For the ladies: which handbags do your prefer?11 replies

Posted on 25 Mar 2009 at 1:50am

I want to surprise my girl with a handbag, but I’m a bit oblivious to what’s popular and fashionable (sa ang Pilipinas). I would like to know which styles (eg hobo, satchel) and brands you prefer. Money is also an issue so no suggestions for Louis Vuitton or Gucci, please.
OK, I’ll add another dimension to this. What colors? I’m thinking brown might go well with whatever she wears…

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  1. jennaveve23 said on March 25, 2009 at 8:57 am

    Hobo bags are great, especially for younger girls. A silver one would be fun.

  2. amine said on March 28, 2009 at 10:47 am

    i’ll go for satchel any brand is good.

    you can never go wrong with black…black goes with any color

  3. Lushbabe4ever said on March 31, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Both but I like Hobo bags more and any brand will do as long as the quality is good & it’s my fave color.. (–,)

    ADD:
    My fave one is a dark brown with designs so it’s not really that plain. I like it so much. In the Philippines my fave brands for bags are Celine, Guess & Nine West coz they are cool, comfy, good in quality & affordable (Of course, it also depends on one’s budget.) (–,)

  4. miisspelled said on April 3, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    I don’t like anything too bulky or baggy or big, but then something large enough to carry everything in. I’m not sure of any particular brandnames, but just make sure she likes the color and it is nothing too hideous. Also, one issue I have is with the clasps, velcro, or whatever it is holding the bag closed. Make sure she doesn’t have a pet peeve about a type of clasp.

  5. Dennis S said on April 6, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    w/e “miss asian cutie” would like

  6. Nena S said on April 7, 2009 at 9:26 am

    hobo bag in beige…you should have bought it during the weekend….lots of sale here in the states during the memorial day celebration….but palais royal is extending theirs till friday

    my personal fave: bayong* joke lng po

    *bayong – a handy bag made of native material used for shopping (food stuff) at market places; not for use anywhere else

  7. sheer_black said on April 10, 2009 at 5:19 am

    I think hobo bags are safe to give as a gift, and it’s actually practical and convenient to carry around because she has lots of space to put in her things. Metallic colors are still in this year but if you really want to play safe, you can choose the neutral ones such as black, white, or earthy colors such as browns. But contrasting or striking colors are also in today, plus very attractive too. But what’s her favorite color? Anyways, If your girlfriend’s kind of adventurous with things, you can buy for example a red glossy hobo bag. I’ve seen that color of hobo bag my friend brought for our shoot once and it was really gorgeous. I just forgot where she bought it, i’m sorry! Satchel bags are also cool and very stylish but I think hobo bags are more interesting and safe to give as a gift. Gosh I’m not that good with brands though but you may want to start looking at SM department stores. You can also check out Guess, Lacoste… You may also want to roam around Glorietta mall in Ayala. You can find great bags there from store to store.

  8. hseniel said on April 11, 2009 at 6:08 am

    Not the color brown please, it is sooooo boring.

  9. jrl said on April 12, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I’m Filipina and I like Kate Spade or Liz Clairbourne for the more affordable brands. I think almost every girl here already has a hobo bag, so it wouldn’t be advisable for you as a boyfriend to get something like that. I like to receive satchels as a present because it shows more personality. I like smaller bags, the kind that can only fit a small organizer, cellphone, wallet, and a few cosmetics. I also like brightly colored bags (pinks, reds, some shades of green, yellow and blue) because it makes my outfits stand out. But if she is a professional, you can buy something that is darkly colored. Deep purple is also a nice color for a bag.

  10. Chablis F said on April 15, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    go visit MANGO it’s made in Spain, they’re not really cheap or expensive but they have a variety of bags which are really chic! or check their site:

  11. sherrylani16 said on April 17, 2009 at 9:34 am

    both.but not to use very expensive hangbag can can snatch it.

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