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super chic, cheap bags!

by Joyce Amerson

Don't think you have to bend your budget to flaunt your style. Chic, cheap bags abound, and we're here to tell you where they are! Everyone knows about Luis Vuitton, Coach, Dooney & Burke'etc, etc. But, if you're looking for quality and style, cheap bags can be even more fun (and get more compliments) than a run-of-the-mill, overdone, designer bag. Here are some of the most unique, chic, and best buys we've found in cheap bags!

If you're looking to make a statement in a socially conscious way, you absolutely must check out MYO Accessories' Woven Foil Wrapper Clutch. This may be an inexpensive purchase, but this fair trade purse is certainly a winner in the cheap bags category! At just $44.95, you can purchase a handmade clutch designed from Mexican candy wrappers. MYO Accessories gives craftspeople in Mexico a professional opportunity in which they are compensated appropriately, and provided regular employment through the making of bags just like this. This sassy, rectangular, colorful clutch has so much to say. Its bright and unique woven design is sure to spark conversation, and perhaps spread the news about this wonderful organization. Complete with zip closure, your belongings will be fashionably safe. Eco-friendly and socially responsible, MYO's Foil Wrapper Clutch is a win-win in the cheap bags category.

Another super trendy 'cheap bags' take on a great clutch is Monaco's Large Baggallini! While available at just $54.95, this fabulous day-to-evening clutch certainly does not look cheap! Featuring a classic twelve by six-inch, rectangular silhouette and bold, circular silver hardware, this cheap bag is a real winner. Although touted as a clutch, this purse can also act as an over-the-shoulder bag'talk about a two-in-one! Available in red, black, grey, olive, and taupe, Monaco has certainly outdone themselves with this inexpensive, versatile, classy purse! Continuing on its fashionably utilitarian flair, the main compartment contains a compartment for credit cards, a lipstick holder, and an extra zipper pocket! PS: there's even a hidden zipper pocket on the inside flap. So, if you're looking for to maximize your dollar, Monaco's Bagallini is certainly the king of the cheap bags!

We've moved from clutch to clutch/over-the-shoulder convertible, and now we're in for the best of the cheap bag totes! NY&Co has an absolutely fabulous (expensive looking) City Style Colorblock Satchel for just $34.95. Three large bands of color wrap around this ultra roomy satchel handbag. Complete with double handles, top zip closure, and small front hardware tag, this cheap bag offers style, room, and class for a fabulous price! At fourteen by eleven-and-a-half-inches, complete with inside zip pocket and cellphone/ipod compartments, this bag has it all! Available in a black, poppy, or taupe-color theme you'll easily be able to choose the hue for you. NY&Co definitely takes the cheap bags prize in the larger sized class. Flaunt your stuff with room to spare in this truly chic cheap bag!

Moral of the story: you certainly don't need to spend an arm and a leg to get a fabulous purse. In fact, some of the most unique and inspiring options come from the cheap bags category!

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