The Clutch Bags

Women who carry clutch bags are confident enough not to worry about carrying their whole life in their bag. These are ladies who can get through the day without their entire life being by their side. They are able to streamline, knowing exactly what they need out of life and are not afraid to let someone else carry their keys or whatever else won't fit in their bag.

The Designer Bags

Women who go gaga over designer bags usually love the good life. The want luxury, fashion, champagne, caviar etc. They live for labels. Sometimes they lack self confidence and that is why they use designer bags to do the talking for them. The designer bags show that you have money and don’t mind spending it! The woman who carried this bag can take on the persona of the designer, becoming a rock star or a fashion model!

The Tote Bags

Tote bags often represent women who are fun loving and practical. Pendersen says the wearer is youthful in outlook, with things to do and places to go. Tote carriers are often refined, lead busy lives, unobtrusive but definitely not passive.

The Shoulder Bags

Women who wear shoulder bags are practical but also want to look good. Wearers tend to be even-keeled decision makers. According to Stephanie Pendersen in her book Handbags - What Every Woman Should Know (David & Charles 2006), ""women who prefer shoulder bags refuse to be a fashion victim"".

The Duffle Bags

The duffle bag was originally a sports bag and could accommodate a change of clothes, balls, etc. the bag is for the woman that needs everything with her, but wants it to be secure. These women are caring and sensitive and carry a multitude of items which are useful to others. Medicines, band aids, mints, chewing gum, perfume, tissues, safety pins and other practical items.

Whoever said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend got it all wrong; ladies handbags are most definitely a girl’s best friend. They carry their world in them. Every girl or woman you will come across will always have some sort of bag with her, be it cloth bags, leather bags or downright dramatic bags.