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Handbags are a girls best friend. Most women find that handbags are an essential item that they simply cannot live without. This is why the price of a good handbag can be very pricey. For some, selecting the perfect handbag is a must.

French singer and actress Jane Birkin has inspired one of the most famous and coveted handbags in the world, the Birkin bag, and now she is putting her own personal Birkin Bag up for auction on eBay with proceeds to benefit the Japanese Red Cross. The money will go towards helping individuals and families who have been suffering from the recent disaster in Japan. With less than two days left to bid, the auction price has escalated from its starting price of $2,000 to over $14,000 currently and is expected to be much higher as the hours go by.

The black leather bag is lived-in and roughed up, featuring stickers and attached prayer beads form Birkin's travels on the exterior. It is what is known as a "beater Birkin" to those in the the designer consignment and resale business. It is for someone who wants a used look, and if it didn't belong to Birkin herself, it would probably sell for about $6,000.

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Some expert advice can help any woman to successfully date rich men and find a great relationship. Experts recommend that you should not try too hard to impress a rich guy, but rather be yourself and project a natural image in your makeup, hair, fashion and personality. It's also important to consider whether you would prefer to be with a wealthy man who has inherited the money or one who has made it himself. There is a big difference between these types of men, specifically that those who come from "old money" tend to be more conservative in nature than those who have made it themselves. These "nouveau riche" , such as Hollywood actors and sports stars, tend to live more extreme lifestyles. In order to have the most success with dating a wealthy man it is important to learn as much as you can about their lifestyle.

Some online dating tips can also help you to find wealthy men for dating and marriage. For example, writing an honest online dating profile is highly recommended. Although you may be tempted to lie in order to get more profile views and impress potential dates, these little white lies can come back to haunt you and ruin your chances of having a good relationship. It's also recommended that you try to create a profile that is polished and free of sloppy writing. This is a good way to make the best first impression possible, so it pays off to correct any common grammar and spelling errors on your profile. Many online dating sites offer great ideas for creating an impressive profile as well.

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One of the biggest trends in handbags that have carried forward from the 2011 runways into the spring/summer 2012 collections is the daytime clutch. Vibrant prints, bright and beautiful shades such as seen in the Carven Spring 2012 handbags are quite popular and fashionable. The Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 Handbags showcase fabulous statement pieces with sturdiness being their main focus. The new Burberry collection of handbags feature woven raffia details that are also used for their spring 2012 shoes are one of the best attributes of these handbags. When it comes to textural details, the trends in handbags reveal a preference for buckles and beads. In terms of color, the styles in the Burberry collection are quite spectacular with neutral colors blended with warm colors.