This seems astounding but many women can’t live without buying shoulder hand bags! Shoulder handbags palyed an importnat role in women’s fashion as early as the 1980s when shoulder pads and big hair styles courtesy of soap operas where fashionable then. Remember the quilted Chanel shoulder handbags with a golden chain that sold millions worldwide? Everybody just wanted to acquire a piece of that accessory during that decade as other fashion houses made their own designs of shoulder handbags. Presently, there are hundreds of designs to choose from as different styles emerged. Several colors, styles, shapes and materials were used to create stylish shoulder handbags that proliferated discount stores, online shops as well as boutique shops.

In the past, the shoulder handbags contained items such as filofax , pens, calculators and toiletries as women of the 80s found these items indispensable for their work. Nowadays, shoulder handbags have cosmetic kits, Ipod players, mobile phones, and mini pill cases reflecting the changing lifestyle of women.

Shoulder handbags are can be very affordable with prices starting from as low as $50 while top range are priced at $300.Designer brands such as Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nine West, Coach and other known designer brands have higher price range. However, several online stores often sell at discounted prices on these great bags so one can save some extra cash by buying when it’s sale time. Normally, shoulder handbags have medium to long shoulder straps which that are conveniently adjustable. There are women who find long straps inconvenient so most straps of shoulder handbags nowadays have medium length. Some designs feature removable shoulder straps which is more flexible.

Shoulder handbags can be made from various materials such as faux leather, premium leather, patent leather, fake animal skin or embossed with unique prints. Also, these type of bags can have different enclosures depending upon the design. Some enclosures are made up of metallic locks, zippers, drawstring, and flaps. They bags have different colors ranging from black, brown, white to bright hues such as red, yellow, green and even orange. Sizes can be from medium sized to large ones depending on the buyer’s preference. However, the important feature is that the bag is worn over the shoulder and has a firm structure. Shoulder handbags also differ when it comes to the number of pockets found inside the bag that’s good for organizing. Shoulder handbags are not only practical to use but very fashionable too so women need to have at least one of these bags.