Leather handbags are getting bigger

And more of these women are cramming more and more stuff into their leather handbags than ever before. As the trend for leather handbags sees the bags getting bigger and bigger, it's tempting to throw everything but the kitchen sink in your bag.

Weight of the world

As life gets more hectic for women and they dash from the nursery to the office to the gym, they need to carry more stuff to keep mobile. But if you put your life into your leather handbags and trek around all day with that weight on your shoulder, your body is going to feel the effects.

Increase in back pain

In America, doctors are reporting an increase in lower back pain - symptomatic of a society constantly on the move. As well as gym kits, everyday objects and children's paraphernalia, many women are also mobile offices - with mobiles and laptops at hand so they are always connected.

Heavier leather bags

Carrying a heavier load in their leather handbags, it's no wonder more women are suffering. And it's not just women, men don't usually have the benefit of shoulder straps that feature on leather handbags, but more frequently use briefcases with all the weight at the end of the arm - which puts even more pressure on the spine.

Lighten the load

Doctors in the States are warning that women and men need to lighten the loads in their leather handbags and briefcases to reduce the risk of long term damage.

Stylish Italian leather handbags

In the past few years leather handbags, canvas bags and shoulder bags have become ever more voluminous. Perhaps the trend for big bags makes it more tempting for women to carry more weight. If you are looking to buy a new handbag it is worthwhile looking into buying a stylish Italian leather handbag that has the conventional space for basic cosmetics, a purse and a few other small items. Restricting the size of the bag means you have to really think about what you need - rather then cramming everything in and risking your back.

Small is beautiful

If you want to avoid shoulder soreness, stiff necks and lower back pain, you need to start sorting out what you carry in your bag, and think about sticking to small, classy leather handbags and bucking the trend for big bucket sized bags - after all, small is beautiful.