YOUTH Magazine| Summer's Here: Time for a New Handbag!

 by: Wanda Perez

As my first year of college comes to a close I've realized one thing: shopping is not a thing anymore. Sure, you have to shop for groceries and laundry supplies, but there isn't enough left in your budget to get that lovely emerald green peplum top that you saw in the window of Express. 
No matter how much you pinched and saved you could never manage to have enough to update the clothes that you started first semester with, but now summer is here and a lot of us are starting our summer jobs! Regardless we all still have expenses that need to be covered so we can't spend all of our paychecks on luxuries, but your handbag is falling apart :( The inside is dirty because your favorite Bath and Body Works lotion spilled everywhere and the zipper constantly gets stuck at the worst possible moment.  Here are some affordable options that won't cause a serious bruise on your bank account. :

Lulu's:

I recently found out about Lulu's and it is actually a pretty affordable website. Personally I think that their handbags are more affordable than their clothes. The bag pictured above is their At Their Fingertips Black Tote priced at $38.00. The simplicity of the bag makes it suitable for any outfit. I love it! So much so that I actually think that it'll be the next handbag in my personal collection.

Aldo:

Aldo is my favorite place to buy handbags! Out of the bunch that I have I'll say about half of them are from Aldo. They have never disappointed me. Their bags are great quality and priced reasonably. Because I know that their bags are great quality I am more than willing to pay full price for any bag at Aldo, but I recommend checking out their sale/clearance sections on their website. The bag pictured above is their ELROFLET bag priced at $34.98 (normally $50.00).

Charming Charlie:

Charming Charlie has the cutest website! I definitely recommend this website if you're looking for a good deal- the items in their sale sections are very reasonably priced. What I like the most about Charming Charlie's handbags selection is that they have a lot of nice colored bags. A pop of color in your handbag collection is always a must! The handbag pictured above is their Station Dome Satchel priced at $39.00.