Are you a woman who should carry a hobo bag with backpack straps, a large designer tote, a stylish clutch, or a smaller wallet on a string? To decide, take this quiz which assesses your personal style.



1. When you empty your current purse, do the contents fill:

a) Half the bathroom counter ? and most of it belongs in the bathroom medicine chest

b) The entire dining room table, every chair, and the floor around it

c) In a space the exact dimensions of the purse

d) Fits in both cupped hands

2. If you could dress for work in any style you preferred it would be:

a) Jeans and a T-shirt

b) The latest Hollywood style

c) Dresses and skirts

d) Comfortable but stylish clothes in eco-friendly materials

3. The one item in your wardrobe you absolutely could not do without is:

a) A favorite pair of tennis shoes or boots

b) That pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps which cost half your salary

c) The little black dress

d) A leather or suede jacket

4. On a daily basis, you:

a) Do any number of business tasks from your car

b) Spend most of your time behind a desk

c) Attend a variety of social events for both business and pleasure

d) Spend most of the day with a cell phone glued to your ear

5. Your personal clothing and decorating style could be described as:

a) Eclectic ? anything and everything goes; you pair the old with the new

b) Trendy ? your preferences change with the times and you change your style often

c) Classic ? you prefer the traditional lines of Chanel and time-tested styles

d) Conscious ? you are interested in eco-friendly materials, re-use and recycle, and prefer natural products

Scoring:

Add up the number of times you responded with a, b, c, or d. The most common responses you selected for each question determine the perfect type of handbag for you:

Mostly As: You are casual and have a unique sense of style not influenced by the latest trends. You are a go-getter and do whatever it takes to complete the job. A deconstructed handbag which may feature backpack-style straps is perfect for you and your lifestyle.

Mostly Bs: You are the one everyone else looks to for advice on the latest styles and trends. You are constantly updating your wardrobe and your closet is probably jam-packed with clothes and shoes. You will probably love one of the newer, designer totes which feature a lot of space and chic styling.

Mostly Cs: You are very traditional and prefer classic lines and styles to the current fads. Your makeup is most likely impeccably applied and your hairstyle probably included the classic bob at some point. A fine leather clutch in a vibrant snakeskin red would go perfect with your style.

Mostly Ds: You are a no-frills woman who is still interested in her appearance. Concern for the environment and a desire to give back to others is uppermost in your priorities. Pick a functional little purse which is just large enough to carry your credit cards and other essentials.