Let's face it - most of us can't get by without their handbag or purse.  It's got our lives in it - cell phone, purse, makeup, plus all the things your partner can't fit in his pockets.  Buying a new handbag is a big deal, which is probably why most of us delay it for as long as we can.  And if you're going to be spending some major dollars, that makes it even harder.

When the time comes to purchase a new designer handbag, there are a number of crtieria you should think about before you even start searching.  Firstly, what sort of handbag do you want?  Do you want one that's big enough to carry the laundry sink if required?  Do you have young kids and need to carry around nappies, basic first aid gear, a snack, or maybe some small toys?  A larger handbag may also be a good choice if you expect to do a lot of travelling.  It can be great to carry some extra bits and pieces in the plane with you.

Perhaps you want to go to the other end of the scale and buy a small clutch handbag for that big night out.  One just big enough to pop in your lip gloss, cell phone, keys and very little else.  You can have one clutch that suits all your wardrobe, or mix and match with your special outfits. 

The last option is somewhere inbetween.  Big enough to fit all the important stuff, perhaps even fit a magazine for those boring times spent sitting on the train, but not much else.  This is the type of handbag that most women choose as their every day handbag.

Once you've chosen the size of designer handbag you're looking for, the next thing is to think about colour.  If you're going to be using the handbag most of the time with all sorts of outfits, then something that is fairly simple and goes with most of your wardrobe is perfect.  For a special occasion clutch, you might prefer to splash out on something a little bit colourful or out there that goes specifically with one outfit. 

Now that you know the type of bag and colour that works best for you, the only thing that's left is to find the designer handbag that best fits those specifications - and your budget!

You can see a great range of designer handbags at Info About Handbags - Buying Designer Handbags