Can you SUPERSIZE that please!

Supersized handbags - by klacustomcreations on Polyvore.com

Oversized handbags are all the rage right now and the bigger the better! This is one trend I just love since I like to take along everything but the kitchen sink in my handbag. I love that this trend is practical as well since an oversized handbag can serve double duty.

Here are a few ways to justify your next handbag purchase:

You can use an oversized handbag as a diaper bag also. Who likes having to carry two bags around when you can combine two bags into one? When a handbag is oversized you can stash all of your necessities inside and won’t have to constantly be packing up two bags, just one! I have to admit I was so excited about my first diaper bag but soon I longed to get back into using a regular handbag just about as much as I wanted to get back into my pre-pregnancy jeans.

With airlines having stricter luggage limits an oversized handbag can also serve as a carry all. Until the airlines start measuring ladies handbags and setting weight limits why not take advantage of being able to sneak a few extra items into that oversized handbag.

Another great use for an oversized handbag is to have it double as a work tote. With ample room you can stash a small laptop, paperwork or even your sack lunch.

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but the oversized or supersized handbag is sure to give the precious jewel a run for its money. I say go big and SUPERSIZE your handbag, this supersize will definitely be calorie free!

What are your thoughts on the SUPERSIZED handbag?

Featured Handbags:

B. Makowsky Croco Embossed Glove Leather Hobo bag $198.00

Marc by Marc Jacobs $199.99

Coach Leather Julianne $458.00

Nine West Avant Hobo $59.99

Elsa Tote $60.95

Hype Picasso Bag $142.79

Kristen Andrews of Kristen's Custom Creations and La Dolce Vita

Tags: handbag, supersized, tmfashion, tmfc, trends

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Comment by Stacy on February 13, 2009 at 7:56am: Oh, I love big bags, too - I used to be all about carrying the small, cute bag...until I had a baby. I've noticed that as my Princess Nagger gets bigger, there are more things she needs me to carry for her... I'm about due to supersize my current bag again! LOL! :)

Comment by Lea Curtes-Swenson on February 12, 2009 at 10:18am: I love big handbags, too... but if I stuff too much inside, my neck, shoulders & back hurt. If I put too little inside, the bag looks floppy and weird. Being a girl is just fraught with dilemmas such as these! :)

Comment by Michelle Luft on February 11, 2009 at 10:54am: I love big bags! TJ MAxx has a great selection. I found a great one the other day. It was black, leather and very big. Oh and it was on clearance.

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Comment by Kristen Andrews: Featured Contributor of Style on February 10, 2009 at 10:31am: I am w/ you Kim I found one that has a lot of pockets inside and out and have a few cosmetic bags inside.

Comment by Amy on February 10, 2009 at 9:47am: oh I so love oversized bags... so many things to carry... I am so PRO super size!!

Super size me, baby!

Comment by Kim Donaldson on February 10, 2009 at 9:05am: I love the look but I hate trying to find something in it (like my car keys or lipstick tube!)

Comment by Kristen Andrews: Featured Contributor of Style on February 10, 2009 at 5:18am: Joanne it is tricky finding the right one, to me it has to have a lot of pockets and has to feel good on my shoulder! Sometimes you can find really good ones at Marshall's and TJ Maxx.

Comment by Joanne on February 10, 2009 at 3:39am: Those are all great looking bags. I love the idea of using an oversized bag as not only your purse, but a stylish diaper bag as well. I'm not a big fan of diaper bags that have teddy bears, frogs, etc. I have yet to find a stylish oversized bag that fits me, but I'm still looking. :)