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Flote Lucky Stripe Clutch Bag $92 Lucky Stripe Clutch Bag Color: Blue

Ashley M Cadillac Clutch Bag $64 Cadillac Clutch bag with detachable strap Color: Red

Hobbies Clutch Bag by CafePress $51.5 Crazy quilting embellished clutch Hobbies Clutch Bag Made of elegant and durable microfiber, this pretty womens clutch bag is super cute. The womens wristlet wallet includes unique designs sure to impress. Take this small clutch purse out on the townSelf-zip wristband handle functions as top closur

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Coach Straw Clutch Bag 42474B4GD $156 Coach clutch bag - straw with silver-foil trim and strap. Gold-tone clasp and zipper. Coach Clutch Bag - Straw with silver foil trim 42474B4GD

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Do We Mirror our Personality in our Handbag?

Next time you look at a handbag, just stop and think for a moment about what it is that atracts you to that particular handbag. If you think about the handbags you already own, and I am certain it is more than one, try and thing what it is about it you like.  We all buy handbags for other reasons that practicality.  Let's face it, how many bags does one woman really need? 

Hand bags come in all shapes and sizes and are purchased for many different reasons.  Although I cannot entirely agree with the idea of a handbag and its contents reflecting a woman’s mind, I do think you can tell a lot about a woman’s personality from the hand bag she chooses.

If you like unusual handbags with perhaps an ethnic feel to them, made from a variety of materials from painted silk to woven wool or even bamboo or wicker you are probably “creative” in your approach to dressing.  Perhaps you have artistic tendencies and work with people or in a creative environment.

If you have to have the latest bag as seen in magazines in the clutches of a celebrity, you have a “dramatic” personality.   You probably like to make a statement with your clothes and be noticed when you enter the room.  Perhaps you work in journalism or a media related field.

If you cannot go out unless your handbag matches your shoes and is conservative in its colour and shape you have a “classic” personality.  You are probably very organised and may even favour bags that have a special place for your pens, mobile phone, keys and purse (which probably matches too!). 

If you love pretty bags with plenty of detail, perhaps floral or beaded in the evening, you probably have a “romantic” personality.  You enjoy the whole process of getting ready to go out and shopping for clothes is a hobby.  You are probably quite gentle in nature and work in a caring role

If you only own one or two bags and favour a rucksack style bag so you don’t have the bother of carrying it, you probably have a “natural” personality.  You possibly don’t spend much time getting ready to go out and favour comfort over style.  This may be your general personality but it may just be a phase if you are a mother of small children and really don’t have time!

. If your bag is elegant, understated, chic and neutral in colour, you are probably very "international" in your dress and approach to life.  You are probably calm and un flappable and take a pride in looking smart yet comfortable.  You probably work in the hospitality industry.

I have made some very general comments about handbags and personalities but next time you meet a friend, take a look at her handbag and think about her character.  I am sure you will find a connection there!

About the Author

Joanna Steele-Perkins is a senior image consultant with Colour Me Beautiful image consultants.
Based in Taunton, Somerset, she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers. She offers advice on all aspects of personal image and her services include colour analysis, style consultations, make-up lessons and bridal advice.