With so many bags out there to choose from, how do you pick which will suit you best? Well, first, you have to know what’s out there.

It would be impossible to overstate how popular Rebecca Minkoff designer bags have been in Hollywood and everywhere else. If you’re into leather, check out Rebecca Minkoff’s latest offerings the beautiful crocodile-embossed Morning After Mini or the MAM that features quilted patent-leather trim and contrasting piping. For full-on patent leather, there’s a Morning After Mini in luxe, glossy black patent. Nobody could get enough of the original Morning After Mini, and now Rebecca Minkoff has added more options for your shopping pleasure.

Also for the leather lover, look into the Cole Haan Village Hobo or Tote or the B. Makowsky Black Victoria Satchel. The Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag Luxe has a little more room than the Mini, with all the great looks. All these bags feature classic styling and the supple leather you expect from a designer handbag.

Let’s say you love leather but you prefer clutches. The Cole Haan Aerin Clutch or the Alexis Hudson Madeline Clutch are great choices. The Cammie Hill Cinch Clutch is a fun, trendy way to do white in the off-season. In shiny patent, you can pull it off. Cara Landy makes a simple black leather clutch, but metallics are still hot, and these are too fabulous to pass up. Add a splash of color to winter with a Cara Landy Navy Embossed Clutch or the Metallic Purple Clutch or stay simple with the Santi Lavender Frame Bag.

If you aren’t looking for leather, Two’s Company will have you dreaming of summer. The Two’s Company Embroidered Flower Bag or the Gingham Cosmo Bag are fun alternatives, especially if you don’t want to wait for summer and you’re headed somewhere warm. The Gingham Cosmo Bag in blue or yellow gingham makes a great carryon and comes with a convenient matching pouch for odds and ends.

For something a little smaller, a wristlet might be your cup of tea. The Big Buddha Patent Clutch/Wristlet is perfect for a night out and it’s easy to keep track of in a kicky red. You can find a full line of designer handbags at platinumtrunk.com

There are several materials that are used for making our daily-required substances, but the most preferred one is leather. It has been used since the ancient times, when man was not as civilized as he is now; but the preference for leather remains till date. Belts, wallets, purses, bags and various other accessories made of leather are very popular among individuals; however, there is just one problem of the leather getting tarnished very easily. This property of the leather is found to be quite disturbing, and could be considered to be the reason for various people to opt otherwise.

What could be the problem?

There may be several problems with a leather purse, as it gets stained very easily and is really difficult to remove these stains. Even a slight chalk mark on a leather purse may have you work hard, to get rid of it, as it would also make you suffer to remove the food or make up stains. Thus, you must always take note that you keep your bag away from such products, which might cause it any harm.

How to cleanse?

If you are tensed up about the cleansing part, then try to relax a little because if your designer handbag is that badly damaged it cannot be helped, but you can always try.

• The first thing you need to do after you have marked the stain is to try cleaning it as soon as possible. Always make sure that the cleansing material, which you are using, is soft and slightly damp, so that it helps you to cleanse better.
• Do not make use of any household cleansing products on your bag; instead choose one that suits the form of your bag.
• Try not to scrub the bag too hard, as it might lead to tearing of certain regions which may need stitching again.
• Better of to check out the cleanser first, at a corner, to make out if there are any discolorations with the leather.
• Once you have gone through the entire process and the stain is removed, make sure that you recondition the material, as it would help it to last longer.
• If there are any metal attachments, make sure that while polishing them, you do not let the leather come in contact with the polish.

If these methods are followed, then the leather purses can be maintained for longer durations as though they had been brought until recently. They should be taken care of, as they are precious to you and add another feather to your style statement.