A guy once complained to me about how girls can never have enough handbags. He couldn_t understand why his girlfriend had to purchase a new handbag every so often when, in his words, the purpose of handbags is only to carry your stuff around. Of course I had to explain that girls just have to have options _ different handbags go with different purposes and different outfits and the list goes on. He just gave up and agreed to disagree. But if we were to be practical, I would be able to limit the four essential handbags to these top four handbags which I think every girl should have.

The first handbag that every girl should have is the satchel. This is not the most fashionable handbag but it is one of the most practical handbags as it is big enough to fit a laptop aside from the girl_s usual essentials like the mobile phone, wallet and make-up kit. Using a satchel is perfect if you like that preppy look as it looks very structured and academic. The Cambridge Satchel Company is one of the most well-known satchel makers in the world and lately they have been slowly creeping back into fashion with their updated satchels which are now available in bright colors like hot pink, neon green and bright red. An 11 inch satchel in a fluorescent color is sold for 98 pounds or approximately 160 US dollars on the website.

The second handbag that every girl should have is the clutch. Clutches are not usually used regularly so it_s best that you choose a clutch in a basic color so you can easily mix and match it. I brought an Aldo clutch in silver and I really do not regret it because I_ve been able to use it with almost every dress that I have. To maximize the use of your clutch, buy it in a color which will go with your wardrobe so you it will be easy to mix and match whenever the need arises.

The third handbag that every girl should have is the tote, which is a large and open handbag with a handle centered on top of the bag on each side each side.This handbag type may be the most popular and most well-used of all the handbags. This is otherwise known as the _everyday handbag_ because this is usually the handbag that every girl would use on a regular basis due to its versatility.

The fourth and the last handbag that every girl should have is the cross-body handbag. I usually use my cross body handbags whenever I travel, go to the market or attend a party. Cross-body handbags are convenient because they make your hands free to do whatever you want, but at the same time they fulfill the goal of handbags which is to carry your possessions. Whenever I feel lazy to carry big handbags, I always end up using my cross-body bags because they are so easy to use and I don_t feel restricted at all.