Accessorise With Trendy Bags for Autumn 2010

Women’s handbags are some of the most essential accessories ever created. Most women don’t go anywhere without a bag in hand. Where else would we keep our make-up, our purse, our emergency hair restoral kit? But every woman also knows that a handbag is not just a practical purchase. A handbag, when well chosen, can be the perfect complement to a beautiful outfit and a statement of identity. Carrying a fashionable handbag tells the world that you are a confident woman who knows how to look good.

Clutch bags never go out of style. Every season, without fail, sees at least one clutch bag be presented in a designer collection on the runway. Clutches are small enough to carry around easily and designers make the most of this little accessory by presenting us with some beautiful variations to choose from!
Some clutches are very simple, but for a more glamorous look you may wish to invest in a clutch bag encrusted with gemstones and sequins, or made of a luxurious material with a deluxe sheen. Clutch bags in replica reptile leather are popular this year, as they look expensive and are extremely durable so will last a decent amount of time. If you are a little worried about keeping hold of your clutch, some variations come with small chain handles. These can be wrapped around your wrist for security, or if the chain is long enough you can keep them safe over your shoulder.
Clutch bags, however, don’t really carry a lot in them! Clutch bags typically just have the one compartment, usually held shut by a popper or clasp. If you’re looking for something able to carry a few more of your bits and pieces, handbags from Very.co.uk, with multiple pockets are looking to be very popular this autumn. In autumn we’re more likely to be carrying round an umbrella and maybe some pocket tissues to deal with cold weather sniffles, so a bag with a good amount of storage space could come in handy. You can find lots of handbags with one main compartment and several additional pockets, either interior pockets within the bag or exterior pockets. It is a good idea to make sure if your bag has exterior pockets that they are sealable with a zip or popper because otherwise you risk losing anything you stow away in them.

No matter what style and size of bag you choose, a popular additional element looking to be hot this season is the inclusion of soft embellishments. Embellishments on handbags have always been popular, for example the addition of decorative chains or hoops. This season’s embellishments are more subtle and discrete, with details like rouching, pleats and weaving and fringing appearing on the runway. These sorts of embellishments are based around the fabric of the bag and can add a little bit of extra interest without going too over the top.

There are plenty of bag trends to choose from this autumn, from small bags to large, metallic sheen to reptile print. Animal print bags are still very much in fashion, and oversize bags, especially rectangular shapes, have been consistently popular throughout the year and seem likely to continue their run into the autumn.