Your perfect handbag should be a beautiful balance of fashion and function. Coco Chanel said it best – ‘A girl should be two things: who and what she wants’. She should also have a handbag that is just as versatile as she is. We’ve gathered our 3 must have handbags for women in 2023 because you deserve style and organisation all in one place.
But first, what does this even mean and more importantly, look like?
YOUR CHECKLIST FOR SELECTING MUST HAVE HANDBAGS
Whether you’re going from work to your favourite bar, or to a barre class (or both!) you need a bag that embodies a balance between pure luxury and everyday functionality. Your dream bag needs to check a lot of boxes. Remember the iconic scene in the Notebook where Noah asks ‘what do you want’? Well, you want four things (l mean some of us just want Ryan Gosling, but let’s not get side-tracked…)
Our selection of must have handbags for 2023 all comprise of these key things:
1. Aesthetics
Your handbag must be committed to the aesthetic cause. Your bag should elevate your outfit and be just as chic and empowering as everything else in your life.
You’ll also want it to possess chameleon qualities – which can mean going from work to wanderlust attire and racing back out the door in just a few seconds flat. For this, neutral colours are a great option to ensure your bag compliments you in different situations.
2. Comfort
Comfort is queen. Especially if your day is long or active. No more slinging a strap over your shoulder only to find it digs in or constantly slips down. Opt for a bag that is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear or hold happily during a train commute, standing in long lines at the airport or walking from the office to after work drinks. Also you’ll want to ensure that all that yoga isn’t counteracted by a bag that impacts your posture or creates discomfort in your neck, back or shoulders. Health is wealth.
3. Capacity and organisation
Can your bag fit all your daily essentials? Ok, so essentials may mean different things to different people but this is where versatility trumps. We all need that one handbag that allows us to squeeze in an extra outfit or pair of shoes – or even a book or a laptop when necessary. Then there’s safe little places for things like keys, compartments for a water bottle or lunch box, makeup….the list goes on and one.
So, don’t settle. Find your goldilocks bag – one that is large enough to fit everything but not too heavy and cumbersome to lug around on your adventures.
If it ticks the size box, perfect! But would it make Marie Kondo smile too? Organisation is a must. You want everything to fit, and you want your valuable items kept separate and organised. No more awkwardly wedging your sneakers in between your lunch and your laptop.
4. Resilience
If you want a bag that can accompany you to work, events and adventures, it must be durable and resilient. Ensure it can withstand the elements, is waterproof, easy to clean and made from quality, durable materials that stand the test of time. Our lightweight, functional and affordable handbags are made from the highest quality sustainable materials.
By ensuring that your latest handbag purchase balances aesthetics, comfort, capacity, organisation, and resilience, you’ll be adding a timeless piece to your collection.
THE QUEEN OF HEARTS EDIT - YOUR 3 MUST HAVE HANDBAGS
It’s Monday morning, your hair is styled, your outfit is on point and it’s time to pack for the day ahead before strutting out the door. Here’s the dilemma, you have a long list of things that need to accompany you throughout the day – be it a packed lunch, shoes, gym wear, laptop, makeup, hand sanitiser and a notebook. Whatever the essentials, the list is likely big enough to make you call in that triple shot espresso for your morning commute.
It’s tempting to cram all your daily essentials into a giant ghastly carryall and be done with it, but you’re a Queen so you can put on your 999 Matte Dior Rouge lippy and kiss those days goodbye!
No more skimping on space or style. These are the 3 must have handbags every woman needs.
The Adriana
The Adriana is the perfect work companion for those Queens not needing to carry a laptop. She is the commuter work bag big enough for your drink bottle, healthy lunch, sneakers, iPad and a few documents. Shop Adriana here.
The Lily
Perfect for the travelling Queen, Lily is big enough for all your travel needs. She’s the boarding bag that can fit a change of clothes, cosmetics, documents, iPad, and lots more. She’ll also slide easily over any suitcase trolley handle. Shop Lily here.
The Aline
The Aline Backpack is for our commuting Queens who like to separate their laptop and personal items. She features two water bottle pockets on either side so you can always stay hydrated. The Aline is also a great companion to travel with as she fits perfectly over any trolley case. Shop Aline here.
STRIDE THROUGH 2023 IN STYLE WITH OUR MUST HAVE HANDBAGS
Whether in the office, at the gym, or enroute to an exotic holiday, you give off #boss vibes and you need a handbag to match your energy. At Queen of Hearts our mission is to empower you to live your life with more style, organisation and confidence and we are proud to stock the latest must have handbags that tick all the boxes. We are all about beautiful, thoughtful, and sustainable pieces for professional women who don’t want to compromise…because, why would you?
Shop our collection of sophisticated and practical must have handbags here.