While I fully advocate keeping up with the latest trends and fashions, I don't condone stealing in any way. Is investing in a knockoff designer handbag stealing? I'm not sure, but if so... I am guilty as charged.

The advantages to buying copies of designer handbags far outweigh the disadvantages, in my mind at least. For one, you're going to get the same look as your favorite bag without having to sell the farm to get it. You can take this extra cash saved and spend it somewhere else, or if you're an addict like me you can buy a second (or third) handbag. I always suggest the latter, of course.

While Juicy Couture handbags aren't nearly as expensive as Gucci handbags or Louis Vuitton handbags, they still do cost a pretty penny.

Juicy Couture Victoria Suede Hobo - 100% Authentic Juicy Couture

I've always been a frugal person. I like to cut coupons and shop during big sales - these days, who doesn't? With the coming recession, saving your bucks in a must-have in my eyes. Just how much can knockoff designer handbags save you? If you buy plenty of bags like I do, the figure will probably reach hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.

The only drawback to designer handbag copies is the quality. You simply won't get the same quality as the real thing, no matter how hard you look. This doesn't mean that the quality of most knockoffs is absolutely terrible, however. Do a little hunting and you will eventually find a bag which even you can't tell the difference if it's real or not - this is when you know you've found the right bag for you!