Handbag Hunting - Inspiration

Having just recently started work after 5 years of being a student,  it was very exciting for me to receive my first pay check the other day! I've decided that as a graduation present to myself I would really like to get a nice handbag - something that I can keep for years and that will also remind me of this  exciting time in my life. 

I've made a couple of sets on Polyvore for inspiration and thought that I would share them. A lot of these bags are a long way out of the price range that I could justify, but this is really just for inspiration and to get an idea of what I'd like...and there's no harm in looking right?

I can't decide whether I want to go for a black or beige/cream colour, but I do know that whatever I choose it is going to be classic, timeless and something that I can use for years.

Handbag Hunting! by laurenloveslaughter

Versace handbag / Dolce & Gabbana dolce gabbana handbag / Jimmy Choo genuine leather handbag / Alexander McQueen bag / Dorothy Perkins satchel bag / Prada leather tote bag, $1,485 / Tory Burch leather tote bag / Prada leather tote bag, $1,820 / Marc by Marc Jacobs genuine leather handbag, $575

Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag, $535 / Prada leather tote, $1,410 / Prada / Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag, $640 / Chanel shoulder bag, $3,305 / Marc by Marc Jacobs black leather handbag / Marc by Marc Jacobs leather handbag, $580 / Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag / Marc by Marc Jacobs