Trendy Spring and Summer 2013 Handbags and Purses at Affordable Prices ~ Fashion bags 2012

Fashion Trends in 2013

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The year 2013 shows in fashion a clear bent toward elegance. The dressing stars are the dresses - both long and short - and the skirts.

Handbags are either coordinated with clothes sometimes perfectly matching the dress' print and color or are contrasting with clothes when clothes are in pale colors.

Regarding shoes, this year designers almost completely dropped platforms and replaces them with high heels stilettos.

So, we like it or not, handbags should keep the pace with the whole outfit and need to adapt to an elegant look!

2 Handbag Superstar Styles in 2013

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Regarding 2013 handbags, designers showed a clear preference toward the sixties inspired bags with combinations of black and white, classical plain pale color palettes, whimsical prints, see-through bags, boxy shapes, elaborated wristlets, various sorts of embellishments, chain stripes and studded ornaments.

In terms of bag types, there are two superstars:

1. The clutch in different sizes, shapes and looks worn especially on evening occasions and weekends
2. The satchel/tote purse type.

I saw both striking designs and classic styles in fade colors, I saw boxy shapes, embellishments, geometric and whimsical prints, elaborated wristlets, beads, lace, lego-brick ornaments, quilting and frills, see-through materials, exotic skins and colors, electric colors, cool shapes, deckchair stripes.

And I can say that the main trend clearly goes this season toward a retro feminine elegance.

So, the 'must have' purses of the season are the clutches, satchels and the classic totes. And,if you're a fan of, you might go also for a bucket purse or a backpack.

Top Sellers in Handbags

How to Be in Trends Without Breaking the Bank

When purchasing clothing we like to say we're making 'an investment'.

Up to one point it is true. We really need to invest in our image. This is important for our self-confidence and for the way we are perceived by other people - friends, co-workers, business partners.

The problem is when we are spending too much for things that have a short life. Fashion comes and goes quickly and what is hot today, tomorrow is obsolete.

Though, smart trendy women have a secret of being always in trends without having to pay an arm and a leg.

Among their tidbits, that's one thing I learned from my grandma: Accessories make the outfit.

With a simple black dress and different effective accessories we can wear every time a new and eye-catching outfit!

The secret is to purchase quality classic wear and accessorize our outfit with hot trendy elements.

Among them the bag and the shoes are probably the most important.

We definitely have to make an investments in one or two high quality long lasting evergreen purses. But we also need to add to our handbags' collection some affordable fashionable purses that will enhance our outfit and make us look gorgeous. Those type people will compliment us and ask about.

Being in trends within a reasonable budget while wisely investing in some basic 'evergreen' pieces is the best way to go.

To be always in trends you should:

1. Watch the fashion news to see what's going to be hot in the next coming season

2. Spot a few accessories styles which fit you and you'd like to wear

3. Do a research and chase best deals to buy accessories similar to whta's hot.