星期二 [ 2010-2-2 9:37:52 | watches1013 ]   A woman owns 111 handbags in h FOR most women the handbag is more of a lifestyle necessity than afashion accessory. And it seems having only one - or even two, three or four - just won't do. Indeed, researchers have found that the average 30-year-old owns 21 handbagsand buys a new one every three months. That adds up to 111 over the course of alifetime - with a total outlay of more than [pounds sterling]8,000. Five per cent of those surveyed even admitted to owning more than 100 atpresent. The average spend on each handbag is [pounds sterling]76, but, of course, prices gofar higher than that. Celebrities such as Sienna Miller and Lindsay Lohan sporting glitzy armaccessories have helped to popage ularise expensive designer brands, say theresearchers, who asked 1,500 shoppers about their handbags. It emerged that women typically use three on a regular basis, changing to suitthe occasion, outfit or even their mood. The remaining bags are stored in aneasily reachable place 'just in case'. Custom Cufflinks led automotive bulbs Many handbags are passed down through generations, the survey found, with onein eight women owning one more than 50 years old. One in three of thosequestioned had guilty consciences about their excessive handbag-buying habits. When asked what was the most they had ever spent on one, the aver- in her forwomen in their 20s was [pounds sterling]185, while for 30-somethings it was a purse-popping[pounds sterling]380, with designer labels Mulberry and Chloe being most popular. When asked why women hoard so many handbags, nearly seven in ten said it'sbecause 'you never know what they'll go with'. One in five said they are sofond of their handbags that sentimental value stops them throwing old onesaway. Angela Poplett is a personal shopper at Lakeside shopping centre in Es***,which carried out the survey. She said: 'Handbags can change your whole look and transform a plain outfitinto one that's set to impress. 'Often women buy a new handbag to suit a certain outfit and don't want to throwit away after just one use so keep hold of it to use again one day. embroidered patches 'It's clear from the results of this research that British women have some sortof handbag obsession. 'Maggie Thatcher started the trend with her love for handbags and today'scelebrities such as Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole her lifetime Richiehave followed in her footsteps - so much so that I like to call this handbagobsession "Sienna Miller Syndrome".' The researchers also asked about thecontents of handbags. As well as the usual items such as mobile phones, makeup and house keys, theywere found to contain plasters, paracetamol, vitamins and even lifetime minifirst-aid kits. Other items included dental floss, a spare stocking and insectrepellent. As much as women love their handbags, it seems that many just can't keep holdof them with 53 per cent of those questioned admitting to losing their prizedbag one or more times. Other articles: http://www.wangqing.cc/Blog/View/?1789 http://www.saxmusic.net/Blog/View/?299 浏览(101) | 回复(0) |
