Those who read this blog regularly know that I'm a hardcore Michael Kors fan. I had never heard of Michael Kors until one day when I was in a bad mood and walked into one of their stores and a girl actually convinced me that I should wear a size smaller than what I'd traditionally worn. If they could keep me believing, then I promised to remain a loyal customer, and I have been to this day. My closet is full of Michael Kors clothing and I can't stop gushing over how chic I feel in his clothes, especially the Spring/Summer 08 collection. And even though I adore the clothes, I love the cute handbags even more. When you care about fashion as much as I do but don't have the mucho cash to throw around for more expensive brands (or the patience to wait for a sale), then Michael Kors is perfect.

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When I turned 28 I decided to retire my Juicy handbags (the ones with the JUICY logo plastered all over them) and opt for something more mature looking. I still wanted a good quality brand so I turned to Michael Kors. Even though I was through with over-the-top shiny handbags, I still wanted to earn looks of envy. I'm not about to spend a good portion of my paycheck just to go unnoticed. With a Michael Kors handbag, I know I'll have something that is easy to wear with anything I can find in my closet. I also know that it will instantly add sex appeal to my work ensemble and bring a hint of glamour to my casual weekend wear.

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eBags.com - Huge Selection

Being a frugal shopper, I strive to be fashionable, but remain on a strict budget (no easy task I tell ya). When it comes to handbags, I will stick to one from an original designer because they are just far superior to anything you will find in any department store. Sticking to the rule that quality is better than quantity, I usually hold out for that one pair of shoes and one bag that can become a staple in my wardrobe. For this season, that bag is the Michael Kors Astor Large Satchel. This satchel is ultra chic and has just the right amount of rocker-chick vibe with it's stud detailing on soft calf-skin leather. Whether this bag will stand the test of time, I do not know, but for under $300, it is certainly a good catch for a bag from a top-notch designer and one I'll be reaching for on many occasions. Buy through ampmfashion.com for $249.