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November 06, 2009

Hottest Holiday Handbags

By Jackie Burns MSN Shopping Contributor

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Not treating yourself to a new purse for the festive season is like expecting a child to open up their old toys on Christmas morning - just plain cruel. Half the fun of the holidays is getting to play dress-up and thankfully this season more than ever it's all about glitz and glam, especially when it comes to handbags. "Purses in gold lamé or any other type of metallic fabric are very much in this holiday season," says Angie Miller, principal proprietor of The Little Black Dress. She says that if you want something a little more subdued, but still current, opt for a purse that shows a more feminine side. "A purse with any ruffle detailing will get a lot of attention this season," she says. "To avoid looking too girly, pair it with an outfit that’s sophisticated in its simplicity." Of course, there is always the option of making a statement with one outstanding piece that makes the whole outfit come alive. "The best way to do this is by complementing a classic all-black outfit with a colourful retro '80s-inspired purse," she says.

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Me Jackie Burns

Jackie Burns is a Toronto-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to MSN Shopping. She has spent more than 15 years in the media industry working as an online editor, newspaper reporter and TV producer for ...

MeFrançois Villeneuve

François is a merchandiser for MSN Shopping, keeping an eye on deals and the other on the newest gadgets and computer hardware. He is particularly interested in using technology in unusual ways in order to ...