Beautiful Designer Lady Bags - So Cute You'll Want To Carry Them On Weekends Too

Few centuries ago, a woman's role was largely domestic and she would keep her belongings in a purse tucked into the folds of her clothes. But as women started leaving home, both for leisure and work, bags became a useful way of carrying their possessions.

But why do we find bags so desirable? It's partly because they've become a unique outward statement of a woman's status, fashion savvy and earning power - and the rising popularity of handbags over the past 100 years has followed the increasing social independence of their owners. Here are some pictures of  beautiful must have bags for ladies.