Purses are like shoes ... you can't have too many. I don't know about you, but I have to buy NEW purses each summer season. It has something to do with Spring cleaning and brainwashing myself that I deserve several new handbags each summer! Heck ... I'm worth it!

Dillard’s department stores are offering an awesome deal ... bring in one of your old, ratty, ugly, worn -out handbags (you know, the ones your'e getting ready to donate to charity anyway), and you will receive a discount on any regular-priced handbag purchase of $50.00 or more. Used handbags will be donated to a local charity.

Another place to look for cool handbags which are already reasonably priced is at Alloy, where a functional and summer white slouch bag costs ONLY $25. Check out a cotton and bamboo rattan tote for the summer if you're looking for something perfect with jeans.

I recently attended a fancy wedding, and bought a drop dead gorgeous evening bag.It was a gorgeous metal purse featuring Swarovski stones on its exterior and a gold satin interior -- and what a steal -- only $15.99

Another "have to have" bag is Kenneth Cole's small bucket leather purse. On sale for just $109 (reg. $190), or Echo's sassy lime green stachel on sale for $69.99 . . . normally $108.00.

Go treat yourself (just don't tell your husband or boyfriend how many you buy)!