Top 5 Tips to Find Unique Handbags and Purses

One of many women all around the world guilty pleasure is for sure buying different looking fashion purses. Even if you don’t go too often to special events of themed parties where you can transform your trendy purses into the starts of the show, you still need to own one or two, just in case.

Ok, but where can you find cheap handbags which have that unique touch we all crave about? Because rumour has it, 99% of the times they are available in designer purse collections. Myth busted! Do you want to know how to find unique handbags and purses at very affordable prices? Then keep on reading.

1.    If you can’t find it, craft it!

We all have some unique hidden talents, and if we don’t, other people do. Online you can find a lot of blog posts or videos which teach you how to be creative and change the appearance of personal items. From shoes, clothing to bags and accessories, the sky is the limit. So, if you have an old bag which doesn’t appeal to you anymore but it is still in good shape, you can start with it. Add accessories, change its colour, etc.

2.    Thrift stores

Thrift stores are any woman’s best friend when it comes to good deals on practically anything. If you haven’t visited one before, search for one in your town and dig in. It is impossible not to find at least one designer purse in a unique shape of colour at a very low price. Tip: be patient when going to these stores, it’s pretty crowded.

3.    Recycled bags

Some designers create trendy purses out of recycled materials like car parts or candy wrappers. The result is a unique piece that any woman with a very sharp sense of style would love to own. The best part is that not all designers are crazy expensive. Look for young designers who have just started out. They will need the publicity while you get an excellent price for their unique pieces.

4.    Vintage store

What list of ideas on how to find unique handbags and purses would this one be without a reference to vintage stores? The items which you can find in these types of stores have that stylish, mysterious vibe as they all seem to have a story. And who doesn’t like a passionate story?

5.    Online stores

Some people have developed this idea that online stores are pretty dangerous places to shop from. If that store doesn’t carry the official label of some fancy designer, apparently, it’s a trap. Well, not really. Yes, some shops are strange and don’t inspire, but there are plenty of others who carry not only unique pieces but also are affordable. Don’t rush into things. Ask a friend or two for ideas and make a list.

One thing is for sure, sooner or later you will become an expert on how to find unique handbags and purses at excellent prices, and you will be giving others advice on how to start.

Happy ‘hunting’!