Designer Purses - A Hot Style for Today's Young Women

One of the things I remember from my younger days is when the big thing in my school was denim purses. It seemed that every fashion-conscious girl in my high school carried a denim purse, and so did I! Luckily for our parents and limited teen budgets, denim purses were readily affordable and available. Designer purses were virtually unheard of to us.

But it's very different for today's teen girls. Brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Prada are all the rage these days. In the more affluent neighborhoods, it's not uncommon for a sixteen year old girl to carry a $1000 purse to school. I don't know about you, but there's no way I'm buying my daughter a $1000 purse. Even if I wanted to, my budget won't permit!

What then can a parent do when their teenage daughter practically begs for a designer purse? Most parents just can't afford that kind of price. Plus, do you really want to risk sending your child out with that much money slung over their shoulder? Talk about a target for theives! So, why not try a replica? Your daughter may be appeased with a bag that looks and feels like the real thing, but costs a lot less.

My teen sister absolutely adores designer purses... however, the ones she owns are actually replicas. My favorite one in her collection is her Louis Vuitton replica. It's barrel-shaped, in black leather with the Louis Vuitton logo all over the bag in bright, eye-catching colors. She carries it proudly everywhere she goes, and when someone asks her if it's the real thing, she only smiles and says, “of course!”. She is saving for a designer purse though!

My own preference in designer purses is a bit more conservative though. I have an affordable Etienne Aigner in supple burgundy leather that I carry each and every day. I also have a gorgeous Gucci replica in my closet that I bring out when I want to solicit envious stares when I go out! Only I know that the bag isn't a real Gucci. Well, me...and my husband. I can imagine the look on his face if I ever spent thousands of dollars on a purse! I love designer purses as much as the next girl, but even I have my limits!

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