When I was asked to write about my top three bag purchases I would make with an unlimited budget, I started to brainstorm about what three bag purchases I would make. For me the obvious choices came first, a Hermes Birkin Bag and a Chanel 2.55 bag. After mulling over my choices and brainstorming some more, I realized that by being a true heart and soul bagaholic I could not be limited to three because my list is about 100 choices long and all seem to be number one.

So ok, that might be a tad extreme, but it is pretty long I can assure you. After much more thought I painfully eliminated bags from my list that were more attainable without this imaginary unlimited budget. Still with those eliminated, the list was still long. So I started to imagine what I would do with an unlimited budget. I would just HAVE to buy first and far most, with out a doubt in my mind, go and purchase a brown leather with gold hardware Birkin Bag. I wouldn’t care if I had to wait 6 years for it, I would be satisfied with the thought of it coming; I could most definitely wait! No questions asked!

For my second choice I would have to say that I would purchase a Chanel bag; probably the 2.55. Every bagaholic should be familiar with this bag. Named 2.55 because that was the year it was made. It is stunning with its quilting and gold chain. This handbag is simple, a pure classic, and is elegant. Today this wonderful handbag, has been done in various materials; each stunning in their own right. But if I had to choose I believe I would choose a simple black leather one. I guess for its practicality and black goes with almost everything.

I had a tie between two Gucci handbags for my third choice; the first being the Brit Medium Hobo and the second being Positano Medium Top Handle Bag. Both are exquisite. The Brit Hobo is a beautiful chocolate brown with the signature “GG” logo. This shoulder bag is a great size and would be perfect for the present and future. The Positano Bag is done in the brown canvas with the silk scarf laced through the top. What I love about this bag is the fact that it has so many different uses. It can be a great carry on, a chic work bag or a school bag (for those students who are lucky to carry one of course!) and a fabulous handbag to fit all the stuff that we shove into our handbags.

Reviewing my four choices I realized that I picked handbags that were going to translate in future seasons and would only look better with age. Of course with an unlimited budget I could afford to go the trendy route, but I guess if I am going to spend the money I want something that I am going to have forever. Hopefully one day I will be able to check off each item on the list!

Author: Betty Dankowski (Want to become a Handbag Correspondent?)