HOT TREND IN HANDBAGS – HOBO PURSES

By: Tatyana Turner

THE HOBOS FROM TANO, MELIE BIANCO, MURVAL, MICHAEL KORS, PRADA, FURLA AND MANY MORE - EFASHIONHOUSE

Isn’t it great, when what is currently in fashion is also comfortable and practical? Totes and hobo purses are this year’s favorites. Find out how to select the best one for you.

A tote is an open-top bag that has straps or handles; you can wear it over your shoulder or carry in your hand. A hobo bag is a crescent-shaped bag that hangs from your shoulder. Both are large, so you can fit a lot of stuff in them.

You can get totes and hobo bags in just about any color. Bright-colored handbags are hot this year, but bear in mind that, if you have a large, brightly colored bag, it will attract attention. What I mean is that you don’t want your bag to overpower your outfit or face. However, if you wear a plain outfit in a classic color, like black, grey or white, you can brighten it up with a green or orange purse.

The most popular materials are luxurious leather, leatherette, canvas, linen, tapestry and straw. Combinations of leather and fabric also look very stylish, but are more affordable than leather.

Hobo bags and totes also come with beautiful prints on them; totes that feature celebrities are particularly popular, just now. Animal lovers can get totes that have adorable pictures of pups or kittens on them. You can even order a custom made tote with a photo of your own pet - all you need is to provide a photo of reasonable quality.

Most of us think of a tote as a casual bag for shopping, but you can also get elegant, stylish varieties. If it is leather, suede, or a leather-fabric combination, a tote can be a good companion for a work outfit.

Most hobo bags are not expensive. If you do a little bit of comparison shopping online, you will find fabric and leather-like bags for under 50 dollars, and quality leather for under a hundred. That is, of course, for non-designer bags - but they are of good quality, all the same. If you are after Gucci, Fendi or Prada totes and hobo purses, though, expect to pay a few hundred dollars.

Must Have For Summer - Ralph Lauren Large Tote

We can hardly believe that summer if finally here and we can't wait to finish our summer shopping. First thing is first, we have to get our favorite accessory out of the way (handbags of course) and we couldn't think of a better style to carry than a tote bag. What's so great about tote bags is that they are perfect for yearround but especially useful during hot summer months. You can trek them to the beach, to and from work, the gym and just about anywhere you need to go. Because we take our tote bag practically everywhere, we like to have a couple to choose from and the our first choice would be this RALPH LAUREN navy monogrammed large shopper. Featuring the classic all-American look Ralph Lauren is famous for, this bag is simple yet goes with a lot of our summer gear. We can hear the waves and smell the bbq just looking at this bag. Ralph Lauren tote bag measures approximately 20 W x 14 H with a 6.5 inch depth. The bag's handles measure about 21 inches long with an 8 inch drop. Shop for authentic Ralph Lauren handbags at up to 40% off now.

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