When trying on handbags do not be afraid to stand in front of a mirror just like you do when trying on apparel. This is the best way to determine how the bag works with your body type. Also do not be tempted by trendy bags that don’t suit your figure as there are so many wonderful options out there, you should not have to settle for anything. It is also important keep your lifestyle in mind when shopping for monogrammed totes. If you spend much of your day toting diapers and graham crackers, then an artsy vintage bag just won’t hold up

Messenger bags are a very popular style this year. They typically feature a shoulder strap so the bag can be worn across your body, in true messenger style, with the bag hanging down at your side or slung onto your back. The bags are generally rectangular in shape with room for magazines and books. Messenger bags are one of the few items that can look casual and trendy all at once. Much like a denim jacket, personalized totes even become more stylish the older and more beat up they become. Their straight outer surface makes for the perfect canvas to customize your bag with pins, buttons, patches and other embellishments.