Handbag prices range from the sublime to the ridiculous and in between. We know from experience that there isn’t anything better than the feel of a buttery soft leather bag draped lovingly over your shoulder (I still have dreams about the turquoise/python Be&D Crawford Bag from the Spring of 04) but not every one of us gals has $1000 to plunk down for a bag either.

Luckily there are lots of stylish alternatives to the big name bags and we’re going to give you a sampling of each. We’ll show you high end luxe-designer bags and some lovely designer inspired bags. We’ll also show you how you take advantage of a whole new way to carry the latest designer bags, by renting them.

When you’re buying a high end handbag such as a Louis Vuitton or Fendi you want to make sure that you’re purchasing from a reputable dealer. We don’t think that there’s anything wrong with buying “designer inspired bags” but only if you know that’s what you’re buying. A lot of online auctions are full of counterfeit bags and it’s hard to know what’s authentic. Only buy a purse from someone who offers you 100% refund of your money if you’re not happy. We also suggest if you get your bag, and you’re still not sure, take it to one of the big department stores that sell them. Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Barney’s and Bloomingdales sell high-end designer bags and most salesgirls will be gracious enough to help you authenticate a bag, even if you don’t buy it from their store. The bottom line is, when you must spend your hard earned dollars do so wisely.

So what’s a girl to do when she doesn’t have the money to buy a Prada, or Fendi or Vuitton handbag?

A girl can always shop for what are called designer inspired handbags. Borrowing from the best of the designer handbags carried by celebrities these handbags are extremely popular with women who would never carry a blatant fake designer handbag. These designer inspired handbags are not only beautiful but are quality made.

Guaranteed Authentic Designer Bags from Gucci, Fendi, Prada & More

One of our favorite places to find designer bags is eDesignerShop. eDesignerShop stands behind their products and guarantees 100% authenticity. When you make a handbag purchase from eDesignerShop you’re guaranteed your purchase is inspected before it is sent out. All handbags purchased come with authenticity paperwork, labels or cards, dust bag and/or box. Best of all they have a no questions asked return policy. Just try to buy an authentic designer bag off of ebay with a no questions asked return policy, we wish you luck.

You’ll find the latest handbags, wallets, and backpacks from designers like Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Tod’s and Balenciaga at discount prices when you visit eDesignerShop.

Fashionable and Affordable Handbags Without Sacrificing Style

One bag that we’ve all agreed upon here at FashionBlast is the Anuschka bag. These Anuschka bags are so colorful they’re like carrying works of art, and they are literally wearable art. These handbags are crafted of the finest superior quality leather. These are colorful bags full of the beautiful things found in nature, butterflies and flowers and the colors of sunset.

Rent the Designer Handbag of Your Dreams

The hottest trend in designer handbags may not be the bags themselves at all. It may be the trend started by Bag Borrow or Steal. How would you like to carry a Dooney & Bourke bag one month, then a Perlina bag the next month. Perhaps you’d like to carry a Gucci bag, or a Prada bag or a Salvatore Ferragamo bag or a Louis Vuitton bag. Don’t think you can afford to be that stylish? Think again.

Bag Borrow or Steal is a revolution in thinking. Bag Borrow or Steal actually has 4 designer collections of handbags ranging from BCBG Max Azria to Fendi and Chanel. As soon as you sign up to one of their four designer collection categories you can start carrying the bags of your dreams!

Oh, we don’t want to forget to mention that Bag Borrow or Steal also carries a wide array of fashion accessories from top designers Simon Alcantara, Vera Wang and Faraone Mennella.

Check out the used authentic designer handbags for sale at Bag, Borrow or Steal. They’re guaranteed to be in “like-new” condition. You can pick up an authentic designer handbag for a steal!