teen handbags

It isn’t uncommon for teenage girls to want a designer purse – after all, name brands are everywhere: teen magazines such as Teen Vogue feature high-end designer clothes and accessories, and teen-friendly shows like Gossip Girl have their characters dressed to the nines.

But “expensive” has taken on a new meaning when it comes to purses. Many of these totes, handbags and satchels are out of reach for even an adult’s budget, let alone a teenager’s.

But there’s a plus: the May issue of Vogue featured an article stating that It Bags, coveted during the past few years, are on their way Out. Classics are In; and that means investing in one great bag instead of buying new bags every season.

So if a teenager is serious about wanting a designer bag – and won’t get bored of it after a month – here are a few ways to find one without breaking the bank.
Search the Internet

Websites such as Bluefly.com have hundreds of genuine designer handbags for marked down prices. It’s like stumbling on a sale any day of the week. Some of the top designers may still be out of reach – a black woven leather Bottega Veneta tote was still $2,224 (from $2,780) but there are deals to be found. Smaller Prada and Fendi bags can be found in the $300 to $400 range, and a white denim Yves Saint Laurent messenger bag was $456 (the only problem? Try to keep it clean.) They don’t have too much under $200, mainly Prada zip pouches.