So this season luxury is back, ironic considering the recession but there you have it. Perhaps that's why it seems reserved to the accessories this season.

And yes, it would be very easy for me to display a post full of Louis Vuittons and Prada and we all know how dream worthy a Hermes Birkin bag would be, so what point would there be in displaying them?

So lets get things straight. Luxury does not mean it has to cost a grand! (or ten) and to prove that I have put together a selection of either handmade or vintage purses that are beautifully luxurious and somewhat more affordable than the darling Birkin bag.

1) 'Tiffany' Laminated Purse – Belles Lettres – $100, 2) Vintage Doctors Bag – Skinny and Bernie – $45, 3) Pink Leather Purse – Rush Accessories – $180, 4) Peacock Clutch – Sunny Rising – $235, 5) Vintage Bally Quilted Bag – Find Me Vintage – $140, 6) Ostrich Leather Clutch – Morris B – $785, 7) Vintage Quilted Bag – Free Style Vintage Co – $22, 8) 'Chanel' Bag – Belles Lettres – $100, 9) Vintage Quilted Purse – Bajue Boutique – $29.50, 10) Carpet Bag – Mary Kaiser – $325, 11) Red Leather Purse – quejimenez – $235, 12) Gold Vintage Purse – Shrimp Salad Circus – $15.

By Kelsi Smith