Marina | January 29, 2014 | Fashion |

Aside from shoes, another guilty pleasure for a lot of women are handbags, especially the ones from famous designers. Designer handbags always make their way into most women’s wish list. What’s so great about designer handbags, anyway, you ask? Well, aside from the fact that most of them are crafted with such high quality enough for them to last you a very long time and be considered investments, they’re also very chic and they just add that ‘wow’ factor to any outfit that will surely make all the other girls jealous. If you’re thinking on saving up and investing on a designer handbag, check out these totes that are totally worth the splurge:

• Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram bag – if you’re looking for a real classic designer handbag piece, your best bet would be a Louis Vuitton Speedy monogram bag. This designer handbag is one of the most iconic ones that, at some point or another, every woman lusted after. The LV Speedy monogram handbags come in different sizes so you can choose one that’s right for you.

• Louis Vuitton Neverfull Monogram – on days when you need a designer handbag that’s spacious enough to accommodate all your stuff, a Louis Vuitton Neverfull monogram bag will sure come in handy. Just like the speedy, this model comes in various sizes as well. True to its name, this designer piece makes a great travel companion.

• Alexander McQueen Heroine open tote – the Alexander McQueen Heroine handbag is the designer handbag that’s perfect for women who are looking for a simple and classy-looking purse. This piece features gold hardware which gives it a very elegant look.

• Balenciaga Classic City bag – the Balenciaga Classic City top handle bag comes in 10 different colors – quite a lot compared to other styles. It features aged brass hardware and removable shoulder straps making it very classic and versatile.

• Celine Leather Luggage shopper – from Celine’s recent Fall 2013 collection comes this gorgeous handbag: the Celine Leather Luggage tote. A lot of stars have been spotted carrying this designer beauty. It also comes in different sizes including a micro one that you can carry around for a quick date or for a night out with your girls.

• Chanel Classic Flap purse – yet another iconic designer purse to die for, the Chanel Classic Flap purse is the ultimate purse to save up for if you’re someone who wants to invest in a designer handbag that you can carry around for formal events.

• Dior Lady Dior purse – another designer handbag to save up for is the Dior Lady Dior purse. Just like the Chanel Classic Flap Purse, this isn’t a very roomy purse so you can’t really take it with you and use it on a day to day basis. it’s great, though, for dressy and formal occasions.

• Hermes Birkin bag – this is a popular designer handbag that even the classiest lady would drool for. The Hermes Birkin bag is the perfect designer handbag to save up for if you want to reward yourself with something sophisticated, stylish and iconic.

• Prada Madras tote – I have yet to meet a woman who does not dream of owning a Prada piece. If you’re aiming for a handbag from this prominent designer label, why not save up for a Prada Madras tote? It’s quite a roomy bag that you can use on a daily basis or anytime you need a showstopper to add to a rather simple outfit.

• Michael Kors Miranda tote – now, here’s a designer tote you can definitely carry everyday to show off. The Michael Kors Miranda tote is a very casual but fancy looking tote that’s spacious enough to hold your everyday essentials.