Purse Page Personal Shopper: A less expensive alternative to the Louis Vuitton Alma bag for Njideka

Posted by bag-porter

August 24, 2010

You may follow our sister site, Outblush, for news on the latest couture & hipster fashion, beauty products, and more, but what if your sole obsession in life is purses, purses, and more purses? Hel-lo, you turn to us here at Purse Page! Welcome to Personal Shopper, Purse Page style!

Njideka M. left a comment on our Facebook page, saying: “Can you suggest a structured handbag that is $500 or less? I love the Louis Vuitton Alma (epi leather or vernis), but I’m not ready to pay that much.”

No problem, Njideka! Luckily, the Alma has been around long enough that the bag’s silhouette has been copied by tons of other designers. We’ve rounded up seven other great structured leather bags in a variety of colors, all under $500. Enjoy!

1 – The Original: Louis Vuitton Alma ($$$$$$$!)

2 – Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Baby Aidan Satchel ($458, in 3 colors)

3 – Coach Mia Leather Carryall ($358, in 5 colors)

4 – Lulu Guinness Red Large Pollyana Shoulder Bag ($454)

5 – B. Makowsky Lincoln Horizontal Satchel ($268, in 4 colors)

6 – Kate Spade Summerville Jenkins Bag ($311 on sale, in 2 colors)

7 – Paul’s Boutique Maisy Patent Large Shoulder Bag ($93)

8 – Elaine Turner Ella Patent Satchel ($282, in 3 colors)

If YOU have a purse shopping dilemma, contact us! We’re always happy to give the Personal Shopper treatment to one of our readers.

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