding to, so if you are curious about the best designer handbags and how to find the perfect one for you, all you need to do is to read on.

Take a few minutes!
If you are working with a set budget, it is important not to buy on impulse. So, before you start looking at bags sit down and think carefully about what you need.

This will help you to narrow down your options. You do not want to put yourself in the way of temptation by looking at bags that are not suitable for you. If you do that, there is a good chance you will end up buying the wrong one. Ideally, you want to go shopping with a good idea of the type of bag you need already in your mind.

How to narrow down your options
Thinking about how and when you are going to use it will help you to buy a bag that is large enough to hold everything you need.  When making this decision also think about how many internal compartments you need to keep you organized. At this point, it also makes sense to note down how much money you have to spend.

Decide which colors are right for you
You need to determine which colors would work best with the outfits you already own. If you are planning to update your wardrobe leave buying your new handbag until you have done so. That way you will not inadvertently end up buying a bag that only works with half of your outfits.

If you have the time, lay the outfits that you wear most often out on the bed before you go shopping. When you do this, it will quickly become obvious which color handbag you need to buy. If you are still unsure, after doing this, take a look at this article. It explains how to coordinate colors.

Now for the fun bit
Now you have the practical considerations out of the way, the real fun starts. You can now spend some time flipping through glossy magazines and looking at catwalk shots on the top fashion sites.

As you do so, bookmark or save the handbags that make your heart race a bit or lift your spirits. Later, come back to them and discard those ones that do not fit in with the criteria you put together earlier. This is really hard to do but is essential if you want to end up with a bag that is practical enough to use. There is no point in buying a stunning looking bag if you have to leave it at home most of the time.

Once you have done that, you should be left with a half dozen bags that are going to be perfect for you. All you need to do now is to choose one and hit the buy button.