Arizona Midday | Designer Handbag Looks for Less

Your handbag is the finishing touch on your outfit and makes a strong personal style statement. Of course, we’d all love to buy nothing but the latest designer bag, but our budget sometimes forces us to look for a more affordable piece because the mortgage isn’t going to pay itself. Good news! We found a number of designer bag look-a-likes or “inspired by” styles and some are pretty hard to tell apart from the expensive designer versions! Now, that said, when you are ready to buy an investment piece, a luxury handbag is where to put your dollars, since you will use a quality bag for years to come. Many designer bags, like Chanel for example, have excellent resale value.

Angela shows us how to get the latest trends in designer looks for less on NBC Channel 12’s Arizona Midday.

For details or questions regarding any of the items featured in the segment, please email angela@momstylelab.com or comment below. 

Trend | Saddle Bag 

Luxe: Chloé, $795 // Less: Vince Camuto, $158

Trend | Boho Fringe 

Luxe: Saint Laurent, $1,890 // Less: Milly, $435 (or this bag online for less)

Trend | Studded 

Luxe: Valentino, $2,445 // Less: Rebecca Minkoff, $325

Trend | Blush Satchel

Luxe: Alexander McQueen, $2,245 // Less: Kate Spade New York, $198

Trend | Floral 

Luxe: Proenza Schouler, $1,190 // Less: Ted Baker, $279 (other version available too online, $129)

Trend | Bucket Bag 

Luxe: Dolce & Gabbana, $1,895 // Less: Phase 3, $47

Details on Angela’s on-air look!