I always run into somewhat of a conundrum when it comes to purchasing a new bag. I tend to beat the hell out of my bags since I only have about three that are in my regular rotation. When I’m looking to buy a new one, I usually look for leather since it holds up better than synthetic materials, but leather also costs a pretty penny (I always drool over the Yves Saint Laurent Muse bag, but at well over $1,500 it isn’t really an option!)

I try to find things that are in the $100 range, but even that is difficult when you consider the fact that I always carry huge bags — it’s more like investing in real estate than in accessories. When all is said and done, I end up not buying a new bag and continuing to beat up my old ones even further. Maybe I should just give in and buy something *gasp* faux. How much are you willing to spend on a bag? Do you prefer quality over quantity, or would you rather have a bunch of options?