If you are going on a long vacation it is good to bring a handbag of every size because of the range of activities you may be engaged in. A suitcase can carry a tote, a satchel, a small shoulder bag and a clutch and all may be needed during the course of the vacation. The tote is great for a beach trip or carrying your snow boots to a ski mountain, the satchel is great for shopping, the small shoulder bag is great for going out to lunch and then the clutch can be carried at dinner.

Instead of a small handle messenger bags have a long shoulder strap that can be worn across the body. Some messenger bag shoulder straps are adjustable so that the length of the strap can be shortened or lengthened based on your personal preferences. For this reason messenger bags are easy to carry and many people who use their bicycles for transportation love to use messenger bags because they fit snugly across the body during a bicycling commute.

Messenger bags are a popular choice for students because the rectangular shape of the bag holds school folders and papers are they can be a chicer option to wearing a backpack. Messenger bags are also a good option for the organized person who also needs to transport papers and files but who does not work in a strict office where the dress code demands the carrying of a brief case.

Another great thing about Etienne Aigner is that they make a wide array of different types of handbags to suit different needs. The Etienne Aigner brand does not make just one type of handbag but makes hobos, satchels, totes, small zip top bags and bucket bags. The bags are reasonably priced so I can purchase several different styles. I love the variety of different styles and colors that the brand offers because I can mix and match them with different outfits.

The quality of Etienne Aigner leather is excellent so when I carry one my entire look looks polished and clean. There are handbags out there that are made of cheaper materials but cost just as much as an Etienne Aigner bag because they are part of a seasonal trend. The reality is that a seasonal trend will come and go but the classic design of an Etienne Aigner bag will look appropriate every year. I feel pulled together and confident when I am carrying a bag made by Etienne Aigner because they last for years and do not wear down with time.

Satchel bags have structured sides and usually have some structured inner compartments that make it easier to keep the contents of your purse organized. These bags are great for working women or mothers who have limited time in their schedules. Satchels are great for running errands because the organized bag makes running errands a smoother process.

Because hobo bags do not have as much structure as satchel bags they are a good option for the person who has a less structured life and therefore needs less organization in their handbag. Hobo bags are also great option if you will be leisurely shopping or lounging around with friends because there is less of a need to be carrying an organized bag.

Clutches look chic because they are small and structured. If you are going out on a date and have a special dress picked out for the occasion a coordinating clutch can usually be found to match the outfit. Because clutches are so small it does not look overpowering when they are embellished with sequins or made of a structured metallic material.

Another type of bag that is similar to the clutch is a wristlet. The wristlet is great to carry when you are running errands and do not need to take your entire purse along with you. A wristlet can usually hold a few credit cards, some cash and a lipstick. The wristlet is easy to hold onto because it has a wrist strap that fits around the wrist like a bracelet and it is small enough that it can also fit in a jacket or jeans pocket.

I like the aesthetic of Etienne Aigner handbags because unlike some other designer brands every handbag is not printed with logos. The bags are made in a wide variety of different colored leathers ranging from black to sienna brown and honey colored leather. There are also bolder colored handbags like blues, reds and yellows but they are muted tones and not harsh on the eye. Some of the handbags are made of embossed leather to look like faux alligator and faux crocodile for some interesting texture.

These bags are great for keeping all of your purse contents organized. Some of the bags have zippers on the outside and some have zippered compartments on the inside. Some bags have a top zip and others are secured with a flap closure. Because the bags are sturdy and made with quality materials the zippers and clasps stay shut and that ensures that the items in the purse will not be falling out due to loose zippers.

Totes come in all kinds of materials, patterns and colors. I have seen green alligator tote bags and more traditional looking camel colored leather tote bags. The style and pattern of the tote bag you carry is entirely up to you. For someone who does not like to use animal materials there are also canvas tote bags that work just as well as leather totes. Good quality canvas tote bags really do last for years and can also be personalized with your initials to ensure that it remains in your possession.

I have found that the best type of tote bags are the totes with a zip top. Tote bags that do not have zippers on the top can sometimes be an annoyance because the contents of the bag are not secured within. It is risky to carry a lot of personal belongings when they are not secured because they can easily fall out. Top zip totes keep everything safe and secure inside the bag.

If you are just beginning to build your handbag collection it is important to start off with a basic black handbag. A handbag in basic black is a good thing to have because black matches with almost anything. If you own any black clothing at all the look can be pulled together by carrying a black handbag. Deep brown leather handbags and light brown leather handbags are also classic colors that are good to have because they can be paired with a pair of brown boots or a jacket of a similar color. Even a dark brown jacket paired with a light brown leather bag looks tonally pretty.

If you already have the basic black and brown colored handbags it is fine to play around with color, texture and hardware. Light grey suede bags with fringe can look great with a bohemian look and a bright yellow leather hobo with hardware and studs can look edgy and bright at the same time. The fun and different handbags are great to play around with but it is essential to start with the basics so that you are not caught going out to lunch in a taupe outfit with a bright yellow studded bag.