It’s all down to whose tastes you trust. If everyone knows about your handbag addiction you could end up with anything, so make sure you only share your love of handbags with those you can trust with your sense of style. It’s one thing having to wear an embarrassing jumper on Boxing Day, but having to turn up with a hideous handbag every time you see the well meaning soul who bought it for you is another thing entirely.

If you’re looking to add another stylish handbag to your growing collection, point your friends and family in the direction of I Want That Handbag, where you can rely on seeing a stylish handbag when you rip away the gift wrap this Christmas.

There’s always something in the wardrobe for different seasons but leather handbags can be slightly different. Often the same everyday handbag can be used all year round as these tend to be more practical than stylish (although that doesn’t always have to be the case, as you’ll see here).

Obviously there are exceptions such as bright flowery handbags that you use for the beach or for your holiday, and obviously you would stand out a mile carrying one of those around in the middle of winter. But do seasons matter with every day leather handbags? Is it important to have a few different handbags in the wardrobe to suit different seasons?

The trouble with leather handbags is that they can get ruined in the rain but because of their timeless style they never look out of place no matter what season we’re in. And as this is Britain you will get rain throughout the year, so unless you trade in your favourite handbag for one made entirely of plastic it is a fact of life that we will have to get used to.

So now the Autumn is here, will you be reaching for a different handbag?

Keep It Away From Water

Anyone who has stepped in a puddle in their best pair of leather shoes will already know that leather and water don’t mix. If you look out of the window and it’s throwing it down with rain it might be a good idea to reconsider which bag you take out.

Mind Your Makeup

Dirty hands can do as much damage as anything else, so always be careful just after applying all your lotions and potions. Once a leather handbag is dirty it can be very difficult to get clean, so try and avoid doing the damage in the first place.

Beware The Supermarket

Supermarkets can be a graveyard for leather handbags. With varying temperatures, splash risks and sharp edges on trolleys, you might just be better off taking a less special handbag around the aisles with you.

Safety First

A lot of the time, leather handbags don’t come cheap. Always make sure any zips are fastened and that you keep your bag close by. If you use public transport, get into the habit of checking your seat before you depart and avoid that horrible sinking feeling as your leather handbag drives off down the road.

Clean Your Handbag Regularly

There are many products on the market that will help keep your bag looking fabulous. Bags can be pre-treated with anti stain and waterproof sprays, and polishes and conditioners are available that can restore your leather handbag to its former glory.

Follow these tips and your leather handbag will stay looking new. If you feel like adding to your handbag collection, visit I Want That Handbag and browse our fabulous selection.

Well we think so! With the holidays nearly up it’ll soon be time for university and college students to return to their studies and for people to slowly drift back to work after their summer break. It can take a quite a while to gear yourself up for the return to work, and students can’t appreciate the “back to school” adverts that seem to be on from the day you break up.

So to get you back in the mood, why not treat yourself to a stylish new handbag to pick your spirits up? There’s nothing that will cheer you up more on the trek to work that a stunning new handbag, and all your colleagues and friends noticing will just be a bonus!

Check out our range of Tote Bags and Shoulder Bags and find something that’ll make it worth going back after the summer.

Whichever way it goes, something you are guaranteed to need is handbags. For nights out or to carry your books, every student needs a gorgeous selection of handbags to fall back on at uni.

Obviously the your handbags will have to fulfil totally different needs, so I Want That Handbag have a wide selection of bags that will meet every criteria.

For lectures and seminars where you’ll need books and notepads, these handbags have the perfect mix of size and style. Their practical design means they’ll hold everything you’ll need to take to class, plus they have the gorgeous look you’ll need to make a great impression.

For a night out, practicality goes out of the window, and it’s all about style! These great looking bags are designed to make you look great, and are perfect for a big night out.

Treat yourself to a gorgeous handbag and reward yourself for all your hard work. Browse our product range and find the perfect handbag for you.

Whether you’ll be strutting the streets of New York or tripping over the paving of Stratford-upon-Avon, it always feels good to parade your latest purchase.

As with most things however, there are always people out there who would like to spoil this experience for their own gain.

So what can you do to keep you and your handbag safe? We have compiled a list of 5 easy guidelines to make sure your handbag stays out of the hands of thieves.

1. Always hide your bag when in the car.

It sounds surprising, but according to national crime statistics handbag theft from cars outstripped street “snatch” crimes by 5:1 in 2007, which goes to show what an easy target an unattended bag can be.

Whenever you are in the car, always put your handbag well out of site. Even if you are still in the car or driving, keep your handbag hidden to avoid it becoming an easy target for the opportunist thief.

It almost goes without saying but it happens time and time again, never leave your handbag on display when you have left your car. Even a fancy locking system and loud car alarm won’t stop a thief from snatching your bag, so always keep your handbag out of sight.

2. Hold your handbag away from the traffic

Wherever possible always make it hard for the opportunist thief. Many handbag thefts occur when passing motorists snatch them from the arms of pedestrians, so eliminate this prospect altogether by simply wearing your handbag on the other shoulder, a simple yet effective safety tip!

3. Be watchful in bars, clubs and restaurants.

Whatever happened to the sight of women dancing around their handbags?! Maybe someone noticed how easy it was to steal the handbag in question, or maybe someone else noticed how stupid it looked. Either way, from a safety point of view it’s probably for the best.

Once again this tip comes straight from the school of common sense safety, but whenever you’re out on the town always keep your handbag in sight. The combination of booze and an unattended handbag may prove too much for even the most part time of thieves, so don’t give them the chance and keep hold of your bag.

Also be wary of anyone who offers to check your handbag or belongings into a cloakroom as this is an all too easy scam to fall for. If you want your belongings checked in, check them into a secure area yourself..

4. Be careful with across body bags.

They may seem like the perfect solution, but bags with straps over the body could cause you more harm than good. The eagle eyed thief is more likely to have noticed the bag rather than the strap, meaning that it doesn’t provide the preventative you would hope. It also means that should anyone attempt to steal it they’ll get more than they bargained for when you’re dragged along with it, which could lead to you being injured.

We’re obviously not saying don’t wear handbags across the body, but do be aware that they don’t provide the immunity from being snatched that you would hope.

5. If in doubt, just let it go.

As hard as it is to accept, if you are going to be in any danger when it comes to keeping hold of your bag, just let it go. Despite a new handbag being something you fall in love with, it’s not worth risking your safety to keep it.

With the high price of a quality handbag coupled with the value of items that are now kept in handbags (phones, purses, credit cards etc) it is likely that whoever is going to make off with your handbag is probably more desperate to take it than you are to keep it.

If you are worried about items in your handbag being taken, just don’t take them out with you. If you are just popping to the shops you probably don’t need half the contents of your handbag, and you probably don’t need to take your most expensive bag either. And if you are worried that your handbag and valuables are worth quite a lot of money and want some reassurance, there are always insurance policies you can look at.

Most importantly, if you could come to harm sticking up for your handbag, just let it go. There’ll be other bags.

It is big business, and the right star attaching their brand to a product can be the difference between instant success and relative failure. But what about the people who buy the products? Does a handbag with Victoria Beckham’s name on it make it better than one without? Would someone who bought a Victoria Beckham handbag buy one from the same designer but without the name?

Even if you aren’t a fan of Mrs Beckham, there will surely be a handbag with a relevant star name suitable for everyone before long, but are you a fan of the celebrity endorsement or are you proud of your own style?

Let us know what you think by leaving a comment, or visiting us on our Twitter Page or on Facebook.

According to this article in The Daily Mail, handbags are next in line for the hungry insurance sales person eager to make a sale.

According to the article, more than one in ten women have spent over £500 on a handbag, meaning that if it gets stolen or goes missing you are looking at an expensive loss. So if you fancy following in Carrie Bradshaw’s shoes (no pun intended) and splashing out on a fabulously expensive handbag, should you look at getting insurance cover for it? After all, if you’re spending a small fortune on a handbag, in all likelihood the contents will be worth a fair bit too.

So should you splash the cash on extra insurance? In all honesty, probably not. Most home contents policies will have the option of insuring possessions outside of the home, so this way your handbag will be insured as well as the other valuable items that travel with you. Car insurers also offer deals that will cover your handbag in the event of theft, meaning that any extra handbag policy you take out might well be unnecessary.

It’s worth checking the small print on any other policies you might have as chances are, you can probably cover your handbag for much cheaper by including it in an existing policy. If you are considering getting insurance cover for your handbag there are plenty of companies who will happily take your money, but maybe it’s worth saving your cash for your next big shopping trip instead.

On the whole if you stay safe and don’t leave your bag unattended it is unlikely to come to any harm, so think carefully before making what could be an expensive decision.

And now I Want That Handbag are in more places than ever before. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter, keeping up to date with all the latest news and gossip. You can also see a selection of our bags on Facebook, with customer comments that might just help you to decide on your perfect handbag.

We also want it to be as interactive as possible. If you want to leave us your comments or send us your feedback then there are endless ways of doing so. You can chat to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on our blog page or even send us photos of you and your new bag in action!

Join our Facebook community by visiting our page, and follow the conversation on our Twitter page.

So while you’re finding the ideal outfit for those long summer days, don’t forget to match it with a stylish leather handbag. On holiday you need something a little bit different to your normal everyday handbag. It needs to be quite large to carry everything you need for a day out (camera, sunscreen, money, sunglasses) but it still needs to look great to go with the rest of your outfit.

I Want That Handbag has a wide selection of stylish but practical holiday handbags that are perfect for any trip. Whether you’re staying in the UK or jetting off to more exotic climes, our leather handbags will hold everything you need for an exciting day out whilst still looking fabulous.

As well as leather holiday handbags, we also have a travel range which carries everything you’ll need for your holiday. From leather holdalls to passport wallets, our glamorous collection will help you to reach your destination in style.

Click Here to see our travel range, or Click Here to browse our stunning collection of leather handbags.