They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but handbags are the real MVPs. What else holds your wallet, phone, lipgloss and adds the finishing touch to any outfit?

We’re more willing to splurge on a beautiful designer handbag than on any other wardrobe component, justifying our purchase by saying, “Well, this’ll last me for years,” which brings us to today’s subject: learning how to preserve and properly care for these investment items.

As a true designer bag aficionado, your very first bag will always remain a special piece. But dreaming, pondering and debating about a new purchase is certainly half of the fun when it comes to bags. Which is why made up a list of the 10 designer bags we think every woman deserves. Whether you are thinking about your second designer bag, or are well on your way with your collection, browsing through this list will be fun, fun, fun!

Why would buying a new handbag make me crazy? What is a handbag anyway? It is nothing more than a bag made of leather or fabric that one holds in the hand or hangs from the shoulder with a strap, used for carrying small personal articles like driver's license, photo identification, lipstick and other cosmetics, mirror, small hairbrush, pen and pad and a wallet for carrying money, credit cards and photo identification.

What sacrifices would you have to make to afford Miu Miu's gorgeous Coffer bag - all butter-soft leather, ruches and gold hardware, and a hefty £720?