Authentic Designer Handbags and Purse Reviews

Handbag charms have become increasingly popular over the last decade. The charms are meant to add a touch of your personality and style to your bag and help distinguish your bag from those of others.

Handbag charms normally attach somewhere along the top or end of your purse, by chain or some sort of rope. Currently, different types of handbag charms are in fashion, so the best charm for you depends on your personal preference and bag type.

Fur Tail

Faux fur tail handbag charms have been in since Victoria Beckham sported one made by Luis Vuitton. These charms are longer and usually replicate an actual animal fur tail, such as one belonging to a fox or a raccoon.

Colors vary on faux fur handbag charms. Some copy the color and patterns of the animal the charm is modeled after, such as black stripes with a gray background for a raccoon. Other charms are more vibrant, featuring colors such as neon pink, purple and orange.

Tasseled Fobs

Tasseled handbag charm fobs feature a piece at the top, where the chain for the handbag connects, with tassel flowing out from underneath. Tassel and fringe detail is in at the moment, so a tassel handbag fob charm allows you to add the detail to your handbag while also getting a charm.

Fobs vary by designer. Some common fobs for tasseled handbag charms include flowers, skulls and hearts. If you decide on a tasseled fob, make sure you place it in a spot on your handbag where the tassels will not get caught in the handbag`s opening and closing mechanism.

Simple Attachments

Simple handbag charms are meant to accent your purse without sticking out. For example, if you have a pink leather purse, a black heart made of the same or similar leather would be a simple charm addition. Plain leather or leather with some embossed details is a popular theme among simple charms.

If you`re looking for a simple attachment, check with the designer that made your handbag first. Some designers release simple handbag charms that are meant to go with a specific style of purse.

Antique Metal

The retro look is in right now and this trend includes handbag charms. Antiqued silver or brass charms are easy to find, particularly those with beaded ornamentation. Retro handbag charms are usually metal with an aged appearance and may feature metal pieces among the beads, such as roses or other classic items.

Assorted Charms

Originality is a hot trend in handbag charms in general. You`ll see many different types that stand alone and don`t fit neatly into one of the more popular categories.

If you want something truly unique for your handbag, stick to the less common charm types, such as large keys, or make your own. Designing your own pieces has become popular in fashion in general, as it brings true creativity into the product. Jewelry piece suppliers, such as Cookson Gold, have the pieces and tools you need to make your own charm.

From the recent London Fashion Week as well as trends from last season, it is easy to see what will be in over the following year and what is out. Fur is a definite `in`. Last year saw lots of faux fur coats and gilets available and this popularity is continuing into the winter 2012 season. As well as fur, leather is making a comeback, with leather trousers and dungarees on the catwalks. Snakeskin and leopard print bags are also popular, especially in larger tote sizes that are great for everyday use.

Leggings are certainly here to stay for a while yet. Rather than staying with safe, plain colors go for bright colors or those with bold prints. Paired with heels and a plain colored top or dress, these leggings will certainly turn heads.

Paisley is still around, but it looks like this will be out soon. Checks are the latest style pattern, seen in a number of new collections. Prints are now big and bold in block colours. There are still plenty of styles available in the spring colours of lemon, pale blue, mint and damask rose and these colours are perfect to create a soft feminine look.

Floral prints are also in along with velvets, brocades, satins and frills. This means that the early twentieth century look, popular from TV and films, is here to stay for a while longer. With longer length skirts now on the catwalks, pairing a long length skirt with a delicate floral blouse will give a vintage look that will really turn heads.

The athletic look is coming in and style is now incorporating traditional sportswear features. Baseball jackets are also increasing in popularity and over the next year or so; these could become as popular as bomber jackets. There is no sign of military fashions disappearing yet. These have been around for the past few years and the emphasis is now on military olive green. Designers have also been concentrating on adding stylish, feminine touches to the conventional military styling.

The maxi dress and maxi skirt will certainly be around again and these are available in not just spring pastels but also bold reds, blacks and purples. It certainly looks as if purple is ready to make a comeback and will soon be just as popular as red has been over the last few seasons. For those who want to look stylish, then New Look has all of these trends and more. This guarantees that all of the followers of fashion out there will be able to keep up with the latest catwalk styles.

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