Michelle’s Cheap Purses and Handbags

If you are looking for something convenient and fashionable, a backpack purse may be the way to go. These are also sometimes referred to as sling purses and they are one of the hottest items going today in purse and handbag fashion.  These very functional purses are larger than most, but not quite as big as the specialized designer diaper bags that are also quite popular today.

These bags are not quite as large and bulky as the backpacks often seen being lugged around high school and college campuses. The often have a narrower top that can be drawn closed, but this can vary by designer and style. Most major designers have versions of the backpack purse so there is no lack of choice involved here. Because they are smaller than traditional backpacks, they are not really made for carrying enough school books to get you through the day.  This purse is trying to keep some of its style after all.  Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Vera Bradley, and Kate Spade are a few of the designer brands popular in the backpack purse market, but pretty much every major designer has something to offer.

Backpack purses are great for times when you want to have more than just the bare essentials with you. There is plenty of room on board this bag for your makeup, wallet, cell phone, brush, and even bulkier items like drink bottles. This is sort of like the "anti-clutch" purse. If you want to make sure you aren't leaving anything important behind, a backpack purse is the way to go.

These purses are made from pretty much any material you have ever seen used in purse construction. The different materials can add to the different looks. A canvas sling purse is lighter to carry, but you may prefer one made of leather for a slightly dressier look.

Most backpack purses are built to be fabulous AND functional. They should be made from durable material if you plan on putting them to serious use. Check out the straps and handles to make sure the bag will accommodate the way you like to carry your purse. There should also be plenty of storage compartments built in to the bag to help you keep things better organized.

Although these bags can be very nice looking, they don't quite fit in at more formal events. I wouldn't recommend carrying one of these large purses to a friend's wedding unless you are looking for a way to stand out from the crowd. If you are going out for a day with friends though, it should serve the purpose well.