First off, let’s be real, the term “lady handbag” feels a little…dusty? Like something your grandma would say. But hey, it’s the prompt, so we’re rolling with it. What *is* a “lady handbag” anyway? Is it that pristine, structured thing you see advertised alongside designer labels? Think Chanel, Dior, the whole shebang. You know, the kind of bag that probably costs more than my rent? Those are gorgeous, don’t get me wrong. That image right there, the Chanel Handbag Lady Dior Christian Dior SE, shoulder bags, white, brown, leather png 600x660px… yeah, *that’s* a classic.
But then I think, nah. A lady handbag can be anything! It can be that beat-up tote you lug to the farmer’s market, overflowing with kale and questionable-looking zucchini. It can be that little crossbody you snagged at a thrift store for five bucks, the one with the slightly wonky stitching but somehow, fits *everything*. The beauty, I think, is that it is entirely based on your own style and lifestyle.
And speaking of fitting everything… that’s honestly half the battle, isn’t it? I’ve seen ladies’ handbags that look like they contain everything short of a portable espresso machine and a small dog. Lipstick? Check. Keys? Obviously. Emergency snacks? Duh. A random receipt from 2017? Probably. You know, just the essentials… *cough*. Seriously though, it’s kind of amazing what some women can cram in there. I swear some of them have a TARDIS bag.
Then you have the whole designer thing. I saw the excerpt about FARFETCH and those Saint Laurent totes and Hermès Birkin bags. I mean, who *doesn’t* dream of owning a Birkin? (Okay, maybe some people don’t, but *I* sure do!). They’re beautiful, status symbols, investments (allegedly!). But, and this is a BIG but, you don’t *need* a designer bag to be stylish. A great bag is all about personal expression. I’ve seen people rock a simple canvas tote with more flair than someone carrying a limited-edition, diamond-encrusted…whatever!
