Christmas Themed Handbags

A Christmas Bag: Posh, Party, or Professional

It's no secret that handbags are one of womankind's most popular and beloved accessories. With the Christmas season around the corner, there's no better way to get in the spirit than with a Christmas themed handbag. There are many styles gracing the stores and online marketplaces that offer a whiff of winter and seasonal expression, but before you choose, consider what type of Christmas themed handbag you're looking for. Chances are, it will fall into one of the following categories.

The Christmas Party Purse

Paris Party Satchel

The Christmas season is often filled with parties, whether you're a single girl with a dozen dinner dates, a teen looking forward to group get-togethers, or a woman with girls' nights and family parties on her plate. Whatever your age and party plans, chances are your standard business purse or everyday tote might not cut it when it comes to having a bit of holiday splash and sparkle for a party.

Great Christmas party purse styles include:

• Cute clutch purses
• Wristlets
• Wallet-bags
• Bangle or Cuffz bags
• Mini totes
• Small barrel bags
• Novelty totes or handbags

Bright colors, metallic accents, and cute Christmas and winter themes go perfectly for party, shopping, and fun [Evening Bags| evening bags]].

Posh Perfection

If you are looking forward to upscale dinners, charity events, dances, or other formal or semi-formal affairs this season, you'll want to skip the cartoon Santas and blinking reindeer. You don't have to skip the Christmas spirit completely when it comes to your handbag, though. Instead of an ordinary black clutch, go for a little holiday pizzazz in colors like cherry red, brick, burgundy, or emerald green. A smattering of faux or real fur can also transform an evening bag into a wintry accessory confection.

Professional and Everyday Christmas Handbags

To add a touch of Christmas to your business bag or everyday purse, consider warm colors reflective of the season in different materials. An elegant red and green striped or patterned bag, jewelry-toned leather shoulder bags, or a corduroy purse in warm or rich tones can set off your seasonal ensembles.

General Christmas Bag Colors

Although there are different bag colors that have Christmas themes or designs, the following are commonly used in Christmas purses:

• Reds
• Greens
• Gold
• Silver
• Black
• White
• Ivory
• Plum
• Deep Blue
• Chocolate/Deep Browns

Accents and accessories commonly seen on winter bags include fur or faux fur trim, metallic thread or accents, embroidered, embellished, or beaded Christmas designs, quilted looks, and faux jewels.

Designs for Christmas Themed Handbags

Snowman Bucket Bag

A Christmas handbag may be shaped as a novelty bag, have a central designed, be patterned in a Christmas look, or just offer a subtle touch of spirit. These are themes you may find in a seasonal handbag:

• Santa
• Christmas/evergreen trees
• Gingerbread men/houses
• Presents/gifts
• Holly and berries
• Poinsettias
• Snowflakes/snowfall
• Ice or icicles
• Rocking horses
• Whimsical animals, such as bears or penguins

Where to Buy Holiday Bags

Ebay and Amazon are two good places to look for a selection of seasonal handbags. Other places to check include:

• All Things Trendy offers lovely Swarovski crystal purses in stars and hearts, cute Christmas totes, and novelty with designs like golden retrievers wearing Santa hats or vintage Santa Cocoa-Cola totes.

• Timmy Woods Holiday Joy Collection offers upscale, adorable Christmas looks in collectible handbags, from smiling Santas and sweet snowmen to nutcrackers and silver bells.

• I Got Your Bag offers several styles of Christmas handbags, including Santas, snowmen, and an Elvis Christmas scene.

• Search Etsy to find crocheted and fabric Christmas bags, novelty Christmas purses, and even an adorable ornament shaped handbag.

• Coach is a beloved name in handbags - check out a Coach Outlet for Holiday Patchwork or other great styles perfect for the season.

Although not every retailer carries Christmas handbags, you will find a fair selection on the web. If you're looking for another way to get a Christmas purse, purchase an inexpensive purse and dress it up by adding Christmas key chains, pins, or other jewelry -- or even add them to your current handbag for a Christmas theme!