I'm known among friends and co-workers as "the purse lady." I adore purse watching--especially in airports or internationally, as I get to see styles I'm not used to. Ultimately, I enjoy looking at purses and seeing how many women accessorize them or coordinate them with their outfits. I don't care if they are considered lux brands or an outlet special, personally. There are some beautiful pieces out there. My only dislike are the knock offs. There's a leather worker near here that creates his own pieces and they are individual works of art. They don't cost near what a Birkin does, but they are truly one of a kind. I say, women should rock their bags, regardless of what other women are or aren't carrying.