As long as women have been leaving their homes, they have found many ways to carry personal belongings with them. From the women who carried baskets on their heads to the women with animal skin pouches tied around their waist, there has always been something that has to be taken along. Modern women have found handbags to be the most convenient way to organize and carry essential personal items. Of course, these women want their bags to look good and make a personal statement about them. Designers have realized that fashion and function are the very fundamentals of a good bag.

There are hundreds of retail stores throughout the world that offer great handbags. You can also look to the Internet when you are searching for the handbag of your dreams.

Some of the handbags now available are:

Nevora Functional Ladies Handbags

The Scarlet Organizer is a bag designed for the business woman. It is large enough for a laptop and other personal items. There is a zippered top and when opened reveals a lime green interior. Chrome feet accent the bottom to protect it from regular wear. This functional and stylish handbag can be found for $260.00.

The Mocha Sling

The Mocha Sling is a good match with other totes. It is small enough to fit into the Scarlet Organizer. The zippered top also reveals a lime green interior. This bag sells for $68.00

Jazz Bold Ladies Handbags

The Green South Coast is a light avocado bag accented with lime green. It has orange leatherette and chrome studs. The front is decorated with embroidered flowers to add to its charm. This bag is usually offered at $55.00.

Brown City Lights is made from a cool brown ultra suede material. It is decorated with chrome studs and clear crystals. There are buckles used to shorten or lengthen the handles for the convenience of the customer. It is available for $66.00.

Loredana Kimono Ladies Handbags

Purple Floral Pouch has panels on the front and back showing a vintage silk kimono style fabric on a velvet background. The panels are painted with flowers that are rose, gray, and emerald. There is burgundy trim along the seams, and a 40 inch shoulder cord. The bag measures about 9.5 by 6.5 inches. It retails at $190.00

Blue Tones Clutch is more sophisticated, the front is a deep royal blue and black with silver flecks. While the back, has a sea foam pattern in blue, gray, brick, and orange to match a variety of different outfits. This bag is usually sold for $270.00.

Glenda Gies Ladies Handbags

Jackie in White Tweed is pieced together with a black patent leather trim. Chrome legs protect the bottom. The interior is lined with polka dots. It also has a tiny zippered pocket. This bag sells for around $260.00.

Violet in Blue Chenille is made from a floral motif with a diamond tufted outline above an antique gold milieu. The handle can be long or short. It also has plenty of compartments for organizing personal items. This bag is sold for $280.00.

These are just a sampling of the enormous diversity of choices available online.