When we think of high-end designer handbags we immediately think of Coach, Chanel, Prada, & Gucci. There are millions of these handbags being used by women all over the world and they are unmistakable icons of designer fashion. We don’t think that there’s a fashion icon that is more recognizable than the double “C” of Coach. We actually own 5 of these designer handbags between us here at Fashion Blast. You know us, we may be simple girls but we still lust. And, when we lust, we lust after the best.

We don’t think there’s a name more synonymous with designer handbags than Coach. They’ been around for 65 years creating outstanding quality bags. We love this shearling Coach tote and this Coach Holiday Patchwork Pouch. There can’t be any mistaking the third bag as from the Coach Resort 2007 collection. With rope handles, signature denim fabric and satin scarfs this Coach Resort Signature Denim Weekend tote will get you to your destination in style.

Fabulous Designer Inspired Handbags:

How about this beauty from the Chanel Luxury Handbag Collection? To us it looks so soft as to die for. The Chanel 2007 Spring handbag collection includes this cute black clutch called the Charm 2.55 handbag. Check where we shop to find the best buys on designer handbags.

We’re really taken with the Prada Resort 2007 handbag collection. We love these luscious colors and the matching ballet flats are too cute. These accessories are not for the faint of heart. The totes in this collection will run you $900 and the matching ballet flats will set you back $280.

We think that we may have saved the best for last. We are absolutely in love with this gold Bouvier hobo from Gucci. We love everything about it, especially the lovely cognac, saffron and cognac signature web and the gold leather trim. We think that this Pelham shoulder bag would be perfect all year round. It’s classic Gucci in white leather and gold hardware. Then there’s the Gucci Cruise 2007 handbag collection. This large hobo bag in blue flora canvas is just one in this collection. It’s called the Wave.

FashionBlast Tip:

So what’s a girl to dowhen she doesn’t have the money to buy a Prada, or Fendi or Vuitton handbag? Well, she has two options. She can check out the fabulous sales from Net-A-Porter on designer handbags, with some up to 50% off, OR, she can take a look at fabulous fake designer handbags or

She can rent a designer handbag.

One thing we want to remind you gals is that if you can’t afford these bags (and not many of us can unless we want to totally max out the credit card) you may want to consider checking out the deal at Bag, Borrow Or Steal. Bag Borrow Or Steal is a subscription-based program that allows members to pay just $9.95 a month to borrow bags from a virtual closet filled with thousands of selections from over 100 top-name designers. Each member simply finds her dream bag, borrows it, and returns it for another whenever she’s ready for something new.